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Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Hemp industry laws are set to be loosened as Regulation Minister David Seymour announces sweeping changes. Seymour says the current licensing rules are heavy-handed and outdated,...

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North Shore Beat Team on a roll

· December 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Just over a month since their rollout, the North Shore Beat Team is already making a real difference – both in tackling retail crime and strengthening...

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Person dies in Auckland CBD

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died in Auckland’s city centre, with emergency services called to the scene early on Thursday. St John was at...

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Pruning the paperwork so hemp sector can bloom

· December 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today announced a reform of the regulations for the industrial hemp sector. “New Zealand’s hemp industry has been treated like a...

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Seven-year-old missing Hamilton boy found safe

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A seven-year-old Hamilton boy who went missing after going to visit his friends has been found safe, his mother says. His mother on Thursday morning told...

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Hutt Valley Police appeal for information after robbery

· December 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd: Hutt Valley Police investigating the armed robbery of an Upper Hutt bar are seeking help from the public. Police...

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East Auckland homicide: Name release

· December 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now formally release the name of the man who died following the tragic events aboard a bus in east Auckland. A homicide enquiry commenced...

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Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel

· December 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A two-car collision on State Highway 1 has blocked Mount Victoria tunnel. Police were called to the incident around 2.30pm. One person has minor injuries and...

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Parliament’s last-minute sprint

· December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Hansard team show off their festive decorating skills. VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox You might imagine Parliament’s penultimate week before the summer break would involve MPs...