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Peaks and pits of a six-week Maukahuka trip
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb...
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Cost of living driven by fossil fuels and power price hikes
Source: Green Party The Green Party says new Stats NZ data shows a 2.1% increase in household living costs is driven by out of control fossil fuel and power prices, and is hitting lower income people...
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Green Party pushes for extension of $50 fuel crisis relief payment to students, alongside Winter Energy Payment
Source: Green Party The Green Party has released an updated Member’s Bill to extend the Winter Energy Payment to tertiary students and temporarily raise this year’s payment for students by $50...
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Government support for flood hit communities
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $150k to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities in the lower North Island impacted by last week’s flooding, Minister...
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Not in the zone: Police disappointed with motorists near schools
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau East Police have been left appalled following a recent crackdown on motorists travelling at speed through school zones. More than 70 infringement notices were...
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Two Tongariro huts join booking system for winter naturing
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 Part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the two huts (and Oturere Hut when the rebuild is complete) will no longer be first-in,...
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Parihaka infrastructure upgrades completed
Source: New Zealand Government Major infrastructure upgrades at Parihaka in Taranaki are complete, strengthening the nationally significant site and supporting its future protection and use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones...
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Israel Attacks Flotilla – Israeli forces illegally attack peaceful humanitarian flotilla – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Last night, Israeli forces attacked the peaceful civilian-led Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. More than 20 vessels were illegally boarded and harassed in international...
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Musters a win for nature and Kaimanawa horses
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group supports the management of the herd to protect the fragile ecosystems unique to the area and...
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Northland News – Community events focus on coastal hazards and restoration
Source: Northland Regional Council JOINT RELEASE: NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL, WHANGAREI DISTRICT COUNCIL, FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Coastal communities in Whangārei Heads and Doubtless Bay are invited to join the conversation about...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook May-July 2026
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2026 is attached. Highlights -Temperatures are expected to be about average for the time of...
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Man arrested following overnight fuel theft
Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court following a report of fuel theft from a construction site in Waitematā West overnight. At about 3.20am, Police were notified...
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$3b export surge under NZ-EU trade agreement
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a...
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Health – GenPro launches confidential buy-and-sell service for general practice
Source: GenPro GenPro has launched a new confidential matching service, Hononga, to support and sustain independent ownership of general practices across New Zealand. GenPro’s Deputy Chair, Dr Stephanie Taylor, says...
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May Day: Union warns against fuel crisis opportunism by employers
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members, who are attending May Day events around the country today, are warning that employers and Government are seeking to exploit the fuel crisis...
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Property Market – The mini-upturn may not last long – Cotality
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in April, the third monthly rise in a row, despite a soft start to the year for sales...
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Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) opening soon
Source: New Zealand Government The Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) will officially open to the public on Saturday 16 May, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “This opening...
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Conclusion of Operation Cranmere
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm Operation Cranmere, the investigation to identify anyone who may have supported Tom Phillips, has concluded. It has not resulted in any charges. Detective...
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Master Plumbers welcomes new lead-free tapware rules for the public health benefits
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers New Zealanders can now have greater confidence that the tapware they buy is ‘lead-free’. From the end of today ( 1 May 2026), all new tapware...
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Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress
Source: Statistics New Zealand Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress 30 April 2026 We have added the April 2026 update to Monthly consumers price index – updates on...
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Appeal for information following crash, Avonside
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with...
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Appointments – Asia NZ Foundation welcomes four new trustees to its board
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono welcomes the appointment of four new trustees to its Board. Established by the New Zealand Government in 1994,...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 1...
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Police warning to bike riders ahead of planned events
Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding anyone considering joining informal bicycle rides across Auckland in coming weeks that we will be taking action. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, of Counties Manukau,...
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Auckland transport reforms pass third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Landmark reforms to Auckland’s transport system passed their third reading today, restoring democratic accountability and fixing the basics of how Auckland makes transport decisions, Transport Minister...
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Appeal for information following aggravated burglary, Mataura Island Road
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten, Gore Police: Gore Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a rural property on Mataura Island Road,...
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Privacy Commissioner does not support Policing Amendment Bill
Source: Privacy Commissioner 30 Apr 2026, 16:13 The Policing Amendment Bill would create significant risks for the privacy and rights of New Zealanders, Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says. “I do...