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It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways
Source: New Zealand Government Young Pacific people will have the opportunity to enter New Zealand’s growing $750 million gaming sector through Game On, a programme to support them into the...
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No need for speed after dangerous driver lands in Court
Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver who allegedly stole a car and drove it through Albany while intoxicated is now facing a raft of charges. Late last night, Police...
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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St...
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Cautionary approach to Bluff oyster season
Source: New Zealand Government The Bluff oyster season is open, with a cautionary approach and after careful assessment of the fishery, Oceans and Fisheries Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft says. A pre-season...
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Police RUN recruitment operation in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Ahead of a major recruitment activation and partnership with Round the Bays in Auckland this Sunday, Police are announcing more recruit wings are coming to Auckland. ...
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Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi
Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area...
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Nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Experienced...
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One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika
Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local...
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New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart...
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Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS JONES TO HEAD REAL ASSETS
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Brendon Jones to the role of Head of...
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“Children living in fear”: More than 100 million children impacted in Middle East regional conflict – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children At least 100 million children in countries directly impacted by the escalating violence in the Middle East and wider region face deepening fear, distress and the risk...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026
Source: New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 5 March 2026 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026 were released by the...
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Health and Employment – Payroll failure hits pay for 4,000 Waikato health workers, urgent review needed
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Health NZ to conduct an urgent review after a widespread failure in its payroll system left around 4,000 Waikato hospital and health workers without...
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Health – Strengthening the primary care workforce: The College welcomes employment changes for GPEP 1 registrars
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the Minister’s announcement that Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) will become...
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Government backs Kiwi seafarer workforce growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s taking action to grow New Zealand’s ageing seafarer workforce and improve its supply-chain resilience, through a major investment in training opportunities for those entering...
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Supporting first-year GP trainees
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the way first-year GP trainees are employed will make it easier for new doctors to choose general practice and help strengthen the primary care...
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Tax Reform – Report shows wealth tax practical and necessary to address increasing inequality
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 5 March 2026, 6:30am – Taxing wealth is a practical and necessary step to address increasing inequality, according to a research report released today by Tax Justice...
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Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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Pharmac proposal will help patients recover from stem cell transplants
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund letermovir, which helps prevent serious infection following stem cell transplants. “Improving...
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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard
Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...
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Health and Care – Royal Commission highlights critical role of aged care in protecting New Zealand’s health system
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says the findings of the COVID-19 Royal Commission reinforce what the sector has been saying for years: aged residential care is an essential...
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Environment Groups: Statement – Community Demands Answers Over Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands – NMGNZ
Source: No More Glyphosate NZ – NMGNZ Community Demands Answers Over Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands Auckland, New Zealand – 05 March 2026 – No More Glyphosate NZ is calling...
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Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New Zealanders...
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Culture Art Environment – HĪKOI O TE TAOKA | MARCH OF THE TREASURE
Source: Otago Shore and Land Trust Location: Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand PREVENT | PRESERVE | PROTECT — ART IN ACTION Hīkoi o te Taoka | March of the Treasure...
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Rural News – Profitability at all-time high, but farmers cautious – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Strong returns and lower debt-servicing costs mean more farmers than ever are making a profit, according to the latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey. Of nearly 650 farmers who responded...
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Dangerous drivers face court
Source: New Zealand Police Police have impounded seven vehicles and summonsed four drivers to court with another three pending charges following a gang-related funeral procession. A Police operation monitored the...
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New proposal aims to reduce complications following a stem cell transplant
Source: PHARMAC People who have just had a stem cell transplant could be better protected from a serious viral infection under a new proposal from Pharmac to fund a preventive...