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New warning system to whack weeds
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 October 2026 Department of Conservation Senior Science Advisor Kate McAlpine, who led the development of the new Smart Weed Alert Tool (SWAT), says it...
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How do you find weeds before they become a problem?
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Finding one new weed among the thousands of exotic plants growing in New Zealand might sound like finding a needle in a haystack. For years,...
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PBN4406 [2026] NZPrivCmr 2 – Legal practice didn’t recognise that a cyber security incident was also a notifiable privacy breach
Source: Privacy Commissioner 5 Oct 2026, 12:15 What happened In November 2025 a legal practice notified us of a privacy breach. The incident concerned unauthorised access to an email account,...
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Science paper outlines blueprint for successful giant wētā recovery
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 October 2026 Over 15 years, tens of thousands of wētāpunga were bred at Butterfly Creek and Auckland Zoo enabling 45 translocations of 11,000 wētā...
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Gisborne Police searching for hero
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant John Love Gisborne Police are searching for a hero who rescued an 89-year-old from a house fire this morning. Emergency services...
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Land secured for South Auckland hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Land has been secured for a future hospital facility on Karaka Road in Drury, marking a significant investment in the long-term healthcare needs of South Auckland’s...
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A vintage month. EIT at the centre of Hawke’s Bay wine
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science student, Katelyn Church, EIT CEO Lucy Laitinen and NZME Breakfast Broadcaster Adam Green. There’s been...
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WorkSafe’s focus on residential construction sites aims to prevent falls from height
Source: Worksafe New Zealand Over the next three months, WorkSafe New Zealand health and safety inspectors will proactively visit residential construction sites across the country to see how the risk...
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New explorer seeks second petroleum permit
Source: New Zealand Government Enzed Energy, the first explorer to be awarded a new petroleum exploration permit since the repeal of the offshore exploration ban, has lodged a second application...
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Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2024...
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Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 29 September 2026 Document download Summary of Underpinning Analysis: Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026 ( pdf, 137.43 KB ) Good...
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Sharing knowledge and building connections at SpillAsia
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ supported the organisation and delivery of SpillAsia, held in Singapore from 23–25 September. Part of a triennial series of conferences, SpillAsia connected leading international...
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Health targets: shorter waits for patients in Northland and Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Northland and Auckland are getting faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Healthcare in the Northern...
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Health targets: shorter waits for central and lower North Island
Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Whanganui, the Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, and Wellington are benefiting from shorter waits and faster access to care, the latest health target results show,...
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Health targets: shorter waits for Waikato and surrounding regions
Source: New Zealand Government Communities across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Taranaki, and Gisborne are getting faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Health targets: shorter waits for South Islanders
Source: New Zealand Government South Islanders are getting faster access to care, with shorter waits for surgery and specialist appointments, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Winston Peters – “Ending the Waitangi Make-Work Industry”
Source: New Zealand First It’s great to be back in Tauranga, a city I came to in a snapelection in 1984 and stayed for a quarter of a century. That...
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Charges laid following fraud investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid multiple charges against a man who allegedly defrauded a company out of $2 million. An investigation commenced in 2025 after it was alleged...
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Appointment to Monetary Policy Committee
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced the short-term appointment of Rebecca Williams as an internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Committee...
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Address to the 2026 International Confederation of Principals Convention
Source: New Zealand Government Well, that’s a hard act to follow. Hey, welcome everybody. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou, and welcome. It is an absolute pleasure...
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Protecting whenua Māori without holding whānau back
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to 12 targeted amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 that will give Māori landowners more control, speed up Māori Land Court...
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Crime proceeds to help victims and their pets escape violence
Source: New Zealand Government Money seized from criminals will be used to help victims of family violence escape dangerous homes without having to leave their pets behind, Associate Justice Minister...
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More time for Head Start decisions
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will take additional time before deciding which Head Start local government reform proposals should progress to detailed design RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and...
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New Deputy Chair appointment to the NZTA Board
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has today announced the appointment of Michael Ahie as Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board. “I welcome...
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Assessment completed at Lake Moeraki
Source: New Zealand Police Search teams returned to Lake Moeraki today as part of the ongoing operation to investigate information relating to the disappearance of Piper Cherokee Six aircraft ZK-EBU...
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Fewer hoops to get innovative agchems to farmers and growers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making common-sense changes to get innovative agricultural products to farmers and growers faster, while maintaining New Zealand’s high standards, says Food Safety Minister...
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Targeted checks highlight opportunities to lift safety in joinery sector
Source: Worksafe New Zealand A recent WorkSafe initiative has found many joinery businesses could benefit from improving how they manage machine safety, workplace health risks, and hazardous substances. The insights...