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Police welcome verdict in murder trial

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police welcome a Christchurch High Court jury’s ruling that the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was an act of murder.  Today, the 33-year-old offender was...

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New homes delivered for Defence families

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Modern, high-quality new homes have been delivered for military families ahead of schedule and under budget, Defence Minister Chris Penk says.  The first homes built through the Homes for Families programme were officially opened with a...

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Smile, you’re on camera

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are reminding retail and small business owners about the importance of having CCTV installed at their premises. Motion detection and live imagery is often...

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Lights off lands driver in court

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A driver who allegedly turned his lights off before attempting to flee from Police will now appear in court. At about 8.20pm, officers signalled for a...

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Events – Electrify Queenstown brings the buzz

· May 18, 2026

Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (17 May 2026) Electrify Queenstown 2026 opened today with a sell-out 400-strong crowd, amped to explore Aotearoa’s electric future. Climate...

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Ignoring WorkSafe has consequences

· May 18, 2026

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 May 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners, and those carrying out building work, that inspectors’ notices are legally binding – and ignoring them...

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NCEA changes doom thousands of students to failure

· May 18, 2026

Source: Green Party The National Party’s decision to scrap NCEA entirely guarantees many thousands of children will leave school with no qualification, no love of learning, and no preparation for...

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Minister attending Pacific organised crime summit

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji as part of her Customs and Associate Polce responsibilities. Ms Costello is in Samoa...

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New concession granted for Stony Batter on Waiheke

· May 18, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 May 2026 Along with impressive views and unique rock formations, Stony Batter Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island is known for its World War II...

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Doocey to lead delegation to Australia

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and...

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Unexplained death, Waimamaku

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, Northland CIB: An investigation is underway after the death of a man at a Waimamaku property last night....

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Police encourage jet ski owners check for hidden issues

· May 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute the following to Senior Constable Nick Hall, Marine Rescue Centre: Police supporting a water rescue yesterday are encouraging owners to check for hidden issues in...