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Second private Building Consent Authority approved

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...

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Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZX

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on the NZX on Thursday. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Australian controlled mining company Tāiko Critical Minerals to list on NZ stock exchange...

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Person killed in fire at Auckland home

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire this morning. RNZ / FELIX WALTON Police are at the scene of a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu. A scene guard is...

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Private landlords needed to help house rough sleepers

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Tejinder Singh’s nine rental properties in Papatoetoe house people who were formerly sleeping rough. Supplied Organisations helping house rough sleepers are relying on private landlords to...

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Vasectomy reversals: The more kids the merrier

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Hayley Lyttle, 35, always imagined herself with three children. However, baby number two rocked their world with colic, leading to hours of crying each day without...

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Housing market ‘upturns start somewhere’

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton and Dunedin experienced a lift of 0.9 percent in the month while Auckland was up only 0.1 percent (file image). 123rf Upturns have to start...

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Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era

· March 5, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier, debuting in Barcelona during MWC 2026 BARCELONA, SPAIN –...

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Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth

· March 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with the current dangerous dogs’ legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last...