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Operation Hawk swoops on criminals

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition and drugs have been seized, during a series of search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island this...

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Operation Harvest bears fruit for Police

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: South Island Organised Crime Police have arrested two men and seized a large amount of methamphetamine and cash during...

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Defence helicopter, plane decisions announced

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes are set to replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part...

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The lure of luxury catches out alleged scammer

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police An alleged text scammer attempting to splash out on luxury goods is instead awaiting her next court date in custody. Auckland City CIB have laid seven...

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First Fast-track project approved

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first Fast-track project has received consent, less than seven months since...

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Confirmation of fatality, name release, Mahana

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm that a man died in Nelson Hospital yesterday [20 August] following a crash last week. The crash on 13 August was on the...

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Results – Kiwibank announces FY25 results

· August 21, 2025

Source: Kiwibank FY25 financial highlights: Net profit after tax of $191 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, down 5% on the prior financial year. Strong balance sheet...

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Term two attendance higher than pre-covid

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Every term since Term 1 2024 has record higher attendance than the same term the year before. It’s a good run, thanks to the students who...

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Maketu Road has reopened

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Maketu Road has reopened after it was closed in relation to a pre-planned search warrant this morning. The public can expect an increased Police presence in...

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Arrests made in relation to Rotorua homicide

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen: Four people are due in court today in relation to a homicide in Rotorua yesterday. Emergency services were...

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Search warrant in Maketu this morning

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police, supported by members of the Armed Offenders Squad, are executing a pre-planned search warrant in Maketu this morning. The warrant is in relation to enquiries...

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DOC’s bird flu vaccine trial a success

· August 20, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 August 2025 The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has spread globally, causing severe impacts on wild and domestic birds as well...