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Investment scam: Aucklander guilty of money laundering
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man has been found guilty of money laundering almost $2 million obtained from two Kiwi victims of a term deposit scam. This week,...
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Update over appeal into ongoing investigation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have had a positive response from the public over an appeal released on 6 March as part of an ongoing investigation. The appeal...
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Hunters urged to be extra sure this Roar
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) With the main deer hunting season – the Roar – about to go into full swing, New Zealand’s firearms regulator is reminding hunters everywhere...
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NZ-AU: IREN February 2025 Monthly Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for February 2025....
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Media – KIWI FILM TINĀ OPENS OVER $1M, STRIKING A COLLECTIVE CHORD ACROSS AOTEAROA
Source: New Zealand Film Commission New Zealand’s latest cinematic success, Tinā (Tih-NAH), has taken the country by storm, surpassing $1 million in its opening weekend. The film is currently No. 1...
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Development – Rotorua retirement village granted COVID fast-track consent – EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Summerset retirement village in Fairy Springs, Rotorua. Summerset Villages (Rotorua) Limited applied for resource consent...
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Events – Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga – Community Events in Hokitika
Source: Heritage New Zealand Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga invites West Coasters to two special events on Saturday, 15 March 2025-a chance to connect with local heritage, share stories and memories,...
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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #9
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation...
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Reform – Retirement Villages Act changes gain momentum – Minister applauded
Source: Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council The Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council today congratulated Minister Tama Potaka for expediting regulatory and legislative changes to the Retirement Villages Act. The Minister wrote to the...
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Employment Issues – PSA Oranga Tamariki social workers, supervisors, care and protection workers, to strike tomorrow
Source: PSA Around 2,800 PSA members at Oranga Tamariki will strike from 3pm to 5pm tomorrow (Friday 7 March), as part of ongoing action against an insulting pay offer and unsafe...
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Health and Govt Cuts – Nurses call for bowel screening changes to be reversed
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Government changes to bowel screening eligibility will leave more Māori and Pacific people at risk of dying at a younger age from bowel cancer, New Zealand...
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No frills Teaching Council needed
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) The Teaching Council has opened consultation this week on a proposal to increase practising certificate renewal fees from $464 to $501 for the next...
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Cyanobacteria health warning placed on Lake Rotokaeo
Source: Waikato District Health Board A health warning has been issued today by National Public Health Service (NPHS), advising people to avoid recreational water activity at Lake Rotokaeo, due to...
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Pūtiki pedestrians get safer SH4 crossing
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Safer road crossing for residents at Pūtiki in Whanganui is now a reality. Work has now been completed on State Highway 4 at Pūtiki, with...
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Arrest made following investigation into injured baby, Dargaville
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB: Police investigating an incident involving an injured five-month-old baby in Dargaville have today...
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Warrant to arrest – Rawiri Cave
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are seeking Rawiri Cave, 25, who has a warrant for his arrest. He is wanted in relation to a number of incidents in...
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Release: Labour calls for end to police referrals to Destiny programmes
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Police have referred 20 offenders to Destiny Church-affiliated programmes Man Up and Legacy as ‘wellness providers’ in the last year, raising concerns that those seeking...
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Bridge inspections planned this month for the Top of the South
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Ensuring state highway bridges are safe and fit for purpose will see bridge inspections completed on state highways across the top of the South this...
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Breathing New Life into Takarunga/ Mt Victoria: Revitalising the Summit
Source: Auckland Council The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is pleased to share a major transformation at the tihi (summit)of Takarunga / Mt Victoria in Devonport. This is a significant milestone for...
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Recycling Sector – Widespread support to start a Container Return Scheme in NZ
Source: Zero Waste Network A coalition of 84 companies, councils and not for profit organisations have written to the NZ Government asking them to modernise how we handle waste and...
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Construction to begin on final stage of Wellington SH58 Road of Regional Significance project
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has given the go-ahead for construction to begin on the final stage of the State Highway 58 (SH58) safety improvements...
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Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny...
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Moth plants beware
Source: Auckland Council South Auckland schools and community groups are being encouraged to join the fight against moth plants. The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open...
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Weather News – Cold mornings, showers, and sunshine – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 6th – Monday 10th March – Autumn is in full swing, and it is starting to feel like it. MetService is forecasting a chilly night...
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Urgent repairs near Te Hana River Bridge tonight
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 6 March 2025 12:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises contractors will undertake urgent repairs near Te...
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Expect delays on SH49 Tangiwai for urgent rail maintenance
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users on State Highway 49 (SH49), northwest of Waiouru, should prepare for delays over 2 weekends this month, while KiwiRail undertakes urgent maintenance on...
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First Financial Statements including 2025 released
Source: New Zealand Government The latest interim Financial Statements of the Government show results were more positive than expected at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for most indicators,...