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Duo arrested following serious assault, Huntly
Source: New Zealand Police Huntly Police investigating a serious assault in May, have arrested and charged two people. The assault occurred on Main Street, around 1.30am on Sunday 17 May....
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Legislation – Important amendments to Real Estate Agents Act will strengthen regulatory regime
Source: Real Estate Authority (REA) The Real Estate Authority (REA) welcomes the passage of the the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill, which brings amendments to the Real Estate Agents...
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Defence Minister to attend NATO Summit
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Ankara, Türkiye, for NATO Summit events and engagements with overseas counterparts. “New Zealand is committed to a rules-based international...
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Ice – State Highway 5, Summit to Te Haroto
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists on State Highway 5 are urged to drive with caution, with ice causing delays and two minor crashes. The conditions are particularly icy between the...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 4, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 4, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 4, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 4, 2026 - Full Text
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Real estate agents win fairer treatment under new law
Source: New Zealand Government A disproportionately harsh penalty that can stop real estate agents from working for five years for failing to complete continuing professional development (CPD), or failing to...
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Serious crash, Swannanoa
Source: New Zealand Police Tram Road, near the intersection with Whites Road, is closed following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a horse. Police were called to the scene...
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Climate News – New Zealand’s warmest June on record – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Highlights: -The nationwide average temperature in June was 10.6°C, New Zealand’s warmest June since Earth Science New Zealand’s seven station temperature series began in 1909. –...
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Ombudsman – Serious failures at adult intellectual disability inpatient ward in Dunedin highlight need for strengthened commitment from health agencies
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman says the serious issues identified at Wakari Hospital’s Ward 10A highlight the urgent need for agencies to show greater commitment to the safety...
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Health Sector – ThePHO launches as New Zealand’s second-largest primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says the official launch of thePHO on 1 July is a significant milestone for primary healthcare in New...
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Transporting New Zealand welcomes common sense changes to road user rules
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement of planned changes to road user rules which it supports because they reflect common...
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Two youth arrested following ram raid, Otatara
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager: Southland Police have arrested and charged two youth following a ram raid in Otatara, south of...
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Accused burglar finally facing consequences for his crimes
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Aleki Maka, Nelson Tactical Crime Unit: A 32-year-old alleged serial burglar in Nelson has been arrested and remanded in custody. The man...
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Sod turned on new Clyde Primary Maternity Unit
Source: New Zealand Government Families across Central Otago are a step closer to welcoming their babies in their own community, with the sod now turned on the new Clyde Primary...
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Sixth renewable energy project fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 26th project and the sixth renewable energy project to receive approval...
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Man to appear in Court after public’s dangerous driving reports lead to large find
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Jamie Keenleyside: A man is due to appear in Rotorua District Court after members of the public have dobbed in alleged dangerous driving...
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Woman charged with manslaughter following Devonport death
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 33-year-old woman with manslaughter following the death of her child in Devonport on New Year’s Day. Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe, Waitematā CIB,...
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Warrant to arrest: Perema Meads
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Perema Meads, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Meads, 45, is wanted for assault related...
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Become a bird brain this school holiday
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2026 The timing is perfect to get the kids started on the annual Garden Birds Survey, with just two days left before it...
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New Zealand to host Indian Prime Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit...
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All WorkSafe inspectors upskilled on machine safety
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says all WorkSafe New Zealand inspectors have completed updated machine safety training, strengthening how machinery risk is assessed and managed in New Zealand. This updated...
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Long list of charges following late night fight
Source: New Zealand Police A couple spotted having an argument while stopped at a set of lights caught the attention of Police for all the wrong reasons late last night....
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DOC rangers reveal their top 5 winter walks
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2026 DOC rangers in the Canterbury region have revealed their favourite winter walking spots. The criteria were sun and/or views, dryness of the...
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Environmental Reporting Act amendment bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to update New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime passed its first reading in Parliament today, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg says. “The Environmental Reporting Amendment...
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New Principal Family Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Judge La-Verne King, District Court Judge of Whangarei, has been appointed as the new Principal Family Court Judge, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Judge King (Ngatikahu...