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Information sought after possible sighting of Tom Phillips
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking for the public’s help after a possible sighting of Tom Phillips and his children over the weekend. About 8.30am on Sunday...
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Gaza – Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa – Nearly 1,700 kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed – Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israeli government balks in approving supplies The resumption of aid...
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PM confirms ACT’s Defence spend target still on the table
Source: ACT Party “A two-percent-of-GDP Defence target is turning into an emerging ACT triumph,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron. “I’m very pleased to hear the Prime Minister flag a target...
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Road workers aid in drunk driver arrest on SH 29
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Members of a road working crew spotted a woman driving her vehicle the wrong way through a set of road works on SH29. She...
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Training exercise in Mission Bay
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are advising the public that a controlled training exercise will be conducted on the water off Mission Bay this afternoon. The exercise is...
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Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Source: Fonterra Fonterra has today announced new funding designed to build a stronger Co-operative and continue to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce on-farm emissions. For...
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Local News – Signing of Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord
Source: Porirua City Council A significant milestone in the journey to restore and protect the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua (Porirua Harbour) was marked on 6 February with the official signing of...
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Local News – Children’s Day in Porirua celebrating all things heroic
Source: Porirua City Council Heroes can be found in the most unlikely places, and on Sunday 2 March you’ll be able to find loads of them at Porirua City Council’s free...
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Women giving birth are older than ever recorded – Stats NZ media and information release: Births and deaths: Year ended December 2024 (including abridged period life table)
Source: Statistics New Zealand Women giving birth are older than ever recorded – 18 February 2025 – The median age of women giving birth in Aotearoa New Zealand has reached...
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Stats NZ information release: National population estimates: At 31 December 2024 (2018-base)
Source: Statistics New Zealand National population estimates: At 31 December 2024 (2018-base) – 18 February 2025 –National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and...
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Consumer NZ survey reveals New Zealanders face rising healthcare concerns amid ongoing financial uncertainty
Source: Consumer NZ The latest Consumer NZ Sentiment Tracker results reveal that New Zealanders continue to grapple with financial uncertainty and growing concerns about healthcare services. 39% of respondents...
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Health – Access to specialist mental health and addiction services continues to decrease
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Data released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows that fewer people accessed specialist mental health...
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Police appeal for sightings of missing man Travis Langford
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are continuing to search for Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where...
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Popular Great Walks bookings to open
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 Opening dates are staggered between 13 to 28 May to give people making multiple bookings a better chance of securing their preferred slot. ...
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Man charged with murder in Hastings homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man has been arrested following the death of another man in Hawke’s Bay Sunday night, 16 February. Detective Inspector Martin James said a...
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Fatal crash, Bannockburn Road, Nevis
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Bannockburn Road, Nevis, Central Otago. Emergency services were alerted to the crash...
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EIT celebrates 50 years of providing quality tertiary education and skills training to Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 29 seconds ago EIT has educated generations of locals and this year will celebrate 50 years of providing quality tertiary education and skills...
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Frogs impacted by predators, climate change
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 An independent panel of experts has assessed all 20 frog species and sub-species found in New Zealand, and one newt. Four species have...
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Preparing more PhD students to lift productivity
Source: New Zealand Government A new university programme will help prepare PhD students for world-class careers in science by building stronger connections between research and industry, Science, Innovation and Technology...
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Police respond to IPCA review of policing public protests
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura: Police acknowledges the release of a comprehensive report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) which looks...
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REMINDER: Keeping State Highway 6 in tip top shape – night closures begin next week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Regular users of State Highway 6 between Rai Valley and Hira need to be ready for three weeks of night closures starting next week. Resurfacing...
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Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance – changes to Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve access
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be carrying out maintenance and repairs on Span 1 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, which is located over Te...
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Sport and recreation facilities funding round opens
Source: Auckland Council Indoor facilities, courts, changing rooms – these are just a few examples of the essential infrastructure needed to provide an optimal sport and recreation experience for Aucklanders....
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Funeral procession, Counties Manukau
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, Counties Manukau East: Police are aware of plans for a funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau today....
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Shuttering govt entities? Public service boss’s comments welcomed
Source: ACT Party “ACT enthusiastically welcomes a debate on shuttering redundant government entities,” says ACT Public Service spokesperson Todd Stephenson after the Public Service Commissioner raised the prospect publicly. “For...
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Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans
Source: Auckland Council In times of crisis, local communities come together to help each other out, and they play a critical role in emergency responses. That’s why Auckland Emergency Management...
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Inner city spruce up planned for State Highway 1, Wellington CBD
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1, Karo Drive in the Wellington CBD will be getting some much-needed TLC next week. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island /...