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State Highway 2, Matatā blocked by crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 near Matatā is blocked following a crash this evening. Police were advised at 6.20pm that a ute had rolled on State...
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Activist News – No to anti-protest law – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington In a report released today, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has called for new standalone legislation directed at preemptively policing protest. “I completely reject the IPCA...
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Privacy Commissioner – Two reports show privacy must be at the heart of trust in government
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Today’s release of two reports into the protection of personal information show agencies must be better at privacy, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. The Inquiry...
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Release: ACT taps out of Treaty Principles Bill submission process
Source: New Zealand Labour Party “The ACT Party can’t be bothered putting an MP on one of the Justice subcommittees hearing submissions on their own Treaty Principles Bill,” Labour Justice...
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Ō-Rākau battle site returning to tūpuna ownership
Source: New Zealand Government Returning the Ō-Rākau battle site to tūpuna ownership will help to recognise the past and safeguard their stories for the benefit of future generations, Minister for...
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Harbour bridge lane closures for resurfacing this weekend
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises resurfacing work will take place on southbound lanes 1 & 2 (clip-on lanes) of the Auckland Harbour Bridge...
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Expect delays on a stretch of HB Expressway following truck breakdown
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 18 February 2025 2:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to expect delays following a truck...
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MICHELIN Guide to Highlight the Culinary Excellence of Manila and Environs & Cebu in its Inaugural Edition
Source: Media Outreach The MICHELIN Guide announced its arrival in Manila and Environs & Cebu for an upcoming 2026 selection The restaurant selection for the inaugural edition will be revealed...
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Lower Waihao community water supply – update
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 12 Feb 2025 Our compliance staff are active on the ground in Lower Waihao following elevated nitrate concentrations in a rural water scheme last...
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Love Our Lakes – How to be a happy camper around our lakes
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “In some more remote places we’ve seen a few bits and pieces, but otherwise we haven’t seen much rubbish at all,” said Jack and Sarah,...
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Health2Sync Deepens Reach and Partnerships in South Korea with Growing Adoption of its Digital Disease Management Platform
Source: Media Outreach Health2Sync’s SugarGenie app is experiencing rapid growth and positive reception in South Korea. The platform is being utilized in both hospital settings and through government programs. Health2Sync...
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HWOO Energy Storage Successfully Launches in Pakistan, Ushering in a New Era of Global Expansion
Source: Media Outreach ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – On February 12, 2025, HWOO Energy Storage hosted a grand brand launch event in Islamabad, Pakistan....
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Man charged after pedestrians injured in car park
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man has been charged after several people were injured when a vehicle fled the scene of a shoplifting in Henderson. Waitematā West CIB...
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Two reports show privacy must be at the heart of trust in government
Source: Privacy Commissioner 18 Feb 2025, 15:15 Today’s release of two reports into the protection of personal information show agencies must be better at privacy, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster....
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Regulation of Cryptocurrency Market in 2025 and Beyond by Global Broker Octa
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – The global cryptocurrency market has seen unprecedented growth in the previous year, spearheaded by Bitcoin...
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Aon appoints Jennifer Richards as CEO of Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach DUBLIN, IRELAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Jennifer Richards has...
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Chicken nuggets recalled due to possible presence of blue rubber
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands in its recall of Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets as they may contain small pieces...
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Rotorua Police appeal for sightings of missing man
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Rotorua Police are appealing for sightings of Mark Taute, also known as Mark Edwards. Mark, aged 51, has been reported missing and there are...
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Government Cuts – Telehealth staff cuts would reduce access to virtual healthcare – PSA
Source: PSA While Health Minister Simeon Brown pushes for more Telehealth services, Health New Zealand (HNZ) is proposing to cut key Telehealth support roles to meet the Government’s drive to reduce...
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Information sought after possible sighting of Tom Phillips
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking for the public’s help after a possible sighting of Tom Phillips and his children over the weekend. About 8.30am on Sunday...
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Road workers aid in drunk driver arrest on SH 29
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Members of a road working crew spotted a woman driving her vehicle the wrong way through a set of road works on SH29. She...
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Training exercise in Mission Bay
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are advising the public that a controlled training exercise will be conducted on the water off Mission Bay this afternoon. The exercise is...
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Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Source: Fonterra Fonterra has today announced new funding designed to build a stronger Co-operative and continue to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce on-farm emissions. For...
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Women giving birth are older than ever recorded – Stats NZ media and information release: Births and deaths: Year ended December 2024 (including abridged period life table)
Source: Statistics New Zealand Women giving birth are older than ever recorded – 18 February 2025 – The median age of women giving birth in Aotearoa New Zealand has reached...
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Stats NZ information release: National population estimates: At 31 December 2024 (2018-base)
Source: Statistics New Zealand National population estimates: At 31 December 2024 (2018-base) – 18 February 2025 –National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and...
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Consumer NZ survey reveals New Zealanders face rising healthcare concerns amid ongoing financial uncertainty
Source: Consumer NZ The latest Consumer NZ Sentiment Tracker results reveal that New Zealanders continue to grapple with financial uncertainty and growing concerns about healthcare services. 39% of respondents...
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Police appeal for sightings of missing man Travis Langford
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are continuing to search for Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where...