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Crimes Amendment Bill introduced

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice...

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Intense rain, blustery wind and thunderstorms forecast for much of North Island

· December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island on Wednesday, with RELATED] https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/513904/weather-watches-and-warnings-what-they-mean-and-when-they-re-triggered possible thunderstorms] in some places, and a...

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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving...

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Pounamu theft lands man in court, Dunedin

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to stolen pounamu. On Monday 1 December, police executed...

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Start of car park fees at South Island DOC sites

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 December 2025 “We are running a paid car parking pilot programme over the next seven months at these popular sites as a way for...

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Building change for disabled New Zealanders

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....

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‘Stay on track’ at Aoraki/Mount Cook

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 December 2025 DOC is installing security cameras to try and deter visitors from accessing closed sections of the popular Hooker Valley Track where a...

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Strengthening the immigration system

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third...

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Nudibranchs: sea slugs of the Hauraki Gulf

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Here in Aotearoa, we punch well above our weight when it comes to sea slugs. We’ve got around 130 species cruising our coastlines — some...