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Man charged in relation to February fatal crash, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 20-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash on Niagara-Tokanui Highway on 15 February 2025. At around 8.35pm, Police were alerted to...
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Commonsense changes to insulation rules
Source: New Zealand Government Overly rigid insulation rules are being removed to ease costs for designers, builders and homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. “I’ve heard clearly from...
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BNZ offers support to customers affected by severe weather in the Upper South Island
Source: BNZ Statements “If you’ve been impacted by severe weather and are concerned about your finances, please call us.” That’s the message for customers from BNZ Head of Branch for...
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Construction to start on new average speed safety cameras in Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon begin construction of two sets of average speed safety cameras to improve safety in Bay of Plenty....
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Ripyl® Named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025
Source: Press Release Service Ripyl®, a New Zealand innovative educational platform redefining how business and commerce are taught in schools, has been named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025, winning the...
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Strengthening trespass laws for businesses
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say....
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Engagement group to be formed as New Dunedin Hospital project enters next phase
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on the delivery of Dunedin’s new inpatient building, with the establishment of a local engagement group to support the next phase of...
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Construction on New Dunedin Hospital resumes
Source: New Zealand Government Work is back underway on Dunedin’s new inpatient building, marking a major step forward in the Government’s commitment to delivering this critical health project, Health Minister...
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Aviation – New Zealand welcomes aviation system safety audit – CAA
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) welcomes auditors from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) who will undertake a full...
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China: Authorities must end interference in Tibetan religious practices as Dalai Lama announces succession plan
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL QUOTE Responding to the Dalai Lama outlining the process for his spiritual succession ahead of his 90th birthday, amid longstanding efforts by Chinese authorities...
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Sudan: Sharp rise in attacks on healthcare after two years of conflict with 1,000 people killed this year – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN , 03 July 2025 – Nearly 1,000 people have been killed so far this year in Sudan while seeking health care or visiting loved ones in hospital, with attacks...
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Road Safety – STREET SMART DRIVER TRAINING IN FULL SWING AS OVER 200 YOUNG KIWIS TAKE THE WHEEL AT HAMPTON DOWNS
Source: Street Smart The sounds of cars and focused concentration are filling Hampton Downs Motorsport Park over the next two weeks, as more than 200 young drivers and their caregivers...
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Incident resolved at Ōtāhuhu Train Station
Source: New Zealand Police Police responded to reports that a man was making loud, threatening comments at the Ōrākei Train Station just before 1pm, prior to boarding a south bound...
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Environment – “A Dirty Deal for Dirty Water” – Government’s $56m irrigation subsidy blasted by Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Government has announced a $56 million dollar subsidy through the Regional Investment Fund for three water storage projects in the Canterbury region – the Opuha Dam and Irrigation...
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Legislation: Law Experts Issue Open letter to Govt calls for halt to the undemocratic Regulatory Standards Bill
Source: Professor Emeritus Jane Kelsey As some of the country’s senior lawyers and researchers in a range of disciplines (law, economics, Tiriti o Waitangi, public policy, environment), including a former Prime...
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Porirua launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Work Programme (ROCC)
Source: New Zealand Police Porirua has officially joined the rollout of the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme – a collaborative, community-led initiative designed to address the...
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New Beat team for Rotorua and one year anniversary of Community Beat Teams
Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua has a team of six Police starting on the beat across the CBD. “Rotorua is launching their first beat team and later in the quarter...
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SH2 Waikare Bailey bridge to be replaced with wider, stronger, quieter bridge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work begins later this month (from Monday 28 July) preparing to replace the temporary Bailey bridge on State Highway 2 at Waikare Gorge, with a...
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Getting from A to B in Piarere
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling between the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato will be able to get where they’re going sooner, with the speed limit lifting this...
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Wandering animals posing hazards on the roads
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways recently has the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging people to be...
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Weather News – Filled to the Brim with Heavy Rain – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 3rd – Tuesday 8th July – We’re in the thick of it again today (Thursday), with a slew of Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches,...
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Real Estate – Oops, I bought a house! Survey reveals nearly 1 in 4 Kiwis purchase homes by happy accident
Source: Brainchild for Realestate.co.nz 3 July 2025 – A surprising trend has been uncovered in a recent survey of New Zealand’s real estate landscape: a significant slice of Kiwis are...
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Legal Cases – Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech
Source: Greenpeace In a landmark test case of the European Union’s new legislation to protect freedom of expression and stop abusive lawsuits, Greenpeace International has overnight challenged the US oil pipeline...
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PSA welcomes settlement of Te Roopu Taurima industrial dispute
Source: PSA PSA members at disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima have voted to ratify a new Collective Agreement. The settlement follows an 8-month dispute. The employer banned Kaitaataki and Poutaaki...
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Universities and Security – Counterterrorism watchdog needed – legal expert – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since...
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Appointments – Anna Scott appointed CEO of Mercer New Zealand
Source: Mercer New Zealand AUCKLAND, 3 July, 2025 — Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realise their investment objectives, shape the...
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Pain inflicted on lives of public service workers exposed in housing report – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s deep and wide cuts to public service jobs have taken its toll on the housing market over the past year, as well as the lives of public...