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Big win for food exporters as red tape slashed
Source: New Zealand Government “Hundreds of food exporters will benefit from a common-sense cut to red tape, making it easier to deliver safe New Zealand food to more markets,” says...
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Media Advisory: 83 new police officers on their way to districts
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 387 Jude Simpson MNZM recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 387 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and...
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Rotorua Police target illegal trail bike riders
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Coordinator: One person has pleaded guilty to driving in a dangerous manner after Rotorua Police investigated...
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From laptop to tidepool: Always be Naturing with new ways to safeguard marine life
Source: NZ Department of Conservation DOC is calling on New Zealanders to “Always be Naturing” with two powerful new citizen science tools that make marine conservation easy, wherever you are....
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New Zealand Eating Issues and Eating Disorders Strategy
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 3 September 2025 The Eating Issues and Eating Disorders Strategy moves New Zealand towards a full continuum of treatment and support, including...
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Rail ferries enter final procurement stage
Source: New Zealand Government Ferry Holdings has secured the preferred supplier of two new ferries to serve passengers, road and rail for the next 30 years, Rail Minister Winston Peters...
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Improved support for disabled New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people, their families and carers will gain choice and control around flexible funding when improvements to the disability support system are rolled out from early...
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New police base for Taradale
Source: New Zealand Police Police has announced work is underway on a new Taradale police base, with the larger base replacing the old station and set to better serve Police...
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Serious Crash, Temple View
Source: New Zealand Police Tuhikaramea Road between Temple View and Dinsdale is closed following at single-vehicle crash around 3.30am. One person has serious injuries and is being treated at hospital....
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Stats NZ information release: International trade: June 2025 quarter
International trade: June 2025 quarter – information release 2 September 2025 International trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of goods and services between New Zealand and our trading...
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Gang Conflict Warrant extended across Manawatū
Source: New Zealand Police A Gang Conflict Warrant has been extended to cover the entire Manawatū area, as Police broaden their focus on dangerous gang activity. It follows several firearms...
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Maritime Union Honours Merchant Navy Sacrifice
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Merchant Navy Day tomorrow, 3 September 2025, the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is paying tribute to...
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Serious crash, SH6, Gibbston
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH6, near Gibbston, between Gibbston Back Road and Victoria Flats Road. Police were called...
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Wanted to arrest: Raupunga Puru
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are seeking help locating Raupunga Puru who has multiple warrants for his arrest. The 28-year-old is wanted by Police for breaching release conditions....
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Serious crash: Kahikatea Road, Dairy Flat
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious crash involving two trucks that occurred on Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat, Auckland, around 2.35pm. One person is in a critical...
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Twenty two shoplifting charges laid against west Auckland woman
Source: New Zealand Police A shoplifter who allegedly racked up a tab of thousands of dollars in stolen goods will face court tomorrow. The woman had allegedly been targeting retailers...
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AFGHANISTAN EARTHQUAKE: Rescue teams racing to the site of a devastating earthquake with hundreds dead and thousands of children potentially impacted
Source: Save the Children Rescue teams are racing to Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan where a devastating earthquake has killed at least 600 people and injured more than 3,000 including many...
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Afghanistan Earthquake – Women and Children in Urgent Need
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Current reports reveal over 2,800 people have been injured, with a further 800 people killed. “These numbers will probably rise as assessments continue,” says Josie Pagani, CEO of ChildFund...
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BusinessNZ – Uni strategy: Renewed focus gets an ‘A’
Source: BusinessNZ Moves announced by the Government today to modernise New Zealand’s universities will ensure graduates leave with the skills to better innovate and boost our economy, BusinessNZ says. Education, Skills...
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Climate News – Spring Seasonal Climate Outlook: La Niña on its way
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Highlights: – La Niña conditions are favoured during the spring and early summer 2025-26, with a 60% chance of emergence from September – November – Alternating...
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Mark your calendars! 2026 planned maintenance closure dates confirmed for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Regular users of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill have some critical dates they need to plan for. The Wellington Transport Alliance has confirmed the night...
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Police appeal for sightings of Zealand Watene
Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei Police are appealing for sightings of Zealand Watene, who was last seen by family nearly three weeks ago. Zealand, 34, was reported missing from his...
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Key milestone for new Ashburton Bridge
Source: New Zealand Government The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James...
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Removing barriers to aquaculture growth
Source: New Zealand Government Another piece of red tape potentially curtailing the growth of the aquaculture industry has been cut with the passing of a bill that protects marine farmers...
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Further arrests made in relation to murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: A further four people have been charged in relation to the murder of a Rotorua man earlier this year. Zain...
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International visitor numbers and spend on the rise
Source: New Zealand Government Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Agenda for September 2025 Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its half-day meeting in September 2025. Matters arising Atezolizumab for the treatment of lung...