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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...
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Health – Proper funding of primary care nurses key to Kiwis getting into GPs – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Primary care nurses must be paid the same as hospital nurses to fix the chronic staff shortages causing New Zealanders to be turned away from GP...
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Health – ProCare reflects on progress made towards equitable health outcomes by committing to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles
Source: ProCare Over the last four years, primary healthcare provider, ProCare, has made significant progress on embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi across all aspects of the business, but acknowledges there...
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Raising speed limits on undivided highways invites trouble
Source: Green Party The Government’s move to increase speed limits substantially on dozens of stretches of rural and often undivided highways will result in more serious harm. “The Government’s pro-growth...
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Speed limit reduction reversals begin
Source: New Zealand Government Reversals to Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions begin tonight and will be in place by 1 July, says Minister of Transport Chris Bishop. “The previous government...
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Transport Sector – Transporting New Zealand backs speed limit changes
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s Government announcement reversing speed limit reductions on 38 sections of the...
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Economy – Reserve Bank NZ speech: Beyond the cycle – Growth and interest rates in the long run
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 January 2025 – In a speech delivered today, Reserve Bank Chief Economist Paul Conway discussed New Zealand’s longer-term ‘potential output’ and its significance...
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Saving threatened seabird from rising sea levels
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 29 January 2025 Johannes Fischer, Department of Conservation Senior Science Advisor, says climate change impacts have the potential to wipe out the Whenua Hou diving petrel...
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Health and Tech – Essential medical imaging services now more accessible in the Bay of Plenty
Source: RHCNZ RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group is excited to announce that Bay Radiology’s new flagship clinic on 17th Avenue in Tauranga is now fully open. Phase One of the clinic, which...
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Ombudsman – Scheme to publish quarterly figures on bank complaints
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 29 January 2025 – Consumers will now have a better picture of banking problems following the Banking Ombudsman Scheme’s decision to begin publishing quarterly reports on the cases...
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Universities – Forests of protected red coral filmed for first time off Fiordland’s coast – VIC
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Researchers exploring the deep waters off the Fiordland coast have caught on camera marine communities that have never been filmed before. These communities...
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Business and Renewables – Fonterra announces electrification plans to future-proof operations
Source: Fonterra Fonterra is taking another significant step toward its climate goals and operational resilience with $150 million in investments in electrification projects across the North Island over the next...
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Health – $500k vape kit deal ‘reeks of tobacco tactics’ – Asthma Foundation
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The Government has forked out more than half a million dollars on vapes to help adults quit smoking – despite these products not being approved for...
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Kennards Hire Expands Sound Sensitivity Initiative to Forsyth Barr Stadium
Source: Kennards Hire Forsyth Barr Stadium is taking a strong step towards making events more sensory-inclusive and enjoyable for everyone attending, by proudly unveiling the Kennards Hire Sound Sensitivity Station –...
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Flaming start to the new year for waste trucks
Source: Auckland Council 2025 is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling truck fires in the first two weeks of January. An...