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Man charged in relation to Dunedin arsons
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged as Dunedin Police continue to investigate a series of arsons around the city. Following his arrest on Wednesday, the 48-year-old Dunedin...
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Indigenous land cover continues to decline – Stats NZ news story
Indigenous land cover continues to decline – news story 20 November 2025 Indigenous land cover in Aotearoa New Zealand continued to decline between 1996 and 2023, according to figures released by...
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Anti-money laundering law change provides immediate relief for businesses
Source: New Zealand Government Basic financial transactions are about to get a whole lot easier with the first in a series of Anti–Money Laundering (AML) red-tape cuts passing its final...
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Fatal crash, SH1, Timaru
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, north of Timaru. Emergency services were called to the...
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Work Sites – RBNZ Wellington building to reopen following isolated asbestos disturbance
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 20 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Wellington building will reopen on Friday 21 November following the successful remediation of an isolated...
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Greenpeace – Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is sounding the alarm over the nitrate level in Gore’s town supply following the organisation’s drinking water testing event held in the township today. The organisation found...
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Health and Politics – Puberty blocker ban will hurt young people: Child and Youth nurses – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The decision to ban new prescriptions for puberty blockers will hurt young people, the NZNO College of Child and Youth Nurses (CCYN) Tapuhitia Ngā Mokopuna Mō...
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Public feedback helping finalise plans for state highways
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Plans to improve the state highway network in Dunedin are due to be finalised by the end of this year after encouraging and constructive feedback...
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Trio before the courts following Operation Mist
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested and charged on a range of drug-related offences following a planned operation in Invercargill. After an intensive investigation into the supply...
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Better weather forecasting system passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to bring New Zealand’s trusted weather forecasting agencies together has passed its first reading, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and State Owned...
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Foodstuffs South Island fined $39,000 for selling recalled hummus
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Foodstuffs South Island Limited has been fined $39,000 for selling hummus products that were recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The company...
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Warrant to arrest: Kayci Tapine
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Kayci Tapine, 27, who has a warrant for her arrest. Police believe someone may...
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Show You Care This World Children’s Day
Source: New Zealand Government This World Children’s Day we should celebrate our nation’s caregivers and encourage others to consider becoming a caregiver. “Every child deserves to feel secure, to be...
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Update: Waikanae homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager: A homicide inquiry is ongoing after a man died in Waikanae yesterday afternoon. Police were...
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Clean Vehicle Standard Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government The Government passed legislation today to slash the Clean Vehicle Standard’s charges and keep additional costs from being passed on to consumers. “We’ve acted quickly to...
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Global toolkit launched to keep seabirds safer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 November 2025 The new Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit is an online, interactive platform to help fishing companies understand how they can reduce their captures of...
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Advocacy – Statement by the Palestine Forum of New Zealand on World Children’s Day – 20 November
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand World Children’s Day is observed every year on 20 November, marking two foundational moments in international human rights: the United Nations’ adoption of the...
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Earth Sciences – It’s breeding season for invasive clam
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam ( Corbicula fluminea) has begun. Earth Sciences NZ Principal Technician...
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Tech – Free grassroots AI training is changing nonprofits in regional NZ
Source: Rata Foundation A grassroots community-led AI education programme specifically designed for not-for-profits is helping organisations save thousands of dollars while building confidence in emerging technology. The Not-For-Profit AI Capacity Building...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency urges firefighters to call off their strike on Friday
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its scheduled one-hour strike at midday this Friday...
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History and Heritage – Interim Radiocarbon Dating Results Shed New Light on Waka Discovery
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “Interim radiocarbon dating results have been released ahead of the final archaeological report, offering significant insights into the waka discovered at Site CH744 on Rēkohu...
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Conservation award honours a defender of New Zealand’s unique landscapes
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 November 2025 Drawing on his deep and extensive knowledge, Kelvin has increased understanding of ecosystems on a nationwide level, aided court decisions, and supported...
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Steering our Great Rides into the Future
Source: New Zealand Government A new funding arrangement to support the management and maintenance of New Zealand’s 23 iconic Great Rides will enable Kiwis and international visitors to get out...
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Man in court after spate of crimes in Feilding
Source: New Zealand Police A 41-year-old man has been charged with nine offences after a spate of thefts and burglaries in Feilding. The offending goes back to 18 September, when...
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Road blocked, Harihari Highway, Ross
Source: New Zealand Police Harihari Highway (SH6), Ross, is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the multi-vehicle crash, near Donoghues Road, around 1:10pm. Initial indicators...
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Update: Allegations of electoral fraud, Ōtara-Papatoetoe
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Two separate investigations are underway following several complaints received in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board...
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Fatal crash, Mount Eden
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Mount Eden this morning. The crash, on Dominion Road, was reported at around 10.18am. Sadly,...