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Charges after officer assaulted during Far North arrest
Source: New Zealand Police A Far North man will appear in court today after allegedly assaulting a Police officer in a failed bid to evade arrest. Frontline staff in Kaitaia...
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NZFirst invokes agree to disagree on social media ban
Source: New Zealand First The Government is not moving to ban U16s from social media. The National Party is. New Zealand First understands and agrees with the intent of the...
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Appeal for information following crash, Paraparaumu
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Shaun Taiaki: Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Paraparaumu on Friday afternoon last week. At about...
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Have you seen Laquan?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Laquan, who has been reported missing from the Papakura area. The 14-year-old was last seen at about 5pm...
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Stolen car spotted and spiked
Source: New Zealand Police Three teenagers in a stolen vehicle have been apprehended after attempting to hide from Police near a shopping mall. Just after 3am this morning, the crew...
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No new taxes, means everyday New Zealanders continue to foot the bill – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The National Party’s promise that there will be no taxes – including ruling out a bank tax and a bed tax – mean...
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MSF – 100 days of Ebola disease outbreak: Faster and more flexible response needed in DRC
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières 24 August – As we reach 100 days since the Ebola disease outbreak was declared in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns...
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Stop pests hitching a ride this whitebait season
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 August 2026 DOC Freshwater Species Manager Emily Funnell says the season starts on 1 September, so whitebaiters have a bit of time to make...
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Heritage – Coates Family Collection added to the Memory of the World
Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga August 24 A documentary heritage collection that spans 123 years and reflects the lives of a prominent Kaipara family, has received formal recognition from...
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Offender’s attempt to flee backfires
Source: New Zealand Police A man who allegedly stole a vehicle from a driveway before crashing it and attempting to run from Police will now face court. Police received a...
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Off-duty officer lands one in the bag
Source: New Zealand Police An off-duty officer has helped nab a shoplifter after busting him attempting to leave a Lynfield supermarket with a trolley full of groceries. At about 1.15pm...
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Feedback sought on Whangārei Harbour scallops
Source: New Zealand Government The public’s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
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Minister to represent NZ at APEC food security meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is in China to represent New Zealand at the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM). “The...
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Maritime and Marine Protection Rules updated
Source: Maritime New Zealand A package of Maritime Rules Amendments 2026 and Marine Protection Rules Amendments 2026 has been signed and will come into force on 21 September 2026. The...
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Satellite trial puts focus on pest plant
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 August 2026 Whangamarino is an internationally significant Ramsar wetland and faces a range of threats from invasive plants and animals. DOC Technical Advisor Susan...
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Ruling out bed tax is magic thinking by National – PSA says its an empty act of political theatre
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The National Party’s decision to rule out a bed tax over the weekend is an empty act of political theatre –...
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Economic Ratings – Morningstar DBRS Confirms New Zealand at AAA, Stable
Source: Morningstar DBRS August 23, 2026 DBRS, Inc. (Morningstar DBRS) confirmed New Zealand’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at AAA. At the same time, Morningstar DBRS confirmed...
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Federated Farmers – More shooting, more spending – but more pests
Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows New Zealand’s pest problem has reached crisis point, with farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests – but still going backwards. The...
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Investment sector – Rātā Foundation reports strong financial performance for YE 31 March 2026
Source: Rātā Foundation The South Island’s most significant community investment fund, Rātā Foundation has reported a solid financial result for the year ending 31 March 2026, with its investment portfolio...
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Health – Fed-up North Shore ED staff declare state of emergency – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO members working in the emergency department (ED) at North Shore Hospital have declared a state of emergency due to unsafe staffing levels resulting in...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 24, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 24, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 24, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 24, 2026 - Full Text
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Appeal for information following crash, Lincoln
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Constable Glen Tweedie: Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln this week. The crash occurred just...
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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara, south of Kaiwaka is blocked following a crash this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 4.15pm, near the intersection of State...
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PSA – Labour urged to commit to rolling back public service cuts
Source: PSA The Public Service Association is calling on Labour to clearly commit to reversing the National led Government’s plans to cut almost 9,000 public service jobs over the next three...
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Appeal after man hit by car during anti-social road user event in Manawatū
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car during an anti-social road user event in Manawatū in the early...
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Winston Peters: “Old Parties’ Fiscal Policy Devoid of Economic Strategy”
Source: New Zealand First Today ladies and gentlemen we will discuss what we are going to do, but first let’s discuss what we have to deal with. We must not...