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Minister to US for defence, security meetings
Source: New Zealand Government Defence, GCSB and NZSIS Minister Judith Collins will this week travel to Washington DC to attend a range of defence and security meetings. “In a complex...
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Police support ambulance with newborn blocked by floods in Awakino Gorge
Source: New Zealand Police Police found a patient transfer service ambulance among vehicles restricted by flooding and slips in Awakino on Monday night. Heavy rain made the road through the...
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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire, Operation Town
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach on 2 October can now confirm the...
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70+ new social homes on the way for Northland
Source: New Zealand Government More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,...
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Renewed appeal for missing Aydan and his grey ute
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging for sightings of a grey ute in relation to Aydan, 39, who went missing over eight weeks ago. Last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton...
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Property Market – New rating valuations for Ōpōtiki District – QV
Source: Quotable Value Ōpōtiki District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have...
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Economy – Navigating the storm: lessons from monetary and fiscal policy during COVID-19 – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 October 2025 – In a keynote address at the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment Conference, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Chief Economist...
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Employment – Expect delays during career firefighters’ one-hour strike on Friday – be extra careful
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns, primarily served by career firefighters, to remain extra careful during the...
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Property Market – New rating valuations for Hurunui – QV
Source: Quotable Value Hurunui property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been...
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Case Note 329225 [2025] NZ Priv Cmr 1 – Individual complains that government agency sent their health information to an incorrect address
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had...
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Predator control positive news for pukunui
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 October 2025 Initial results are in from the August aerial 1080 operation to protect the critically endangered pukunui. Monitoring shows feral cats and possums...
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Bringing breast screening close to home in Kāpiti
Source: New Zealand Government Women on the Kāpiti Coast now have easier access to breast screening with the opening of a new fixed site in Waikanae, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Nationwide breast screening age extension underway
Source: New Zealand Government The first step of the nationwide breast screening age extension is underway, with women aged 70 and 74 now eligible for free screening, Health Minister Simeon...
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Work begins on major Rolleston transport upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Highway 1...
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Body discovered on Te Atatū Peninsula inlet:
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to the discovery of a body on the Te Atatū Peninsula inlet. A member of the public reported seeing a body in the...
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More contact prepares job seekers for work
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston has welcomed significant progress in preparing Kiwi job seekers for work, with a big jump in targeted case...
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Mark Hickford appointed to Law Commission
Source: New Zealand Government Dr Mark Hickford has been appointed as a member of the Law Commission for a five-year term and will serve as the President for the next...
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99 new social homes on the way for Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman
Source: New Zealand Government 99 new social homes will be delivered in Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social...
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Economy – Monetary policy and financial stability report dates August 2026 to February 2027
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has reviewed the frequency of its monetary policy decision announcements. Chief...
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Regulation Ministry caters to $15.7 billion industry
Source: New Zealand Government The hospitality industry employs 145,000 people and is key for New Zealand’s economic growth. The Ministry for Regulation will conduct a sector review into the $15.7...
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Security – NZ Police Association Conference 2025: President’s Speech
Source: NZ Police Association Welcome to the 90th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Police Association. Let me begin by acknowledging the wise, dedicated and, at times, persecuted, former members who...
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Properties worth millions restrained following lengthy investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Four Auckland properties valued at approximately $36 million have been restrained under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 following a two-year investigation. This week, the Commissioner...
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KiwiRail directors appointed, departing directors thanked
Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail directors Rob Jager and Bruce Wattie will complete their service on 31 October 2025, and two new directors have been appointed from 1 November 2025,...
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Retail – Egg-citing news; Woolworths NZ achieves 100% cage-free eggs goal
Source: Woolworths NZ 15 October 2025 Woolworths NZ is proud to announce all its eggs on-shelf are now 100% cage-free and that it is also the first national retailer to achieve...
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Focus on basics improving student achievement
Source: New Zealand Government The latest research from the Education Review Office (ERO) shows the Government’s decision to mandate structured literacy and introduce structured mathematics was right, as student engagement...
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Search for NZ’s next top rangers – DOC launches new cadet programme
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 October 2025 Called Te Pū Hono, the cadetship jobs will provide hands-on experience in a range of skills needed to thrive as a ranger....
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Energy – WEL Networks Demonstrates the Future of Smart Grid Innovation with Waihi BESS Energy Hub
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has unveiled a new We.EV energy hub in Waihi that incorporates battery storage with a high-capacity Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, capable of fast charging four EVs...