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Universities – NZ scientists working on ‘exciting’ new cancer drug – UoA
Source: University of Auckland Friday, July 31, 2026 When a new drug shows a 30 to 60 percent cure rate in laboratory models of cancer, there’s cause for excitement. A...
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Loopy Tunes encourages everyone to give te reo Māori a go with new waiata ‘Kia Kaha Kōrero Mai’
Source: Loopy Tunes Christchurch-based children’s music stars Loopy Tunes sister duo have returned with an inspiring new waiata, ‘Kia Kaha Kōrero Mai’ released today, encouraging whānau and educators to embrace...
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Consumer NZ – How easy is it to buy a banned toy in New Zealand?
Source: Consumer NZ 31 July 2026 Consumer NZ is warning that gaps in Aotearoa’s product safety system are leaving shoppers exposed, after finding a toy banned in the United Kingdom...
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800 small and remote schools benefit from upgrades
Source: New Zealand Government A nationwide programme upgrading New Zealand’s small and remote schools has completed its 800th school upgrade, says Education Minister Erica Stanford. “The work of the Small...
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Target of 10,000 trained in family and sexual violence responses reached early
Source: New Zealand Government This government’s ambitious target of better, and more, training to help staff support in family violence and sexual violence responses milestone has been achieved almost 6...
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Getting Government off roofs, letting sun shine on Kiwi solar
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today welcomed the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) on how to make residential and small to medium scale...
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Body found in search for missing woman
Source: New Zealand Police Police looking for a woman reported missing from Birkenhead last week have found a body. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams, Waitematā East CIB, says the body...
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Three new appointments to the NZSL Board
Source: New Zealand Government Three new appointments have been made to the New Zealand Sign Language Board, Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says. The three new members of the...
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Major delays expected, Panmure
Source: New Zealand Police Lagoon Drive, Panmure has been closed following a crash this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 7.20am. At this stage one...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 31, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 31, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 31, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 31, 2026 - Full Text
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Homes for the hounds now the focus
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister Winston Peters says a brighter future awaits the hundreds of dogs involved in the greyhound racing industry which winds up today. Commercial greyhound racing...
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Education – Most NZ principals, teachers, students using AI – but better guidance, national framework needed, ERO finds
Source: Education Review Office The Education Review Office (ERO) is calling for a national framework for AI in education, and better guidance for teachers to use with students in classrooms. ERO...
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Former Australian officers graduate from Royal New Zealand Police College
Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police is celebrating the graduation of four former Australian officers from the first Accelerated Policing Course. The officers have more than 30 years of...
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SOMALIA: Children facing deadly hunger as admissions for severe malnutrition nearly triple in six months
Source: Save the Children The number of children receiving treatment for the most dangerous form of malnutrition in Baidoa, south central Somalia, nearly tripled in six months, according to new...
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PSA stands firm on ‘change the Government’ campaign, welcomes talks with Commissioner
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA is standing by its ‘change the Government’ postcard campaign after issuing fresh advice to members – this follows Public...
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New Dawn Raids stories share Pacific community voices
Source: Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage New stories, videos and personal accounts about the Dawn Raids are now available online, giving New Zealanders new ways to engage with...
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Warkworth to Te Hana PPP signed
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to deliver the first section of the Northland Expressway – Warkworth to Te Hana – starting one...
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Six charged in Wairoa operation
Source: New Zealand Police Wairoa Police working alongside the Eastern District Gang Disruption Unit and supported by tactical officers and specialist Police staff have conducted a coordinated operation targeting unlawful...
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Making way for new Mangapurua bridges
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 July 2026 The Department of Conservation has led the planning for the bridge installations, working alongside the Ngā Ara Tūhono Charitable Trust to support...
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Ten arrested and charged after fight at Palmerston North District Court
Source: New Zealand Police Ten people have been arrested and charged in relation to a fight at Palmerston North District Court earlier this month. On 16 July, Police were called...
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Drone bait pod ready for predator-free action
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The latest Predator Free 2050 tool is a bio-degradable bait pod that can be distributed by a drone pilot with incredible accuracy. When the pods...
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Drugs, ammunition seized following Whangārei search warrant
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the supply of illicit drugs have arrested one person and seized drugs and ammunition after executing a search warrant in Whangārei. The Northland Organised...
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Backing our frontline rural health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to...
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Final appointments to Teaching Council
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced the remaining appointments to the new Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Patrick Walsh MNZM...
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MSF: Pakistan must protect Afghan refugees from forced return
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Afghan refugees in Pakistan are living under constant fear of detention, loss of livelihood, and deportation The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’s (IFRP’s) impact...
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Funding supports farming couple’s vision to make stream a haven for native birds and plants
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Recently, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) senior biodiversity advisor, Jenna Hughes-Games set fish traps to see what was living in Papaka Stream, before starting work...