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Taking $14.6 million off criminals to protect New Zealanders

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Money seized from criminals will fund nine initiatives to reduce violence, prevent reoffending, and disrupt the drug trade, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “Criminals profit...

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THANK A TEACHER AND HELP A KIWI KID

· October 5, 2026

Source: Warehouse Stationery and The Salvation Army October 5, 2026 Warehouse Stationery launches nationwide appeal on World Teachers’ Day as child material hardship reaches a 10-year high Teachers see more...

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Not so smooth criminals facing court

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Quick-thinking officers hit a high-note, arresting five offenders following an aggravated robbery at an east Auckland karaoke bar. At about 1.40am, staff at a karaoke bar...

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New appointment to Māori language Commission

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New appointment to Māori language Commission Julian Wilcox has been appointed Chair of the Māori Language Commission, Acting Māori Development Minister Shane Jones says. “Dr Wilcox...

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Serious crash: Dairy Flat Highway

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a three-vehicle crash on Dairy Flat Highway.  The crash was reported to Police at 2.30pm.  Initial indications are there are...

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Fatal crash, SH2, Tauranga

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. About 11.15am Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving...

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Coppers nab copper thieves in Kāpiti

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been charged this morning following attempts to steal copper cabling. Police were first made aware of the incident at a development site in...

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Vandals’ actions threaten Tongariro kiwi

· October 5, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 October 2026 Four traps were burned, and a fifth was believed to have been run over by a vehicle, on a track not far...

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Road closed, SH2, Tauranga

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Takitimu Drive, is closed following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash near the Waihi...

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Serious crash, SH 6, Pelorus Bridge

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 6 at Pelorus Bridge.  The single-vehicle crash happened between Maungatapu and...

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Search underway for wanted man

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police There is a strong Police presence in Coromandel town following wanted man Max Bradbury being spotted running across farmland. 27-year-old Bradbury is wanted on firearms charges...

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Uncovering the secrets of the ‘silent mind’

· October 5, 2026

 Source: University of Auckland Monday 5 October 2026 If you can’t imagine the sound of a dog barking or hear your inner voice, you’re not alone. University of Auckland’s...

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ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Fickle Not Fragile

· October 5, 2026

 Source: ASB Bank ASB forecasts two more OCR hikes to 3.25% before Christmas as inflation proves more stubborn than expected. Fuel prices are delivering a fresh inflation shock, with...

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Road closed: Eastern Hutt Road, Taita

· October 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists on Eastern Hutt Road are asked to use alternative routes after a heavy vehicle clipped a power pole, bringing down lines.  The incident was reported...