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The business impact of weather warnings

· May 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home...

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Four arrested following Feilding burglaries

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested four people in connection with a recent series of burglaries affecting homes and businesses across the Feilding area. The arrests are part of...

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Man charged following serious assault in Camberley

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Hastings yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were called to a...

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Firearms, ammunition seized during search warrant

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had...

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Christchurch Industrial Development Fast-tracked

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A regionally significant industrial land development in Christchurch has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today.  This...

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Lead-free plumbing rules protect drinking water

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New rules restricting lead plumbing products will ensure new homes and buildings are fitted with modern plumbing products that protect the quality of our drinking water, Minister...

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Peaks and pits of a six-week Maukahuka trip 

· May 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb...