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Charges laid, fatal crash, Rotorua

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid charges in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua in November 2025. The crash, involving a car and a bus carrying a number...

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Appointments to NZ Blood and Organ Service Board

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced appointments to the New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBOS) Board. Roger Jarrold and Dr Edward Hutchins have been...

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Prime Minister to visit Singapore

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will depart for Singapore on Sunday for the inaugural Singapore-New Zealand Leadership Forum and meetings with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and...

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Luxon needs to rule out support for Iran War

· April 30, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to rule out support for the Iran war.  “Luxon should immediately and categorically rule out any New Zealand...

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Reserve Bank transparency increasing

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new charter for the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will strengthen the committee’s transparency and accountability by making the views of individual members clearer, Finance...

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DOC takes out insurance for rare tiny fish

· April 30, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 April 2026 Lowland longjaw galaxias (Waitaki River) are Threatened – Nationally Critical and found only in the Waitaki River catchment. In the past 20...

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Prolific fuel thief caught by Christchurch Police

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Leauga Fuimaono, Christchurch Beat Team: A Christchurch man has been arrested following a number of reported fuel drive-offs valued at over $4500. Police...

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Funding to Māori Health Providers 2020/21 to 2024/25

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 April 2026 This report shows information on funding to Māori health providers by the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand, and...

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Junior doctors vote to accept settlement

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new 26-month collective agreement for members of Speciality Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ), who represent Resident...

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Funding boost for SunSmart cancer prevention programme

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government and the Cancer Society have jointly agreed to invest $1 million each to expand the SunSmart programme, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Expanded SunSmart programme to...

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DOC ranger saves horse with angle grinder

· April 30, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 April 2026 He was busy repairing the roof of historic stables at the Birchwood Homestead in Ahuriri Conservation Park in the Mackenzie basin, when...