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Temporary bridge to reconnect Pirongia community

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A temporary bridge is expected to be in place on State Highway 39 by mid‑March, reconnecting the community south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was...

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Pedalling progress for the scenic Waimate trail

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $200,000 in the Waimate Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to grow local tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced...

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Seven rescued from Waikato River

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Seven people were successfully rescued from the Waikato River last night, after Police received reports of several people struggling in the water. Around 7.20pm, Police were...

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Sudden death in Taupaki

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Taupaki on Wednesday night. At around 9pm, Police attended the incident on a shared driveway off Nixon...

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Green light for Ohakea as permanent alternative airport

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s international aviation links and resilience will be significantly strengthened by a move to make RNZAF Base Ohakea available as an alternative runway for wide...

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Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by Cushman & Wakefield

· February 26, 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 –Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China,Cushman & Wakefield:...

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First Responders – Springvale fire update #2

· February 25, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springvale area near Clyde. Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

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High-risk offender arrested, Dunedin

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Superintendent Jason Guthrie, Southern District Commander: Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Brockville, Dunedin this evening. The man had been...

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Crown signs Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana have signed a Deed of Settlement at Tuai today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.   “After six years of negotiations we have reached a long-awaited agreement that acknowledges the past and...

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First Responders – Springvale fire

· February 25, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is...

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Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and...

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Van owner arrested after crashing down a bank

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested the owner of a van following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank...