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76 gang patches seized by Police under new law
Source: New Zealand Government In the three months since the Government’s new gang laws came into effect Police have seized 76 patches, 67 firearms, and laid 337 charges for insignia...
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Police put pressure on gangs
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have filed over 3000 charges against gang members since the introduction of the Gangs Act in late November. Between 21 November 2024 and...
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New Zealand stands with Ukraine, three years after illegal Russian invasion
Source: New Zealand Government As the world marks three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced additional sanctions on Russian entities and support for Ukraine’s recovery and...
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Public Service – Oranga Tamariki workers strike over insulting pay offer, unmanageable workloads – PSA
Source: PSA Strike to begin 28 February with two hour full labour withdrawal 7 March PSA members at Oranga Tamariki are taking strike action over an insulting pay offer and a...
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Housing Market Confidence – ASB Housing Confidence Survey: Optimism persists, but momentum slows
Source: ASB Number of New Zealanders expecting house prices to increase continues to rise – a net 33 percent compared to 24 percent in the previous quarter, with Aucklanders most...
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Government Cuts – CPAG urges Government to reverse ‘funded to fail’ school lunch cuts
Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group has today told the Government that reversing cuts to school lunches is an achievable way to address rising child poverty levels...
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Serious crash, Ashworths Rd, Hurunui
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Ashworths Rd (SH1) near Mays Road, Hurunui. Police were called about...
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Fatal crash, Hadlow, Timaru District
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Spur Road, Hadlow, in the Timaru District. The crash was discovered about midday today and...
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Going for Growth: Overseas investment changes to drive higher wages
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has today announced the Government’s plan to reform the Overseas Investment Act and make it easier for New Zealand businesses to...
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BusinessNZ Statement – Overseas investment overhaul: NZ means business
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says the Government’s announcement to reform the Overseas Investment Act sends a positive signal to the world that New Zealand is ready to do business. Chief Executive Katherine...
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Fatal quad bike crash – Purangi, Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A person died after a quad bike crash on Tarata Road, Purangi yesterday afternoon. Police were advised at 2.30pm that a quad bike had...
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Biosecurity New Zealand Birkdale fruit fly update, February 23 2025
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries MPI is providing daily 10am updates for any significant developments regarding the Oriental fruit fly response. There is no significant update at this time. No...
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Electric Avenue wrap-up
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons, Operation Commander: Christchurch put on a stunning weekend for the more than 35,000 people attending...
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Man arrested – Birkenhead stabbing
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Sergeant Matt Bartlett: A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to a stabbing in Birkenhead on 4 February....
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Rural News – Farmers celebrate more funding for QEII Trust – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers A funding boost for the QEII National Trust is a win for farmers and the environment, Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst says. Following strong advocacy from Federated...
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Minister going to Australia for aged care meetings
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello is traveling to Australia for meetings with the aged care sector in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney next week. “Australia is...
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Have you seen Geoffrey?
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are asking for anyone in the area of Makokomiko Road, Hikumutu, to keep an eye out for missing man Geoffrey Kelly. Geoffrey’s car...
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More funding for biodiversity protection
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting investment in the QEII National Trust to reinforce the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity on private land, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka...
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Homicide investigation launched, Rotongaro
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotongaro overnight. Police were called...
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First Responders – Fire and Emergency responds to church fires in Masterton
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning, which started between 4.25am and 4.35am. The churches are: Anglican...
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Biosecurity New Zealand media release – Birkdale fruit fly update
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries The biosecurity response to the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale on Auckland’s North Shore is making good progress, with extra...
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Dodgy crane safety inflicts misery for teen worker
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 February 2025 Old equipment repurposed by businesses must be safe to use, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing of a Rotorua company whose modified crane...
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Police investigating suspicious church fires in Masterton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating after four suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early today. Emergency services were called to the fires from around 4.25am. Police...
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Universities – University of Auckland unveils its world-class Recreation Centre Hiwa – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The University of Auckland’s new recreation centre was formally opened on 21 February by Hon Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure and Associate Minister for Sport...
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Tax Issues – Keeping ability to gather tax information essential says tax reform group
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 21 February 2025 – Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling on the Minister of Revenue to retain the ability for Inland Revenue to collect vital information that...
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Greenpeace – Pacific civil society groups send clear message to ban deep sea mining
Source: Greenpeace The Pacific Blue Line Collective and partners, representing Pacific civil society organisations, faith-based groups, youth, women’s organisations, and movements, remain steadfast in their position for an outright ban on...
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Two men facing drug related charges following search warrants
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Southern District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Shona Low Two people have been arrested today, after Southern District Police and New Zealand Customs...