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Police warn against ignoring road rules this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police With Labour weekend fast approaching, Northland Police are reminding road users there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving. Police will be out on the road...
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The bizarre case of a car theft that allegedly wasn’t
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle, and filed a raft of charges against the self-proclaimed victim. The 36-year-old...
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Charging ahead with solar and sustainable buildings
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up reforms to accelerate sustainable construction in New Zealand, as a new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force. ...
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Strike unfair, unproductive and unnecessary
Source: New Zealand Government Tomorrow’s proposed strike is unfair, unproductive and unnecessary and should be called off, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The strike will not help anyone. It...
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“Blessing in disguise” – improvement notice drives traffic safety improvements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 October 2025 A WorkSafe inspector’s recent visit to Car Compliance Workshop (CCW) in New Lynn, Auckland has sparked positive change – and praise for WorkSafe’s...
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Sudden death, Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a sudden death in Kent Street, Queenstown. Police were called about 7.30am. While enquiries will be made, at this...
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Serious youth offending reduction target achieved
Source: New Zealand Government There has been a 16% reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour, achieving a key government target four years early. Minister...
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Accelerating bioenergy in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan and a Government Statement on Biogas, signalling its strong support for New Zealand’s bioenergy sector....
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Court users report highest satisfaction since 2019
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the encouraging results from the 2025 Court User Survey, saying they reflect the efforts of court staff and ongoing work...
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Work on West Coast Conservation Management Strategy paused
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 October 2025 The West Coast CMS guides how conservation land is managed on the West Coast and includes information about what sort of activities...
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Proposed temporary fisheries closure in the Hauraki Gulf
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Ngāti Manuhiri has requested 2-year temporary fisheries closure from the Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, and East Coast Bays coastline and some Hauraki...
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Commonsense changes to boost capital markets
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making further changes to support business growth and New Zealand’s capital markets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Mandatory climate reporting...
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More affordable homes for whānau in Te Tai Tokerau
Source: New Zealand Government More whānau in Kaikohe will soon have a warm, secure place to call home, through an Iwi – Crown partnership delivering 100 affordable rental homes, Associate...
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Delays on SH20 following crash
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on State Highway 20 this morning. Emergency services are responding to the three-vehicle crash, just after...
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Police committed to getting justice for Baby Ru
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Two years ago today, a small boy who the country has come to know as Baby Ru arrived...
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New Zealand and United Kingdom Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held the second annual NZ-UK Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in London today. “The UK is one of New...
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Overseas merchandise trade: September 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Overseas merchandise trade: September 2025 – information release 21 October 2025 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. Key...
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Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 – Stats NZ methods
Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 – methods 21 October 2025 Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 outlines changes made as a result of the review of the household living-costs...
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Person dies following boating incident off Napier
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a boating incident off Napier today. Police were contacted at 1.40pm today after two people failed to return from a crayfishing...
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Improving protection for people in state care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading. “This Bill...
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Redress System for survivors of abuse in care
Source: New Zealand Government The Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passed its first reading this afternoon, Lead Co-ordination Minister for the Crown Response, Erica Stanford says. The Bill...
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Kaikōura fires
Source: New Zealand Police Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand in relation to multiple large fires in Kaikōura. A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road...
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Health – Labour’s fresh approach to funding general practice has merit – GenPro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) has cautiously welcomed the Labour Party’s proposal to establish an independent, evidence-based approach to funding general practice in...
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Update: Heathcote Valley death
Source: New Zealand Police A man who was located deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on 19 September has been formally identified, and the man’s death has been...
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Name release: Critical incident, Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj: Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash...
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Road blocked, State Highway 50, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50, near the Waipawa River bridge, is blocked after a truck has rolled due to wind this afternoon. Police were notified of the single-vehicle...
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Education – Schools Face Another Curriculum Crisis – Principals’ Federation
Source: NZ Principals Federation The President of The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), Leanne Otene, is calling for urgent changes to the implementation timeline for the New Zealand English/Mathematics and Statistics...