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New Zealand

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Environment – EPA bans crop insecticide after reassessment

· July 10, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is banning a crop insecticide, chlorpyrifos, after reassessing the chemical. The ban will come into effect progressively during an 18-month phase-out period....

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BusinessNZ – Relevant skills in short supply

· July 10, 2025

Source: BusinessNZ Legislation aimed at improving NZ’s vocational education and training system needs to focus on delivering the right skills needed for business and employment growth, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ says New...

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Encouraging signs for mental health workforce

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government When someone is making the brave step of reaching out for help whether it’s you, your child, a friend or family member, this Government is committed...

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Great Walks popularity supporting tourism growth

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation...

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Stats NZ information release: International travel: May 2025

· July 10, 2025

International travel: May 2025 – information release 10 July 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New...

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Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am....

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Bridging a gap on West Coast Cycle Trail

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new cycle bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bring more visitors to the region and boost the local economy. “I’m thrilled to...

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One year of more Police back on the beat

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “Today I am excited to...

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Winter break for the 42 Traverse

· July 10, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 July 2025 The 42 Traverse, or T42, is a popular multi-use track and off-roading destination in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area in the Central...

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Red tape relief making a difference for businesses

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says that small businesses will benefit from upcoming reforms to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws,...

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Rare book collection returns to EIT

· July 10, 2025

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago After surviving Cyclone Gabrielle and more than two years in chilled, climate-controlled care, a rare and irreplaceable collection of books has returned...

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Road closed, Otara Road, Opotiki

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Otara Road, Opotiki, is closed following a serious crash. At around 7:50am emergency services received reports of the single vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to avoid...

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Missing diver, Whatipū Beach

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A search is underway for a diver who has been reported missing at Whatipū Beach this morning. Police were alerted at about 5.23am and search efforts...

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Fatal crash, Whitiora

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Mill Street yesterday afternoon. Police were called to crash involving...

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Serious incident, Chartwell, Hamilton

· July 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police have a visible presence as they respond to a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. At 6.40pm, Police were called to a Bellmont...