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KiwiSaver adjustment to help rural workers

· March 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is removing the barriers that prevent many farm and other rural workers from using their KiwiSaver accounts to buy their first homes, Finance Minister...

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Police pleased with safe and fun Electric Avenue crowd

· March 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police on safety patrol around the Electric Avenue concerts on Friday and Saturday are pleased with the behaviour of the event attendees. An estimated 43,000...

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NZ Government Statement on Iran

· March 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has consistently condemned Iran’s nuclear programme, its destabilising activities in the region and elsewhere, and its repression of its own people.  Iran has, for...

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Expanded NICU to support more babies in Christchurch

· February 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A $13.9 million investment to upgrade and expand the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Christchurch Women’s Hospital will provide a significant boost to neonatal care services...

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Serious assault, Lorne Street

· February 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews: One person has been arrested, and two people injured, after a serious assault on Lorne Street late last night....

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Harwoods roundabout completed

· February 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a newly completed roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 5 (SH5) and State Highway 28–Harwoods Road east of Tīrau will...

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Two men charged after antisocial road behaviour in Oaonui

· February 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Taranaki Area Commander, Inspector Mark Miller: Taranaki Police have arrested one person and summonsed another following antisocial road user behaviour in Oaonui last weekend....

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Pre-pandemic Influenza Vaccine Framework

· February 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 27 February 2026 New Zealand stockpiles pre-pandemic influenza vaccine as part of the National Reserve Supply. The pre-pandemic vaccine stockpile is a...