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First CT scanner for Kaitaia Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government People in the Mid and Far North will soon have access to CT scanning closer to home, with a new scanner set to be installed at...
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New urgent care service for Rolleston
Source: New Zealand Government A new urgent and after-hours service will open at Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub this Saturday, easing pressure on Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department and giving people...
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Leopard seal snooze delights Tauranga
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 Usually living around the Antarctic pack ice, leopard seals are occasional visitors to New Zealand shores during autumn and winter. After being...
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Crash causing delays Dinsdale, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Police were called to a crash involving a car and mobility scooter in Dinsdale, Hamilton at approximately 1.10pm. The crash occurred at the roundabout intersection at...
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International investment in New Zealand nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 The kākāpō and the Chatham Island tāiko were named in the newly-launched Phoenix Species Project, the single largest philanthropic initiative dedicated to...
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Speech to the Law Association
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the invitation to come and speak to the Law Association. I’ve just come from announcing the opening date for the City Rail Link...
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BOP Police put the brakes on dirt bike
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Deirdre Lack Bay of Plenty Police have impounded another dirt bike as part of an ongoing enforcement operation to target illegal and...
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Prioritisation activity in the June quarter
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Prioritisation Update provides the latest information about applications for medicines, vaccines, and related products that we’ve assessed for funding. Proactively releasing this information is part of our...
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Police acknowledge sentencing in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Brian Denys McFarlane, a 56-year-old man, sentenced to 9 years and...
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Operation targets meth linked to Mongols
Source: New Zealand Police A five month-long Police operation has disrupted a methamphetamine importation ring, and in process shut down the North Island pad for the Mongols gang. Five people...
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NZ Minerals Council – Don’t kill the golden goose
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council For the economic contribution of mining to grow to its potential, it’s important that Government doesn’t squeeze it too hard, too soon, says New Zealand Minerals...
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Education – Strong progress for Māori and Pacific learners reflected in Whitireia and WelTec performance indicators
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec has recorded strong gains in ākonga success, with its latest Educational Performance Indicator (EPI) results showing improved course and qualification completion rates. Māori and...
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a positive step, but people need to see real change
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara welcomes today’s release of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its implementation plan. The Strategy is...
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Banking – ASB makes changes to home loan and term deposit rates
Source: ASB 6 August 2026 ASB has today increased its fixed home loan rates by between 10-26 bps on its 6-month to three-year terms and has increased term deposit rates...
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Consumer NZ – Power bills overtake housing as New Zealanders’ second-biggest financial concern
Source: Consumer NZ 6 August 2026 New Zealanders are now more likely to name power bills as a financial concern than mortgage or rent payments, putting power costs second only...
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Ebola Response Update – August 5, 2026
Source: U.S. Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson August 5, 2026 The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Drug Foundation supports focus on early intervention in new govt strategy
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri 6 August 2026 The NZ Drug Foundation is pleased to see a focus on early intervention to reduce drug...
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Lifestyle – A First-of-its-kind White Paper Outlining Practical Reforms To Improve Health & Reduce Costs using Physical Activity
Source: Exercise New Zealand 5 August 2026 “We already know physical inactivity is costing our country billions of dollars every year and placing enormous pressure on our health system.” “The...
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James Miller appointed FMA chair
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer today announced the appointment of James Miller as chair of the Financial Markets Authority...
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Three prolific shoplifters arrested in the Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Shaun Lingard, Area Prevention Manager, Hutt Valley Police: Wellington District Police have arrested three repeat offenders within the last two weeks for separate shoplifting incidents...
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Community concerns result in serious charges
Source: New Zealand Police A Far North man is facing serious charges relating to child exploitation material after community concerns prompted a Police investigation. Northland Police expect more charges to...
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$10m in assets restrained following meth importation investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police have restrained a $10 million list of assets, including luxury performance vehicles and properties, off the back of an attempted importation of more than half...
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Minerals royalty regime transparent, broadly fair
Source: New Zealand Government An independent analysis of New Zealand’s minerals royalty regime and the Crown’s return from mineral development has found it is transparent and broadly comparable with similar...
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Promised Mental Health Strategy launched
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, setting a clear 10-year direction to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for...
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All Aboard: City Rail Link Opens on 13 September
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on 13 September, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown confirming the long-awaited opening date. “This is one of the most...
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Napier Road/SH3 closed, Ashhurst, Manawatū
Source: New Zealand Police Napier Road/State Highway 3 is closed between Ashhurst and Woodville in Manawatū due to ice. Police were made aware of a single-vehicle crash on Napier Road...
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Implementation Plan 2026/27–2028/29
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 6 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Implementation Plan (2026/27–2028/29) (the implementation plan) sets out the key...