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Serious crash: Bairds Road, Ōtara
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of Bairds Road in Ōtara has been closed following a serious crash. The crash was reported at 7.28am and involves a motorcycle...
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Delays following crash, State Highway 29 Southbound, Tauriko
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The Southbound lane of State Highway 29, Tauriko is partially blocked while emergency services respond to a crash involving three vehicles, reported at 6.40am....
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Police urge parents to be vigilant after sentencing in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Dunedin Police urge parents to be aware of the potential risks facing young people online after the sentencing of a 23-year-old man who posed...
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Waiwhetu Road closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Waiwhetu Road is closed between Naenae Road and Norton Park Ave following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just after 2am. Two...
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Serious crash, Melville
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ohaupo Road and Beatty Street, Melville. Police were...
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Remarks to joint press conference with Foreign Minister of Mongolia
Source: New Zealand Government Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia It is a pleasure for the New Zealand to be in Ulaanbaatar this afternoon. The welcome has been warm, even if the temperatures outside...
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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #4
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at Waipoua River remains 50 percent contained. The fire is still 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter. Crews will remain on site tonight...
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Activist News – URGENT PROTECTION FOR ROTOKĀKAHI: WORKS PAUSED AHEAD OF ENVIRONMENT COURT HEARING
Source: Mana i te whenua of Tūhourangi and Ngāti Tūmatawera Despite the Rotorua City Council beginning works on the Tarawera Sewage System at Lake Rotokākahi, the development has now been...
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Waimauku Automotive Launches TradeTyres
Source: Press Release Service radeTyres offers an extensive online catalogue featuring thousands of tyre options from leading brands, catering to a wide range of vehicles and driving needs. Customers can...
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Sinoboom Now Available at Youngman Richardson
Source: Press Release Service YR Sales Director Phil Fairfield expresses enthusiasm for the partnership: “With nearly 30 years of EWP expertise in New Zealand, we are excited to expand our...
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New wellness clinic opens for local patients
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today officially opened a new community wellness clinic in Lower Hutt that will better integrate the clinic’s services into the community....
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Community-based approaches to reduce alcohol harm
Source: New Zealand Government Alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s communities is being addressed through a new fund that will focus on local and community-led early prevention, intervention, and innovation, Mental...
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Council backs funding for Auckland’s St James Theatre
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has backed a commitment of $15 million towards the restoration of the St James Theatre. The council’s funding is one part of an agreement between...
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Te Poi road rebuild – section of SH29 to close
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A short section of State Highway 29 (SH29) at Te Poi near Matamata will be closed 24/7 for road rebuilding from Monday 10 March until...
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Police presence in Ngaruawahia during tangi
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Inspector Will Loughrin, Area Commander Waikato West Police had a large presence in the Ngaruawahia and Taupiri area today in relation to...
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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at Waipoua River is 50 percent contained and crews have made good progress today establishing containment lines. Following more accurate mapping, the fire...
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Universities – Wāhine toa and women’s health champion a finalist for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Professor Bev Lawton ONZM (Ngāti Porou), founder of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s national centre for women’s...
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Employment – Strike action begins tomorrow at Oranga Tamariki over insulting pay offer, unmanageable workloads – PSA
Source: PSA Workers at Oranga Tamariki begin strike action tomorrow over an insulting pay offer and a refusal by the agency to address their concerns over unsafe and unmanageable workloads. “Workers...
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Large car enthusiast event, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Sergeant Ben Rutherford: Police are warning motorists to expect delays on some Canterbury roads ahead of a large car enthusiast event this...
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Stretches of HB Expressway closing for resurfacing; stop/go for tree removal
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that next week, two stretches of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closed overnight for resurfacing. See previous media release The...
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Otoko Hill recovery work enters final phase
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As the State Highway 2 Otoko Hill recovery work enters its final phase, crews are ready to begin work on the last of nine projects...
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50,000 businesses set to benefit from eInvoicing
Source: New Zealand Government More than 50,000 kiwi businesses have now registered with the eInvoicing network to reap the productivity rewards of faster and more reliable payments, Small Business and...
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IHC – Disability survey data highlights inequities that could last generations
Source: IHC New Government figures released today show further evidence of widespread disadvantage for people with intellectual disability. IHC New Zealand Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says data from Stats...
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Business – Connecting New Zealand Businesses Globally; Airwallex Expands Cross-Border Payment Capabilities for Kiwi Businesses
Source: Airwallex Airwallex launches in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as Associate Director and first local employee. Commitment to local growth, with plans to expand the team to 10 employees...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand coming second in the region in the number of malware incidents, new analysis shows – NordVPN
Source: NordVPN According to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN, over 83 million malware incidents have been recorded in 2024 in New Zealand, emphasizing the growing cybersecurity threats. Internet...
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Weather News – Summer signing out sunny and warm – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th February – Monday 3rd March – Summer is ending on a sunny note. South Island to expect rain this weekend and cooler temperatures...
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Backing farmers to innovate and make more money
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ramping up a programme to boost sustainably and farm productivity. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced the ‘Science for Farmers’ initiative will be rolled...