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Scooter thief rolls into court
Source: New Zealand Police An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony...
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Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Jordyn Paekau: Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February....
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Investigation into unexplained death continues, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui while enquiries are carried out following an unexplained death...
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Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway...
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Watch for wild dogs in Waioweka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2026 Tairawhiti Operations Manager Matt Tong says despite dedicated patrols of the area last week by the ground culling team, DOC staff have...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – information release 8 April 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows...
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Save the Children deeply concerned for children and families in the Pacific as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila intensifies, the second cyclone to hit the region in days
Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while...
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Storm News – Get ready for Cyclone Vaianu now – before it arrives – NEMA
Source: National Emergency Management Agency More severe weather is moving towards Aotearoa New Zealand and people should take steps to get ready now, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Tropical...
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Action needed on widespread drinking water problems
Source: Green Party The Green Party says while it is relieved the cause of the recent ‘boil water’ notice in Auckland was easily addressed, more action is needed to deal...
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Climate News – A dry start to autumn for much of New Zealand
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand March was a mild and mostly settled month for Aotearoa New Zealand. However, the significant rain event in the upper North Island during the final week...
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Fossil fuel companies on notice for price gouging
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop....
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Fossil fuel crisis response opportunity to rebalance tax system for fairer, more sustainable future
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 8 April 2026, 2:30 pm – New Zealand’s response to the fossil fuel crisis must provide immediate relief to communities and local businesses, and enable a...
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Christchurch Police appeal for information following two assaults
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating two assaults believed to have occurred in Sydenham and are seeking information from the public as part of ongoing enquiries. On Wednesday 18...
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University Research – Study reveals how women weigh health impacts of drinking – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Midlife women focus more on alcohol’s immediate health impacts than longer-term risks, a new study shows. Women manage the immediate health impacts of alcohol,...
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University Research – Hope research will improve support for FASD – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is common, yet there is little support for carers, something a researcher at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland hopes...
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Appeal for information after road opens, Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside, has reopened following an incident this morning and Police are now asking the public for information. At around 10.40am, Police responded to...
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Economy – OCR on hold at 2.25% – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 8 April 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent. Since the February Monetary Policy Statement, events in...
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Pharmac funds medicine to reduce complications following allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant
Source: PHARMAC People with very weak immune systems, including those recovering from an allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT), will be better protected from a serious viral infection following Pharmac’s...
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Events – April Investiture Ceremonies at Government House Auckland
Source: Government House At April’s investiture ceremonies, Dame Coral Shaw will be acknowledged for her considerable service to the judiciary and public service. Other recipients will include Olympian Rod Dixon, former...
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ChildFund – Fuel price surge hitting families in the Pacific up to six times harder than in New Zealand
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Rising global fuel prices are cutting household affordability across New Zealand, but new analysis shows families in the Pacific are being hit up to six times harder....
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Education – From Colombo to Southland: Sri Lankan migrant secures NZ lecturing role before graduation
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology & Unitec A Sri Lankan academic who left behind an established teaching career to start again in New Zealand has achieved a rare milestone—securing a...
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Consultation on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 8 April 2026 Overview The Ministry of Health is asking for your feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (the...
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New support delivers faster access to eating disorder care
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders and their families will have faster access to support for eating disorders with the rollout of peer support workers in eating disorder services...
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New Zealand welcomes ceasefire
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcements by the United States and Iran over the past few hours – as we welcome all...
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Arrests in relation to attempts to steal fuel
Source: New Zealand Police Two men are due in court today for separate instances relating to attempts to steal fuel, following prompt calls from members of the public. Around 4am...
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Events – Politicians debate NZ’s energy future at Electrify Queenstown
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (8 April 2026) – Party leaders will go head-to-head on New Zealand’s energy future at Electrify Queenstown next month, in...
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Forged certificates put workers and communities at risk
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 8 April 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand has uncovered forged diesel‑tank certificates in use and is urging businesses to verify that their documentation is the real deal,...