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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 6, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 6, 2026 - Full Text
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Changes expand recognition for Kiwi authors
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has announced changes to the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors scheme that will see more New Zealand...
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Kaitorete Must Not Become a Launchpad for War
Source: Dr Alvina Edwards and Wiki Martin Kaitorete Spit is ancestral whenua. It carries the whakapapa of Wairewa and Taumutu, the footprints of our tūpuna, and a responsibility we hold...
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China: Activist arrested over photo of Dalai Lama in Tibet must be immediately released – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International 5 August 2026 Responding to the arrest of a Han Chinese man in Lhasa, Tibet – the human rights activist Zhang Yi – Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional...
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Every day lost allows the virus to stay one step ahead and more lives to be needlessly lost
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières MSF Statement on the occasion of the high-level visit to DRC of Dr Tedros Abhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. Geneva – 6 August 2026 “Two and a...
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KOF Business Tendency Surveys for July: business situation improving across the board
Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zurich, 08/05/2026, 9 AM The KOF Business Situation Indicator for the Swiss private sector, which is calculated from the KOF Business Tendency Surveys, rose in...
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Every property counts: fight nassella tussock this spring
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 05 Aug 2026 Spring might still be around the corner, but now is the time for Canterbury landowners to start planning their annual nassella...
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Creating rural career opportunities for at-risk youth
Source: New Zealand Government A unique Government and community funding initiative will support dozens of at-risk young people to experience the rural work environment through access to hands-on learning within...
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Epsom arrest: Police confirm 14 charges
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge this morning’s events have been extremely confronting for our Epsom community. A 49-year-old man is in custody and will be facing a multitude of...
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Rapid review of Ministry of Justice
Source: New Zealand Government The Public Service Commission will be undertaking a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice, and providing firm guidance to all chief executives on managing employment...
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Search for missing woman Natalie is suspended, Golden Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Nelson Search and Rescue Incident Controller, Senior Constable Jonathan Fris: The search for missing woman Natalie Alexander-Browning, 80, in Golden Bay has formally been...
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The Ministry of Justice’s handling of Russell Harrison’s employment
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: The Ministry of Justice’s handling of Russell Harrison’s employment MEDIA RELEASE 5 August 2026 The Ministry of Justice will strengthen its employment and...
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Foreign Minister to meet Pacific counterparts
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji later this week. “We have seen recently the impacts of global...
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Mātauranga Māori and western science align for predator-free in Whakatāne
Source: NZ Department of Conservation For Ngāti Awa, conservation is not just about protecting native species, it’s also about restoring the relationship between people and te taiao and creating purposeful...
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Three arrests following 24kg opium interception
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Varnam Three people have been arrested after an investigation by the Tauranga Crime Investigation Branch targeting the importation and distribution of...
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Feedback sought on Great Barrier rock lobster
Source: New Zealand Government Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is inviting feedback on proposals for managing rock lobster fishing around Aotea-Great Barrier Island. “Aotea-Great Barrier Local Board and Ngāti...
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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...