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Late night Police teamwork land two arrests:
Source: New Zealand Police Police moved swiftly to apprehend two people attempting to burgle a Hunua property last night. Eagle, a dog handler and patrols were despatched to Ponga Road...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001479
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS GREG O’CONNOR (Assistant Speaker): Almighty God, we...
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Greenpeace slams Federated Farmers over ‘selfish’ behaviour on climate
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says that Federated Farmers’ intent to ‘go to battle’ over methane targets is yet another example of the agri-business lobby group’s selfish approach to life on our collective...
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“A devastating record”: New Greenpeace analysis reveals almost half a million blue sharks caught as ‘bycatch’ in Central and Western Pacific in 2023
Source: Greenpeace TASMAN SEA – A new analysis of the latest fisheries data by Greenpeace Australia Pacific has revealed widespread slaughter of sharks in the Pacific Ocean by industrial longline fishers....
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Assault reignites Christchurch Hospital parking woes
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is concerned that after-hours attacks on Christchurch Hospital staff returning to their cars have continued without...
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“A devastating record”: New Greenpeace analysis reveals almost half a million blue sharks caught as ‘bycatch’ in Central and Western Pacific in 2023
Source: Greenpeace TASMAN SEA – A new analysis of the latest fisheries data by Greenpeace Australia Pacific has revealed widespread slaughter of sharks in the Pacific Ocean by industrial longline fishers....
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Education – Open Polytechnic study helps ‘to shape’ Christchurch ECE graduate
Source: Open Polytechnic One hundred and five graduates from the South Island graduated at the Wigram Airforce Museum in Christchurch, Ōtautahi this week (Tuesday 20 May 2025), to receive their qualifications...
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CHAGEE’s Signature Drink Gets a Meaningful Makeover: Introducing BO·YA JASMINE GREEN MILK TEA
Source: Media Outreach In time for International Tea Day on 21 May, CHAGEE reintroduces its bestselling drink — with a new name that reflects its essence. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach...
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NZ-AU: Canyon to Receive Significant Capital Injection to Support Rapid Development of Minim Martap
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to advise that it has received an option...
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Serious crash: State Highway 12, Matakohe
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 12, west of Gallid Road, Matakohe. Emergency services are in attendance at a crash, reported at around...
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Submissions open for the Anzac Day Amendment Bill
Source: This bill would amend the Anzac Day Act 1966 to cover conflicts and persons who have served New Zealand in past or future times of war or in warlike...
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Star Living’s New Electronic Product Line Debuts Across Showrooms in May
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Star Living, a home furnishing brand in Singapore, is proud to announce its expansion into the electronic...
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Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Timaru
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Timaru this morning. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Evans Street, State Highway 1, about...
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Firearm recovered following callout in Manurewa
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests and removed a firearm from the community in Manurewa. On Tuesday afternoon, Manurewa Police were called to a Great South Road...
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Billions missing from health budget
Source: Team effort to rescue teens New analysis from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi shows that the health service is likely to be underfunded by...
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1 in 4 Malaysians at Risk: Alpro Pharmacy Leads National Movement to Reverse Prediabetes
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – With one in four Malaysian adults unknowingly living with prediabetes, the country is facing a...
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Primary sector growth feeds trade surplus – Stats NZ media and information release: Overseas merchandise trade: April 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Primary sector growth feeds trade surplus – 21 May 2025 – New Zealand’s merchandise trade surplus in April 2025 was $1.4 billion, compared with a deficit...
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Vinhomes strategically partners with VTK to build a model Korean community in ocean city
Source: Media Outreach HUNG YEN, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Vinhomes Joint Stock Company and VTK Hung Yen Industrial Park Investment and Development Co., Ltd....
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Awards – Outstanding exporters to be recognised at ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards
Source: EMA Judges for the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards have announced the finalists who will be honoured at the awards gala on Friday 18 July at Mercury Baypark,...
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Discharge of Digital Services Tax Bill
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has decided to discharge the Digital Services Tax Bill from the legislative programme, Revenue Minister Simon Watts announced today. The...
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Surveys – Show me the money: half of all workers cannot resist the lure of a higher salary
Source: Robert Half 61% of New Zealand workers would be compelled to change jobs for a higher salary 20% is the most common pay rise that would compel workers to...
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Budget 2025 – Businesses Watching Closely as Budget 2025 Nears
Source: Business Canterbury With Budget 2025 being released tomorrow, businesses across Canterbury will be watching closely to see what’s on the table. With clear signals from the Government that this year’s...
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Serious crash, State Highway 1, Timaru
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Evans Street, State Highway 1, in Timaru this morning. Police were notified of...
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Budget 2025 – Budget must deliver for burnt-out St John workforce
Source: Workers First Union Ambulance officers who work for Hato Hone St John say this week’s Budget must include real funding to improve pay and conditions or the Government risks driving...
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Budget 2025 must prioritise support for small businesses – Buy NZ Made
Source: Buy NZ Made Buy NZ Made is calling on the Government to deliver meaningful support for New Zealand’s small businesses, the backbone of the economy and the heart of our...
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PSA supports Waitangi tribunal’s call to halt Regulatory Standards Bill
Source: PSA The PSA supports the Waitangi Tribunal’s call to stop progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill until there has been meaningful engagement with Māori. The Public Service Association (PSA) Te Pūkenga...
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Surveys – Poll shows overwhelming majority support increase in spending on public services
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future As the Government prepares to release a Budget that will deliver further cuts to public services an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support...