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In harm’s way – mine visitors asked to come forward
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 May 2026 DOC Westport Principal Ranger Biodiversity Sean Judd says a group of four people – including a woman and three men, one of...
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Luxon protects polluters’ profits in sweeping, rushed climate change law amendment
Source: Green Party The Government’s surprise announcement this morning to amend the Climate Change Response Act is yet another example of Luxon loosening the leash for corporate profits at the...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 – Treasury
Source: New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The March results...
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Awards – Finalists announced for 2026 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards
Source: Business Central ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. Proudly sponsored by ASB, the awards recognise exporting excellence from across the...
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Recognising the extraordinary contribution of nurses
Source: New Zealand Government International Nurses Day is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary role nurses play in caring for New Zealanders at every stage of life, Health Minister Simeon...
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Extra strength: Offender cuffed after morning disorder
Source: New Zealand Police A Whangārei man clearly started his day with an extra shot, assisting Police make an arrest after tackling a fleeing offender to the ground. The man,...
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Two arrested following dangerous driving, Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests following reports of dangerous driving in Tauranga this morning. Acting Senior Sergeant Russell Owen says Police attention was drawn to a...
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Fourth petroleum permit application enters competitive process
Source: New Zealand Government The fourth petroleum exploration permit application since the removal of the exploration ban late last year has entered the open market competitive process, an encouraging signal...
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University Appointments – Victoria University of Wellington announces new Vice-Chancellor
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Internationally-recognised scholar and national award-winning teacher Professor Bryony James has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington....
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“Shocking abuse of power” – Greenpeace slams Govt’s climate law change
Source: Greenpeace The government has announced plans to pass a law retrospectively preventing companies from being sued for the damage that their climate pollution is causing ordinary New Zealanders. Greenpeace Aotearoa...
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Local News – Porirua Gold Awards finalists announced
Source: Porirua City Council There are five Porirua finalists in this year’s Gold Awards, announced last Friday. Established in 1999, the awards recognise organisations across the Wellington region that make a...
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Property Market – Steady as she goes: property values plateau while uncertainty lingers – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values continue to hold steady amid growing economic and political uncertainty. Our latest QV House Price Index, out now, shows the average value nationally...
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Citizenship office smashing timeliness targets
Source: New Zealand Government After six years of not meeting timeliness targets, citizenship by grant processing has been within target timeframes for the past six months consecutively, says Minister of Internal Affairs...
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Do you recognise this man?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking to identify the rider pictured, following a serious crash yesterday in Taupō. Around 3.15pm, Police received a report of a crash involving and...
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Federated Farmers welcomes more help for farmer biodiversity protection efforts
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding moves by the Government to encourage greater private investment in the work farmers and other landowners do to protect biodiversity and reduce climate change...
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Police urge caution to dating app users, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police are urging users of dating apps to take steps to protect themselves when meeting up with people they’ve only spoken to online. Southland Area...
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Fleeing driver tallies up list of charges
Source: New Zealand Police A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove at high speed across Auckland overnight will now face court on a series of charges including drugs offences. At around...
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Industry awards recognise innovation and impact
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk has paid tribute to the contribution businesses supplying the New Zealand Defence Force make to national security and resilience at the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. “This...
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Government brings certainty to climate change tort law
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,...
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Football festival brings more global football stars
Source: New Zealand Government Fans will get a chance to see Chelsea F.C. Women in action at the International Football Festival, thanks to the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism...
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Education – ERO provides a new guide to help parents choose a school
Source: Education Review Office The Education Review Office (ERO) has today released a new Guide to Schools to help parents understand what makes a school good. ERO Acting Chief Review Officer...
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Proposed amended Animal Products Notice: Dairy Export Quota Products – amount to recover for year 2026
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is now consulting on the proposed amended Animal Products Notice: Dairy Export Quota Products –...
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Health and Nursing – 12 May 2026 International Nurses Day: Healthline nurses help 800 New Zealanders a day – from homes just like yours
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa This International Nurses Day (12 May), Whakarongorau is doing a shout-out to the Healthline nurses who care for people across Aotearoa every day – unseen, from home, and...
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Government Cuts – Government’s decision to scrap fees free scheme will lead to further student exodus – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government’s decision to scrap the fees free policy for third year tertiary students has left nursing tauira outraged Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed at...
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Universities – Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Ultra Processed foods are designed and marketed in ways that encourage people to keep choosing them, despite knowing they are unhealthy. A new University of...
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Environment – EPA welcomes withdrawal of appeal of High Court ruling on glyphosate decision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the decision by the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) to withdraw its appeal of the High Court’s decision confirming the Authority had...
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Universities – Third sister in whānau gains engineering degree – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick is the third sister in her whānau to graduate in engineering at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick (22) celebrated her...