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SH3 south of new Waitara Rd roundabout being rebuilt/resealed
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 either side of the new Waitara Road intersection roundabout will be rebuilt over the next 2 months. Crews will...
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Night closures planned next month for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency One week of night closures are coming for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill. The route is set to be closed to traffic for five nights,...
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Five years on since New Zealand’s first COVID-19 lockdown
Source: New Zealand Government Today marks the fifth anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown for New Zealand. The country remained at alert level 4 until 27 April 2020. New Zealand experienced...
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INVESTOR SUMMIT SPEECH
Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi kia kotou, kia ora, and good morning everyone. To those of you visiting us from overseas, can I extend a very special welcome...
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Charges laid over Symonds Street crash, investigation continuing
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are continuing to investigate a crash on Symonds Steet in central Auckland on Monday afternoon. Auckland City Road Policing Manager acting Inspector Scott...
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Have you seen Ian?
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Ian Wiki, who has been reported missing in the Takanini area. The 56-year-old was reported missing...
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AI INFRINGEMENT ALERT – NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset – NZSA condemns authors intellectual property theft March 24, 2025 – Over...
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Business and Politics – RMA reforms will help drive economic development, says EMA
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) strongly supports the government’s direction of travel around the two new acts for reforming New Zealand’s resource management laws. The current Resource Management...
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Road Closed, SH1, Taihape
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One is closed following a serious crash this evening. Emergency services were alerted to the single vehicle crash near Spooners Hill Road...
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New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will make it easier to get things done while protecting the environment, say Minister Responsible...
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Man in custody following threats made, Sydenham
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander: One man has been taken into custody without incident in Sydenham after making threats...
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This might be the most important thing the Government does
Source: ACT Party Welcoming Cabinet’s agreement on the shape of laws to replace the Resource Management Act, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “Ditching the RMA and passing new laws centred...
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Name release: South Wairarapa homicide
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died after being shot in Featherston on Saturday 22 March. He was 23-year-old Doreion...
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Stage One, almost done – The Strand Optimisation Project
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Stage One of The Strand Optimisation Project is nearing completion, with an upcoming four-night closure planned between Quay Street/ Tamaki Drive and Beach Road. The...
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Miramar unexplained death: Runner, pedestrian may hold critical details
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police investigating the unexplained death of a man in Miramar want to hear from two members of the...
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Business and Politics – RMA reform – opening the door for investment – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights. “The latest announcement on phase 3 reforms is another...
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Appeal for information following crash, Taupō
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy Taupo Police investigating a serious crash in Rangitaiki, Taupō are seeking information from members of the public...
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Weather News – Mixed-bag of weather for New Zealand this week – MetService
Source: Metservice Covering period of Monday 24th – Thursday 27th March – New Zealand is set to experience a week of varied weather patterns through till the end of the week....
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Transport – Transporting New Zealand backs freight-focussed Greater Manawatu City and Regional Deal Proposal
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five...
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Health and Employment – Primary Health Care wage agreement reached but pay parity still needed to retain nurses – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) primary health care members have agreed to an 8% wage increase over 12 months but pay...
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New Zealand & India Comprehensive FTA consultation begins
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has today launched a public consultation on New Zealand and India’s negotiations of a formal comprehensive Free Trade Agreement.“Negotiations are getting...
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The most important thing the Government will do
Source: ACT Party The Haps At least one left wing chat room went ballistic about last week’s Free Press. The idea that men are oppressed seemed to trigger them so...
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Plan ahead for northbound closures on SH20
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Overnight road rehabilitation work on State Highway 20 (SH20) northbound between Cavendish Drive and the SH20A link will get underway this week. Work will be...
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Appeal for information following fatal crash, Whakatane
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Sergeant Shane Tailby, Eastern Bay of Plenty Road Policing: Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatane yesterday, (Sunday...
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Invercargill Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Invercargill. At around 3.30am this morning, Police were alerted to...
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Update: Serious crash, Symonds Street
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police remain at the scene of an earlier crash in Symonds Street. We can now advise five people sustained injuries following the single vehicle...
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Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with industry veteran
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 24 March 2025 Solid ethics and legal compliance must underpin the asbestos industry, WorkSafe New Zealand says, after an unlicensed asbestos remover was sentenced for pocketing...