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New mental health facility on the West Coast
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Ngā Moana e Rua, a new acute mental health facility at Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre...
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University Research – What Happens When You Flush? Study Reveals How Toilet Aerosols Reach the Breathing Zone
Source: Flinders University 7 September 2026 Researchers from Flinders University have found that flushing toilets can release aerosols and bioaerosols into the surrounding air, with some studies detecting particles at...
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Northland Regional Council media briefs 07/09/26
Source: Northland Regional Council FREE EARTHWORKS FIELD DAY Two hundred contractors, consultants, and local authority staff working across erosion and sediment control are expected to attend a free hands-on day...
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World squash champion Nicol David visiting New Zealand to strengthen sporting connections with Malaysia
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation 7 September 2026 Malaysian sporting icon and eight-time world squash champion Datuk Nicol David will visit New Zealand this week as part of her role...
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University Research – From sadness to relief: how families cope with assisted dying grief
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington 7 September 2026 New research exploring how people cope when a family member chooses assisted dying highlights the “roller coaster” of emotions often...
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Tech Security – Half of New Zealand Government Organisations Fail to Meet Email Security Standards Ahead of SGE Deadline
Source: Proofpoint, Inc. Half of New Zealand Government organisations have yet to meet the highest DMARC security standard ahead of the October 2026 SGE deadline. DMARC adoption at the reject...
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Death following water incident, Hatea River, Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police The death of a man at the Hatea River, Whangārei on Saturday will be referred to the Coroner. Emergency services were called to Port Road around...
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Name release: fatal crash, Flat Bush
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the person who sadly died following a serious crash in Flat Bush on 30 August. He was Kyle Chen,...
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Road closed: Otaika Road, Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police Otaika Road is closed following a single vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were called to Otaika Road at around 11.30 am, following reports of a...
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More communities to benefit from Waitangi Day funding
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Applications are now open for the 2027 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund, with up to $300,000 available to support community-led events. Secretary for Culture and...
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Elections 2026 – Tamariki can get involved in Election 2026
Source: Save the Children New Zealand Kiwi Kids have the chance to cast their vote and have their voices heard in the lead up to this year’s General Election. Kiwi...
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Energy Sector – First Gas Security Fund loans back new domestic gas supply
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the first loans from the Government’s $200 million Gas Security Fund, showing New Zealand has gas projects ready to go and companies...
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Have you seen Teianah?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Teianah, who has been reported missing from the Onerahi area. The 15-year-old was last seen at about 12pm...
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Teens arrested following cowardly aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Three teenagers allegedly stealing bikes from other young people at a popular East Auckland park have been caught by Police. On Sunday afternoon, Police received a...
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Key Franz Josef flood resilience works completed
Source: New Zealand Government Franz Josef township marked a major flood resilience milestone today, with the completion of key works on the Waiho River, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...
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Product labelling requirements to align with global standard
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today announced the completion of the Ministry for Regulation’s Product Labelling Review, which will make it easier for Kiwi exporters to...
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Stella Passage Development fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Stella Passage Development enabling a major expansion project at the Port of Tauranga has been granted fast-track approval says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional...
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Two nursing ākonga honoured as EIT and Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri formalise partnership
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 9 minutes ago EIT kaimahi alongside health Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri, Mamia and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa celebrate scholarship...
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Health and Independence Report 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 7 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Health and Independence Report 2025 provides an evidence-based overview of the health of New Zealanders...
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Two arrested after neighbour raises alarm
Source: New Zealand Police A watchful neighbour has aided in the arrest of two people allegedly tampering with vehicles in Northland last night. At about 6.50pm, an informant called Police...
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Community contribution strengthens marine reserve compliance
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 September 2026 DOC manages marine reserves at Tonga Island in Abel Tasman National Park and Horoirangi just north of Nelson. Staff work hard to...
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General Elections 2026 – Te Wero Pōti – The Great Vote Challenge – is ON!
Source: Tiriti Action Group Date: Monday, 7 September 2026 Tiriti Action Group is thrilled to announce the launch of Te Wero Pōti – The Great Vote Challenge to motivate enrolment...
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Property Market – Buyers still calling the shots as home values drift lower – QV
Source: Quotable Value (QV) New Zealand’s housing market remains firmly on buyers’ terms, with property values continuing to soften through August. Our latest QV House Price Index shows residential property...
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2026 Climate Change & Business Conference opens with call for focus on credible climate action and sustainable economic growth
Source: Sustainable Business Council New Zealand should remain committed to tackling climate change and focus on the economic opportunities of transitioning to a low-emissions economy, Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and...
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New Zealand Flag to fly at half-mast for funeral of King Harald V of Norway
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag will be flown at half-mast on all government...
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Road blocked, SH3, Hāwera
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3 in Hāwera is blocked after a truck has rolled this morning. Emergency services were called to the incident, between Kerry Road and Ohangai...
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Progress flies on ambitious Aviation Action Plan
Source: New Zealand Government Strong progress has been made on the ambitious Aviation Action Plan, with more than half of its 25 priorities achieved in just one year of implementation,...