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Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults
Source: Radio New Zealand Data shows attacks more than double in some regions between 2022-25. 123rf A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite...
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Government Cuts – Government proposes more job cuts at Kāinga Ora – tenants and workers in regions pay the price
Source: PSA – Maintenance staff to be ripped out of 40+ regional offices and centralised to Auckland and Christchurch – 138 roles impacted, net loss of 46 positions – More than 1,100 Kāinga Ora...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo a success
Source: Porirua City Council More than 3000 people came through the doors at Te Rauparaha Arena this week to be inspired for further education or towards a career. The third Careers...
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Critical flood resilience work begins in Southland
Source: New Zealand Government Work on one of the largest flood resilience investments by the Regional Infrastructure Fund is underway in Mataura, Southland, with Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...
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Government secures long-term housing for Westport
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring homes delivered after the West Coast floods continue to support Westport for the long term, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka and South...
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SH82 Bridge replacement delivered under budget
Source: New Zealand Government Completion of the first of two new highway bridges on State Highway 82 (SH82) in South Canterbury will make travel more reliable and efficient for all...
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Apple Storage Unveils Hong Kong’s First 17,000 sq. ft. IP-Themed Flagship Concept Store in Tsuen Wan, Featuring Exclusive VIP Lounge
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Apple Storage is once again redefining the public’s imagination of self-storage. Located at the Lap...
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Needle exchange service to strengthen prevention
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of the South Island Needle Exchange Programme, marking an important step in strengthening early intervention and...
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West Papua – Police reportedly shot seven students during civil unrest following graduation parade in Kobakma, Mamberamo Tengah Regency
Source: Catherine Delahunty, for Human Rights Monitor. Region: Asia Pacific, West Papua. 6 May 2026 – On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven...
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Council defends putting down homeless woman’s dog despite public offers to help
Source: Radio New Zealand Ten-year-old male hunting dog, Marley, was euthanised after being impounded for not being registered. LDR / supplied A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and...
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Francis de Vries ready to answer Auckland FC’s A-League finals call
Source: Radio New Zealand Francis de Vries Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC v Adelaide United Semi-final first leg Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm Saturday 9 May Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Defender Francis...
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Insurance Sector – Time for action to strengthen NZ’s resilience to climate risks – Insurance Council
Source: Insurance Council of NZ Action. “That’s the clearest takeaway from the Climate Change Commission’s 2026 National climate change risk assessment,” Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said....
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Universities – New research to guide use of remote participation in criminal courts
Source: Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation Led by Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation, this research project will examine when and how remote participation should be used...
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New High Court Associate Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Nischal Hasmukhlal (Nick) Malarao as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Associate Judge Malarao graduated from the...
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Appointment of King’s Counsel
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop announced today that an appointment round for King’s Counsel will take place in 2026. King’s Counsel are appointed by the Governor-General on the...
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Dunedin Hospital tackling Emergency Department wait times with new nurse-led unit
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin Hospital’s nurse-led surgical unit and Chief Nurse Southern, Jane Wilson. Supplied/ Dunedin Hospital Dunedin Hospital has opened a new nurse-led surgical assessment unit which it...
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New purpose-built endoscopy suite for Wairarapa Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government A new purpose-built endoscopy suite will be built at Wairarapa Hospital, improving local access to diagnostic services and reducing the need for patients to travel out...
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‘Much more than a postal service’: Residents fight to save Christchurch community hub
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers...
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What you need to know about New Zealand’s new citizenship test plans
Source: Radio New Zealand A new written test will be required for many people seeking New Zealand citizenship from 2027. 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will...
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NZ-AU: IREN Business Update and Q3 FY26 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) $3.4bn AI Cloud Contract & 5GW Strategic Partnership with NVIDIA 2026 Expansion to $3.7bn ARR On Track1 2027 Expansion to 1.2GW of AI Cloud Capacity In Build...
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More than 30 roles on chopping block at Maritime NZ – PSA says
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Duane Leo. Supplied The Public Service Association says more than 30 roles are on the chopping block at Maritime NZ. The union said...
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Demand for solar panels soars alongside fuel prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Demand has increased around 400 percent in the past few months due to the fuel crisis. Unsplash The government has announced a review into solar panel...
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The GP telling medical students to consider another career
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo /123RF A Canterbury-based GP says he no longer recommends the speciality to trainee doctors. Dr Dermot Coffey is one of many GPs who have been...
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NZ-AU: BitsStrategy Launches Free AI Crypto Trading Bot to Open a New Gateway to Automated Crypto Trading for Beginners
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) New York, NY, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For many beginners, the hardest part of crypto trading is not only price volatility. It is knowing how...
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‘Much more than a postal service’: 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers...
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Wellington harbourmaster pleads for emergency tug boat
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaitaki Interislander ferry in Wellington Harbour. KiwiRail Wellington’s harbourmaster says there’s still a critical risk to people’s lives and the environment without an emergency tug...
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Super Rugby preview: Derby season kicks off, Roigard out, Tangitau back
Source: Radio New Zealand The Highlanders welcome back Caleb Tangitau for their clash at home against the Waratahs. photosport The scrap for playoff spots is well and truly on. Super...