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First dialysis unit opens in Blenheim
Source: New Zealand Government People in Marlborough no longer need to make the long journey to Nelson for dialysis, with the opening of the region’s new dialysis unit in Blenheim,...
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Full steam ahead for chip sealing work in the top of the South
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The state highway summer maintenance season is picking up the pace in the top of the South Island, and road users can expect to see...
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SH28 Harwoods Road to close as roundabout construction progresses near Tīrau
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 28-Harwoods Road will be closed for approximately 5 weeks while work continues on a roundabout at the SH28/State Highway 5 intersection east of...
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Economy – Financial stability risks remain heightened – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 5 November 2025 – “Financial stability risks remain higher than in recent years”, says Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby in releasing the Financial Stability Report...
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Delivering a better mental health crisis response
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today announced the government is delivering more frontline workers and establishing new services for people in need of a...
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Full farm-to-forest conversion limits now in place
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to protect productive farmland by limiting farm-to-forest conversions is now in place, marking a campaign promise fulfilled, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. The...
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Inquiry Confirms Maritime Union Warnings on Manahau
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) says the findings from an official inquiry on the Manahau barge grounding obtained by media show the vessel...
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Next steps on Eden Park restrictions
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released an investigative report showing Eden Park planning restrictions could be costing hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue with hundreds of...
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Brooklyn shooting: Further details released, appeal for information
Source: New Zealand Police Police continuing to investigate the shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn, Wellington, on Sunday afternoon are appealing to anyone with further information to come forward....
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Improving New Zealand’s climate change act
Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released a new Assessment Framework for Carbon Removals, alongside a range of improvements to New Zealand’s climate change legislation. “The...
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Save the Children – Crimes against children in conflict surged 30% in 2024 to worst ever level
Source: Save the Children Children are being killed, maimed, sexually assaulted and abducted in record numbers in conflict zones, with a new Save the Children report revealing a 30% jump in verified grave...
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Health Appointments: Lack of representation a slap in the face for nurses
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Minister of Health’s failure to appoint a nurse to the new Primary Care Advisory Group is an insult to nurses, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa...
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Education and Politics – Minister Caves to Extremists – Principals Fed
Source: NZ Principals Federation As they grapple with major curriculum changes and changes to the Teaching Council, school principals woke this morning to learn that the Minister plans to remove all...
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Environment – KASM appalled at government plans to change Fast-Track Act
Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) Reaction from Cindy Baxter, chair, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining, reaction to the government’s announced plans to change the Fast Track Approvals Act. “This is...
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Education and Politics – Minister’s Teaching Council move undermines profession
Source: NZ Principals Federation The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the independent professional body for schoolteachers, and like all other professional bodies such as the Medical Association or Law...
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Property Values – New rating valuations on the way for Dunedin City – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Dunedin City property owners will soon receive new three-yearly rating valuations by post. Updated valuations have been prepared for all 57,395 properties in the district by...
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First Responders – Fire at Darfield contained
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained. The fire started just before 10am and destroyed three structures. It was contained around 12.45pm, with...
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Universities – Paracetamol common source of accidental overdoses – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Many New Zealanders take paracetamol outside the recommended dose and aren’t aware of its high potential for toxicity. Many New Zealanders take more paracetamol than...
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Politics and Education – School boards question removal of Te Tiriti clause
Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) President Meredith Kennett, speaking on the behalf of the Association’s...
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Announcement of EPA Chief Executive’s resignation
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Board Chair, Barry O’Neil, has today announced the resignation of Dr Allan Freeth. Dr Freeth has informed the Board of his intention...
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Improved compliance and efficiencies the focus of new Napier Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Napier’s new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) will focus on the safety of heavy vehicle operators and ultimately improve travel efficiencies, once it’s built. Motorists...
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New Kaweroa Drive connection opening in Tauriko
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A new connection is set to open in Tauriko with the completion of the fourth and final leg of the State Highway 29 (SH29) Redwood...
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Workers strike for a fair deal as ‘shellfish’ Sanford profits soar
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Mussel farming crews at Sanford’s Havelock operations at the Top of the South will be striking for 12 hours tomorrow in a fight for...
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Brochures and posters
Source: Privacy Commissioner Our brochures cover New Zealander’s privacy rights, what to do if your personal information is taken, and how to make a complaint to us. It also includes...
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Serious crash: Elliot Street, Papakura
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash at the intersection of Elliot Street and Ray Small Drive, Papakura. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police 2.04pm....
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Whakamaua Quantitative Dashboard: Year Five
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 4 November 2025 The monitoring of Whakamaua is made up of three main parts: quantitative monitoring, evaluative monitoring, and delivery monitoring. The...
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Board appointments to strengthen Pacific leadership
Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced new appointments to the Pacific Business Trust Board and the Centre for Pacific Languages Board. Uluomato’otua Saulaulu...