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BusinessNZ backs targeted changes to plant rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says changes to plant variety rights (PVR) should ensure more of the value created by New Zealand science and ingenuity stays here, to drive innovation, lift export returns...

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Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment...

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Burnout backfires on Northland driver

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police All roads led to the impound lot for a driver who performed a burnout in front of Whangārei Police. At around 10pm on 2 May, Police...

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Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across...

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New forensic inpatient beds opened

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Ten new forensic inpatient beds at Waikato Hospital have been officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a step forward in improving access to...

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Offender in hot water over stolen equipment

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have turned up the heat on those allegedly stealing equipment from people’s homes after a search warrant in Papakura. One arrest has been made with...

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Government announces Treaty Principles Bill by stealth

· May 15, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s decision to weaken te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 acts of Parliament, calling it the Stealth Treaty Principles Bill....

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Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development...

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$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little...

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Hide and seek ends with dirt bikes seized

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized three dirt bikes following two separate incidents in south Auckland this week. On Wednesday afternoon Police were called following a number of reports...

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Students should be in school, not on strike

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says students going on strike today would make a bigger difference by showing up to school, working hard, and taking every...

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Healthy School Lunch Programme saves more money

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government will continue delivering a more efficient Healthy School Lunches Programme (the Programme) in 2027, saving...

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District Court Judge appointed

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Kerryn Beaton KC as a District Court Judge.   Ms Beaton was admitted to the bar in 1995....

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Greens call on Luxon to abandon racist education reforms

· May 15, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to abandon amendments to the Education and Training Act following the Waitangi Tribunal’s scathing report on the proposed...

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Arrest made in relation to Taharepa Road crash, Taupo

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andrew Livingstone: A 22-year-old man is before the courts following a collision, between a motorcycle and a person on a pedestrian crossing,...

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Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) opens

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) officially opens to the public tomorrow, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.   “For people in Wellington and Lower...

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First Kiwi Space Activators announced

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Chris Penk today announced the first recipients of the Kiwi Space Activator, a pilot programme helping to move novel space technology from the lab to the...

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Man to appear in court

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A 28-year-old man is before the courts after methamphetamine and ammunition were located in the man’s vehicle by a Whanganui officer. At around 12.55am, a Police...

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Update: Fatal house fire, Mairehau

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a...

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$1 million boost for Tarawera and Ōkataina tracks

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced $1 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to upgrade tracks and campgrounds around Tarawera and Ōkataina....