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Name release, fatal crash Whatawhata
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the single vehicle crash on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata on Saturday 9 August....
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Pest plant removal marks first stage of Gemstone track reinstatement
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 August 2025 Waimata Gemstone Bay was one of several Coromandel locations impacted by extreme weather events in 2023 which damaged DOC-managed tracks. In July,...
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Rural News – New seasonal work visas a boost for agriculture – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Two new forms of seasonal work visas will give farmers and growers better access and certainty for securing skilled staff in specialised roles, Federated Farmers says. “Once again...
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Rail Safety Week Launch
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. First, thank you to our speakers: Peter Jackson, Megan Drayton, Peter Reidy, Her Worship Adrienne Wilcock, and Deklin Frew-Parks. Welcome to Members of Parliament,...
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NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The humanitarian...
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Name release, fatal crash Pongakawa
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Maniatutu Road, Pongakawa on 4 June. He was 27-year-old...
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Have your say on long-term management of 2 North Island rock lobster fisheries
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on proposals to secure the long-term sustainability of 2 key North Island rock lobster fisheries, says director of fisheries...
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Have your say on long-term management of two North Island rock lobster fisheries
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on proposals to secure the long-term sustainability of 2 key North Island rock lobster fisheries, says Director of Fisheries Management,...
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Kelray Heating Introduces Locally Made Fire Pits for New Zealand Backyards
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Kelray Heating Introduces Locally Made Fire Pits for New Zealand Backyards Kelray Heating has launched a new collection of outdoor fire pits, offering New Zealand...
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Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Rail Safety Week – calls on all drivers to lift their game
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings,...
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Care needed with image use
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog by Michael Webster, Privacy Commissioner A Hobson’s Pledge billboard that used the photograph of a kuia and her moko kauae generated a lot...
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Two late night arrests in Mt Albert
Source: New Zealand Police A disturbance in the night prompted a Police callout, resulting in arrests and stolen property being recovered. A resident called Police around 10.51pm, after he heard...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs – 11 August 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council ROSE STREET BUS HUB REOPENS TO PASSENGERS The Rose Street bus hub in Whangārei has reopened to CityLink bus passengers. The new bus hub was under construction...
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Appointments to strengthen Fiordland marine protection
Source: New Zealand Government A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka says. “I am pleased...
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Draft fisheries plans and proposed management targets for the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) rock lobster fisheries
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries About this consultation This consultation is about the management of spiny rock lobster (kōura, crayfish) in the: Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) fishery...
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Pharmac to update access and supply of COVID-19 treatments
Source: PHARMAC 11 August 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac will simplify the criteria for people accessing COVID-19 antiviral medicines and will align the funding and supply of these medicines...
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Parnell woman’s death remains unexplained
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a woman’s death in Parnell. Police were called to Cracroft Street on the night of 7...
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Universities – Will reflective roofs help beat the heat? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) About 500 roofs across four continents have been painted with a reflective coating, as part of research into tackling the health impacts of climate change....
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Weather News – Between a ridge and a low place – MetService
Weather News – Covering period of Monday 11th – Thursday 14th August Between a ridge and a low place Key points:– Cold southerly winds grip the country, keeping temperatures brisk all...
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Australia-New Zealand Relations – Australia and NZ leaders and business forge path for stronger partnership
Source: BusinessNZ On 9 August the Prime Minister of New Zealand, The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, and the Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, held a productive roundtable...
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Advocacy – Innovative partnership delivers measurable climate action for not-for-profit sector
Source: Rata Foundation A groundbreaking programme developed by Terra Nova and Rātā Foundation is delivering measurable climate action results for the not-for-profit sector, with participating organisations reducing their emissions intensity by...
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Banking and Tech – The Co-operative Bank announces significant technology investment to continue to deliver better banking for New Zealanders
Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has announced a major investment in its future, selecting UK-based 10x Banking, a leading customer-centric core banking provider, to lead the replacement of...
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Faster heart specialist access in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government The number of people in Northland waiting for their first heart specialist assessment (FSA) has dropped significantly, with the waitlist decreasing by 36 percent since November...
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Fewer Kiwis waiting for heart and lung surgery in Waikato
Source: New Zealand Government Fewer Waikato patients are waiting for critical heart and lung surgery, with the number of people on the cardiothoracic treatment waitlist dropping by 70 per cent...
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New code of welfare for farmed deer
Source: New Zealand Government A revised code of welfare for deer balances ensuring the protection of farmed deer with practicality and the economic impacts on farmers, says Associate Minister of...
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Advocacy – Dental Advocacy Group Launches Nationwide Roadshow to Overhaul How We Treat Teeth
Source: Dental for All The dental advocacy group Dental for All today launches a nationwide roadshow to call for an overhaul of our approach to treating teeth. Dental for All...
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Missing teenager located
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise a 16-year-old reported missing from the North Shore area last week has been located safe and well. We would like to thank those...