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Three-month closure for Kaikōura rock lobster
Source: New Zealand Government A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishery in the Kaikoura Marine Area will keep the fishery sustainable and prepare it for the peak fishing season,...
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Progress continues across all five health targets
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders are being seen and treated sooner across the health system, with the latest results showing continued improvement across all five Government health targets...
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New research to support yellow-legged hornet response
Source: New Zealand Government Four new research projects will help the ongoing efforts, led by Biosecurity New Zealand, to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet from New Zealand, say Science Minister Penny...
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Research Agenda: Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 23 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> This Research Agenda sets out the key priorities for future rheumatic fever research in New Zealand,...
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No rats! – “best news ever” for rare kākāriki karaka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 June 2026 Recent monitoring results showing zero rats in the Hawdon valley in Arthur’s Pass National Park is great news for a small kākāriki...
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“IVF for Seaweed” – hope for Hauraki Gulf restoration
Source: Auckland Council Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson is celebrating early progress in Auckland Council’s innovative marine restoration pilot having visited SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s last week to see the first...
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Kākāpō early beneficiary of high-tech ‘deep learning’
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 June 2026 It’s already helping the critically threatened kākāpō. Using advanced high-resolution aerial photography, scientists can now accurately identify some of our most important...
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Public urged to help locate rare dolphin in Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 June 2026 A member of the public spotted the solitary dolphin this week in the Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi Marine Sanctuary. DOC is currently...
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Summary Report: Section 95 inquiry into the treatment of a person at Waikato Hospital
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> In April 2025, the Director of Mental Health initiated an inquiry under section 95 of the...
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2026 New Zealand Space Scholarship winners announced
Source: New Zealand Government Seven postgraduate students have been awarded the 2026 New Zealand Space Scholarship and will intern at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California, Space Minister...
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WorkSafe helps hundreds of wood manufacturers lift their safety game
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 June 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand has provided practical safety guidance to hundreds of wood manufacturing businesses, as part of a significant proactive focus on one...
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Pharmac Consumer Working Group wraps up, job well done
Source: New Zealand Government Last year Pharmac appointed the Consumer and Patient Working Group (the Working Group) to help Pharmac reset how it works with patients and consumers, today they...
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220,000 students take the SMART test
Source: New Zealand Government More than 1300 schools and 220,000 students have used the Student Mentoring Assessment Tool (SMART) since it was introduced in February, Education Minister Erica Stanford said...
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Recovery works get underway in Waioweka Gorge
Source: New Zealand Government Recovery works in the Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2 (SH2) are ramping up with contracts now in place to help restore full operation of the state highway after...
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$2m funding boost turbocharges Wasp Wipeout
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 June 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation “Wasps are more than just a nuisance for visitors enjoying New Zealand’s fantastic outdoors – they...
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EIT graduate rebuilds career through cybersecurity internship
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 minutes ago After returning to study following a 16-year break, EIT Auckland Master of Information Technology graduate Afshan Mushtaq has secured hands-on experience in...
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Horticulture worker upskills through study at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago Returning to study was something Shaye Tamatoa once doubted he would do, but the Hawke’s Bay horticulture worker is now in the...
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Team effort saves injured kārearea/NZ falcon
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 June 2026 The battered bird was considered lucky to be alive when Takapō woman Emilie Marinissen picked it up from State Highway 8, near...
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Kiwi space tech innovation awarded
Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Chris Penk has today announced the successful recipient of round two of the Kiwi Space Activator pilot programme, which is helping launch innovative Kiwi...
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Treasury confirms $5 billion bill for Luxon’s climate inaction
Source: Green Party Treasury has put a price tag on Luxon’s Government’s climate inaction, with new analysis showing it could cost up to $5 billion to buy the offshore carbon...
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Three Police staff to be charged following lengthy investigations
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to acting Deputy Commissioner Tim Anderson: Police are moving to prosecute three staff members following separate investigations arising from a rapid review of Police...
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Maximum Contribution Applying in Each Region From 1 July 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 11 June 2026 Background Under section 53 of the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018, the Director-General of Health has...
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In Search of Giants: Surveying Powelliphanta
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Nina Mercer, Planning and Performance Advisor Crawling around in the dirt on the forest floor isn’t something I’ve done a lot of, but that’s because I’ve never snailed before! And snailing must be one of the more rewarding pieces...
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Charter schools helping students achieve their potential
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education David Seymour welcomes the publication of the first public annual reports from charter schools. “Charter schools are unlocking young New Zealanders’ potential. Students...
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Known risks ignored: sawmill penalised after two serious injuries
Source: Worksafe New Zealand A Gisborne sawmill failed to manage known risks on its site, seriously injuring two workers within weeks of each other – and has now been penalised...
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New Science Investment Plan to drive economic growth and prosperity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Science Investment Plan, setting a clear long‑term direction for how public science funding will drive New Zealand’s economic growth, resilience and...
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Government & Industry accelerate world-leading farm technology
Source: New Zealand Government The Government and industry are jointly backing a new AgriZeroNZ programme to help roll out world-leading farm technologies that will strengthen the competitiveness and profitability of...