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Body located, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police A body has been located at a beach in Napier. At around 8:25pm on Thursday 5 February, Police were notified that a body was seen in...
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Five apprehended following burglary in Upper Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following a burglary at a commercial premises in Upper Hutt overnight. Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade...
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Ministers welcome settlement for psychologists
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for psychologists employed by Health New Zealand,...
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Police appeal for information to locate pair, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Roy Appley: Christchurch Police investigating the burglary of two mountain bikes are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two people pictured....
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RIF investment supports Māori horticulture
Source: New Zealand Government Government investment in two horticulture developments on underutilised Māori land will unlock economic potential in Northland and Waikato, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development...
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Kauri Protection Education Trailer: Te Ara Mātauranga o Te Kauri to launch at Waitangi
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 February 2026 This mobile kauri education resource brings a unique multi-sensory experience to the people of Te Tai Tokerau and its visitors. The public...
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Green Member’s Bill to recognise the personhood of tohorā
Source: Green Party Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono has launched his Member’s Bill to recognise whales as legal persons with inherent rights, including the right to freedom of movement, a healthy environment,...
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Man arrested following Taupō CBD fire
Source: New Zealand Police The quick action of Police has resulted in the arrest of one person following an investigation into a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui...
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Lanes blocked, Southern Motorway, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police The Southern motorway is down to one lane following a four-vehicle crash this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 4.05pm. One vehicle has flipped...
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Joint action stops 4.2 tonnes of cocaine
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand agencies have collaborated with French authorities in a major international operation that has intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia, Customs Minister Casey...
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Crime spree ends in custody
Source: New Zealand Police Police have thwarted a small crime wave across a west Auckland suburb, with a man facing a raft of burglary charges. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit...
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Woman arrested after elderly people targeted
Source: New Zealand Police A brazen offender allegedly ripping off elderly people across Hamilton and Auckland communities will face court. Police executed a search warrant at a Rānui property today,...
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Name release, fatal crash, Springston
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Springston on 4 February. He was 10-year-old Alexander Bennett, of Springston....
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Road closed, Cambridge Road near SH 1
Source: New Zealand Police Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road heading towards State Highway 1 is closed following a two-vehicle collision, reported just after 2pm. Three people are injured, one in...
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Christopher Luxon – Waitangi Speech
Source: New Zealand Government E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga...
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“Eighty-nine new cops for the new year
Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members from all over New Zealand celebrated with their loved ones at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, when Wing 392 graduated from...
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Construction of rail crossing bridges a step closer
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 18 December 2025 New bridges for drivers and pedestrians over the rail lines in Takanini are a step closer with the award of a construction contract...
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Months of work in just two weeks as Eastern Busway moves closer
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 17 December 2025 About 2,500 tonnes of asphalt will be laid in just two weeks while the Ti Rākau Drive/Pakūranga Highway intersection is closed from 27...
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Environment Canterbury steps in on stench
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Chair Dr Deon Swiggs says the regional council’s responsibilities are very clear: while the Christchurch City Council owns and operates the sewage treatment plant, Environment...
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Early warning: Enhancing Canterbury’s flood warning system
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council During a flood we: Have dedicated knowledgeable staff who actively manage the flood defence systems (such as stop banks and floodgates), make field observations and...
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Turn local ideas into environmental action — funding closing soon
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 03 Feb 2026 From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible...
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What you need to know about the Nīkau Palm Valley Bay vessel incident
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Preliminary assessment Initial assessments undertaken on Monday show the vessel has sustained more significant damage than originally anticipated. It is likely that the full amount...
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Councillors gather to discuss submissions on “consequential reforms”
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “These are the most consequential reforms that New Zealand has faced for quite some time and there is a lot at stake” Chair Swiggs said....
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Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120. Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in...
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Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood
Source: Auckland Council The Waitematā Station Plaza and eastern glasshouse entrance to the station are open, completing the City Rail Link’s first station neighbourhood in the city centre. This is...
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Top 10 city centre wins in 2025
Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to...
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Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA
Source: Auckland Council If you’ve driven past Sylvia Park lately, you’ll have noticed a giant blue-and-yellow newcomer has arrived! Getting the green light for New Zealand’s first IKEA store at...