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Police on the scent of shoplifter
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager faces court after failing to give Police the slip after a shoplifting in Te Atatū Peninsula. Police responded to a dairy on Te Atatū...
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Disability support improvements begin
Source: New Zealand Government From this week, a new nationally consistent approach will begin to benefit disabled people, families and carers who use supports funded by Disability Support Services (DSS). ...
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EIT carpentry course lays foundation for Gisborne apprentice
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 23 hours ago Max Elsmore is building a future in the construction industry after completing a certificate in carpentry at EIT Tairāwhiti. The 20-year-old from...
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Motorcylist nearly twice the limit after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police A motorcyclist’s decision to flee saw his wheels impounded and a variety of illicit drug items seized this morning. The Papatoetoe man was also allegedly found...
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New Study: Children Spending 4+ Hours a Day On Screens Face Up to 61% Higher Depression Risk – Flow Neuroscience
Source: Flow Neuroscience A new study of over 50,000 children in the US found that spending four or more hours a day on screens is associated with a higher prevalence...
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Firefighters put skills to the test UFBA Waterway Challenge in Rangiora
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The skill, speed and teamwork of some of New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters will be on full display when the UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge 2026 comes...
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Legislation – Muddled health and safety reforms will confuse businesses
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Health and Safety changes released today will neither improve safety nor be easier for businesses to follow – it’s a big, missed opportunity say...
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Love Food Hate Waste grants now open
Source: Auckland Council Got a clever idea to help Aucklanders cut down on food waste? Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste grants are open again, and this year there’s extra...
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Scholarship a rewarding finish for EIT nursing student
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 days ago Receiving a scholarship after five years of study at EIT is “extra-rewarding” for Bachelor of Nursing student Jessie Tomoana (Ngāti Kahungunu), who...
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Young Hawke’s Bay musician develops original music through EIT study
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 days ago EIT Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music) student Kaden Hura-McIntosh is already making his mark as an independent musician, with two albums released...
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Full steam ahead: more events set to ignite 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a suite of events from the Bay of Islands to Tekapo, as part of its $70 million Major Events and Tourism...
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LNG terminal decision: Dirty, dumb and expensive – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming the Luxon government’s announcement it will build a liquid natural gas (LNG) import terminal, calling it a dirty, dumb and expensive decision that will leave New...
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Escalation of conflict in South Sudan threatens to push a million into extreme food crisis – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Families in South Sudan are once again having to flee for their lives due to escalating conflict at a time when hunger is already at catastrophic levels, Oxfam...
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Energy Sector – LNG Import Facility an Insurance Policy for Future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa acknowledges the Government’s decision to progress importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a practical step to strengthen New Zealand’s energy security. Today’s announcement to...
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Delivering LNG to support energy security
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in a critical step to strengthen New Zealand’s energy security and support economic...
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Update: body located on worksite, Omahu, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector James Keene, Field Crime Manager, Eastern District Police: The discovery of a woman’s body at a worksite in Omahu, Hawke’s Bay last...
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Government backs energy resilience in Far North
Source: New Zealand Government Reliable, affordable electricity is on the way for a kura (school) and five marae north of Kaitaia with a grant of up to $1.26 million from...
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Update: Serious assault, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Caroline Johnson: A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as Police continue to investigate a serious assault. At...
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$28 million boost for hill country erosion control
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is further protecting productive land by committing nearly $28 million for erosion control projects, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today. Applications for...
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Health and safety sentencing gives important lessons for ‘overlapping duties’
Source: Maritime New Zealand A sentencing in the Nelson District Court today [February 9] gives important health and safety lessons for when businesses are working together at the same workplace....
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Maritime NZ – Health and safety sentencing gives important lessons for ‘overlapping duties’
Source: Maritime NZ A sentencing in the Nelson District Court today [February 9] gives important health and safety lessons for when businesses are working together at the same workplace. Maritime...
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Improving access to medicines in rural communities
Source: PHARMAC Remote and rural communities across New Zealand will soon benefit from improved access to emergency health care following a recent Pharmac funding decision. From 1 March 2026, Pharmac...
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Arts – The NZSA Youth Mentor Programme seeks Emerging Young Writers
Source: NZSA The NZSA Youth Mentor Programme seeks Emerging Young Writers – YOUTH WRITING MENTORSHIPS OPEN FOR 2026 Four secondary school students will have the opportunity to be mentored by...
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Fire Safety – Open fire season for Wairarapa
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand All parts of the Wairarapa District which have been in a restricted fire season move back into an open fire season as of 8am Monday...
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Banking and Finance – ASB adjusts interest rates
Source: ASB ASB has today lowered its 6-month mortgage rate, while increasing some longer term fixed home loan and term deposit rates, as wholesale interest rates continue to rise. ...
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PSNA calls on government to condemn desecration of New Zealand war graves in Gaza
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is calling on the government to condemn Israel’s desecration of New Zealand war graves in Gaza. Israeli bulldozing of the graves was confirmed...
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Events – Waka Ama Takes Over Takapuna Beach for the Annual Three-Day Competition
Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ (WAANZ) The 17th edition of the Takapuna Beach Cup returns bringing together rangatahi (youth), pakeke (adults), and international crews for the biggest change race in...