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Fishing for trouble
Source: New Zealand Police A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve overnight. Earlier this week, the Police Maritime Unit...
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Events – Governor-General’s visit to Gallipoli for Anzac Day
Source: Government House The Governor-General, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, will represent the people of New Zealand at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli. Dame Cindy...
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First Responders – Kaiteriteri gas leak – final update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the...
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Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience
Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane...
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Activist Sector – NZDF training with US should stop amidst illegal war – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is calling for an immediate end to NZDF training with US forces amidst the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The Defence Force plans...
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Tax Reform – Local govt GST policy just more cuts by another name, says tax reform groups
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 17 April 2026, 10:00 am – The hint from David Seymour about a new policy for councils to receive a portion of the GST collected...
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Tech – Roblox Studio is Going Agentic
Source: Roblox Plan, Build, and Test Faster With Agentic Workflows in Roblox Studio – Today, 44% of the top 1,000 creators on Roblox use Roblox Assistant or third-party AI tools via...
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New boat hoist lifts Port Nelson’s marine capability
Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade,...
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First Responders – Firefighters respond to gas leak in Kaiteriteri
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront. Fire and...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls for Justice and Accountability
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that...
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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...
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Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River...
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Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – Stats NZ report
Source: Statistics New Zealand Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – report 16 April 2026 This page provides updates on how economic impacts from the...
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Beef cattle numbers on the rise – Agricultural production statistics: Year to June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Beef cattle numbers on the rise – news story 16 April 2026 Beef cattle numbers increased in 2025, while the number of sheep and dairy cattle...
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Update: deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Local kaumatua have performed karakia and placed a rahui on the Tarawera River following...
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Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds – April 2026
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say This consultation is about proposed changes to the New Zealand Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds. The food notice...
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Proposed Kaikōura rock lobster temporary seasonal closure
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Kaikōura Marine Guardians, in conjunction with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, have requested a temporary closure of the rock lobster fisheries...
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Proposed further temporary closure at Mair Bank and Marsden Bank, Marsden Point, Whangārei, to the harvest of all shellfish
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, on behalf of the Patuharakeke hapū, has requested a further 2-year temporary closure to the...
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Major delays following two crashes, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of major delays following two crashes in Northland this afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious single vehicle crash on State Highway...
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Two big events, Christchurch Police’s one message
Source: New Zealand Police As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone...
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Still time to nominate native forest champions
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries There is still time to nominate outstanding native forest initiatives for the 2026 Growing Native Forest Champions Awards, with nominations closing on Friday 17...
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Govt Funding – New Board won’t fix Health NZ without funding reset – digital services must be prioritised – PSA
Source: PSA A new Health NZ Board cannot fix a broken system without a fundamental funding reset – starting with the gutted Digital Services group. The PSA congratulates incoming Chair Mark...
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Govt Cuts – New report from Save Science Coalition lays bare human cost of science cuts
Source: PSA A group of scientists are calling for an expanded, non-partisan approach to science funding after two years of widespread cost-cutting by the coalition government resulting in over 700 science...
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Defence News – Pacific co-operation: New Zealand Defence Force and Papua New Guinea
Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules will deliver aid supplies to Papua New Guinea following the recent cyclone, while another New Zealand...
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The scales of Maukahuka.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation This evening we sit in a close circle, focussed on an A3 laminated map on the ground. We scribble coloured marker lines over the map,...
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Hide and we’ll seek
Source: New Zealand Police A man attempting to evade Police by hiding in the backseat of a vehicle has been arrested after tallying up a list of charges. On 14...
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Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off benefit and into work over the year...