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Release: Cuts to beds for seniors at Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Labour Party After failing to be upfront about cuts to intensive care beds, it’s now becoming clear that other downgrades to Dunedin Hospital are being concealed by...
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Rare reef heron numbers decline in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Auckland’s critically threatened reef heron (matuku moana) is in the spotlight after an initial summer survey, revealing concerning findings with numbers in the inner Hauraki Gulf worryingly...
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Proposals to strengthen biodiversity released
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 05 May 2025 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation “Today, the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai is releasing two discussion documents for public consultation,...
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Boosting high-tech exports with advanced technology
Source: New Zealand Government New investment in advanced technology research will boost high-tech exports, strengthen connections between research and industry and generate high value jobs, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister...
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Parent Portal launched to empower parents
Source: New Zealand Government Every parent wants to see their child thrive at school — to feel confident, supported, and capable. Today, the Government is taking a major step toward...
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Prime Minister congratulates Albanese and Wong
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated Anthony Albanese on winning the Australian Federal Election, and Lawrence Wong on winning the Singaporean election.“I have been in touch...
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New air ambulance helicopter for Auckland and Northland
Source: New Zealand Government A new air ambulance helicopter commissioned today will significantly enhance emergency medical response capabilities across Auckland and Northland, Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello and ACC...
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Government Cuts – Auditor-General urged to investigate cuts to experts stopping health fraud – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is today requesting that the Auditor General investigate the proposed axing of fraud and audit experts which would see millions of health dollars no longer recovered through...
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GAZA – Attack on life-saving aid boat proves the reach of Israel’s out-of-control genocide through starvation is now global
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Israel’s drone attack on the Freedom Flotilla boat ‘Conscience’ shows Israel’s genocide strategy has now gone global, according to PSNA. The Palestine Solidarity Network...
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Advocacy – World Press Freedom Day 2025: Standing with the Palestinian Press
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Press Freedom Day, we pause to honour journalists and media workers across the globe who risk their safety to report truth...
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Hunting and Fishing Minister joins game bird season opening hunt
Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has joined the thousands of New Zealanders taking part in the annual game bird hunting season opening. He spent the morning...
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Attendance dashboard shows early insights into term 2
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says that new up-to-date attendance data is helping provide fresh insights into student attendance. For example, data for the first week...
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Name release, workplace incident, Kaikorai Valley Road
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the man who died after a workplace incident at a Kaikorai Valley Road premises on 24 April. He was Michael...
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Two people arrested for Kawakawa aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested two people in relation to an aggravated robbery at a Kawakawa property on Thursday night. A 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old...
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Police review completion rates for recruit swimming assessment
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have now reviewed completion rates for the swimming assessment that recruits are expected to undergo as part of their training at the Royal...
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Health – RACS calls on all levels of government for reform
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) today issued an urgent call to governments across Australia to engage in genuine negotiations to resolve...
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Africa – Turkey Strengthens Global Energy Influence with Strategic African Partnerships
SOURCE: African Energy Chamber Turkey is deepening its energy ties across Africa, launching new projects in Libya, Somalia and Senegal as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its role...
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Awards – Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey named overall winner of Plumbing World scholarship at 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey has been named the overall winner of the prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship, recognised for his outstanding dedication, determination, and maturity well...
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Awards – 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Conference Awards: Full list of winners
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased to announce the winners and finalists awarded at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 2 May. The New Zealand...
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Awards – Winners will not know they have won until it is announced at tonight’s awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Taupō-based apprentice Blake Jones-Downes has been awarded one of three prestigious Plumbing World Scholarships, recognising his initiative, professionalism, and versatility at such an early...
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Awards – Wellington Tradesperson Wins Prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer Andrew Smith has been awarded the prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards in Brisbane, recognising...
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Awards – Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas named 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington’s Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas has been named the 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year, recognising their outstanding contribution to the plumbing...
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Awards – Hamilton Apprentice Wins Prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Hamilton-based apprentice Rory Van Vroonhoven has been awarded one of three prestigious Plumbing World Scholarships, recognising his remarkable growth and clear passion for the plumbing...
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Fatal workplace incident, Te Anau
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a workplace incident at a Manapouri Te Anau Highway premises this afternoon. Police were called to the address about...
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New Abortion Pill Research Questions Health NZ Advice
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 2 May 2025Family First is calling on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Medsafe to respond to significant new research coming out...
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Recall of specific batches of Ārepa drinks as they may cause injury due to a packaging fault
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Alphagen NZ Limited in its recall of specific batches of Ārepa brand The Brain Drink as it may...
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Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere opening underway
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 May 2025 We have started the process of opening Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea. Machinery is onsite and a sea connection will...