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Man to face court following bus assault
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police have charged a man following a serious assault on an Auckland bus last month. At around 6:00pm on Sunday 21 June, an unprovoked assault...
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Protecting Auckland's waterways with smarter technology
Source: Auckland Council Keeping Auckland’s streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region’s biggest sources...
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Save the Children – Health risks for children skyrocket one week after Venezuela earthquakes
Source: Save the Children Children affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela are facing increasing health risks as many families in shelters and temporary settlements lack access to safe water, sanitation,...
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Indonesia: Caning of unmarried couple for kissing on TikTok violates prohibition of torture
Source: Amnesty International Responding to the caning of an unmarried couple in the Indonesian province of Aceh for kissing and livestreaming it on social media, Amnesty International’s Co-Regional Director Montse...
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Greenpeace – March for Nature launched to protect conservation
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird have announced a March for Nature to be held in Auckland on 19 September 2026, calling on New Zealanders to unite in defence...
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Marine Mammal Sanctuary rules change to improve dolphin protection in Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2026 Following a statutory process which included public consultation in March this year, the two marine mammal safe zones have been removed. These...
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Curriculum release dates confirmed for Years 0-10
Source: New Zealand Government The updated National Curriculum for Years 0–10 will be released by 9 September 2026, following consultation with the education sector and the public, Education Minister Erica...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 - Full Text
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Back to the Future: Celebrating our Past and Looking to the Future
Source: New Zealand Government [Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters Speech at the US Embassy event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States –...
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Canterbury leaders gather to discuss future of local government
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 Jul 2026 Canterbury leaders have come together to explore how local government reform could shape the region’s future. More than 100 elected members,...
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Landmark bill to improve the building system and boost growth
Source: New Zealand Government Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says....
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Education – Union representing polytechnics files for facilitation in bargaining
Source: Tertiary Education Union Today the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi has filed with the Employment Relations Authority for facilitation over the failure of the polytech employers to engage...
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Police operation shuts down methamphetamine lab
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police have this morning shut down a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory after executing a search warrant in Riverhead. Operation Tugboat was targeting a group with...
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Transport Events – YOUNG DRIVERS SHARE HOW PRACTICAL TRAINING CHANGED THE WAY THEY APPROACH THE ROAD
Source: Street Smart – Driven by Tony Quinn Foundation A young driver who was involved in a serious crash on a rural road is encouraging others to experience practical driver...
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Significant seafood food safety contribution recognised
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Seafood food safety research leader Dr Tim Harwood has received the 2026 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the New Zealand Institute of...
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Proposed changes to the code of welfare for layer hens
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is consulting on proposed changes to how layer hens are housed in New Zealand....
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Foreign Minister to visit Singapore and Japan
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Singapore and Japan next week. “Singapore is a great friend of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “Our bilateral collaboration, underpinned by...
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Events – Matariki is a celebration for everyone
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national...
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Local News – Porirua’s Welcoming Community status gets another official tick
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s status as a welcoming and inclusive place has received yet another boost. The city received official accreditation from central government in 2024 as a Committed Welcoming...
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Latest Cox’s Bazar fire wipes out crucial food source for Rohingya refugee families
Source: ChildFund New Zealand A fire just last month in the Bangladesh refugee camps for displaced Rohingya has destroyed life-saving gardens that provide food to some of the 1.1 million refugees....
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Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawlers
Source: Greenpeace The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand...
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Arts – Wellington Writers Walk brings te reo Māori sculpture to Wellington waterfront in time for Matariki
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc The sound of conch and pūkaea rang out across the Wellington waterfront on Thursday 25 June...
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Road blocked by serious crash, Reefton
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of County Road and State Highway 69 in Reefton. Initial indications are that a car...
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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill passes Parliament
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 July 2026 The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill which is now awaiting formal sign-off by the Governor-General. The amendments...
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New Administrator of Tokelau announced
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau. “2026 is significant year in the relationship...
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Hide and seek: Police arrest burglar in house
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Nathan Snell, Wairoa Area Response Manager: Police have arrested an offender found hiding in a property following ongoing investigations into recent burglaries...