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Man charged following threatening behaviour
Source: New Zealand Police A 34-year-old man is facing a raft of charges after two incidents in the Far North where he allegedly behaved in a threatening manner. On Sunday,...
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Further detail on Auckland plan change
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will ensure Aucklanders can have their say on the city’s future growth, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Last month, as requested by Auckland...
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Palestine Forum of New Zealand Calls on Government to Support the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) The Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) strongly endorses the Sumud Flotilla, a global civil society initiative sailing to break the illegal blockade...
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Man charged following football fight
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested and charged following a fight at a football match in Sunnynook, which left a player with a broken jaw. At about...
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New hub will bring outpatient services together in Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Government The refurbishment of Christchurch Hospital’s new Ambulatory Care Hub is now complete, with services beginning to transition into the new space, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....
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Serious crash, SH1, Oamaru
Source: New Zealand Police Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the intersection of Thames and Ouse Streets in Oamaru. Emergency services received reports of the crash...
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Building overseas? Know New Zealand’s maritime design, construction and equipment rules first
Source: Maritime New Zealand Planning to build a vessel overseas for use in New Zealand under our Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS)? Understanding local design, construction and equipment (DCE) rules...
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Government temporarily suspends recognition of unsafe international adoptions
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving with urgency to suspend recognition of unsafe international adoptions to protect children and young people from harm, Associate Justice Minister, Nicole McKee...
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Camera equipped trailers set to join New Zealand’s safety camera fleet this week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is set to roll out the first roadside mobile safety camera operated in a trailer later this week,...
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Strong local interest for Picton road network improvements project
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Following engagement with the Picton community, businesses and stakeholders, designs are being progressed for the Picton road network improvements project. Richard Osborne, Regional Manager System...
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Porirua invited to get behind Clean Up Week
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City is getting behind National Clean Up Week this year by organising a litter collection event and making clean up kits available for residents to use....
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Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomes sensible steps for business
Source: Wellington Chamber of Commerce The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s announcement of updates to the Commerce Act, released as part of its Going for Growth agenda. Acting...
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University Research – Most kids told of their biological origins – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Almost all parents (86%) tell their donor-conceived children about their origins, with single parent (89%) and same-sex parents (96%) the most likely to do so....
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Retail offenders a hot commodity
Source: New Zealand Police A team tackling retail crime across some south Auckland town centres have clocked up, and locked up, some promising numbers in the past year. In July...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs – 16 September 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council WORLD CAR FREE DAY – MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Northland Regional Council is celebrating World Car Free Day again, by offering free bus travel on their Buslink and...
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Child Fund – Over 12.7m people now need humanitarian support in Ukraine
Source: ChildFund New Zealand 12.7 million people in Ukraine, 36% of the population, now require humanitarian assistance just to meet their basic needs, reported by the United Nations. “About 6.5 million of...
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Government restores real consequences for crime
Source: New Zealand Government Today the Government’s sentencing reforms take effect, restoring real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Communities and hardworking New Zealanders should not be made...
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Ambitious new Aviation Action Plan takes flight
Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious new Aviation Action Plan has been released, containing 25 actions to grow and future-proof the aviation sector, ensuring it continues to deliver for all...
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Environment – “Tough on crime” Government lets repeat pesticide offenders off the hook
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling the Government’s “tough on crime” rhetoric a complete sham after official documents reveal companies repeatedly breaking food safety laws are escaping prosecution. Documents released to Greenpeace...
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Earth Sciences NZ and SPREP Formalise Partnership for Pacific Climate and Environmental Resilience
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in...
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Summer forecast: trillions of seeds and rat plagues
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Janel Hull This summer, we expect the South Island to experience the biggest beech forest mast in seven years where trillions of seeds blanket forest...
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DOC ramps up pest control ahead of major mast
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 September 2025 The predicted beech mast will drop trillions of seeds, fuelling a surge in rodents then stoats – with potentially devastating impacts on...
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Going For Growth: Competition Reform
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beefing up the Commerce Act for the first time in nearly 20 years to provide greater protection to the public and more certainty...
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Immigration Minister travels to US to meet investors and boost economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Immigration Minister Erica Stanford will head to the United States this week to lead a delegation of immigration and investment private sector participants to promote our...
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Consultation closes on new national qualifications to replace NCEA
Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation has now closed on a proposal to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), aiming to lift outcomes and better prepare students for...
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Levelling the playing field for fish exporters
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand exporters will benefit from fairer competition as the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies takes effect...
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Reasonable confidence despite uncertainty – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ Future investment intentions indicate a reasonable level of business confidence, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ’s 2025 Business Sentiment Survey shows uncertainty is a key challenge for businesses, but also shows companies planning more...