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Government to consider Headstart proposals

· August 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government 18 proposals have been submitted to the Government as part of the Head Start local government reform initiative, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government...

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Road closed overnight following Southland crash

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The Mabel Bush intersection northeast of Invercargill closed due to a serious crash will remain so overnight, ahead of a scene examination in the morning. The...

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Media opportunity, firefighters deploying to the USA

· August 10, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A contingent of 57 firefighters and incident management personnel departs this week for the United States of America to support the response to wildfires...

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Serious crash, Mabel Bush

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police and ambulance are in attendance at a serious crash in Mabel Bush, northeast of Invercargill. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Grove Bush...

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Road closed, SH38, Rotorua

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 38 in Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua, is closed following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were notified about 1:40pm.  One person is injured and was being provided...

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Delays on southern motorway following crash

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway following a crash this afternoon. The four-vehicle crash, after the Market Road off ramp, was...

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Crash: Ponsonby Road

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash in Ponsonby this afternoon involving a car and bus. The crash was reported on Ponsonby Road, near the intersection...

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Open ocean salmon farm Fast-tracked

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Fast-track approval of the Hananui Aquaculture Project off Rakiura/Stewart Island will bring significant benefits to Southland and New Zealand’s economy, Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop...

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Pole position for court

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A day in court awaits a man who allegedly used a metal pole to cause significant damage to a Papakura supermarket early this morning. At around...

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DOC staff delight at rare spotted skink sighting

· August 10, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 August 2026 In the most recent threat ranking, an expert panel classified the Canterbury spotted skink as Nationally Endangered. There are thought to be...

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Man arrested following Timaru incident

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Dave Pascoe: One person has been taken into custody following a reported firearms incident in Timaru on Saturday morning. At around 11:20am, Police...

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Head Start and the future of essential regional services

· August 10, 2026

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Chair Dr Deon Swiggs says the Canterbury Regional Council supports reform that delivers better outcomes for communities and the environment and is focused on ensuring...

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Delmore residential development Fast-tracked

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Delmore residential development in Auckland has been granted Fast-track approval, says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop.  This is the 30th project and 11th project in Auckland...

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Faster support for young people in Central, Lakes

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new child and youth mental health and addiction service that will make it easier for young people and their families to access the right support...

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Crash State Highway 5, Te Pohue, Hawkes Bay

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A logging truck trailer unit has rolled on State Highway 5 South of Te Pohue, Hawkes Bay, just before 11am. Police are in attendance and the...

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First solar farm fast-tracked

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Canterbury solar farm is the first in New Zealand to be granted fast-track approval. This is the 29th project and 7th renewable energy project to...

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500 schools nationwide selected for solar panels

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Five hundred schools have been selected for solar technology under the Government’s plan to improve schools’ energy affordability and resilience, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Education...

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Police seek information following Napier ram raid

· August 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a ram raid at a dairy on Meeanee Road, Napier, in the early hours of Monday morning. At approximately 2.50am...