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New charter school opens doors
Source: New Zealand Government Term 3 begins today, and with it the opening of Te Whare Kounga, a new charter school in Wairoa, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour. “Every...
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Term 2 in person attendance highest since 2016
Source: New Zealand Government Provisional school attendance data for Term 2 2026 shows despite high fuel prices in person attendance rates were higher than any Term 2 since 2016, Associate...
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Youth mental health access data to be reported
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced that the Government will begin publicly reporting how quickly young people are accessing mental health support as part...
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Have your say about major changes to vessel design, construction and equipment rules
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ is proposing important changes to the Maritime Rules for vessel design, construction and equipment. These rules (sometimes known as the ‘40-Series’) are well over...
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Aucklanders to have their say on proposed changes to Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has today approved proposed changes to Plan Change 120 for public notification. This gives Aucklanders another opportunity to have their...
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Save the Children – OPT: Israeli forces kill 19 children so far in July with four dying in overnight strike
Source: Save the Children At least 19 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territory so far in July with four children reportedly killed in Gaza yesterday morning...
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Human Rights Commission calls on all parties to #HonourthePromise two years on
Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is calling on all political parties to commit to fully implementing the recommendations of the...
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Climate News – Greenpeace says new report reveals devastating impact of Luxon’s climate policy reversal
Source: Greenpeace A new report from New Zealand’s independent Climate Change Commission has shown that efforts to reduce emissions have stalled since the Luxon Government took power, and that New Zealand is no...
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Climate News – Aotearoa New Zealand’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double
Source: Climate Change Commission Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions are gradually falling, but progress stalled in 2024. The pace of emissions reductions needs to more than double over the next few years;...
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Animal Welfare – Help Them Escape This Future: Octopus Farming Ban Campaign Goes Huge in Wellington
Source: Animals Aotearoa 177 organisations worldwide stand with New Zealand against factory farming of highly sentient animals. Giant octopuses have appeared on billboards overnight, with a key message: Ban Octopus...
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Scientists Calling Ergothioneine Longevity Vitamin
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Scientists Calling Ergothioneine Longevity Vitamin New Zealand has one of the highest UV exposure rates and melanoma rates in the world, yet a compound scientists...
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Brrrrrrrrrrrring it on – Polar Plunge Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation What: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Auckland: Take part/donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: Takapuna Beach, The Strand, North Shore, Auckland Why: Raise funds and awareness...
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MEDIA ADVISORY Brrrrrrrring it on: Polar Plunge Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police MEDIA ARE INVITED: What: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Christchurch: Take part/donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, (New Brighton Pier)...
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Have you seen Wolvedi?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Wolvedi Ding, who has been reported missing from Auckland. The 20-year-old was last seen walking along Birdwood Road, Swanson, at...
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Calmer, quieter classrooms – as walls go up
Source: New Zealand Government Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister...
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Man in court after dairy robbery
Source: New Zealand Police One man has been charged after failing to make a getaway from an aggravated robbery. Police responded to the dairy in Conifer Grove before 10.30pm on...
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Fatal Crash, Springvale Road, Springvale
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Springvale this morning. Police were called to the two vehicle crash around 9am. Sadly, one person was...
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Serious crash, Springvale Road, Springvale
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Springvale this morning. Emergency services were notified of the two vehicle crash near Letts Gully Road. Initial...
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Aoraki/Mount Cook suspension bridge open date revealed
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 July 2026 This week, the finishing touches and final checks are being made on the new bridge which spans 189 metres across the Hooker...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 22, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 22, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 22, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 22, 2026 - Full Text
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First Responders – Update on hazardous substances incident in Tuakau
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters will shortly be demobilising from Tuakau, where Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a hazardous substances incident tonight. Assistant District Commander...
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Advocacy – Will New Zealand back the Israel/US at the ICC this week or will it back international law?
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA has written to the Prime Minister today urging the government to vote against the removal of the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor...
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First Responders – Hazardous substances incident in Tuakau
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are responding to a hazardous substances incident in the township of Tuakau, where a large amount of an unknown chemical has entered drains near...
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Resource Management reform must work for Canterbury
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The proposed resource management reforms have the potential to reshape how Canterbury plans for growth, infrastructure and environmental protection, but significant questions remain about how...
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Road blocked, Riverton Wallacetown Highway/SH 99, Wallacetown, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Riverton Wallacetown Highway/State Highway 99, Wallacetown, Southland, is blocked following a serious crash this evening. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash around 5.20pm. The road...
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Great North Road, Western Springs blocked following crash
Source: New Zealand Police Great North Road, Western Springs is currently closed at the intersection with St Lukes Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just after 6pm. ...