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New survey shows drop in crime
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: New survey shows drop in crime Fewer people are becoming victims of crime in New Zealand, according to new data published today. The...
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Body found in search for man missing in Lake Manapouri
Source: Radio New Zealand The man fell overboard into the lake last Saturday. Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have recovered a body...
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University Research – HPV self-test boosts cervical cancer screening ‘across the board’, new study confirms – VIC
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new study led by...
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‘Should not be alarmed’: Massive training exercise on Lake Tekapo this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo. Karen Jiang A multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise is scheduled this weekend, police said, in the Tekapo region. Lake Tekapo will host Operation...
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Body found in search for missing man, Lake Manapouri
Source: New Zealand Police Police searching for the missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have this morning recovered a body. On Saturday 14 March, around 6.15pm, Police...
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Multi-agency Search and Rescue exercise in Canterbury this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police would like to advise the Tekapo community of a multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise taking place this week. From Friday 20 March to Sunday...
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‘Colonial-style arrogance’: China unhappy with NZ-Australia statement
Source: Radio New Zealand author:rnz digital reporters_] The Chinese Embassy. RNZ / REECE BAKER The Chinese Embassy says New Zealand and Australia’s recent comments on China are unwarranted and inappropriate,...
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McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct
Source: Radio New Zealand After announcing her retirement, Angela Brazier told RNZ she felt “targeted” by police leadership. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority...
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Police seek help solving violent Wellington robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men who seriously assaulted a person during a robbery in Brooklyn, Wellington on...
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Police seek helping solving violent Wellington robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men who seriously assaulted a person during a robbery in Brooklyn, Wellington on...
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Tell the coppers about copper crime
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Constable Craig Colyer, Southern District Field Intelligence Officer: Southern District Police investigating multiple cases of copper thefts are asking the public for information...
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Government introduces legislation to reaffirm Police tools to prevent, disrupt, and address crime
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced a Bill to amend the Policing Act 2008, reaffirming Police’s ability to record images and sounds in public places, and some private...
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Police seek information on Wellington aggravated assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Aro Valley are asking the public for information to help identify the offenders. The victim was walking on Ohiro Road...
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Murderer, sex offenders among current asylum claimants
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was shocked to find out a murderer and sex offenders convicted in...
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Opening address at Annual Immigration Law Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, thank you for inviting me to join you at the Immigration Law Symposium. It’s a privilege to be here today and speak about...
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Warrant leads to numerous charges
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized firearms, ammunition and drugs during a search warrant at a Te Kamo property. Whangārei CIB were executing a search warrant on Mcmillan Avenue...
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Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Vi was killed in August 2024. Police allege an organised crime group they’ve linked to the killing of a New Zealand man...
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Four teens charged charged burglary and high-speed chase in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Four teenagers have been charged over an Auckland home invasion that resulted in a high-speed chase across...
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Charges confirmed following fleeing driver incident
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident across Auckland on...
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Person critically injured after scooter, vehicle collide in Auckland CBD
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ A person has been critically injured after a scooter and vehicle crashed in...
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Serious crash: Mayoral Drive, central Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. At 7am, a crash involving a vehicle and scooter has occurred at the...
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Surge in prison sexual assault allegations linked to new complaints system, Corrections says
Source: Radio New Zealand The highest number of sexual assault allegations made by prisoners against staff in the 2024/25 financial year was recorded at Auckland Prison. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone...
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Native speargrass survives Tongariro inferno virtually unscathed, report reveals
Source: Radio New Zealand Ecologist Jess Scrimgeour doing fauna assessments in the burnt area. Supplied / Department of Conservation A Department of Conservation (DOC) ecological report reveals that native plants...
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Former Social Investment boss Andrew Coster won’t comment on deputy Kylie Reiri’s resignation
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Social Investment Agency chief executive Andrew Coster is refusing to comment on the resignation of the deputy chief executive...
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Quality Building Award 2026 Finalists Announced
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – The much-anticipated Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026) today officially announces its finalist list! A...
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Joint Statement Australia–New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations 2+2
Source: New Zealand Government 17 March 2026 Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong...
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Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A damaged car was seen after police cars swarmed central Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ Police have chased a stolen car across Auckland as it hit other...