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Missing swimmer at Piha Beach
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man is outstanding after a group of swimmers got into difficult at Piha Beach this afternoon. Police were advised about the rescue by...
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Driver in custody following fleeing driver incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One man is in custody after earlier being located in a vehicle with mismatching plates. Before 3pm, the vehicle was detected travelling city-bound on...
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Man charged with manslaughter following Hutt Valley Death
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Matin Todd: A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Hutt Hospital earlier...
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Activist News – Genocide Hotline – action that will save Palestinian lives – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The genocide hotline we launched last week has taken off. It has enthused our supporters with a campaign which gets civil society to act when...
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NZ-AU: Perseus Mining takes Final Investment Decision on Yaoure CMA Underground Project
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Perth, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — perseus mining takes final investment decision on CMA UNDERGROUND PROJECT at yaouré Perth, Western Australia/January 28, 2025/Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX:PRU)...
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Opposing Govt Policy – Hear our voice PM – the PSA’s campaign against asset sales begins today
Source: PSA The PSA firmly rejects any return to selling state assets following today’s comments from the Prime Minister. Christopher Luxon said National may seek a mandate for asset sales at...
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Energy Sector – New risk management contracts improve market design
Source: Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand The Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand (ERANZ) welcomes today’s launch of a new standardised super-peak hedge contract to be auctioned and brokered by...
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Reduced Police Executive proposed
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has today released a proposal to reduce the size of the Police Executive. The proposal was sent to affected staff...
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Name release: Fatal crash Hei Hei Road
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on Hei Hei Road, Christchurch on Saturday 25 January. He...
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ChildFund – Make the Case for Aid or Have It taken away
Source: ChildFund New Zealand President Trump has issued an immediate stop-work order for all USA funded aid projects to align aid budgets with his foreign policy agenda. This will cause chaos...
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PM emphasises importance of growth in 2025
Source: New Zealand Government For the Government, 2025 will bring a relentless focus on unleashing the growth we need to lift incomes, strengthen local businesses and create opportunity.Prime Minister Christopher...
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Tax Issues – Overwhelming support for Capital Gains Tax welcomed – TJA
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 28 January 2025 – A new survey showing strong support for a capital gains tax among workers has been welcomed by Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA)....
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Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February
Source: Auckland Council A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025. As a proud Strategic Partner, Auckland Council is...
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Housing Sector – Affordable housing project for Wānaka seniors receives $100k grant
Source: Queenstown Lakes Housing Community Trust (QLCHT) A Wānaka housing project that will provide affordable rentals to seniors has received a $100,000 grant from a local trust that assists people...
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Awards and Recognition – Site Safe Announces 2025 Health and Safety Award Finalists
Source: Site Safe Site Safe today announced the finalists for its 2025 Health and Safety Awards, celebrating excellence in workplace safety across Aotearoa New Zealand. The finalists, representing a diverse range...
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Second arrest over Middlemore firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A second person has appeared in court over a firearms incident at Middlemore Hospital earlier this month. An investigation has been ongoing since 4...
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Have you seen Thomas Basire?
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Hutt Valley man who has been missing...
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Fatal crash: SH1, Wellsford
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wellsford this morning. The crash occurred at around 8.20am on State Highway 1,...
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Parliament must condemn hateful ‘hotline’ targeting Israeli visitors
Source: ACT Party Responding to the Palestinian Solidarity Network’s ‘hotline’ for reporting Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand, ACT MP Simon Court says: “John Minto and his followers, in their pursuit of...
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The State of the Nation
Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from...
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Reminder: State Highway 1 Blenheim roundabout resurfacing to begin next week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Two busy Blenheim roundabouts will be resealed next week. The State Highway 1/State Highway 6 Nelson Street roundabout will be the first to be resurfaced...
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Crash closes access to State Highway 2 at Silverstream
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 28 January 2025 9:32 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Access to and from State Highway 2 is following a crash on Silverstream Bridge...
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Employment indicators: December 2024 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: December 2024 – 28 January 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the...
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Business Appointments – Fusion5 appoints CEO for New Zealand
Source: NZ news tips Message: 28 January 2025 – Wellington, New Zealand. Australasian business solutions company Fusion5 has announced the appointment of Kristy Brown as Chief Executive Officer for its New...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice. A...
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Events – Firefighters Compete at UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer...
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Crash blocks Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive is currently blocked near the Silverstream Bridge following a crash. The two-vehicle crash occurred just before 9am. No injuries have been reported....