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Motatapu track rerouted to avoid slow moving slip
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 February 2026 The track, a historic route linking Wānaka and Arrowtown and crossing private land, is part of the Te Araroa Trail and is...
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Explore new Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct
Source: Auckland Council Mercury Lane and Beresford Square, two upgraded public spaces framing the forecourts of Karanga-a-Hape Station, are finished and now open for the public to explore. This milestone...
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Update: Manawatū River search
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: The search for a missing man in the Manawatū River has moved to a limited search...
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ASB – Housing confidence on the rise according to ASB
Source: ASB Confidence in New Zealand’s housing market has lifted sharply this quarter, with an increasing proportion of Kiwi expecting house prices to rise over the next year, despite growing...
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Fragile hospital IT systems again exposed by major outage – action needed now – PSA
Source: PSA Patient care has again been compromised by the second major IT outage to impact hospitals across Auckland and Northland in less than a month. The PSA is aware a...
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Events – Jim Beam Homegrown announces emerging artists to perform at 2026 Festival
Source: Jim Beam Homegrown Thursday, 26 February 2026 – Jim Beam Homegrown is turning up the volume on the future of New Zealand music, announcing six breakthrough acts from 150...
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Ki Tua O Matariki Warns Government That “Move-On” Powers Targeting Homeless Whānau will have negative consequences
Source: Ki tua o Matariki Ki Tua O Matariki Warns Government That “Move-On” Powers Targeting Homeless Whānau will have negative consequences Ki Tua o Matariki strongly encourages the Government to reconsider...
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Update – death following Northcote assault
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: One person has died after the serious incident at a Hoani Street, Northcote address on 18 February. Police were called...
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Man arrested in Dunedin overnight due in court tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Jason Guthrie, Southern District Commander: The man arrested following a series of events in Dunedin last night has been charged and is due...
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Government activates additional support for weather-affected farmers and growers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has classified recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, and Canterbury as a medium-scale adverse event. This enables additional support for farmers...
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Oriental fruit fly – Papatoetoe
Source: Auckland Council On 25 February 2026, Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI) announced the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) in a surveillance trap in Papatoetoe. In...
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One before the courts following aggravated robbery, Ngāruawāhia
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man following an aggravated robbery in Ngāruawāhia last week. On Friday 20 February, Police received a report that someone had just been...
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Operation Safe Works, Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police Operation Safe Works begins in Canterbury next week with Police targeting speeding and dangerous driving around roadworks sites in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury area. Acting...
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Settlement reached for dietitians
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for dietitians employed by Health New Zealand, following a successful vote by...
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Legislation – Four bottom lines for a workable farm plan system – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has made it clear to the Government that it could support a national farm plan system, but only if it meets four firm bottom lines. The...
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Defence News – New Zealand’s Navy, Army and Air Force combine for successful South-West Pacific operation
Source: New Zealand Defence Force The Governor-General of New Zealand’s visit to Tokelau, the upgrade of critical tsunami and volcano monitoring equipment on Raoul Island, and a search and rescue...
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Legislation – Bill limiting protest outside of residences chilling – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand is deeply concerned following the Justice Committee’s report recommending by majority the progression of the Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential...
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Methamphetamine standards for rental housing to take effect on 16 April
Source: New Zealand Government Regulations bringing clarity and consistency to the management of methamphetamine contamination in rental properties have now been publicly Gazetted and will take effect from 16 April...
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Nearly 12,000 online GP consults delivered over the holidays
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of Kiwis stayed connected to health services over the holiday period thanks to the Government’s new Online GP Care service, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....
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Vandals damage historic church
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 February 2026 Work to repair the Serpentine Church, in a remote part of Central Otago, has begun after it was trashed in mid-February. DOC...
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Child poverty stats highlight Government’s failing record
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling out this Government’s record on child poverty following the release of the latest child poverty statistics. “It’s clear this Government has done...
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Government policies are increasing child poverty
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to be a stain...
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Police and Health warn of dangers of nitrous oxide
Source: New Zealand Police Police and the Ministry of Health are working together in response to growing concerns about the misuse of nitrous oxide, particularly when it is used by...
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Parliamentary and business delegation to visit Latin America
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a Parliamentary and business delegation to Latin America next week, highlighting the strategic importance of New Zealand’s ties with the region. “This trip is a timely opportunity...
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Government receives final COVID Inquiry report
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes the delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons to the Governor-General this morning. “I want to...
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Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat
Source: New Zealand Government A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime...
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No annual change in child poverty rates for year ended June 2025 – Child poverty statistics: Year ended June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand No annual change in child poverty rates for year ended June 2025 – news story 26 February 2026 No statistically significant movements occurred in child poverty...