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Keep an eye out, and ear open, for kiwi
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 April 2026 After the surprise discovery of a western brown kiwi in the Pureora Forest Park’s Waipapa Block in March, DOC has echoed the...
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Arrests made following aggravated robbery, Frankton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston – Hamilton City Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested and charged two youth in relation to an aggravated robbery...
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Smile burglars, you’re on camera
Source: New Zealand Police Security cameras have assisted in the lock up of four alleged burglars across Auckland overnight. At about 1.30am, Police were contacted by a Greenlane homeowner after...
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Consultation opens on draft ACOP to clarify health and safety in residential construction
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for an approved code of practice (ACOP) for residential construction. ACOPs are a recognised,...
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Consultation opens on draft ACOPs for agriculture
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for two approved codes of practice (ACOP) for agriculture. ACOPs are a recognised, practical...
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Aviation Appointments – CAA appoints new Chief Digital Officer
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Toatelegese as Chief Digital Officer to its...
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Health and Legislation – Mental Health Bill debate stalled
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission It is one year since the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara...
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Storm News – Fire and Emergency responds to flooding across Wellington
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been alerted to more than 150 weather-related events in Wellington this morning. The callouts relate to flooding, flooding into...
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Agenda for May 2026 Pharmacology and Therapeutics advisory committee (PTAC) meeting
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in 14 and 15 May 2026. Applications Duloxetine hydrochloride for various...
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Update: Hastings homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James: A homicide investigation is ongoing following the deaths of three people in Hastings yesterday. Emergency services were called...
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New Wakefield Street bridge for Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding for a new railway overbridge in Whanganui East, with the project expected to cost $2.7 million, Transport Minister...
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Have you seen Katrina?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Katrina, who has been reported missing from the Ruakākā area. Katrina, 38, was last seen on Kihi Place...
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Legal verification of India FTA complete and date for signing agreed
Source: New Zealand Government Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed with both countries agreeing its signing on 27 April in New Delhi in...
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PSA – Legal action over Te Puni Kōkiri’s failure to consult on restructure
Source: PSA The PSA will file legal action today with the Employment Relations Authority alleging Te Puni Kōkiri breached its collective agreement by excluding the union from the latest restructuring decisions....
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Government rams through sweeping changes to Te Tiriti in legislation
Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s weakening of Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions across multiple pieces of legislation. “Pushing through these sweeping changes in secret shows this Government is a dishonourable Treaty...
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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, Monday 20...
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Greens’ State of the Planet calls for National Electrification Plan
Source: Green Party The Green Party has used its 2026 State of the Planet address to set out a vision for a resilient, independent Aotearoa and to call on the...
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Homicide investigation launched after three deaths, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Martin James: Three people have died after an incident at an Avenue Road East, Hastings, address early this morning. Emergency services were...
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Overdue kayakers rescued after Stanmore Bay trip
Source: New Zealand Police Police Maritime responded to a search and rescue incident this afternoon after a group of kayakers were reported overdue off the coast in the Stanmore Bay...
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Dirt bike ride all the way to court
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads. We’re targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on...
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Economy – Fragile and exposed: new report says NZ economy needs a new blueprint, not more band-aids
Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy is fragile, and we’re all feeling it. Our standard of living is being buffeted by global forces we don’t control and home...
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Information sought following burglary, Glen Innes
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is underway...
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Fatality following house fire, Rangataua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Neil Forlong, Whanganui Area Commander: Investigators undertaking a scene examination at a house fire in Rangataua located one person deceased yesterday afternoon. Fire...
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Lower Hutt’s Eastern Bays Shared Path opens
Source: New Zealand Government Lower Hutt’s new Eastern Bays Shared Path opens this morning, improving resilience for this coastal route and providing safer walking and cycling connections, Transport Minister Chris...
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Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – Selected price indexes: March 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – news story 17 April 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both increased from February 2026 to March 2026....
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Electronic card transactions: March 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: March 2026 – information release 17 April 2026 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New...
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Police impersonator scammers targeting members of the Western Bay of Plenty community
Source: New Zealand Police Western Bay of Plenty Police are investigating incidents where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Acting Sergeant...