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Government orders review of Dog Control Act
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks....
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Overseas merchandise trade: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Overseas merchandise trade: February 2026 – information release 20 March 2026 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand...
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Tairāwhiti graduates celebrate milestone at EIT ceremony
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 21 seconds ago Fifty-seven graduates crossed the stage at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne today, in the first EIT Tairāwhiti graduation since the polytechnic...
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Rahui declared following death on Pouākai Range
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 Tēnā tātou, kua tae mai te rongo, kua tau te toki o Aitua ki runga i tētehi tangata i a ia ka...
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Health and Alcohol – Ki Tua o Matariki: Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life
Source: Ki tua o Matariki Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life Ki Tua o Matariki (KToM) is warning that proposed changes to alcohol laws could increase harm...
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Understanding Auckland’s regional flood maps
Source: Auckland Council In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses. We’re also seeing more Aucklanders interested in knowing...
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Appeal for information on fight at Common Room bar in Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone else affected by a group of people fighting...
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Auckland’s digital library – a story of growth, access, and community
Source: Auckland Council Across Tāmaki Makaurau reading has quietly transformed. You can see it on the morning train where someone is listening to an audiobook, in a café where a...
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New features coming to Govt.nz App
Source: New Zealand Government Significant new features will soon roll out on the Govt.nz app, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The Govt.nz App will provide New Zealanders with easy access...
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Police making enquiries into unexplained death in Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Police are making enquiries after a man was located deceased at a construction site on Omahu...
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Recognition – Safeguarding Children wins New Zealand Community of the Year 2026
Source: Safeguarding Children A nationwide movement that has trained more than 93,000 advocates to recognise and respond early to signs of child abuse has been awarded the Mitre 10 New...
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Statement – Home support workers must be front of queue for fuel fix Nicola Willis – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Finance Minister to make 23,000 home support workers a priority when delivering urgent support to low income workers hit by sharply rising petrol prices....
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Investigation launched following serious injuries, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB: Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Police were...
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Arts – NZSA Mentorships 2026 announced!
Source: NZSA We are pleased to announce the 13 emerging writers who have been selected for The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa 2026 Mentorship Programme....
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Last chance to save globally rare plants from rabbits
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 It’s part of a wider goal to have a pest free Kaitorete Spit which is internationally recognised for its ecological value and...
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Investigation following serious assault, Amberley, Hurunui District
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are investigating following a serious assault last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At around 10.25pm Police were called...
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Court decision summary – Tamiefuna v R [2025] NZSC 40
Source: Privacy Commissioner 20 Mar 2026, 10:13 Have you ever wondered whether the information privacy principles in the Privacy Act 2020 are relevant to the right against unreasonable search and...
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Counties Manukau youth to get faster support
Source: New Zealand Government A new dedicated child mental health service in Counties Manukau was officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, marking an important step in ensuring...
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Economy – RBNZ Advisory: Expanded April Monetary Policy Review and change to focus of Business NZ speech
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 20 March 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) is expanding its communications approach...
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Appointments – CAA appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Banner as Chief Financial Officer to its...
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Save the Children – Conflict drives Eid food price surge across Middle East and wider region, leaving families struggling to cope
Source: Save the Children Food prices have surged in some of the most food-insecure countries in the Middle East and wider region due to the ongoing conflict, threatening to push the...
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Health – New air pollution report prompts renewed calls for action
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation A new report reveals that more than 700 Aucklanders are dying every year from traffic-related air pollution – a toll now rivalling smoking – yet little...
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Investigation launch following serious injuries, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB: Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Police were...
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Allocation process for flight landings in Westland Tai Poutini National Park opens
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 The allocations process is the way DOC manages aircraft landings in and around the popular South Westland glaciers. Currently, four businesses are...
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Employment Issues – MBIE still fighting to cut flexible work as third mediation looms and Employment Relations Authority hearing set – PSA
Source: PSA MBIE’s controversial and unlawful crackdown on flexible work arrangements protected under its collective agreement with workers will be subject to a third round of mediation with the PSA in...
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Federated Farmers – Wellbeing Fund a ‘game changer’ for rural mental health
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say today’s announcement of a $4 million rural wellbeing fund will be an absolute game changer for rural mental health and wellbeing. “This funding will do...
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Fire Safety – North Waikato moves to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for North Waikato from 4pm Thursday 19 March until further notice. During a restricted...