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Nurses vote to accept new pay offer
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased...
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Health and Employment – NZNO members vote to accept Te Whatu Ora offer
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO nurses, midwives and health care assistants working for Te Whatu Ora have voted to accept the latest Collective Agreement offer following a close secret ballot...
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Suspicions spark cannabis bust
Source: New Zealand Police A sparky’s senses sniffed out a large-scale commercial grow house, resulting in hundreds of cannabis plants being located. On Wednesday afternoon, Police received information about a...
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Update 3: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police continue to work at the scene of last night’s fire in Mairehau. We can now confirm that the...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum condemns NZDF participation in military exercises alongside Israel
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern regarding reports that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will participate in the upcoming Rim...
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Update 2: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a...
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Update 2: fatal house fire, Mairehau
Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a...
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Porirua News – War Graves Week highlights those that served
Source: Porirua City Council Some of those interred in Porirua Cemetery represent a connection to our city’s past, which can be explored as part of War Graves Week. Corporal John (Jack)...
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Asia NZ Foundation – Experts to gather in Wellington for symposium exploring developments shaping the Asia region
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Policymakers, academics, and business leaders from across New Zealand and Asia will gather in Wellington on 20 May to discuss the geostrategic shifts shaping our region....
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Asia NZ Foundation – Top Southeast Asian tech entrepreneurs visiting New Zealand this month
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Nine tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia will visit New Zealand from 17 to 23 May for a week of collaboration and exchange with their New Zealand...
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About half of children under 5 in Somalia battling malnutrition as risk of famine announced for the first time in four years – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children About half of children under 5 in Somalia are facing acute malnutrition as poor rains and rising costs drive up hunger levels, with risk of famine announced...
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Business – Demand grows for Māori-led startup accelerator entering third year
Source: Tapuwae Roa Tapuwae Roa has again welcomed 10 Māori-founded startups into its Tupu Accelerator, marking the third consecutive year of the eight-week programme supporting high-growth enterprises with global ambitions. The...
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BusinessNZ backs targeted changes to plant rights
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says changes to plant variety rights (PVR) should ensure more of the value created by New Zealand science and ingenuity stays here, to drive innovation, lift export returns...
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Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment...
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Burnout backfires on Northland driver
Source: New Zealand Police All roads led to the impound lot for a driver who performed a burnout in front of Whangārei Police. At around 10pm on 2 May, Police...
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Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights
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
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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Top tips for buying safe food online for you and your family
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is asking people to pause and do a quick check before buying food through social media platforms to make sure...
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Offender in hot water over stolen equipment
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
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
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
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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70th edition of Auckland Boat Show underway as sector faces fuel challenges
Source: Radio New Zealand The Boat Show began on Thursday. Ross McNaughton The 70th edition of the Hutchwilco boat show got underway on Thursday, with no shortage of attendees. But...
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Bill banning under-16s from social media put on hold as Stanford looks at wider law change
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. RNZ The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s...
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Long-awaited Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path to open to public
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nick Monro A $348 million walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone will open to the public on Saturday....
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‘Never seen anything like it’: Fuel prices rocket upwards, food stays flat
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation surge coming driven by fuel prices Petrol up a third, diesel nearly doubled in two months Energy and airfares also higher Food inflation takes a...
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Hide and seek ends with dirt bikes seized
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...