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Fleeing dirt biker caught for his crime
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a dirt bike rider in Hamilton after they tried to evade the scene of a crash yesterday. Around 3.50pm, a dirt bike reported...
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Home test will unlock lower bowel screening age
Source: New Zealand Government A home test rolling out nationwide will mean more New Zealanders can get faster assessment of bowel symptoms, while also helping free up specialist capacity needed...
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Have you seen Dukemei?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Dukemei Topia-Himiona who is missing. The 23-year-old is currently missing in the Auckland region and was last seen...
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Food manufacturing in focus as proactive visits support safer work
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is turning its attention to food product manufacturing, with a nationwide programme of proactive safety visits over the next three months. Inspectors will...
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Warrant to arrest: Kaisa Griffin
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Kaisa Griffin, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 19-year-old is wanted by Police for...
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Private emails with lobbyists in Luxon’s Ministerial offices are potentially a systemic problem
Source: Green Party The Ombudsman has confirmed the Prime Minister’s Office unreasonably withheld secret briefings, and the Green Party has obtained a new OIA showing the same private email problem...
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Waikato and Counties Manukau work together to intercept violent offenders
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Area Commander Inspector Scott Miller: A swift response by Police ensured four offenders were caught as they tried to flee across districts following a...
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Corals and clams pile up – a CITES reminder this school break
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 July 2026 The volume of tropical species keepsakes seized over the last three and a half years would fill a standard 6-metre long shipping...
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Common-sense fix eases costs for toy importers
Source: New Zealand Government This Government will recognise the toy standards of the United States and the European Union, so toys that meet those standards will be compliant in New...
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Road blocked, SH 94 / Te Anau Milford Highway
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on SH 94 / Te Anau Milford Highway. The incident was reported to emergency services around 10.30am. Two people...
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Road cone crackdown gathers pace
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is fixing the basics by taking another step to end New Zealand’s overuse of road cones, with councils from today required to adopt a...
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The Chief Ombudsman has released the findings of his investigation into the way the Prime Minister’s Office handled an Official Information Act request
Source: Office of the Ombudsman John Allen has found that the Prime Minister should have identified and released a climate briefing note and related information to the Environmental Law Initiative when...
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Legislation – Time to scrap the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management The New Zealand Institute of Safety Management is calling all political parties to end the farce by agreeing to consign the unethical and unworkable...
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Health – Wai July begins on track for more than 1,000 people choosing wai over waipiro
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Wai July officially gets underway today, with registrations already surpassing last year’s final total as more people across Aotearoa choose to spend the month waipiro (alcohol) free....
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AI and cost-cutting drive big upheaval for half of DOC’s IT team – PSA
Source: PSA The Department of Conservation is proposing a major restructure of its information systems function, driven by budget pressure and plans to embed artificial intelligence across its operations. Under the...
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Energy Sector – New rules target high charges to connect to electricity networks
Source: Electricity Authority Lines companies’ charging approaches for connecting to their networks will come under scrutiny following new rules announced today by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority). From 1...
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Nature therapy – what the DOC recommends
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 July 2026 From July 1 DOC is asking people to take small actions that don’t require a massive effort but will help nature in...
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Banking and Finance – ASB makes changes to home loan and term deposit rates
Source: ASB ASB has today reduced its fixed home loan rates by up to 30bps on 3-5 year terms, and increased its 6-month and 18-month terms by 20 and 14...
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China: New ‘ethnic unity’ law set to entrench assimilation of minority groups – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Ahead of China’s new Ethnic Unity Law coming into force on 1 July, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director Sarah Brooks said: “Chinese authorities have human rights obligations...
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Tourism – Queenstown and Wānaka shine in inaugural MICHELIN Guide awards
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown & Wānaka New Zealand (1 July 2026) Queenstown and Wānaka have taken another step onto the global culinary stage, with local restaurants...
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Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Grenada North
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a crash on State Highway 1, near Grenada North, on Friday 19 June. He was Gregory David...
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Major milestone reached for Local Water Done Well
Source: New Zealand Government Every mainland council in New Zealand now has an approved water services delivery plan under Local Water Done Well, marking a major milestone in delivering more...
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Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Source: New Zealand Government Groundbreaking research in neonatal care that has saved thousands of lives worldwide is recognised among the winners of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. Science, Innovation...
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Flat out of luck
Source: New Zealand Police A night of alleged car thefts ended with spiked tyres and a ride in a Police car for four Northland youths. At around 10pm on Sunday...
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AML reforms enter new phase with one clear regulator
Source: New Zealand Government Today marks a major step toward a smarter, more practical anti-money laundering system, with the Department of Internal Affairs becoming New Zealand’s single AML/CFT regulator, says...
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Launch of SafetyNet Critical Communications
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has today welcomed a major milestone in New Zealand’s public safety sector with the launch of SafetyNet Critical...
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Hawke’s Bay Police seeking Anthony Ngapera
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are seeking Anthony Ngapera, who has warrants for his arrest. Ngapera, aged 41, is considered dangerous and should not be approached by members...