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Banking and Security – ASB welcomes Anti-Scam Alliance
Source: ASB ASB is welcoming the launch of a comprehensive Anti-Scam Alliance which it says is a positive move in the fight against fraud and scams. Chief Executive Vittoria Shortt...
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ExerciseNZ – Thrive in Dry July – Why Exercise is the Perfect Partner for Sobriety
Source: ExerciseNZ As thousands of New Zealanders take on Dry July, ExerciseNZ is encouraging exercise professionals and facilities to recognise the powerful role exercise plays in supporting alcohol-free living. Since...
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New Zealand launches Anti-Scam Alliance
Source: New Zealand Government Important progress in the fight against online financial scams has been made with the launch of a new initiative between government, industry and consumer groups, Commerce...
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Japan, NZ working on defence logistics agreement
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Japan are developing a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between our two countries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith...
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Environment – EPA bans crop insecticide after reassessment
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
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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Weather News – Tasman low brings another bout of severe weather – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th July 2025 – Yet again, heavy rain and severe gales are on the way. MetService has issued another boatload of...
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Encouraging signs for mental health workforce
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
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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Research – Workers look at automation as an opportunity, not a threat – Robert Half
Source: Robert Half 68% of employees believe automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects. 64% of employees will participate in training to reskill for...
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Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing...
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Stats NZ information release: International travel: May 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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Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: May 2025
Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – media release 10 July 2025 There was a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in the December 2024...
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Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki
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
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
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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Analysis – OCR on hold, probably only temporarily – Cotality
Source and Analysis: Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the official cash rate...
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Greenpeace holds dawn commemoration of 40 years since Rainbow Warrior bombing, death of photographer Fernando Pereira
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa held a dawn ceremony on board the Rainbow Warrior this morning to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior and the death...
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GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing...
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Winter break for the 42 Traverse
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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Appeal for information following fatal crash in Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton. On Saturday 5...
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Red tape relief making a difference for businesses
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
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
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
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
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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Man charged with murder following incident in Chartwell, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, Waikato Field Crime Manager: Police have charged a 20-year-old man with murder following an incident at a house...