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Serious crash, State Highway 6, Nelson

· February 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 near Atawhai Drive, Nelson is currently closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorbike was reported...

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Pharmac funding decision will increase medicines access

· February 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund medicines for a further five health conditions,...

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Minister to attend international security conference

· February 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins leaves today for Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference and hold a range of bilateral meetings.“In these times of rising geopolitical...

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Takahē released to grow wild population

· February 12, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  12 February 2025 After travelling from Burwood Takahē Centre near Te Anau and Orokonui Ecosanctuary Dunedin, takahē rangers paused briefly at Glenorchy Primary School for children...

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Property solution for Wellington Girls’ College

· February 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing Wellington Girls’ College certainty by confirming funding for the school’s long-term property solution.“Cabinet has approved funding for the next stage of the...

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Tenants’ privacy rights in the spotlight

· February 12, 2025

Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner The hunt to land a flat over summer shouldn’t come at the expense of people’s privacy rights, warns Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. “There’s often a...

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Finance – ASB drops mortgage rates further

· February 12, 2025

Source: ASB ASB has today announced decreases on some of its most popular mortgage terms, with market-leading rates across the major banks on 6-month, 1-year and 18-month terms from today....

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Consultation opens on fisheries reforms

· February 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposed changes to the Fisheries Act which Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says are the most significant reforms in the...

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Murder charge filed in Lake Hawea homicide

· February 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Otago Lakes Area Commander, Inspector Paula Enoka: A man is appearing in court today charged with the murder of Karen White last...

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Fatal crash: Mouse Point Road, Hurunui

· February 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Hurunui this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on Mouse Point Road was reported just...

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Experts chosen for electricity market review

· February 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has appointed independent experts to review the performance of the electricity markets, Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The...

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2025 Pacific Judicial Conference

· February 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Governor General Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Kia ora...

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Mouse Point Road, Hurunui closed following crash

· February 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Mouse Point Road, Hurunui. The crash was reported just after 4:20pm, near Hanmer Springs Road....

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Police to monitor gang event, Taumarunui

· February 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police will be actively monitoring a gang gathering in the Taumarunui area this week, ensuring the disruption to the public is limited. Members of...

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Kāinga Ora getting firmer on rent payments

· February 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kāinga Ora is introducing clearer consequences for state house tenants who skip rent payments, build up debt, then refuse to work with the social housing provider...