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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 20, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 20, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 20, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 20, 2026 - Full Text
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Legislation – Government takes scalpel to red tape for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Proposed changes to resource management reform bills will cut much of the excessive, expensive and totally unnecessary red tape involved in farming, Federated Farmers says. “The Government has...
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Fatal crash, Wallacetown
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wallacetown on 21 July. The two-vehicle crash on Riverton/Wallacetown Highway was reported at around 5:20pm....
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AM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 19, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 19, 2026 - Full Text
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Certainty for Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui farmers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking targeted action to provide certainty for farmers and growers in the Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui while we transition to a new planning system,...
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Providing certainty for the marine sector
Source: New Zealand Government Councils will lose the ability to make rules for fishing and fishery resources already managed under the Fisheries Act in changes to legislation going through Parliament,...
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A more practical planning system for food and fibre production
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making targeted changes to the new planning system to create a more practical system for food and fibre production, RMA Reform Minister Chris...
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Achieving competitive urban land markets in new system
Source: New Zealand Government Achieving competitive urban land markets in new system The government will establish an independent economic umpire to ensure councils achieve competitive urban land markets through the...
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Warrant to arrest: Sione Maile Tonga
Source: New Zealand Police Have you seen Sione Maile Tonga? Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Sione Maile Tonga, 28, who has a warrant to arrest and...
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Federated Farmers – Farm plans a step in the right direction for farmers
Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand Farm plans a step in the right direction for farmers Source: Federated Farmers MIL OSI
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Local News – Porirua by-election candidate videos and statements completed
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua by-election candidate videos and statements completed Source: Porirua City Council MIL OSI
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Iconic Klondyke corner damaged by vehicles
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 August 2026 The iconic and picturesque campsite is used by Coast to Coast racegoers and support staff in February every year and is incredibly...
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Kaitorete restoration brings whānau and community together
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The project is led by Tāwhaki, an aerospace and whenua rejuvenation kaupapa jointly owned by Te Taumutu Rūnanga and Wairewa Rūnanga with the Crown. Established...
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Decisions on Freshwater Farm Plans released
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to freshwater farm plans to create a simpler, cheaper system focused on real risk, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment...
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Mauao landslide – Police investigation ongoing
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow, Bay of Plenty Crime Manager: Police’s investigation into the tragic incidents at Mauao and Welcome Bay in January remains ongoing. We...
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Police appeal after memorial plaques removed from central Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Lane Todd, Metro Commander: Police are appealing for information after several brass memorial plaques were removed from central Christchurch last week. The plaques...
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Heritage – Raising the roof – the reshingling of Kemp House has begun
Source: Heritage New Zealand The project to replace thousands of shingles on New Zealand’s oldest building is underway. Workers have carefully removed the weathered wooden roof tiles from 204-year-old Kemp House...
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Health – Endometriosis guideline a welcome step, but GPs need funded pathways to deliver better care for their patients
Source: The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the Government’s announcement that Health New Zealand will adapt the...
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Dirt biker apprehended on Wellington waterfront
Source: New Zealand Police A joyride through central Wellington on a stolen dirt bike ended abruptly on Monday after the rider crossed paths with an alert on-duty police officer. The...
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Mauao landslide – statement from the family of Lisa Maclennan
Source: New Zealand Police The following is a statement on behalf of Lisa’s husband, Travis: The Council report released today highlights Lisa’s extraordinary and selfless actions on the morning of...
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Police responding to unexplained death in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston, Hamilton City Investigations Manager: Police are responding to a sudden death incident in Rototuna. The death is being treated...
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Rūnanga receives funding for community-led wetland restoration project
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 August 2026 Source: Department of Conservation, Te Rūnunga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Taumatu Rūnunga, Environment Canterbury Te Taumutu Rūnanga spokesperson Rātangihia Steer says that the...
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Ending the decade-long wait for an endometriosis diagnosis
Source: New Zealand Government Women and girls with endometriosis will be able to receive a diagnosis and start treatment sooner under new clinical guidelines, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s...
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Tech – SAP Concur sets new standard for what AI can do for travel and finance teams
Source: SAP Concur August 2026 At the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention 2026, SAP Concur launched its latest expansion of AI-powered capabilities across the travel and expense (T&E) ecosystem,...
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Smart Brands Prepare for Black Friday in August Before Ad Costs Climb 18% and Competition Jumps 40%
Source: Billo Data from marketing platform Billo dated June to December 2025 shows Meta ad competition rose 40% between August and the November peak. Billo, which connects brands with creators...
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Greenpeace – Interference in Smith v Fonterra shows sinister side of polluters’ influence on politics
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says that a retrospective law change, which makes it illegal to sue climate polluters over the damages caused by climate change, is yet more evidence of corporate...