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Rotorua Police appeal for sightings of missing man

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Rotorua Police are appealing for sightings of Mark Taute, also known as Mark Edwards. Mark, aged 51, has been reported missing and there are...

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PM confirms ACT’s Defence spend target still on the table

· February 18, 2025

Source: ACT Party “A two-percent-of-GDP Defence target is turning into an emerging ACT triumph,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron. “I’m very pleased to hear the Prime Minister flag a target...

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Road workers aid in drunk driver arrest on SH 29

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Members of a road working crew spotted a woman driving her vehicle the wrong way through a set of road works on SH29. She...

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Training exercise in Mission Bay

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are advising the public that a controlled training exercise will be conducted on the water off Mission Bay this afternoon. The exercise is...

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Popular Great Walks bookings to open

· February 18, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  18 February 2025 Opening dates are staggered between 13 to 28 May to give people making multiple bookings a better chance of securing their preferred slot. ...

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Fatal crash, Bannockburn Road, Nevis

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Bannockburn Road, Nevis, Central Otago. Emergency services were alerted to the crash...

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Frogs impacted by predators, climate change

· February 18, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  18 February 2025 An independent panel of experts has assessed all 20 frog species and sub-species found in New Zealand, and one newt. Four species have...

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Preparing more PhD students to lift productivity

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new university programme will help prepare PhD students for world-class careers in science by building stronger connections between research and industry, Science, Innovation and Technology...

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Police respond to IPCA review of policing public protests

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura: Police acknowledges the release of a comprehensive report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) which looks...

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Sport and recreation facilities funding round opens

· February 18, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Indoor facilities, courts, changing rooms – these are just a few examples of the essential infrastructure needed to provide an optimal sport and recreation experience for Aucklanders....