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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving...

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Pounamu theft lands man in court, Dunedin

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to stolen pounamu. On Monday 1 December, police executed...

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Start of car park fees at South Island DOC sites

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 December 2025 “We are running a paid car parking pilot programme over the next seven months at these popular sites as a way for...

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Building change for disabled New Zealanders

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....

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‘Stay on track’ at Aoraki/Mount Cook

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 December 2025 DOC is installing security cameras to try and deter visitors from accessing closed sections of the popular Hooker Valley Track where a...

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Strengthening the immigration system

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third...

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Nudibranchs: sea slugs of the Hauraki Gulf

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Here in Aotearoa, we punch well above our weight when it comes to sea slugs. We’ve got around 130 species cruising our coastlines — some...

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Serious crash: SH20, Māngere

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was...

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Fatal crash: Taneatua

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Taneatua yesterday evening. The single vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road was reported just...

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EPA approves a new weedkiller for wheat and barley crops

· December 2, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops. Adama New Zealand Limited...

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Arrest made after vehicle flees

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody after a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill tonight. About 5pm, Police went to speak to the man about a driving matter...

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Serious crash, SH2, White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening. About 6.05pm, Police were called to...

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Crash, Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person is seriously injured following a crash that has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District today. About 5.55pm, a caravan rolled between Tophouse...