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Customs’ levies bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make revenue collection on imported and exported goods fairer and more effective had its first reading in Parliament, Customs Minister Casey Costello said...
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US now New Zealand’s second largest export partner – Stats NZ media and information release – Overseas merchandise trade: December 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand US now New Zealand’s second largest export partner – 30 January 2025 – The United States (US) was the second largest export destination for New Zealand...
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New school lunch programme serves up first healthy lunches
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today visited Otahuhu College where the new school lunch programme has served up healthy lunches to students in the first...
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EPA – Rangitane maritime development declined COVID fast-track consent
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has declined resource consent to construct a public boat ramp facility at Rangitane, Kerikeri. Far North District Council and Far North Holdings Limited applied...
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Two to front court after plans spiked
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man who drove a stolen car recklessly from Bombay to Hamilton has had his plans spiked. At about 8.15pm, officers observed the stolen...
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Universities – Remarkable climate solutions nominated for this year’s Earthshot Prize – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington An ocean remediation project, a predator-free blueprint, cleaner greenhouses, and a clean technology pioneer are the nominees put forward this year by Te...
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Business – Clear the queue to boost innovation and primary sector – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ strongly backs Animal and Plant Health NZ’s call for a sensible and modern approvals process for innovative plant and animal products, to unlock greater economic potential for the...
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Police make arrest over Ōkaihau hit-and-run
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One man has been charged over a fatal hit-and-run in Ōkaihau on Tuesday night. An investigation has been underway since the teenage cyclist was...
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Release: Govt soft on prosecuting migrant exploitation
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s big talk on combatting the exploitation of migrant workers has been exposed as a sham today. “Hardly a week goes by without...
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Palmerston North Police make arrests after three violent incidents
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Palmerston North Police have made arrests following three violent incidents across the city this month. In the last few weeks, Police have arrested three...
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Real Estate – $3.61M price gap between Auckland suburbs | NZ property extremes revealed – RealEstate.co.nz
Source: RealEstate.co.nz New data shows vast variations in property prices within main centres 30 January 2025 – New data from realestate.co.nz highlights striking million-dollar price gaps between the highest and...
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Health – Increase in Closed Books No Surprise to General Practice Owners – GenPro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The increasing number of general practices closing their books to new patients is no surprise to the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro). New research...
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Man arrested following unprovoked assault in Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: A man has been arrested following an assault at a Palmerston North Park this afternoon, Wednesday 29 January....
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SH15 to remain closed overnight
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 29 January 2025 3:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 15 between Maungatapere and Otaika...
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Road blocked, SH30, Bennydale
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 30 is blocked after a truck rolled dislodging a powerline around 12:56pm. The driver received minor injuries. The road is expected to...
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Make a splash at these toddler pools this summer
Source: Auckland Council As Auckland temperatures rise, many tots and toddlers will enjoy cooling off in one of the regions’ pools this summer – even if they haven’t learnt the...
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Update on Grey Lynn intentional damage
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A woman allegedly responsible for a raft of smashed windows will be out of the community for at least three months. Police have been...
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Health – College of GPs welcomes newest GP and rural hospital medicine trainees
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the 221 year 1 registrars who have started their journeys to becoming specialist...
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Activist News – The government has begun to “go through the motions” of questioning Israeli soldiers at the border but it’s just a “look busy” policy – too little too late! – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The government has begun questioning Israeli soldiers about their military service in Gaza at the New Zealand border as revealed in a Times of Israel story...
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Social Issues – IHC urges collective fix to address root causes of child poverty
Source: IHC IHC is urging policymakers, educators and the community to come together to address the root causes of poverty and ensure that no child is left behind, including children...
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Release: More road deaths likely if evidence not followed
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Any road deaths as a result of increased speed limits will now be on the Government’s hands. “Where it is safe to do so, we...
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Citizenship applications completed up 54 per cent in December
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Department of Internal Affairs [the Department] has achieved significant progress in completing applications for New Zealand citizenship. ...
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Fleeing driver: Charges confirmed
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man is expected in court today, following a fleeing driver incident across much of central Auckland. On Tuesday, a vehicle with mismatching plates...
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Police seek information on Ōkaihau hit-and-run
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Northland Police is investigating the fatal hit-and-run of a cyclist in Ōkaihau last night. An investigation team is forming in the small Far North...
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Wheels come off yard burglary
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two men face a slew of charges after their alleged burglary plans uncoupled on Auckland Anniversary Day. On Monday, frontline Police responded to a...
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Pair arrested after Panmure aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police were on the money, arresting two offenders shortly after an aggravated robbery in Panmure this morning. Just after 9am, two offenders entered the...
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Animal Welfare – Warmer weather brings increased risks to dogs – NZVA
Source: NZ Veterinary Association Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately if...