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Ongoing incident, Murupara
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Pine Drive, Murupara, remains closed as Police respond to an active incident at the Murupara Police station. The scene is currently contained, and Police...
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Release: Kiwis lose faith in job market
Source: New Zealand Labour Party “The latest Westpac survey shows that New Zealanders continue to feel squeezed by a lacklustre labour market and high cost of living, especially in areas...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand Sextortion Threats Up 137%
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners Sextortion Scams More Threatening in 2025, Fueled by AI-Powered Attacks and Data Breaches AUCKLAND, 25 March 2025 – Sextortion scams are becoming more common –...
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Health – Vapes fail to curb smoking habits among teens, new study finds
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The rise of teen vaping in New Zealand has not been the magic bullet to stub out cigarettes, new evidence shows. The research, published in The...
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Powhiri at Terenga Paraoa Marae
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kaka Porowini Terenga Paraoa E te kōpuni kauika kua ū mai, tēnei ka mihi. Tēnā ra koutou kei āku rangatira Nōkū te maringa, ki te...
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Employment Trends – New Zealand Employers Face a Brave New World with Optimism, Says Beyond Recruitment Report
Source: Beyond Recruitment AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. March 26th, 2025 – The 2025/26 Beyond Recruitment Economic & Labour Report reveals cautious optimism and resilience among New Zealand employers, despite ongoing economic...
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Improvements to the Proceeds of Crime Fund
Source: New Zealand Government The Proceeds of Crime Fund will open a new funding round based on new criteria on 31 March Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee says. “The new...
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Tax legislation passed to support growth
Source: New Zealand Government The House has today passed legislation which contributes to the Government’s focus on driving growth and providing the environment which allows businesses to thrive, Revenue Minister...
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Strong relationship with PNG reconfirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met in Wellington today, reaffirming the enduring partnership between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Prime...
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Milestone moment as EIT Auckland celebrates largest ever graduation | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 23 seconds ago Celebrations filled the Aotea Centre as EIT Auckland Campus held its largest ever graduation, with a record 216 students crossing...
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Tairāwhiti Graduates Celebrate Success | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Tairāwhiti Graduates Celebrate Success 1 day ago Forty-four graduates from EIT Tairāwhiti proudly crossed the stage at the War Memorial Theatre...
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Science – Marine biosecurity watch at Port Taranaki – NIWA
Source: NIWA A biosecurity survey of the waters of Port Taranaki was recently conducted as part of regular monitoring of a dozen New Zealand ports and marinas deemed high-risk biosecurity areas....
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Events – South Island Firefighters compete in high profile firefighter-sports event
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand is protected by around 14,000 paid and volunteer firefighters from urban, rural, industrial, and defence force fire brigades. Firefighters have expert, life-saving skills...
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Fire Safety – Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal zone moves to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Coastal zone of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Manawatū-Whanganui District will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 26...
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Federated Farmers: property rights returning to farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say the Government’s new planning and environment laws will protect property rights and improve productivity, while reducing red tape and compliance costs for farmers. “We welcome...
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Universities – Firm but fair: students’ verdict on best teachers – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) It’s official: students don’t like getting yelled at but do want clear boundaries. Teachers who are respectful and kind but firm are key factors in...
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Funding boost for the Auckland arts
Source: Auckland Council Twenty-two arts organisations will receive Auckland Council funding to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants for...
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Two arrested following Invercargill aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have taken two youths into custody following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to...
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Stretch of SH3 under stop/go as Mangorei Rd roundabout work progresses
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 around the Mangorei Road roundabout construction site will be under night-time stop/go traffic management from next week as crews...
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Brochures, posters
Source: Privacy Commissioner Our brochure covers New Zealanders privacy rights, what to do if your personal information is taken, and how to make a complaint to us. It also includes...
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Caroline Flora reappointed as Chief Censor
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has today announced that Caroline Flora has been reappointed as New Zealand’s Chief Censor. “I am pleased to announce that...
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Going bush this autumn? Here’s how to enjoy it safely.
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Central North Island Police are urging people to make the proper preperations and plans before heading into the outdoors this autumn. Senior Constable Barry...
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Council helping make range of Tāmaki Makaurau events possible through grants funding
Source: Auckland Council A range of events for Tāmaki Makaurau will be made possible thanks to funding from Auckland Council. On 25 March the council’s Community Committee approved an allocation of...
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Name release, fatal train incident, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have now identified and can confirm the name of the man involved in a fatal train incident in Invercargill, Monday 17 March. He...
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Miramar unexplained death now a homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: The death of a man found critically injured in Miramar last week is now being treated as a...
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Fatal crash: Mangaharakeke Drive, Horotiu
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Mangaharakeke Drive/ State Highway 1C, Horotiu this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported...
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Final chance to feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are encouraged to feed back on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before consultation closes on Friday. Consultation on the plan closes at 11.59pm on Friday...