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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...

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Psychology Assistants to grow workforce

· August 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the New Zealand Psychologists Board’s move to approve the development of the Psychology Assistant role, saying it will increase...

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Police investigating ‘brainless violence’ in Levin

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Extra Police are on patrol in Levin after several firearm-related incidents in two days. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham described recent shooting events in the...

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Medsafe consents improve year on year, again

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Annual performance statistics released today show Medsafe following my direction and approving new medicines faster than last year, which was faster than the year before, and...

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Boosting competition for affordable electricity

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts welcomes the new rule agreed to by the Electricity Authority will level the playing field for smaller power companies, boosting retail competition...

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Midwives to play greater role in immunisation efforts

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Community midwives will now be funded to deliver antenatal immunisations to pregnant women, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Community midwives play a vital role in...

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Faster, more accurate brain tumour diagnoses for Kiwis

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 100 New Zealanders have already benefited from a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that is delivering faster, more accurate brain tumour diagnoses, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Sick leopard seal sadly put to sleep

· August 15, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 August 2025 The uncommon Antarctic visitor was first seen last Thursday on Taylors Mistake beach and spent most of this week resting on Sumner...