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“Scrim” reflects on decades of protecting nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 “A good pair of boots, a chainsaw, a rifle, and a reliable truck.” DOC has launched its Always Be Naturing campaign during...
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Appeal for information after body located near Fitzroy Beach
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information that could help identify a person located deceased on the shoreline at Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth this morning. The deceased man...
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Government backing vital regional connectivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will support at risk regional air routes with up to $30 million in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for small passenger airlines,...
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Watercare investment to upgrade infrastructure and create jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Watercare’s $500 million investment to upgrade and replace aging infrastructure will deliver improved water services and more jobs for Aucklanders, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says....
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Name release: Fatal crash, Ngararatunua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland on 22 August. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36,...
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Education – Language learning in New Zealand at ‘crisis point’
Source: Language Learning for New Zealand’s Future Forum calls for compulsory second language learning in school years seven to 10. Language learning in New Zealand is at “crisis point” –...
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Health and Employment – Battle for patient safety continues with more nurses strikes – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Patient safety remains an absolute priority for Te Whatu Ora health workers who will strike for two days this week to have safe staffing levels enforced,...
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From 5 million to 695 billion – DOC reveals New Zealand’s “new population”
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed...
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Fish & Game licences refreshed to support women
Source: New Zealand Government Fish & Game New Zealand’s family fishing licences are receiving a long-overdue update to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...
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Fatal crash: SH50, Tikokino
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino around midday today. Sadly, one person passed away...
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Police disrupt antisocial road user behaviour in Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police have intercepted and disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight with arrests, impounds, and infringements issued. A significant number of anti-social...
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Legal News – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments supporting illegal Israel settlements
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network has issued judicial review proceedings to challenge the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build or maintain illegal...
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Operation Purple: Infringements, arrests in anti-social road user gathering
Source: New Zealand Police A strong Police presence in Manawatū overnight saw officers spoil the intentions of anti-social road users, and issue dozens of infringements. Operation Purple – supported by...
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Greymouth Police seeking identification of male
Source: New Zealand Police Greymouth Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man pictured in these images. We believe he may be able to assist us with our...
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Greymouth Police seeking identification of male, could be from Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Greymouth Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man pictured in these images, who could be from Christchurch. We believe he may be able...
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State Highway 50 closed, Central Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50 north of Tikokino, Central Hawke’s Bay, will be closed for some time following a serious crash. It involved one vehicle and happened shortly...
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More beat officers, and fewer victims
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as Police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister...
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Health – Report shows concerning signals in overdose trends – NZ Drug Foundation
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri New data shows a concerning increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine amid a recent...
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Serious crash, Te Pahu Road closed in Waipa
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists should take care while driving near Karamu in the Waikatō following a serious crash. Te Pahu Road is closed after a single vehicle crash happened...
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Salads recalled due to possible presence of metal filings
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Speirs Foods in its recall of a range of salad products as they may contain metal filings. Affected...
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Māori authorities diversifying export destinations – Stats NZ media and information release: Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: 2024 (English)
Māori authorities diversifying export destinations – media release 29 August 2025 Between 2017 and 2024, the total value of goods exports by Māori authorities increased by 43 percent, according to figures...
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Police seek assistance to locate missing person: Thames-Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police Police are still seeking the public’s help in locating Jared, who was reported missing from the Thames area on Tuesday (26 August). The 35-year-old was last...
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Energy Sector – Meridian and Nova finalise joint venture and financing for Te Rahui solar farm
Source: meridian Energy 29 August 2025 – Meridian Energy Limited (Meridian) and Nova Energy Limited (Nova) have completed agreements to establish a 50-50 joint venture to build and operate the 400MW...
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Universities – Claims on baby food over-egg the pudding – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Baby and toddler foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows. From images of fruit...
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Local News – Wellington metropolitan councils lodge Water Services Delivery Plan
Source: Porirua City Council Five councils – Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City, Wellington City and Greater Wellington – have today submitted a joint water services delivery plan to the...
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Northland News – Infringement notice fines to rise from September
Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders issued infringement notices for breaching environmental rules will find the experience more costly from early September after central government significantly increased the penalties involved. Colin Dall,...
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Murder charge laid in relation to Rotorua homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson: Police have charged a 17-year-old male with murder, following the death of a man in Trigg Ave, Rotorua on...