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State Highway 36 (Pyes Pa Road) blocked by crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 36 (Pyes Pa Road) near Tauranga is blocked following a crash earlier this afternoon. At around 3.10pm Police received a report that a car...
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Northland News – Awanui flood scheme progress celebrated
Source: Northland Regional Council Ongoing work on the multimillion-dollar Awanui flood scheme is offering much greater flood protection to Kaitaia and Awanui, helping to safeguard lives and millions in property, the...
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NZDF liaison officer deployment to Israel extended
Source: New Zealand Government The deployment of a New Zealand Defence Force liaison officer to Israel has been extended, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “This deployment is about improving our...
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WorkSafe delivers strong results amid organisational transformation
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe’s Annual report has been published, which highlights key achievements for 2024/25. It tracks our progress delivering on our strategic objectives to influence businesses and workers...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 28 November, the time of the strike action by...
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New tactics for fight against exotic Caulerpa seaweed
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the Government and a range of experts have come up with a new strategy to take on the harmful exotic Caulerpa...
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Federated Farmers: Unitary council model future-fit, with less upheaval
Source: Federated Farmers Separating rural and provincial governance from urban councils is the simplest and most effective way to streamline local government, Federated Farmers says. “Top marks to the Government for...
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New wastewater standards a win for ratepayers
Source: New Zealand Government Ratepayers across New Zealand will be better off under new national wastewater environmental performance standards, which will significantly cut consenting costs for councils and help reduce...
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Light at the end of the tunnel for CRL construction
Source: New Zealand Government The upgraded Auckland public transport network with City Rail Link (CRL) at its heart will open to passengers in the second half of 2026. Transport Minister...
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Action Plan supports Kiwis to live better, longer
Source: New Zealand Government The new Better Later Life Action Plan is designed to provide practical support to help older New Zealanders live well and maintain their connections and independence,...
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Health – Graduate nursing hire improves but falls short for some – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s hire numbers for this year’s nursing graduates are an improvement, but some new nurses could still be packing their bags for Australia, NZNO...
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Environment – EPA makes headway on hazardous substance assessments
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) continues to make progress assessing hazardous substance applications, approving 21 applications in the first quarter of the 2025-26 year. The first of...
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Improving access to the Public Safety Network for more Emergency Responders
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening New Zealand’s Emergency Responder capability by creating a new entity, and expanding the mandate of Next Generation Critical Communications, announced Emergency Management...
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Information sought on shooting – Sapphire Place, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston: Waikato Police investigating a firearms incident overnight are seeking information from the public where a man...
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Operation Matata: Significant Police-Customs investigation unravels smuggling syndicate at air border
Source: New Zealand Police Police are laying nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates, who are allegedly facilitators in a criminal syndicate smuggling illicit drugs aboard international flights. This week’s...
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Unions call on Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and respect school communities
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President, Sandra Grey, is calling on the Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and ensure his MPs refrain...
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Health New Zealand to welcome 1800 graduate nurses
Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand’s announcement that around 1800 graduate registered nurses will begin hospital-based roles represents a significant boost for the health system, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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University Research – Study reveals alarming burnout rates in NZ-Born Pacific Communities – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Findings highlight urgent cultural and structural challenges impact well-being A new study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, reveals an alarming...
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Port investment to drive Gisborne’s economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed a significant Government investment into new container-handling equipment for Gisborne’s Eastland Port, which will unlock fresh economic opportunities for...
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Top Up exceeding expectations and reaching millions
Source: New Zealand Government The nationwide Top Up campaign, launched in August to encourage Kiwis to take everyday actions that boost mental wellbeing, has reached 3,283,076 people and achieved a...
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Auckland Transport (AT) and NZTA urge road users to plan ahead and expect delays when IKEA opens
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Auckland Transport (AT) and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are advising drivers to expect significant delays on Auckland’s roads when IKEA opens its first...
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New licensing criteria will improve quality and affordability of ECE
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced the completion of the ECE licensing criteria reform. “Families need access to affordable and quality early learning services....
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Consumer NZ’s 3-month study finds many products were cheaper before Black Friday
Source: Consumer NZ Gemma Rasmussen, head of research and advocacy at Consumer NZ is disappointed, but not surprised, by the dud ‘deals’ her team tracked as part of its Black...
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BusinessNZ – Industry initiative consults on corporate PPA template, aimed at boosting knowledge and new renewable generation
Source: BusinessNZ An industry-funded initiative that kicked off earlier this year is requesting market feedback on a proposed template for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), prepared for use in New Zealand’s...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency statement says strike action compromises public safety
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says people must be extra careful with fire safety as the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’...
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Fire Safety – Parts of Inland Otago moving to Restricted Fire Season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday. Anyone planning to light an outdoor fire will need a...
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Creating a thriving Auckland city centre
Source: New Zealand Government Families, workers, visitors and businesses will benefit from a new action plan to ensure Auckland’s city centre is a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place, Auckland Minister...