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Second private Building Consent Authority approved

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...

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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard

· March 5, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...

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Dangerous drivers face court

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have impounded seven vehicles and summonsed four drivers to court with another three pending charges following a gang-related funeral procession. A Police operation monitored the...

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Two arrests following Papakura shooting

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting in Papakura on Saturday morning. Police were conducting patrols in the Clevedon Road area...

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Appointment of the Health and Disability Commissioner

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the reappointment of Ms Morag McDowell as Health and Disability Commissioner. “Ms McDowell brings extensive legal expertise and significant...

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Upgraded women’s leadership database launched

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new-look database to advance women’s progress into leadership roles has been launched to mark International Women’s Day. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says there is growing...

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Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB: At around 9pm last night reports were received that a property on Tamaki Ave,...

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Operation Block: Further man charged over homicide

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged another person in an ongoing homicide investigation following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights. Operation Block commenced on 19 August...

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Arrest following serious assault, Frankton

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander: A man is before the courts following a serious assault in Hamilton yesterday. At around 7am, Police...

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ChamberWorks helps employers build teams

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a new partnership which supports business owners with their hiring decisions will help get more Kiwis into work....

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Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era

· March 5, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier, debuting in Barcelona during MWC 2026 BARCELONA, SPAIN –...

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New Zealand consular response in Middle East

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith...