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Charges not carats for jewellery store burglar
Source: New Zealand Police A man who attempted to steal jewellery in Manukau ended up with a different type of metal around his wrists. At around 12.15pm on Sunday, the...
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First Crisis Recovery Café in the South Island
Source: New Zealand Government South Island’s first Crisis Recovery Café has been officially opened in Christchurch today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, marking a significant step forward for faster...
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Property Market – First home buyers strong, investors middling, movers still cautious
Source: Cotality First home buyers are still very keen The latest figures show that first home buyers’ (FHBs) share of property purchases in the first three months of the year...
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New meth testing regulations come into force after 16-year delay, raising questions over consistency and past concerns
Source: Envirocheck New methamphetamine contamination regulations come into force this week, introducing a formal nationwide framework for those operating within the testing sector – more than 16 years after contamination concerns...
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University Research – New research exposes the deadly exploitation of migrant fishers in poorly regulated waters – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Isolated on a Taiwanese fishing vessel, eight days from the nearest landmass, 22-year-old Indonesian fisherman Sugiama was found dead in his bunk in 2019. His...
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Fire Safety – Manawatu-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Manawatu-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice. An open fire season means you...
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Six youths arrested following overnight vehicle thefts in Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested six youths following a series of vehicle thefts in Gisborne overnight. At around 7.20am this morning, Police located one of three vehicles that...
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Rangers and volunteers refresh Ada Pass Hut
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Luke McLawn is a DOC ranger who works out of Reefton on the South Island’s West Coast. During March, he led a team of DOC staff and volunteers from...
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Nelson Hospital ED expansion complete
Source: New Zealand Government A major expansion of Nelson Hospital’s emergency department has been completed, boosting capacity and strengthening care for patients across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. ...
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New bridge underway for Tongariro River Trail
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 April 2026 The new bridge, built by the Department of Conservation in partnership with Ngāti Tūrangitukua, Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, and Te Kotahitanga o...
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Dismissal of Gibson Appeal a Major Win for Workers’ Safety
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss the appeal of former Ports of Auckland Chief Executive...
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Save the Children responds after four children reportedly killed in Cyclone Maila
Source: Save the Children Save the Children is deeply saddened that four children are reportedly among 11 people killed in floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Maila in Papua New Guinea....
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Storm News – State of Emergency lifted for Northland
Source: Northland Regional Council The State of Emergency for the Northland region has been lifted as of 5pm Monday 13 April. The decision to lift the declaration was made this afternoon...
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Legal Issues – High Court dismisses Tony Gibson appeal – Maritime NZ
Source: Maritime NZ The Auckland High Court has upheld the initial guilty finding and sentence of former Port of Auckland Chief Executive, Tony Gibson, after stevedore, Pala’amo Kalati, was...
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That’s Us: National quit campaign returns for World Smokefree May to support whānau to stop smoking
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is encouraging whānau across Aotearoa to come together this May, as World Smokefree May returns for 2026 with a focus on supporting people who...
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High Court dismisses Tony Gibson appeal
Source: Maritime New Zealand The Auckland High Court has upheld the initial guilty finding and sentence of former Port of Auckland Chief Executive, Tony Gibson, after stevedore, Pala’amo Kalati, was...
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World Vision – A GENERATION LOST: SUDAN’S CHILDREN PAY THE PRICE OF THREE YEARS OF CONFLICT
Source: World Vision The conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year with more than 17 million children in desperate need as famine-like conditions grip the nation Malnutrition is rife and nearly one million ...
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Sleep your way to smoother skin: MyWrinkles founder wins Soda’s Growth Lab
Source: Soda Inc. A simple idea with big potential – smoothing wrinkles while you sleep – has won Soda’s Business Fundamentals Growth Lab and $2,000 to support its next stage of...
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Serious crash, Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Police are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and truck, which has blocked Wairere Drive at Harrowfield, Hamilton. The crash was reported...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: More police for New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the Wing 394 Reverend Tieki Kaa recruit graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 394 Recruit Wing.Who: For families and friends...
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Rural communities to access planned care closer to home
Source: New Zealand Government New funding will help upskill the frontline rural health workforce, enabling rural general practitioners to deliver planned care and allowing more people to receive care closer...
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Manawatū Police urge community to take precautions when heading into water after incident
Source: New Zealand Police Manawatū Police Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, and Coastguard New Zealand are urging people to remain vigilant and to be prepared when heading...
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PM welcomes Palau President for first state visit
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. when he visits this week for what will be the first visit to New Zealand by a Palauan president. The visit comes as Palau prepares to...
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New AI assistant for fast, easy problem reporting
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders can now use an AI-powered virtual assistant to safely report problems, including graffiti, roaming dogs and party noise. Every day, Aucklanders help keep our communities safe,...
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Cleared for arrest: aerodrome burglar lands in Police custody
Source: New Zealand Police A Northland man has been charged in connection with more than $250,000 worth of damage to aircraft, following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. On...
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Orca incident prompts call for information
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 April 2026 That’s the message from Waikato DOC staff after a recent incident in which recreational boaties came too close to the protected marine...
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Spectacular new Hooker Valley bridge to open later this year
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 April 2026 The bridge which will span 189 metres across the Hooker River on the upper section of the popular Hooker Valley track will...