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Black ice, extreme caution urged to Wanaka motorists
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging extreme caution to Wanaka motorists this morning due to black ice in the area. Areas of note include, but are not limited to,...
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Crash, SH33 and Allport Road, Paengaroa
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 33 is blocked at Paengaroa after a truck and trailer unit rolled this morning. The crash was reported about 5am, at the intersection of...
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Fatal crash: Mangatāwhiri
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri last night. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.10pm....
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 16, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 16, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 16, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 16, 2026 - Full Text
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New research shows rent is taking too much from families across Aotearoa – CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group New research released today by Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) shows that housing costs are leaving tens of thousands of families without enough income to cover...
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Kahurangi’s Graham Valley Rd reopens for winter use
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 July 2026 Graham Valley Rd was badly damaged by storms in June and July last year, with six slips coming down – including one...
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Exports grow amid worst conditions on record – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s exporters are navigating the toughest trading conditions on record, yet nearly half report growing sales overseas. BusinessNZ says it’s a testament to the resilience of the sector,...
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Flying home: Nico and Mango are safe
Source: New Zealand Police Flippin’ good news out of the North Shore. Two stolen parrots have been reunited with their family. Police can confirm Nico and Mango, two Sun Conure...
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Strategy and Policy Committee endorses Strategic Direction
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Strategy and Policy Committee endorses Strategic Direction | Environment Canterbury Date: 15 Jul 2026 Follow the meeting Watch the meeting live Join the Strategy and...
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Events – Stan Walker announces first headline show in six years – with a full orchestra
Source: Fabrik Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāi Tahu) will perform his first headline concert in Aotearoa since...
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One for the birds: How Auckland is getting ready for bird flu
Source: Auckland Council Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or bird flu) is a viral disease found in birds across the world. The most worrying strain, H5N1, has now been detected...
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Love Wānaka and Love Queenstown open 2026 Impact Grants
Source: Lake Wānaka Tourism and Destination Queenstown Queenstown Lakes, New Zealand (14 July 2026) – Love Wānaka and Love Queenstown have opened applications for their 2026 Impact Grants, with close...
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H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu today...
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Man to face court after assault on bus driver
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man following an assault on a bus driver in west Auckland yesterday. At around 3.10pm, a Waitematā CIB officer was driving through...
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Leave Legislation – A fairer, simpler leave system is a crucial step closer – EMA
Source: EMA The return of the Employment Leave Bill from select committee marks another important step towards delivering a simpler and more consistent approach to holiday and leave entitlements, says the...
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Aviation – Drone operator sentenced for serious aviation safety breaches
Source: Civil Aviation Authority A Napier man has been sentenced to 150 hours of community work after being found guilty of four charges relating to unsafe drone flights in controlled...
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Environment – EPA seeks feedback on proposal to ban two insecticides
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions during a reassessment of insecticides used to treat fleas on pets and for household and commercial pest control. ...
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Animal Welfare – Europe moves beyond cages while New Zealand doubles down – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE says a major new commitment by the European Commission to phase out cages and crates for farmed animals including hens and pigs highlights how far New...
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Employment Issues – Northland Mill workers feel ‘abandoned’ as closure confirmed
Source: Workers First Union Around sixty jobs will be lost as Northland Mill has confirmed its closure, becoming the seventh wood processing facility to close under this term of Government, Workers...
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Fatal crash, Crown Range Road, Cardrona
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a collision between a car and bus south of Cardrona this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the...
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Building the future of sika deer herd management
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI)....
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New Chair for Electricity Authority
Source: New Zealand Government John Harbord has been appointed Chair of the Electricity Authority for a three-year term, effective immediately, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. Mr Harbord is a barrister...
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New Dunedin Hospital takes shape as steel goes up
Source: New Zealand Government The New Dunedin Hospital’s inpatient building is rising from its foundations, with the first vertical structural steel being installed today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “One...
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Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum Recycling Week 2026 (19–25 October) has nearly 500 organisations already registered, highlighting the continued growth of New Zealand’s largest waste...
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Xero vs QuickBooks: Which Accounting Software Is Right for Your Business?
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Xero vs QuickBooks: Which Accounting Software Is Right for Your Business? IMCA releases its guide comparing Xero vs QuickBooks to help businesses choose the right...
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Turning Old Laptops Into Lifelines for Community Groups
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Turning Old Laptops Into Lifelines for Community Groups Computer Help NZ’s Community Help Project refurbishes traded-in and donated laptops and gives them free to local...