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Westpac to pay $3.25 million penalty for misleading customers
Source: Budget 2025 – Greenpeace braced for ‘scorched earth’ budget from Govt Media ReleaseMR No. 2025 – 14 Westpac is to pay a penalty of $3.25 million for misleading customers...
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Experienced retail investor found liable for market manipulation
Source: Budget 2025 – Greenpeace braced for ‘scorched earth’ budget from Govt Media Release MR No. 2025 – 13 Kok Ding Cheng, an experienced retail investor, has been ordered to pay...
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FMA confirms fintech sandbox participants
Source: Budget 2025 – Greenpeace braced for ‘scorched earth’ budget from Govt Media Release MR No. 2025 – 12 The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has...
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Football Fever – Show your pride with Auckland’s ride
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 21 May 2025 Auckland Transport is throwing its support behind Auckland FC as the Black Knights continue their charge to capture football’s A League crown in...
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More traffic expected for Mt Wellington, NZTA and AT plans in full swing
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 May 2025 Auckland Transport (AT) and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are collaborating to tackle congestion in Mt Wellington. AT is planning to...
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Release: Bugs on David Seymour’s school lunch menu
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The latest shocker to come out of David Seymour’s school lunches is an insect being found in a student’s meal. “Just when we thought David...
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Release: Nelson short-changed by hospital downgrade
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cuts to Nelson’s Hospital rebuild will leave the community with only half the number of new beds than the rebuild Labour planned. “I’m worried...
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Road closed: Number 2 Line, Okoia
Source: New Zealand Police Number 2 Line near Okoia, Whanganui, is closed after a crash. At around 7pm emergency services received reports of the crash east of Whanganui, between Portal...
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Remarks to media post bilateral with Sri Lanka MFA Vijitha Herath, Colombo
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Thank you to Foreign Minister Herath for the warm welcome to Sri Lanka. The New Zealand delegation is delighted to be here...
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Northland Regional Council media briefs – 26 May 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR COUNCIL? Find out what it takes to be an elected member for Northland Regional Council or Whangarei District Council. Hear from experts in...
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“It takes a village!” Hihi fly the coop after record breaking breeding season
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A record 277 hihi / stitchbirds fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island this breeding season, allowing many birds to spread...
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Man in court after Northcote aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A man is appearing in court today following an aggravated robbery at a Northcote liquor shop on Saturday night. Police were called to the Pearn Crescent...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Kopu Road in Wairoa on 18 May. He was Gene Hyrem...
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“It takes a village!” Hihi spread their wings after record breaking breeding season
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 26 May 2025 Source: Department of Conservation and Auckland Council Earlier this month, 40 hihi were relocated to the Auckland Council managed...
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Government to deliver redevelopment of Nelson Hospital
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Nelson Hospital will get a major redevelopment as part of the Government’s $1 billion boost to hospital infrastructure and will be the...
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AI training to boost public sector productivity
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New artificial intelligence (AI) training will increase the uptake of AI and boost productivity in the public service, Digitising Government and Public...
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Have your say on Public Finance Amendment Bill
Source: Media Release On behalf of: Finance and Expenditure Committee For release: 26 May 2025 Have your say on Public Finance Amendment Bill The Chair of the Finance...
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Submissions are now open on the Regulatory Standards Bill
Source: Media Release Organisation: Finance and Expenditure Committee For release: 26 May 2025 Submissions are now open on the Regulatory Standards Bill The Chair of the Finance and...
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Improving our guidance
Source: 26 May 2025 WorkSafe is improving its approach to developing, maintaining, and sharing guidance to make sure businesses have the information they need to manage their biggest health and...
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Agriculture – Federated Farmers launches ‘SOS: Save Our Sheep’ Campaign
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, SOS: Save Our Sheep, calling for urgent action to halt the collapse of New Zealand’s sheep industry. “Once the backbone of...
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5 royal ways to celebrate King’s Birthday weekend
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Make the most of the King’s Birthday weekend holiday on 2 June by having a right royal good time...
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Police investigating arson following positive leads, Waikaia
Source: New Zealand Police Gore Police are following positive lines of enquiry in the investigation of a suspicious house fire in Waikaia. On Wednesday 21 February 2024, emergency services were...
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Stats NZ information release: Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2024 – 26 May 2025 – Local authority financial statistics provide information on the annual performance of core non-trading...
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First Responders – Multiple flooding callouts in Nelson
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson caused by heavy rainfall. Southern Communications Centre...
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University Research – Taking the mic: Māori and Pacific voices in the media – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Savvy media interaction can shape the perception and success of community-led health initiatives, particularly for Māori and Pacific people, according to a recent study. Organisations...
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Survey sheds light on coastal bird’s decline across the Auckland region
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A recent bird survey along the south Kaipara Peninsula including Pāpakanui, Muriwai, Bethells, Piha, and the east coast’s Tāwharanui...
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Benefit exploitation just got a lot harder
Source: “As of today, it’s a going to be a lot harder to exploit the benefit system,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Today marks the launch of new benefit sanctions,...