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Sixth renewable energy project fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 26th project and the sixth renewable energy project to receive approval...
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Man to appear in Court after public’s dangerous driving reports lead to large find
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Jamie Keenleyside: A man is due to appear in Rotorua District Court after members of the public have dobbed in alleged dangerous driving...
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Statement of Intent
Source: Privacy Commissioner Our website uses cookies so we can analyse our site usage and give you the best experience. Click “Accept” if you’re happy with this, or click “More” for...
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Woman charged with manslaughter following Devonport death
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 33-year-old woman with manslaughter following the death of her child in Devonport on New Year’s Day. Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe, Waitematā CIB,...
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Warrant to arrest: Perema Meads
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Perema Meads, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Meads, 45, is wanted for assault related...
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Become a bird brain this school holiday
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2026 The timing is perfect to get the kids started on the annual Garden Birds Survey, with just two days left before it...
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New Zealand to host Indian Prime Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit...
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All WorkSafe inspectors upskilled on machine safety
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says all WorkSafe New Zealand inspectors have completed updated machine safety training, strengthening how machinery risk is assessed and managed in New Zealand. This updated...
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Long list of charges following late night fight
Source: New Zealand Police A couple spotted having an argument while stopped at a set of lights caught the attention of Police for all the wrong reasons late last night....
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DOC rangers reveal their top 5 winter walks
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2026 DOC rangers in the Canterbury region have revealed their favourite winter walking spots. The criteria were sun and/or views, dryness of the...
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Environmental Reporting Act amendment bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to update New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime passed its first reading in Parliament today, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg says. “The Environmental Reporting Amendment...
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New Principal Family Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Judge La-Verne King, District Court Judge of Whangarei, has been appointed as the new Principal Family Court Judge, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Judge King (Ngatikahu...
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Public assets to benefit through Auckland Council investment
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing approximately $79 million into parks and community assets for Aucklanders to use, through the Regional Community Capital Investment Programme. In late June, the council’s Community Committee approved the 2026/2027 work programme, which largely continues the...
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Consumer Rights – Consumer launches flight complaints portal and information hub
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ has launched a flight complaints portal for passengers to share complaints and learn about their rights, whether they’ve had a cancelled or delayed flight, a...
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Man to face court following bus assault
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police have charged a man following a serious assault on an Auckland bus last month. At around 6:00pm on Sunday 21 June, an unprovoked assault...
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Protecting Auckland's waterways with smarter technology
Source: Auckland Council Keeping Auckland’s streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region’s biggest sources...
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Save the Children – Health risks for children skyrocket one week after Venezuela earthquakes
Source: Save the Children Children affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela are facing increasing health risks as many families in shelters and temporary settlements lack access to safe water, sanitation,...
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Indonesia: Caning of unmarried couple for kissing on TikTok violates prohibition of torture
Source: Amnesty International Responding to the caning of an unmarried couple in the Indonesian province of Aceh for kissing and livestreaming it on social media, Amnesty International’s Co-Regional Director Montse...
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Greenpeace – March for Nature launched to protect conservation
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird have announced a March for Nature to be held in Auckland on 19 September 2026, calling on New Zealanders to unite in defence...
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Marine Mammal Sanctuary rules change to improve dolphin protection in Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 July 2026 Following a statutory process which included public consultation in March this year, the two marine mammal safe zones have been removed. These...
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Curriculum release dates confirmed for Years 0-10
Source: New Zealand Government The updated National Curriculum for Years 0–10 will be released by 9 September 2026, following consultation with the education sector and the public, Education Minister Erica...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 3, 2026 - Full Text
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Back to the Future: Celebrating our Past and Looking to the Future
Source: New Zealand Government [Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters Speech at the US Embassy event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States –...
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Canterbury leaders gather to discuss future of local government
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 Jul 2026 Canterbury leaders have come together to explore how local government reform could shape the region’s future. More than 100 elected members,...
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Landmark bill to improve the building system and boost growth
Source: New Zealand Government Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says....
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Education – Union representing polytechnics files for facilitation in bargaining
Source: Tertiary Education Union Today the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi has filed with the Employment Relations Authority for facilitation over the failure of the polytech employers to engage...