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Serious crash, South Head
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in South Head this afternoon. Police were called to the crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of...
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Government funds more classrooms for growing schools
Source: New Zealand Government Staff and students at ten schools with significant roll growth pressure will benefit from 34 additional classrooms and a new gym, Education Minister Erica Stanford says....
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Telehealth review released with new initiatives
Source: New Zealand Government An independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services has been released today, alongside new initiatives that respond directly to its findings, Mental Health Minister...
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New Zealand and Japan strengthen emergency management cooperation
Source: New Zealand Government With the growing impacts of disasters globally, it is critical that countries work together to reduce risk, strengthen preparedness, and support more resilient communities. This Memorandum...
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Advocacy – Anti-Palestine violence surging in New Zealand – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 8 September 2026 A spate of tyre slashing and other attacks by Israeli supporters is concerning PSNA. The most recent pro-Israel vandalism is in Christchurch...
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Update 3: Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District Commander: I have an update to share on our injured colleague, after visiting the family yesterday. He remains in...
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Update: Serious incident, High Street, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Bay of Plenty Acting District Commander Inspector Logan Marsh A homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of three people at a house...
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Greenpeace – 30+ organisations to march against Conservation Amendment Bill
Source: Greenpeace More than 30 organisations have united behind the upcoming March for Nature in Auckland, where thousands are expected to take to Queen Street in opposition to the Government’s...
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Education – Whitireia and WelTec ākonga earn 17 finalist nominations at New Zealand Hair Awards
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Five Whitireia and WelTec ākonga have secured an impressive 17 finalist nominations at the 2026 New Zealand Hair Awards, highlighting the calibre of emerging talent coming...
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Health Sector – Overworked, understaffed Gisborne ED staff strike
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health and safety concerns arising from unsafe staffing levels have forced nurses at Gisborne Hospital’s emergency department (ED) to go on strike. Around 34 Tōpūtanga...
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Fatal crash, Avondale
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Avondale on 2 September. The crash, involving a vehicle and a cyclist, occurred on Rosebank...
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Business as unusual: Business looks through uncertainty as Canterbury confidence rebounds
Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses are entering the final quarter of 2026 with confidence, strong investment intentions and growing capacity to back future growth, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly...
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Northland tsunami siren testing set for start of daylight saving
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland’s six-monthly outdoor tsunami siren test will take place at 10 am on Sunday, 27 September, marking the start of daylight saving. The network of more...
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Being Prepared – Science strengthening tsunami safety
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New social science research is helping strengthen tsunami safety messaging by showing how people understand evacuation maps, natural warnings and official alerts. A study led...
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Advisory: 10,000 public servants will strike tomorrow – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Almost 10,000 public servants across the country will strike for their respective collective agreements tomorrow, sending a clear message to their...
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Election 2026 – 60 days to Election Day: Ngā Iwi o Taranaki launch campaign to supercharge Māori enrolment and voting
Source: Ngā Iwi o Taranaki Tuesday 8 September, 2026 NZST Just 60 days out from polling day, Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have launched ‘The Landline’, a campaign designed to entertain,...
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Fresh Minds launches ADHD support service to help New Zealanders turn diagnosis into meaningful change
Source: ProCare Fresh Minds 8 September 2026 For many New Zealanders, receiving an ADHD diagnosis can bring relief, validation, and a better understanding of years of challenges. But once the...
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New Zealand secures prestigious PSA Squash World Championships
Source: New Zealand Government The world’s top squash players will compete in the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in Auckland, supported by a $1 million investment from the Government’s Major...
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Free online food safety training benefits thousands
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of food business staff have benefitted from the Government’s new online food safety courses so far, with the third free module in the series going...
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Road renewal investment through National Land Transport Fund continues
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a $740 million state highway renewal programme for the upcoming summer construction season, funded through the National Land Transport Fund, will...
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Family rescued from Kaweka Forest Park
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Caroline Martin, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander: Five Police Search and Rescue (SAR) staff rescued a woman and her three children who had set...
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Unexplained death, Waiomio
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Michele Gillespie, Northland CIB: Northland Police were called to reports of human remains being found at a Waiomio property yesterday afternoon....
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Stewart Island air service boosted by RIF loan
Source: New Zealand Government Air connectivity to Stewart Island has been boosted with a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan to the island’s sole airline, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says....
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Black robin recovery gains momentum
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The future is looking brighter for the Karure/Kakaruia/Chatham Islands black robin, with ongoing monitoring and research showing encouraging signs of recovery across the species’ range...
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Government backs Taranaki economy, jobs
Source: New Zealand Government An industry-led initiative to help Taranaki firms pursue large-scale procurement opportunities has been accelerated by a Regional Infrastructure Fund grant of $3 million, Regional Development Minister...
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Serious incident, Glenholme, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Bay of Plenty Acting District Commander Inspector Logan Marsh Police have responded to a serious incident in Rotorua overnight and will continue to have...
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Delays following Northern Motorway crash, Oteha Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of delays on the Northern Motorway following a two vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between...