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Drugs and firearms charges follow Riverhead warrant

· March 4, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation has shut down a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing operation and seized several firearms in north-west Auckland. Two arrests were made in the operation, led...

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Speech to second Pacific Stakeholder Fono

· March 4, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Thank you for the opportunity to gather for this important fono.  I want to begin by...

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Homelessness – Out of sight is not a solution

· March 4, 2026

Source: Hapai Te Hauora Aotearoa cannot enforce its way out of homelessness. The Government’s proposed changes to the Summary Offences Act would expand Police powers to issue move-on orders requiring people...

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Joint New Zealand – Uruguay statement

· March 4, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Joint Declaration Uruguay – New Zealand on the occasion of the visit to Uruguay of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand (Montevideo, March 3,...

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New Zealand redraws open work visa conditions

· March 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Yiting Lin Open work visa holders are set to see changes to their visa conditions next month. An open work visa generally allows people...

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Shoplifters couldn’t hide from Police

· March 4, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two offenders tried it on, and failed, after an alleged shoplifting at a clothing retailer. The pair face court today after Police caught up with them...

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Labour changes tune on welfare claw backs

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand If the law was retrospectively passed it would effectively criminalise people who need help, not debt, Willie Jackson says. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Labour Party...

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No goal: Rider strikes trouble trying to blend in

· March 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A motorbike rider who fled from Police before attempting to hide as an unsuspecting football fan will head to court. Just after 6pm last night, Police...