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More drugs off southern streets
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police is continuing to shut down drug dealers’ operations as part of an ongoing investigation. Just this week, an Invercargill woman was visited by the...
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Recognition for 40-year contribution to strong food safety culture and sector
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety congratulates Professor Phil Bremer for scooping this year’s Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at New Zealand Institute of Food...
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Dead orca found on Christchurch beach
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 June 2025 DOC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain overnight to keep it secure. DOC...
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Universities – Hopeful new way to measure human progress – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) In response to the climate crisis, a new way to measure how well people and nature are living together has been announced in Nature. A...
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Transport Sector – Freight companies need flexibility to end unworkable employment relationships
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand is backing a proposed law change that could make it easier for freight companies to part ways with unsafe drivers. If...
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Education – Te Pūkenga 2024 Annual Report shows $122 million turnaround in two years
Source: Te Pukenga Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showing a $122 million turnaround within the two years it has...
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NZ SUPER FUND STAKEHOLDER UPDATE
Source: New Zealand Super Fund Portfolio Update – The value of the NZ Super Fund has mirrored the performance of global risk assets over the past couple of months, dropping to...
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Weather News – A wet and windy run up to the school holidays – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th June – Severe weather will affect much of the country in the coming days. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued...
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Federated Farmers win on not-for-profit tax change
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming confirmation that controversial tax proposals impacting the not-for-profit sector won’t proceed without political oversight and legislative change. “This is a significant win for Federated...
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Disabilities and Poverty – New research shows poverty hitting intellectually disabled New Zealanders the hardest – IHC
Source: IHC A new IHC report reveals that New Zealanders with an intellectual disability are twice as likely to live in hardship or severe hardship compared to the rest of...
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Local News – Updated alcohol policy and keeping animals bylaw for Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Updated rules on keeping animals and the sale and supply of alcohol in Porirua will be coming into force. The Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2025 and Local...
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Local News – Decisions confirmed on water model and Porirua City budget
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council today officially adopted the Te Puna Kōrero committee recommendations made earlier this month around the city’s budget and rates, and the preferred water services...
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No significant issues from gang-related funeral
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander: Police are pleased to report no significant issues following a gang-related funeral in the Hawke’s Bay yesterday....
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Serious crash: SH22, Karaka
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a critical condition and two others are trapped in vehicle following a two car crash on Karaka Road (State Highway 22) around...
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Asset Recovery Unit seizes vehicles and cash in Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following a number of search warrants in Gisborne. Earlier this week, Gisborne Police with...
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Pharmac proposes changes to support 12-month prescriptions
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has released a proposal today to support 12-month prescriptions for community medicines through changes to the Pharmaceutical Schedule and Special Authority Approvals. These changes support the Government’s...
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New Stats NZ email platform – add to your ‘safe sender’ list
New Stats NZ email platform – add to your ‘safe sender’ list 26 June 2025 We are moving to a new email platform soon and future emails with your Stats...
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BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES NAMES 50 GLOBAL FINALISTS IN 2025 MAYORS CHALLENGE Including Lower Hutt
Source: Bloomberg Philanthropies Finalists from 33 countries will receive $50,000 and support to test breakthrough ideas for improving life in cities – In January 2026, 25 winning cities will receive $1...
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Jewel thieves busted after offloading loot
Source: New Zealand Police A pair of alleged burglars discovered there is no distance Police won’t cover when it comes to holding people accountable for their crimes. Auckland Central Police...
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Dogged determination gets results
Source: New Zealand Police Man’s best friend, a trusty dog owner and some speedy Police work potentially prevented car thefts in an East Auckland suburb early this morning. A Greenlane...
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NZCTU statement on Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Source: NZCTU The union movement is sending its love and condolences to the whānau of MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, following the shocking news of her passing. “We...
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Next phase of Dellows Bluff slip repairs about to begin
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Contractors will be back at the site of an overslip on State Highway 6 at Dellows Bluff next week. Rob Service, System Manager for Nelson/Tasman,...
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Southland commercial fishers and seller fined $36,900 for black-market seafood sales
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Thousands of dollars of black-market seafood sales have cost 3 Southland commercial fishers and another man fines of $36,900. Commercial fishers Michael Noel Hawke...
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Books – House of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk
Source: The Text Publishing Company, Australia. An extraordinary novel from Nobel Prize-winner Olga Tokarczuk, the renowned Polish author of Flights and Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead...
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Second arrest made in relation to fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a second person in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua on 15 June. As a result of a search warrant...
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Advocacy – Southland Momentum Grows: Environment Southland Considers Action on Illegal Israeli Settlements after Invercargill Declines – PSNAA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Environment Southland agreed today (Wednesday 25th) to commission a staff report considering a procurement policy change to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli...
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Analysis – A good time to get that extra bedroom? – Cotality
Source: Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist The cost to ‘trade up’ to a larger home remains significant across the country, but recent market movements suggest now may be...