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Operation Safe Works, Canterbury

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Operation Safe Works begins in Canterbury next week with Police targeting speeding and dangerous driving around roadworks sites in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury area. Acting...

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Settlement reached for dietitians

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for dietitians employed by Health New Zealand, following a successful vote by...

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Vandals damage historic church

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Work to repair the Serpentine Church, in a remote part of Central Otago, has begun after it was trashed in mid-February. DOC...

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Government policies are increasing child poverty

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to be a stain...

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Police and Health warn of dangers of nitrous oxide

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police and the Ministry of Health are working together in response to growing concerns about the misuse of nitrous oxide, particularly when it is used by...

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Parliamentary and business delegation to visit Latin America

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a Parliamentary and business delegation to Latin America next week, highlighting the strategic importance of New Zealand’s ties with the region.   “This trip is a timely opportunity...

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Government receives final COVID Inquiry report

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes the delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons to the Governor-General this morning.   “I want to...

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Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime...

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Update: Water search and rescue Palmerston North

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: The search for a man missing in the Manawatū River is continuing today. Search conditions are...

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Child material hardship climbs to 10-year high – CPAG

· February 26, 2026

Source: Child Poverty Action Group The number of children living in material hardship has reached a 10-year high, with 14.3% of children, nearly 170,000 children, living in material hardship. Figures released...

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Government must reverse disastrous pay equity changes

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to adopt the recommendations of the People’s Select Committee and ensure that women are valued and...