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Dunedin Southern Motorway partially blocked
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. No injuries are reported but traffic is down to one...
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Appeal for information following Queen Street assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an assault in central Auckland earlier this year are appealing to the public for information. Auckland City Police were called to Te Komititanga Square,...
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Fatal crash, Collingwood
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single vehicle crash on Collingwood-Puponga Main Road this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at Ferntown Bridge around...
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Politics – Greenpeace says Greens’ policy announcement a win for fresh water and oceans, but Labour must follow
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming the announcement from the Green Party that, if elected, they will phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, reduce the size of the dairy herd and lower...
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NZ-India FTA already boosting exports
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand exporters are seeing major gains in India as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products, and the Free Trade Agreement hasn’t even come into force...
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Young Enviroleaders take action for braided rivers and to protect wrybill
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council A key highlight of the day was the leadership shown by Year 3 students from Fernside School, who are already advocating for real change in...
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Red Warning issued as teams monitor rivers across Canterbury
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury Chair Deon Swiggs says teams have been working around the clock to monitor conditions and help keep communities safe. “Events like this are...
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Appeal following Three Kings aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information as part of an investigation into an aggravated robbery at a Three Kings bar on Sunday night. Six offenders entered the bar...
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ChildFund and rugby – a global partnership targeting 500,000 children
Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund is proud to be the global social impact partner for World Rugby, via its partner, ChildFund Rugby. This gives ChildFund designated rights across Rugby World Cup...
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People and nature first in Greens’ rivers and oceans policy
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling foul on the Luxon Government’s dismantling of environmental protection, announcing a policy programme to deliver clean drinking water, swimmable rivers and beaches,...
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Animal Welfare – More Than 181,000 Animals Lost Their Lives Through New Zealand’s Research, Testing and Teaching System in 2025
Source: Beyond Animal Research More Than 181,000 Animals Lost Their Lives Through New Zealand’s Research, Testing and Teaching System in 2025 New Government statistics released today by the Ministry for Primary...
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Politics – Federated Farmers says Greens freshwater plan is bad policy and bad science
Source: Federated Farmers The Green Party is putting politics ahead of practicality and science with its freshwater policy, Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “The Greens’ plan to phase out...
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Jessie’s on the job: trail lead has hands full
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 July 2026 Jessie, 32, took up the Timber Trail position in September 2022. Born and raised in the central North Island, she calls Ruapehu...
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Education – Iwi-led programme reshapes the future of nursing
Source: Whitireia and WelTec A powerful story of aspiration, identity, and community is reshaping the future of nursing in Aotearoa. At its heart is an innovative programme that shows what’s possible...
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Health – Next steps for mental health law will be crucial
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Next steps for mental health law will be crucial The final reading of the Mental Health Bill on Saturday 4 July...
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Vehicle stops yield drugs, firearm
Source: New Zealand Police Police seized drugs, a firearm and ammunition following two separate vehicle stops just minutes apart. At around 1am this morning, officers observed a white Audi travelling...
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Crash causing delays, Eden Terrace
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance following a crash in Eden Terrace this afternoon. Police received reports regarding a two vehicle crash at the intersection of New...
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Police appeal for information following Te Kamo stabbing
Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei Police are seeking information following a serious stabbing that occurred on Friday night in Te Kamo. At about 11.50pm, Police were called to a report...
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Woolworths introduces popular Disney OOSHIES™ collectibles
Source: Woolworths New Zealand 6 July 2026: The hugely popular Disney OOSHIES collectibles are coming to Woolworths New Zealand for the first time, allowing customers to collect iconic characters from...
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Property Market – Affordability trumps climate risk as buyers drive greater value resilience in flood-prone properties – Cotality
Source: Vitality New analysis from Cotality has revealed a striking affordability paradox within New Zealand’s housing market. Despite a recent and unprecedented surge in the severity and cost of extreme...
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Minerals Council – Critical minerals boost welcomed
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Government support for our emerging critical minerals industry is important, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. Today the Government announced Regional Infrastructure Fund support of...
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ExportNZ – Finalists Announced for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Source: Business Central ExportNZ is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. The awards recognise the businesses and individuals driving export success from the...
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Education – Children aren’t small adults: New training to bridge the gap in New Zealand child healthcare
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury A new nationally recognised qualification is launching later this month to ensure New Zealand’s primary health professionals, from osteopaths to nurses, are better equipped to treat...
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Govt backs NZ critical minerals processing
Source: New Zealand Government Critical minerals processing projects on the West Coast will receive funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, signalling the Government’s backing of the sector to add export...
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Road closed: Penrose Road, Mount Wellington.
Source: New Zealand Police Penrose Road is closed between Portman Road and Bailey Road following an earlier crash. Police were called to Penrose Road at 6.25am after a truck struck...
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Lane blocked, Northern Motorway – Sunnynook
Source: New Zealand Police A crash has blocked a southbound lane of the Northern Motorway near Sunnynook. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 6.30am. There are...
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ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Is It Over Now?
Source: ASB • Easing oil prices have strengthened New Zealand’s outlook and reduced the risk of a prolonged inflation shock• ...