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Patrol catches alleged fraudster

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police An alleged fraud offender’s numbers were up after he was caught up with by a late-night patrol. The Auckland City Beat Team were assisting with mobile...

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Speech to Local Government Meeting

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Thank you to LGNZ for the opportunity, and thank you to the mayors, chairs, and councilors for putting your names forward to serve your communities. It’s...

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Police acknowledge IPCA findings on care in custody

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into an incident in 2023 where a man self-harmed while in Police custody. The incident occurred on 6...

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Gecko repatriation closes curious trans-national case

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Jewelled geckos are native to the southeast of the South Island and are generally a striking bright green with diamond-shaped patches or...

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Shooting incident, three arrested, Te Kauwhata

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday...

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Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  ...

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Temporary bridge to reconnect Pirongia community

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A temporary bridge is expected to be in place on State Highway 39 by mid‑March, reconnecting the community south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was...

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Pedalling progress for the scenic Waimate trail

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $200,000 in the Waimate Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to grow local tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced...

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Seven rescued from Waikato River

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Seven people were successfully rescued from the Waikato River last night, after Police received reports of several people struggling in the water. Around 7.20pm, Police were...

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Sudden death in Taupaki

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Taupaki on Wednesday night. At around 9pm, Police attended the incident on a shared driveway off Nixon...

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Green light for Ohakea as permanent alternative airport

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s international aviation links and resilience will be significantly strengthened by a move to make RNZAF Base Ohakea available as an alternative runway for wide...

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First Responders – Springvale fire update #2

· February 25, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springvale area near Clyde. Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

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High-risk offender arrested, Dunedin

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Superintendent Jason Guthrie, Southern District Commander: Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Brockville, Dunedin this evening. The man had been...

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Crown signs Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana have signed a Deed of Settlement at Tuai today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.   “After six years of negotiations we have reached a long-awaited agreement that acknowledges the past and...

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First Responders – Springvale fire

· February 25, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is...

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Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and...

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Van owner arrested after crashing down a bank

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested the owner of a van following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank...