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Ruakākā death: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police can today release the name of a man who died in Ruakākā on Monday. He was local man, 29-year-old Matthew George Taylor. Matthew leaves behind...
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Weather News – Winter sun before a cloudier, wetter weekend – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 14 – Monday 18 August – MetService is forecasting a mix of weather for the rest of the working week, with showers for some, but...
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Gaza: Israel threatens to ban major aid organizations as starvation deepens – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Over 100 organisations call for an end to Israel’s weaponization of aid Despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza,...
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Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Late last night, Police shot two people following a report of a family harm incident at an...
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Te Poi Road closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police Te Poi Road, southeast of Matamata, will be closed for some time following a crash between a truck and a pedestrian. It happened just north of...
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Speech: Competition Law and Policy Institute of New Zealand Conference 2025
Source: New Zealand Government In Government, we’re busy working to grow our economy – and this includes improving competition settings. Today I can provide an update on where things stand...
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W Energy Brings Advanced AI Energy Forecasting Back to Australia in Partnership with Simble
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Australian clean energy innovation takes a leap forward as W Energy, a new energy technology company,...
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Shortest citizenship queue since 2020
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the number of people waiting for an outcome of their Citizenship by Grant application is at the lowest...
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Support for changes to emergency management legislation
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to a series of policy proposals following public consultation for a new Emergency Management Bill, says Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark...
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Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Zenith Yacht Charters, a luxury yacht charter in Singapore, introduced its latest offering—Sunset Dinner Cruise (SDC) Package—in...
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New headquarters for cutting-edge Squadron
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Defence Judith Collins today opened the new headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron at Ohakea and its four P-8A...
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More habitat needed for black robins
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 August 2025 There are only two populations of black robins in the world – on two reserve islands in the Chatham archipelago, 800 km...
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Health and Employment – Three Christchurch Hospital wards down tools for two hours over safe staffing – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO members in Theatre, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit and Radiology at Christchurch Hospital embark on a two-hour full strike tomorrow over continued concerns about chronic and ongoing...
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Arts – Hamilton Artist Wins People’s Choice at 2025 IHC Art Awards
Source: IHC 14 August 2024 – Hamilton artist Julian Godfery says it felt great to win the 2025 IHC Art Awards Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award with his striking work...
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Local Govt – Candidates announced for Porirua City Council elections
Source: Porirua City Council Nominations for the mayoralty and Porirua’s three wards have closed and the candidates announced. There are three candidates in the running for Porirua’s mayoralty – Anita Baker,...
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Advocacy – Dental Advocacy Group Calls for Action on Dental Costs to Deal with Cost of Living Pain
Source: Dental for All A group advocating for improved access to dental is calling on the Government to bring dental into the public healthcare system to ease cost of living...
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Employment – Government must come clean on plans to restrict public sector collective bargaining – PSA
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is calling on the Government to come clean on plans to undermine the rights of public sector workers, after Judith...
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Property Market – Sellers slash $82 million from asking prices as market reality bites – RealEstate.co.nz
Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz More than $82 million was cut from asking prices in Q2 2025, nearly $20 million more than in Q1 National average reduction per listing...
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Energy Sector – From Iceland to China – what New Zealand can learn about energy
Source: BusinessNZ NZ’s energy system must keep improving to provide for NZ business competitiveness while simultaneously moving to net-zero emissions, BEC says. “As NZ continues its energy transition, pressures to maintain...
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Property Market – New Zealand resale profits fall to lowest proportion in more than a decade – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand property owners are realising the lowest rate of resale profits in more than 10 years, as subdued values and elevated stock levels continue to give buyers...
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Energy Sector – Hot water heat pumps are next big thing – but need a push
Source: Chris Mardon Bold action is needed to accelerate New Zealand’s transition to cleaner, more energy-efficient homes and businesses, says energy efficiency expert Dr Chris Mardon. “Two ways are subsidising...
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Media Advisory: Police shooting, Bryndwr
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up today regarding the fatal Police shooting in Bryndwr. Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Tony Hill will speak to...
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Health and Education – Five times more Māori nurses needed to reflect population
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Aotearoa New Zealand needs five times more Māori nurses if the workforce is to reflect the Māori population and be able to provide culturally safe health...
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Name release, fatal crash, Ngongotahā Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley on Wednesday 22 May. She was...
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Review of rock lobster fishery management measures for urchin barrens in northeastern New Zealand
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on rock lobster fishery management measures to help address urchin barrens in northeastern New Zealand....
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Man charged after presenting airgun
Source: New Zealand Police A man is facing charges after an airgun was allegedly presented at Police staff in Manurewa overnight. Frontline staff on duty in Manurewa observed an unregistered...
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Recall of PNP Farms’ specific brand of beef sausage due to possible presence of glass
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting PNP Farms’ Butchery in its recall of its Pure Angus Beef Sausage as the product may contain glass....