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Whale baleen saga – and how it came home
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 An Auckland-based woman purchased the whale baleen to sketch and was unaware she needed a permit from DOC. Baleen is the filter-feeding...
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Whānau Ora focused on serving greatest need
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon benefit from strengthened Whānau Ora support services with a renewed focus on those in greatest need, Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says....
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Crash and court a costly night for driver
Source: New Zealand Police It was pricey night for one dangerous driver who dented his pride and joy and landed himself in court. Police in Papakura observed a vehicle travelling...
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Serious crash, Cambridge Road, Waipa district
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked Cambridge Road in Waipa district. The crash involves a car and a truck, and...
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Events – UNERASED Returns: Made in Palestine Exhibition Opens in Auckland
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Following the success of UNERASED: The Palestinian Experience, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand is proud to present the second edition of the exhibition...
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Health and Housing – Many rentals may still fall short as healthy homes deadline arrives
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation As winter grips the country, many Kiwis will go to sleep tonight in rental homes that may still be putting their health at risk. From midnight...
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Hong Kong: National Security Law analysis shows vast majority unjustly arrested
Source: Amnesty International More than 80% of people convicted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place,...
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STEAM education and sports key recipients in Canterbury funding
Source: Rata Foundation Rātā Foundation has announced $617,000 will go to community groups in Canterbury in its most recent funding round, focused on large and multi-year funding. Tagata Moana Trust, a...
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Northland News – Nominations for Northland Regional Council open 04 July
Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October can get their nominations in...
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Northland Regional Council News – 30 June 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council NOMINATIONS FOR NRC OPEN 04 JULY People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in...
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Tech Appointments – Tim Dacombe-Bird Appointed as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand
Source: Sling & Stone AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 30 2025 — Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Tim Dacombe-Bird as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand. Based in...
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Rare slab hut refurbishment keeps traditional ways alive
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 The historic Slaty Creek Hut, in the Grey Valley, was originally built as a winter project in 1952 by deer cullers. The...
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Media advisory: RNZPC Auckland Campus
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a media stand-up for the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus. Location: RNZPC Auckland,...
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DOC’s Jobs for Nature legacy
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 Sia says, “Jobs for Nature projects have had a positive impact on the environment, restoring over 6000 ha of wetland, which has...
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The awkward places NZers admit to using their devices – and why scammers love it
Source: BNZ Statements From the bathroom to the boardroom, New Zealanders are responding to notifications and messages in some pretty awkward places – and it reveals just how distracted and...
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Homicide investigation under way, Ōtāhuhu
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu last night. Emergency services were called to a Beatty Street property at...
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Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway going to 110km/h
Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Transport...
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Log trailer lifting failure lead to important safety changes on and off ports
Source: Maritime New Zealand Incidents where log trailers fell while being lifted, seriously endangering workers, have led to important safety changes on ports and at other sites where log trailers...
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Homicide investigation underway, Ōtāhuhu
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu last night. Emergency services were called to a Beatty Street property at...
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Name Release, Wai-iti death
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in Wai-iti, Tasman, while clearing a fallen tree on Saturday. He was 67-year-old Peter Lines,...
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Momcozy Launches Prime Day Sale: Exclusive Flash Deals on Maternity and Baby Essentials
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2025 – Momcozy, a global maternity and baby care brand trusted by millions of mothers, announces its...
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VinFast inaugurates electric vehicle plant in Hà Tĩnh
Source: Media Outreach HÀ TĨNH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2025 – VinFast has officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Hà Tĩnh, located in...
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Backing first responders and prison officers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing new offences to ensure those who assault on-duty first responders or prison officers spend longer in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. ...
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State Highway 1 blocked, Lichfield
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to a bloackage on State Highway 1, between Tokoroa and Putāruru, following a crash this afternoon. Police were...
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Fatal Crash, Takapau Road, Waipukurau
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash early this morning in Waipukurau. Police received a report of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of...
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Insurers step up as recovery gets underway
Source: Insurance Council of NZ New Zealanders are now turning their attention to clean-up and recovery efforts following the easing of severe weather conditions across the country, particularly the upper regions...
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Death at Mt Eden Corrections Facility being treated as homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to acting Detective Inspector Greg Brand: Police can confirm the death of a man at Mt Eden Corrections Facility is being treated as a homicide....