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Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across...

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New forensic inpatient beds opened

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Ten new forensic inpatient beds at Waikato Hospital have been officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a step forward in improving access to...

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Offender in hot water over stolen equipment

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have turned up the heat on those allegedly stealing equipment from people’s homes after a search warrant in Papakura. One arrest has been made with...

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Government announces Treaty Principles Bill by stealth

· May 15, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s decision to weaken te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 acts of Parliament, calling it the Stealth Treaty Principles Bill....

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Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development...

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$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little...

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Hide and seek ends with dirt bikes seized

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized three dirt bikes following two separate incidents in south Auckland this week. On Wednesday afternoon Police were called following a number of reports...

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Students should be in school, not on strike

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says students going on strike today would make a bigger difference by showing up to school, working hard, and taking every...

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Healthy School Lunch Programme saves more money

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government will continue delivering a more efficient Healthy School Lunches Programme (the Programme) in 2027, saving...

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Manufacturing sector growth hit by fuel crisis

· May 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The manufacturing sector expanded in April, but only just. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro Manufacturing activity eased to 50.5 from 52.8 in March – above 50 is expansion....

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District Court Judge appointed

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Kerryn Beaton KC as a District Court Judge.   Ms Beaton was admitted to the bar in 1995....

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Greens call on Luxon to abandon racist education reforms

· May 15, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to abandon amendments to the Education and Training Act following the Waitangi Tribunal’s scathing report on the proposed...

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Arrest made in relation to Taharepa Road crash, Taupo

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andrew Livingstone: A 22-year-old man is before the courts following a collision, between a motorcycle and a person on a pedestrian crossing,...