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Biosecurity New Zealand bird flu update – 20 July 2026
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries We have had no further detections of H5 bird flu [since 17 July 2026]. There is no evidence of any mass mortality in wildlife....
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Biosecurity New Zealand bird flu update – 22 July 2026
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand bird flu update – 22 July 2026 | NZ Government Skip to main content Date: 22 July 2026 We have had...
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Te Here-ā-Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Te Here-ā-Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today, finalising the restoration of approximately 3000 hectares of land at the top of the...
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Serious crash, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 51, Awatoto is currently closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike just south of Waitangi Road was reported...
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Appeal for information following crash, Timaru:
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a crash earlier today in Timaru are seeking information from the public. At around 11:40am today (18 August) Police were called to a collision...
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Health and Government – What happened to the winter health plan? – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The $25 million 2026 Winter Plan launched by Health Minister Simeon Brown in March to erase pressure on the health system has been an unmitigated...
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Appeal for information following assault, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating a reported assault on Saturday 8 August are seeking the public’s assistance. The assault was reported to Police at around 1:20am and occurred...
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Greenpeace says new toxic chemical report shows NZ needs to learn the lessons
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming a report from the Human Rights Commission into the human rights implications of the use of PCP in New Zealand and is calling for the Government...
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New Zealand Has An Inactivity Problem – AI Backing Frontline Prevention (A World First)
Source: Exercise New Zealand (A World First) “If we want more New Zealanders exercising, we need more good people out there pushing that message.” “We spend a lot of time...
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45% of Australians lack basic financial literacy. Why does it matter?
Source: UNSW Sydney Financial literacy is less about expertise than knowing how to spend, save and borrow, says a UNSW economist. Here’s what you need to know. 8.5 million Australian...
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Tech Investment Sector – China’s AI hardware export boom offers hedge against Wall Street’s “dangerously circular” trade: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group August 17 2026 China’s new wave of AI hardware exports offers investors a hedge against Wall Street’s “dangerously circular” artificial intelligence trade, affirms the CEO of one...
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Swiss Economy – KOF Wage Survey: 2026 wage round set to be respectable
Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zurich, 08/17/2026, 9 AM In July, private-sector firms in Switzerland anticipated that nominalwages would rise by an average of 1.2 per cent over the next...
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Palestine Forum Statement – Palestinians at the Heart of the Movement
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Although we are all Palestinians, Palestinians have naturally played aleading role in our movement with courage, determination and a deep senseof responsibility. This leadership...
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Business leaders release pre-election blueprint for driving New Zealand’s sustainable economic growth
Source: Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on whoever forms New Zealand’s next Government to prioritise five...
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Northland News – Climate Resilient Communities Fund backs 15 projects across Taitokerau
Source: Northland Regional Council Fifteen community-led Taitokerau projects from planning for climate adaptation to installing solar infrastructure on marae have secured a total of $480,000 funding through the latest round...
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Northland News – Millions in value generated through Climate Resilient Communities Funding
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund has generated millions in value for the region a report by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) has found....
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New peer-led beds for a better crisis response
Source: New Zealand Government People in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South...
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Tech – Epson to spotlight immersive display innovation at Integrate 2026
Source: Epson Australia and Epson New Zealand SYDNEY, 18 August 2026 – Epson will showcase its latest projection anddisplay technology at Integrate, inviting media, partners and visitors to discoverthe brand’s...
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Education – NZPF calls for an independent body to bring stability to curriculum reform
Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) is calling for a permanent, independent, and statutory Curriculum and Assessment Council to break the cycle of disruptive education...
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Economy – RBNZ explores issues facing New Zealand’s payments system
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 18 August 2026 We are seeking feedback on the issues we have identified with ourpayments system, and the proposed areas of work needed to...
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Police not playing ball with burglar’s excuse
Source: New Zealand Police Police saw right through an alleged burglar’s excuse in Wiri, issuing him a red card to court. A call was made to Police at 11.30pm on...
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Delays expected: SH16, Point Chevalier
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 16 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.35pm, after a northbound vehicle hit the...
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Government backs Hawke’s Bay businesses with targeted recovery support
Source: New Zealand Government Hawke’s Bay business owners will get more hands-on help to plan, grow and make good decisions, with the Government funding an additional Growth Advisor at the...
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Fiordland mountain officially named Mount Kirk
Source: New Zealand Government A mountain in Fiordland National Park has been officially named Mount Kirk in honour of former Prime Minister Rt Hon Norman Kirk. Minister for Land Information...
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State of Origin 2027 date confirmed as Major Events momentum continues
Source: New Zealand Government The countdown is officially on for New Zealand’s first-ever State of Origin match, with the historic fixture now confirmed as Game Two, 16 June 2027 at...
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Permanent Chair appointed to New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the appointment of Steve O’Connor as permanent Chair of the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology (NZIAT)....
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New Zealand and Viet Nam deepen education connections
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Viet Nam have strengthened their commitment to education cooperation and deepening connections between tertiary education institutions, says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds....