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Media Advisory: Epsom incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning’s incident in Epsom. Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak at...
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Unemployment rate highest in more than a decade – labour market in crisis
Source: NZCTU Today’s unemployment rate of 5.6 percent is the highest rate in more than a decade and shows a labour market clearly in crisis says Sandra Grey, President of...
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Pharmac decision to increase access to type 2 diabetes medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to widen access to type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical need. “Improving access to medicines in New...
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Jobs data shows why economic growth matters
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s labour market statistics confirm what many New Zealanders already know from experience: the second quarter of this year was a tough one, Finance Minister Nicola...
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Three before the court following aggravated burglary, Morrinsville
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Morrinsville CIB Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Natasha Lopes: Three men have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Morrinsville last night. Police were called around...
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Investment Sector – The 2026 Billionaire Wealth Race: Who Is Getting Richer the Fastest
Source: BestBrokers.com Paul HoffmanAugust 4, 2026 The world’s billionaires continue to accumulate wealth on an extraordinary scale, with many of the world’s richest individuals seeing their fortunes grow by hundreds...
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Businesses holding back on hiring as labour market weakens – EMA
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) says today’s increase in unemployment reflects the cautious approach many businesses have adopted as they navigate a challenging...
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Earth Sciences Climate News – Warm and wet for the South Island, dry for the North Island
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand July 2026 – Issued: 4 August 2026 July 2026 summary Category Summary Temperature Temperatures were above average (0.51-1.20°C above average) or well above average (>1.20°C above...
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Man arrested after Epsom incident
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody following a violent series of events that unfolded in Epsom this morning. Cordons remain in place while investigators continue to piece...
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Widened access to diabetes medicines to benefit over 30,000 New Zealanders
Source: PHARMAC From 1 September, Pharmac will widen access to four funded medicines for people with type 2 diabetes, making them available to over 30,000 more New Zealanders over the...
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First Responders – Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires. The...
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Government Cuts – Not if, but when: Staff fear violence at MSD offices with proposed reduction of security
Source: Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public Service Association The PSA is criticising a new proposal handed down by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to cut security personnel at...
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Crypto Economy – Stablecoins just went mainstream, and most investors haven’t priced it in
Source: deVere Group August 4 2026 Stablecoins just moved to a core financial infrastructure, and most investors haven’t caught up, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent...
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Universities – How an ‘explosion of excrement’ changed Earth’s ecosystems forever – Flinders
Source: Flinders University An international study led by Flinders University has found a fertile area of inspiration to explain an important step in evolution – and it’s a whole lot...
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New specialist school to fill long-standing gap in Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Government A new specialist school for students with complex needs in Gisborne will open in the next two years, the first of its kind in the region,...
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Communities to design local social services
Source: New Zealand Government Communities in Ōpōtiki, Porirua and on the West Coast have been selected as the first to help design how social services are delivered in their area,...
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Service dog IDs to improve disability access
Source: New Zealand Government A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues...
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Downtown Carpark Redevelopment Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government A redevelopment of Auckland’s Downtown Carpark into two skyscrapers, three podium buildings, and a new laneway network has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 28th...
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Serious incident, Epsom
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious incident in Epsom this morning. Emergency services were called to Manukau Road at around 7.05am. The public can be reassured that...
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Stable settings to maintain ETS certainty
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will maintain existing Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) unit settings, delivering stability and certainty for the market, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced today. The...
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Have you seen Malakai?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Malakai, who has been reported missing from Wiri. The 6-year-old was last seen on Druces Road at around...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 5, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 5, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 5, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 5, 2026 - Full Text
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Economy – Wildfire bonds: the new asset class hiding in plain sight – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group August 4 2026 Wildfire catastrophe bonds are moving well beyond their insurance origins to become a genuine new asset class for investors’ portfolios, affirms the CEO of...
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Serious crash, SH1 / Desert Road
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 / Desert Road is closed both ways following a serious crash involving two trucks on Waihohonu Bridge. One person is seriously injured with...
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Slippery conditions on Transmission Gully
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being warned of cold and wet weather which has created slippery conditions on parts of Transmission Gully this evening. Police advise if you don’t...
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Enhanced citizens’ arrest powers to become reality
Source: New Zealand Government Businesses will soon have additional powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Government’s Crimes Act overhaul scheduled to start its final reading...