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Century-old family heirloom returned
Source: New Zealand Police A century-old family heirloom has made its way back home thanks to someone’s good will. Nearly two months ago a member of the public located a...
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Government removal of fees-free a sign of their values
Source: NZCTU The removal of fees free from university students is a kick in the teeth for young people already being hammered by this government says Sandra Grey, President of...
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Opinion: The truth about Auckland’s ‘dog killers’ – Rachel Kelleher
Source: Auckland Council Animal abusers. Murderers. Nazis. Scum. If you’ve spent time on social media in the past couple of weeks you might have seen these words and worse directed...
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World Vision – 50 MILLION REASONS TO ACT: NZERS URGED TO BACK LANDMARK SLAVERY LAW BEFORE DEADLINE
Source: World Vision World Vision is urging New Zealanders to show their support for a Modern Slavery Bill by making a submission via Select Committee to ensure the Bill becomes law...
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Ombudsman publishes findings on Ministry of Education sensitive claims scheme
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Ombudsman has found that parts of the Ministry of Education’s scheme to assess sensitive claims are unreasonable for people who were abused or neglected in...
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Northland News – Free BusLink travel for ages 5-24 during Youth Week
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s BusLink services are pleased to announce increased support for Youth Week, running from 18-23 May 2026. To mark Youth Week 2026, BusLink will extend...
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Politics – A new political party has formed to combat New Zealand’s ongoing complicity in crimes against the people of Palestine
Source: PFFRS Party (Palestine Free From the River to the Sea Party) A political party named “Palestine Free From the River to the Sea” has been formed to contest the...
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Research – Shock survey result – one in four public service workers thinking of leaving NZ – PSA
Source: PSA Govt attacks on workers taking toll Key findings from PSA survey: – 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay – Nearly half (49%) of workers...
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NGOs – Every day life in Gaza – new ChildFund film
Source: ChildFund New Zealand A new short film that follows families living in Gaza, and supported by New Zealand donations, has won a prestigious film award in Italy. ‘Everyday in Gaza’...
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New survey: privacy concerns are no longer niche worries
Source: Privacy Commissioner 11 May 2026, 09:00 Issues like AI decision-making, facial recognition, and children’s digital lives are now firmly mainstream concerns, rather than niche ones, according to the latest...
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2026 annual survey on privacy
Source: Privacy Commissioner 11 May 2026, 09:00 Read the 2026 survey, ‘Research on Privacy Concerns and use of personal information‘ (opens to PDF, 2.4MB). Issues like AI decision-making, facial recognition,...
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Your guide to booking a Great Walk (or hut or campsite)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Surprise, surprise, the Great Walks booking opening is the biggest event in our booking calendar, with thousands of people from all around the world logging...
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Advocacy – Global Sumud Flotilla Legal Team Confirms that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be Released in the Coming Hours
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla ASKALAN, OCCUPIED PALESTINE – The legal team of the Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be...
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Advocacy: Gaza – Governments of the World: History Will Record What You Did Not Do
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, abducts civilians in international waters, and tortures international activists, the Global Sumud Flotilla demands governments...
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Advocacy – The Global Sumud Flotilla Remains Undeterred As Over 30 Boats Depart for Türkiye
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has officially departed Crete, with more than 30 vessels now cutting a path across...
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Cancer treatment closer to home for West Aucklanders
Source: New Zealand Government West Aucklanders receiving cancer treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home, with a new community-based infusion service opening in Henderson on Monday,...
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Appeal for information after robbery, Dinsdale
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: One person is in custody after a serious incident at a Dinsdale premises last night. Emergency services were called...
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New engine room now powering up Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland City Hospital is now being powered by its new Central Plant Complex, the ‘beating heart of the hospital’, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is...
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Green light for new SH6 walking and cycling bridge in Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is expected to start in the coming months on a new walking and cycling bridge over State Highway 6 (SH6) in Queenstown, that will provide...
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Six people rescued from floodwaters, Marlborough
Source: New Zealand Police Six people were rescued last night after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Marlborough. Emergency services were notified about 8.35pm of vehicles stuck in floodwaters on SH6,...
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Lemongrass products recalled due to hard plastic concerns
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Davis Trading Company in its recall of Essenté brand Crushed and Sliced Lemongrass as the products could...
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Police investigation leads to arrest following burglary and vehicle-related offending
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area Prevention Manager: A man has been remanded in custody following burglary and vehicle-related offending across North Canterbury and Christchurch....
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Government Cuts – Government proposes more job cuts at Kāinga Ora – tenants and workers in regions pay the price
Source: PSA – Maintenance staff to be ripped out of 40+ regional offices and centralised to Auckland and Christchurch – 138 roles impacted, net loss of 46 positions – More than 1,100 Kāinga Ora...
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Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 19 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 8 May, the thirty-first time the New Zealand Professional...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo a success
Source: Porirua City Council More than 3000 people came through the doors at Te Rauparaha Arena this week to be inspired for further education or towards a career. The third Careers...
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Teens charged over security guard assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from...
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Critical flood resilience work begins in Southland
Source: New Zealand Government Work on one of the largest flood resilience investments by the Regional Infrastructure Fund is underway in Mataura, Southland, with Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...