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Law firm swaps pens for hammers and nails
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 April 2026 Predator Free Port Hills (PFPH), an initiative of the Summit Road Society, ran the trap-building workshop on the roof of the Wynn...
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Nine Kiwi startups could offset emissions at the scale of NZ forests
Source: Ara Ake Today’s launch of the New Zealand Cleantech Impact Report 2026 shows New Zealand has a pipeline of cleantech companies with the potential to reduce emissions on a global...
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Tech – LogicMonitor and Chillisoft scale AI-driven observability across ANZ
Source: LogicMonitor SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 20 APRIL 2026: LogicMonitor®, the AI-first platform for Autonomous IT, today announced a strategic partnership with Chillisoft to scale growth across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)....
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Health – ACC GP‑led MRI programme goes nationwide, cutting weeks off diagnosis times
Source: ProCare ProCare is pleased to announce that the ACC GP-led MRI Programme will launch in Manawatū, the final region in New Zealand to access the service. With the support...
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Update 4: Search for Karori man
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Police continue to work intensively in the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. Conditions were...
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ED peer supporters for three extra hospitals
Source: New Zealand Government Whangārei, Hutt Valley and Hawke’s Bay are the latest hospitals to get peer support workers in their emergency departments, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today....
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Consumer NZ – Time’s up on retirement village repayment delays
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ is calling for a law change so residents who leave a retirement village get their money back sooner. Its newly launched petition asks people to...
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Groundbreaking Southland urea fertiliser project to support New Zealand agriculture
Source: Victorian Hydrogen A major new 1.5 million tonne per year urea fertiliser project is set to be developed in Southland, offering an environmentally innovative and strategically significant alternative to...
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Op Taniwha cracks alleged pounamu ring
Source: New Zealand Police Police have recovered about 1000 kilograms of pounamu and charged three people in an operation targeting thefts of the precious stone across the West Coast. West...
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Man charged following grievous assault
Source: New Zealand Police A man will appear in court today following a grievous assault in Manurewa overnight. Police were called to Manurewa Railway Station at 1.20am after receiving reports...
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Annual inflation at 3.1 percent in March 2026 – Consumers price index: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual inflation at 3.1 percent in March 2026 – news story 21 April 2026 New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 3.1 percent in the 12 months...
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Update: Rangataua house fire and fatal crash
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Varnia Allan, Whanganui Response Officer in Charge: Whanganui Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found deceased following...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo back for 2026!
Source: Porirua City Council The Porirua Careers Expo is promising a jam-packed day at Te Rauparaha Arena next month, offering a chance to engage with a wide range of industry professionals...
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Federated Farmers applauds fuel support for rural schools
Source: Federated Farmers Extra support for small, rural and isolated schools to help them manage fuel cost pressures is timely and very welcome, Federated Farmers says. “The huge spike in fuel...
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Update 3: Search for Karori man
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Extensive planning has been underway today in the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. While...
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Group lands in safe pair of hands following rescue
Source: New Zealand Police A group’s fishing trip ended in the cold and dark, but fortunately a rescue effort meant it wasn’t a tragedy. Four people had set out to...
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Delays following serious crash, Hillsborough
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of delays following a serious crash in Hillsborough this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle and...
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Corrected date: Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River...
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Opioid detections in New Zealand workplaces rise 35% Year-on-Year
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Imperans Q1 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 21 April 2026 – The Drug Detection...
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Universities – Tech founders back next generation of entrepreneurs – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A $30,000 gift from two former students will support innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland. Thanks to two former students, a new...
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Information sought after goats shot in Pōkeno
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a distressing incident at a Pōkeno property last week. Investigations are continuing after 18 pet goats were shot dead on...
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Health – GenPro welcomes final approval of new primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes the final approval from Te Whatu Ora to establish thePHO, marking a major step forward for a...
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Seventh Fast-track housing development approved
Source: New Zealand Government The Ashbourne project in Waikato, which will enable the development of 518 new homes and two solar farms, has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris...
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It’s Conservation Week. Commence naturing.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? ...
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Find three, get another one free
Source: New Zealand Police A trio of supermarket shoplifters were arrested in Takapuna yesterday, bagging an unrelated thief at the same time. At around 4.50pm, Waitematā Police received a report...
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Pukunui population up 52 percent thanks to feral cat control
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 April 2026 The annual flock count at beaches in Murihiku/Southland last week revealed the pukunui population has grown from 105 in April last year...
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Soaring power prices show urgent need for electrification
Source: Green Party The Green Party says today’s inflation figures show power prices are once again a key driver of the cost-of-living crisis, and reinforce calls for a National Electrification...