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Woman missing in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police making inquiries to locate a woman missing in Dunedin are seeking help from the public. Heather was last seen at her home in...
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Kiwis caught flat-footed by Easter booze rules challenged to speak up
Source: ACT Party Kiwis caught flat-footed this weekend by patronising rules around alcohol should make a submission on legislation currently being considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee, says ACT MP Cameron Luxton. “This...
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Fonterra – Update on the Consumer divestment
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today provided an update in relation to the divestment process for its global Consumer business and integrated businesses Fonterra Oceania and Sri Lanka....
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Government takes fight against poverty to people in poverty – CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group New figures from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) today show the Government thinks it can sanction its way out of poverty, and in doing so, has completely...
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EMA – Give physios authority to sign-off return to work, saving millions in ACC claims
Source: EMA The EMA supports calls on the government by Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ) to allow physiotherapists to sign-off medical certificates. Currently, under ACC legislation, only GPs and nurse practitioners can...
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Health – Proposed change to asthma inhaler access could save lives – Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Asthma sufferers can breathe a sigh of relief, with potential changes on the way to make it easier to access lifesaving treatment. Today, Pharmac announced it...
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Banking and Security – Impersonation scam targeting investors amid market volatility – ASB
Source: ASB ASB is warning Kiwi to be alert for an impersonation and investment scam currently doing the rounds, which promises too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities and falsely claiming to represent...
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Update to 2023 Census methodology paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand Update to 2023 Census methodology paper – 17 April 2025 – Stats NZ has today updated the following 2023 Census methodology paper: The paper explains the...
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Seventy-six new police officers en route to districts
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Don Mann congratulated the 76 graduating constables from Wing 383 today. Also attending...
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Backing community-led biodiversity protection
Source: New Zealand Government A $9.2 million investment into community-led biodiversity protection will benefit the environment and sustainable tourism, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The Department of Conservation – Te...
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Release: Boot camps blog post fails to provide clarity
Source: New Zealand Labour Party After stonewalling requests for information on boot camps, the Government has now offered up a blog post right before Easter weekend rather than provide clarity...
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Release: Inflation rises and families feel the squeeze
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Inflation is rising again and it’s landing hardest on families already stretched thin. “For the second time this week, families already stretched by rising costs...
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Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for...
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Aotearoa’s biodiversity boost: $9.2 m awarded to protect threatened nature
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2025 The DOC Community Fund (DOCCF) is a contestable Crown fund, open to community groups and private landowners to support community-led conservation projects on...
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Delays following truck crash, East Tāmaki
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash between two trucks in East Tāmaki. Emergency services are responding to reports of the...
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Economy – Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut – CTU
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for the year to March 2025,...
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Weather News – Stay weather-aware ahead of long weekend – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th April – Significant winds from Cyclone Tam continue to affect the upper North Island today (Thursday), while waves of wet weather...
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Stay safe on our roads this Easter
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging all road users to make safe choices and be patient with other drivers while on the roads this Easter.“Road safety...
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Matariki 2025 – Puanga to be star of Matariki 2025
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Puanga to be star of Matariki 2025 This year’s theme of Matariki mā Puanga highlights communities who observe Puanga astronomical traditions and is all about...
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Tupu Ola Moui: Pacific Health Chart Book 2025 series
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health These reports are part of the Tupu Ola Moui Pacific Health Chart Book series, which provides comprehensive and up-to-date data on the health of...
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Over 200,000 New Zealanders to benefit from medicines funding boost
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased that hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are set to benefit from access to...
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Annual inflation at 2.5 percent in March 2025 – Stats NZ media and information release: Consumers price index: March 2025 quarter
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual inflation at 2.5 percent in March 2025 – 17 April 2025 – Aotearoa New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 2.5 percent in the 12...
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Meal kits, cruises, and smart watches added to CPI basket in latest update – Stats NZ media and information release: Consumers price index review: 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Meal kits, cruises, and smart watches added to CPI basket in latest update – 17 April 2025 – People are spending more on delivered meal kits...
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Health – Government’s public consultation to address healthcare crisis “badly flawed” – Genaro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) has criticised a Ministry of Health public consultation process on workforce regulation as poorly designed and biased towards...
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Health – Crucial harm reduction service continues to increase reach
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation Strong growth in the number of people getting their drugs checked is reassuring against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile drug supply and a surge...
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Bridge on SH 29 remains closed, caution urged in high winds
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A bridge on State Highway 29 east of Te Poi remains closed, after a tree fell this morning. The road is expected to remain...
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State Highway 29 east of Te Poi blocked by falling tree
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A bridge on State Highway 29 east of Te Poi is blocked, after a tree fell across the bridge this morning. The tree struck...