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Rotorua Police out in numbers, arrests made
Source: New Zealand Police Police were out in numbers Wednesday night mitigating a gang gathering in the Rotorua area, as well as making a number of great arrests on unrelated...
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CAT scans yes, cats, no: Popular moggies not permitted at Taranaki Base Hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand Theo Cowley gets a cuddle from Mr Pip Suz Crowley Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki...
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Second meningococcal disease case at Otago University
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University...
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Northland News – Strong foundations driving economic growth
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland is entering a period of significant opportunity as regional partners, iwi, and industry leaders work together to strengthen Taitokerau’s economic future, the chair of the Joint...
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CAT scans yes, cats, no: Taranaki Base Hospital bans popular moggies
Source: Radio New Zealand Pip the cat at Taranaki Base Hospital. Robin Martin / RNZ Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at...
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Appeal for information following damage to vehicles, Clive
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police investigating unlawful interference with vehicles in Clive are appealing for information to assist enquiries. Detective Gabrielle Parsons says Police are investigating damage involving...
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Oranga Tamariki showing strong progress against key targets
Source: New Zealand Government The latest data from Oranga Tamariki has shown significant improvement in performance against vital targets, leading to safer children and communities. Minister for Children Karen Chhour...
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Two for the price of one
Source: New Zealand Police Police on the lookout for a stolen vehicle ended up locating not just the vehicle they were on the hunt for, but another luxury vehicle valued...
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Fourth person dies after crash between car and campervan in Marlborough
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass. Google Maps A fourth person has died following a crash last month between a car and...
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Eliza McCartney vaults into NZ team for world indoor athletics champs
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney has won selection for the world indoor athletics champs in Poland. David Rowland/Photosport Eliza McCartney’s impressive pole vault at the New Zealand athletics championships...
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Firefighter hits right note to free toddler stuck in a tambourine
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller A long-serving Wellington firefighter can chalk up another first after a callout to a toddler with a tambourine stuck on his neck....
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Selwyn District Council mulls staff cuts to keep rates rises down
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn mayor Lydia Glddon. ANNA SAREGNT / RNZ Canterbury’s Selwyn District Council is mulling staff cuts and a recruitment freeze as councillors examine ways to keep...
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Launching predator-free pilot in the Chatham Islands
Source: NZ Department of Conservation On the Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres east of mainland Aotearoa, New Zealand, a group of locals are mobilising to protect hundreds of endangered species, including...
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’
Source: Radio New Zealand Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings from his officials that the government’s proposed ‘move-on orders’...
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Fishing for votes: Fishing regulations, and the balance between recreational and commercial interests are shaping up as an election issue
Source: Radio New Zealand Ross McNaughton ACT MP Cameron Luxton is a self confessed good, keen fisherman. Asked about his biggest snapper, he recounts catching a 23-pounder (10.4kg) from a...
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Candidates – Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman as candidate for Kapiti
Source: Asher Wilson-Goldman The Green Party has selected Waikanae resident Asher Wilson-Goldman as their candidate for the new Kapiti electorate at this year’s general election. “I can’t wait to share...
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Govt Cuts – Risks to patients of health IT cuts laid bare in explosive report ignored by Govt – PSA
Source: PSA The Government ploughed ahead with slashing Health NZ’s IT workforce, despite being told of the risks to patient care, an explosive internal report reveals. The report – ‘End user...
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Legislation – PSA calls on MPs to sign pledge to stop cuts to holidays and pay for thousands of workers
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on all MPs to sign a pledge promising to oppose a law change that will slash the pay and leave entitlements of tens of thousands...
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US-Israel Conflict – At least 52 million children facing disrupted education due to Middle East and wider region conflict – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children At least 52 million school age children have been forced to stop school, moved to online learning or had their education disrupted as violence in the Middle...
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South Sudan evacuation order removes humanitarian support for over 200,000 people and deepens catastrophic conditions – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The evacuation order for the northern border town of Akobo East in South Sudan, which forced tens of thousands of people – including all aid agency staff –...
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Guiding early learning progress with new maths check
Source: New Zealand Government A new maths check for Year 2 students will measure progress and ensure young learners get the support they need early on, Education Minister Erica Stanford...
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Statement – Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Continue Legal Battle
Source: Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society STATEMENT – Auckland, New Zealand – The Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society (DLMC) has confirmed the continuation of its legal...
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Petrol companies warned against unreasonable price hikes
Source: Radio New Zealand Average retail prices in New Zealand were still roughly what the Commerce Commission would expect. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission is putting fuel companies...
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Drug arrests in rural Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Police discovered drugs and firearms following search warrants in and around Gore and Riversdale. Over the past two days Eastern Southland Police targeted drug suppliers. Operation...
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NZ has lined up with ‘MAGA US states’ on oil, former Marsden Point boss says
Source: Radio New Zealand A former director at Marsden Point says the country has aligned itself with “MAGA US States” in its pursuit of fossil fuels and rejection of renewable...
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Nelson region to take a tourism hit, as Air New Zealand cancel flights over fuel prices, mayor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ is cutting flights due to the price of jet fuel. (File photo) RNZ/ Mark Papalii Nelson’s mayor says Air New Zealand’s cancellations of flights...
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Logistics boost for Gisborne’s Eastland Port ahead of big kiwifruit harvest
Source: Radio New Zealand Gisborne’s Eastland Port is celebrating the arrival of a container handler to move cargo at the port. supplied Growers in the Gisborne region have a long-awaited...