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Rescues a reminder we’re here to help
Source: New Zealand Police It’s been a week of rescues for the crew in the sky, who have helped a number of people caught up in scary situations across Tāmaki...
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Road closed, Hawke’s Bay Expressway / SH2, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Hawkes Bay Expressway / SH2 near Quarantine Road is closed (Airport to Bayview). Emergency services received a report of a two-vehicle crash around 2.25pm. The road...
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Women should not be working for free
Source: NZCTU The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise when women and...
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Taranaki Police apprehend 20 impaired drivers over the weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police are expressing concern after finding 20 drivers over the legal breath alcohol limit, at the weekend. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, says he...
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Tech – FUSION5 achieves the 2025-2026 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award
Source: FUSION5 Fusion5 is honoured by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND -13 OCTOBER, 2025 – Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has been selected for this AI...
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Weather News – Spring is doing its spring thing! – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Friday 17th October – Strongest gusts in Wellington, up to 137 km/h on Sunday morning Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches to start...
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CORONER’S REPORT INTO MUSICK POINT BOATING TRAGEDY REINFORCES CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Source: Coastguard Tautiaki Moana and Water Safety New Zealand The death of 51-year-old Tēvita Moeakiola is a serious reminder of the need to wear a lifejacket, carry waterproof communication devices,...
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Police investigating death of Hastings man
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend. Officers were called to...
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Local Elections – Porirua City Elections 2025 – Preliminary results
Source: Porirua City Council Preliminary results in the Porirua City local body elections are now available, including all votes cast other than special votes. This year there were 797 special votes....
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Modernising courts to fix what matters for victims and justice
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee says the Government is updating the law for the use of audio and audio-visual links (AVL) in courts to improve court performance...
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Legal Issues – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments opens in Auckland High Court tomorrow morning (Tuesday 14th October)
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network’s legal challenge against the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build and maintain illegal Israeli settlements in...
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Retail – FreshChoice and Everyday Rewards team up for unbeatable value!
Source: FreshChoice From 20 October, FreshChoice is leveling up the shopping experience, enabling customers to earn and use their Everyday Rewards points at all FreshChoice supermarkets. FreshChoice Executive General Manager...
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Science and Climate – Discovery of Antarctic methane skyrockets
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. Methane is a greenhouse gas, so scientists are investigating how these sources of...
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Northland News – Four new councillors for Northland Regional Council
Source: Northland Regional Council Voters have delivered four new councillors to the nine-strong Northland Regional Council – and voted to remove the council’s Te Raki Māori Constituency. Council CEO Jonathan Gibbard...
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Aged Care – New report finds broken aged care sector harming our elderly – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A new research report which interviewed 80 nurses and health care assistants in the aged care sector reveals the disturbing impact on our elderly of an...
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Advocacy – Welcoming home the best of New Zealand – Will Alexander – Christchurch Airport 2.45pm today – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be welcoming home Will Alexander this afternoon at 2.45pm at Christchurch airport. Will and his partner Ava Mulla were part of...
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Civil Defence – Prioritising prevention: Building a resilient New Zealand
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Key government and private sector organisations are calling for stronger action to reduce risk before disaster strikes. Marking the International Day for...
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Tactical Dog team nabs dangerous offender, Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police The quick actions of a Gisborne Tactical Dog Team have led to the arrest of a dangerous offender and prevented potential serious harm, as officers uncovered...
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Deaths following house fire, Rakaia
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to find...
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Police monitoring movements around two gang tangi, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander: Police will be highly visible across Hawke’s Bay today, with two gang tangi taking place this...
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Luxon “goes full Trump” with climate-denying methane backdown – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Government has confirmed it will rewrite New Zealand’s once bipartisan climate change law to water down methane targets and permanently exclude agriculture from the Emissions Trading Scheme –...
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Federated Farmers – Government ends methane madness
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming major changes to New Zealand’s climate policy as a long overdue and practical step that will be well received by farmers. “Kiwi farmers have...
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Going, going, gone: cars auctioned over unpaid court fines
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s trial of clamping or seizing cars of people not paying court fines is expanding after returning more than $225,000 and seizing 115 vehicles, Justice...
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Swift Police response halts ‘boy racers’ in Hutt Valley
Source: New Zealand Police A rapid and coordinated response by Wellington Police last night decisively disrupted a planned gathering of antisocial road users, preventing dangerous driving and associated disorder across...
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Government sets methane targets for 2050
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government has today announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, providing farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity...
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Three-day postnatal stays for new mums
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will adopt National MP Catherine Wedd’s member’s Bill to better support mothers and babies in the critical days following birth, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Missing Auckland girl located safe
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Auckland City The 10-year-old girl reported missing in Auckland this afternoon has been located and is safe and well. Police would like to thank those...