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Person dies following boating incident off Napier
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a boating incident off Napier today. Police were contacted at 1.40pm today after two people failed to return from a crayfishing...
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Art on the Walls, Calm in the Chair: Dentalis Reimagines the Patient Experience
Source: Media Outreach A tri-level sanctuary where contemporary art, curated library, a bar-inspired third-floor lounge, and a 1.2-metre molar sculpture converge to create a multi-sensory destination in partnership with Fiidaa...
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Improving protection for people in state care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading. “This Bill...
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Redress System for survivors of abuse in care
Source: New Zealand Government The Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passed its first reading this afternoon, Lead Co-ordination Minister for the Crown Response, Erica Stanford says. The Bill...
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Chaozhou: A Millennium-old City Embraces Renewed Vitality
Source: Media Outreach CHAOZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – From November 28th to 30th, the city will host the 23rd Teochew International Convention, welcoming Teochew...
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Health – Labour’s fresh approach to funding general practice has merit – GenPro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) has cautiously welcomed the Labour Party’s proposal to establish an independent, evidence-based approach to funding general practice in...
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Road blocked, State Highway 50, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50, near the Waipawa River bridge, is blocked after a truck has rolled due to wind this afternoon. Police were notified of the single-vehicle...
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Defence News – Hercules lights up Cook Islands Blue Light course
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) For the first time in its more than 10-year history, the Cook Islands Blue Light programme has given its teenage participants a hands-on experience...
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Ombudsman – Another record year for Office of the Ombudsman
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Ombudsman’s office completed more complaints than it received with a record 104 percent clearance rate over the past year. “We completed a total of 8,163...
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Fire in Whangārei Hospital carpark
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a fire in the carpark at Whangārei Hospital. Fire and Emergency NZ are currently leading the response, however Police are present...
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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Kaikōura
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is currently blocked near the Hapuku River bridge, Kaikōura following a crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at around...
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Environment – EPA welcomes High Court ruling on glyphosate decision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the High Court’s ruling last week that it acted lawfully when deciding not to reassess glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The...
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Education – Whitireia and WelTec celebrate 30 years of nursing specialty practice: mental health and addiction
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Graduates, tutors, sector leaders and government representatives came together at Whitireia and WelTec recently to celebrate 30 years of the New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) mental...
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Universities – Discovery of new marine sponges a ‘huge surprise’ – VIC
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonA research team exploring marine sponges in Fiordland has found half of the 82 sponge specimens collected during a recent trip are new to...
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NZ-AU: SHEIN launches ‘Tick It Off Fest’ – inspiring Australians to finish what they started in 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global online fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN is closing out the year with a spirited reminder that it’s never too...
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Pūahoaho: updated information about Pharmac’s priority lists September 2025
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Pūahoaho Report provides the latest information about applications for medicines, vaccines, and related products that we’ve assessed for funding in New Zealand. Proactively releasing this information is...
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Man dies after being hit by falling branch, Mount Victoria
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria. At around 9:20am emergency services received reports of a man suffering critical...
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High-sided vehicles urged to take care around Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police are urging drivers of high-sided vehicles to consider delaying travel. Emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Takapau,...
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Rare snails get respite from being eaten alive
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 October 2025 The endangered Powelliphanta marchanti snail species, found only in the lower central North Island ranges of Ruahine, Kaweka and Kaimanawa, is in...
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One to appear in court after fatal crash
Source: New Zealand Police Police have summonsed a 19-year-old man to court in relation to a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara on 11 July 2025. At around...
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Lane blocked, State Highway 2, Takapau
Source: New Zealand Police One lane is blocked on State Highway 2, Takapau, following a crash this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, where a truck has tipped...
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Sisters United Academy gives students new options in Term 1 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Sisters United Academy will open in Term 1 2026 as a charter school. “Every child deserves the...
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E-rudd-icated: Tasman cleared of pest fish
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 October 2025 Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) are an invasive pest fish which threaten our freshwater ecosystems by eating the aquatic plants our native fish species...
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He Taonga te Taiao: the sacred connection to the land
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Joe Harawira, Pouwhakahaere Our kaupapa ‘Always Be Naturing‘ is a call to all New Zealanders to take action, but what does that mean to...
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NZ-AU: 4 ULTIMATE HEALTH’s Augmented NAC Featured in World Council for Health Spike Protein Detox Guide
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, NSW, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 4 ULTIMATE HEALTH, a highly regarded advocate in nutraceutical innovation, proudly announces the inclusion of its flagship product, Augmented...
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NZ-AU: Gridless Empowering Victorian Homes to Cut Bills and Emissions with VEU Rebates
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, VIC, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gridless is proud to announce an initiative helping Victorian homeowners replace outdated gas heating systems with efficient electric solutions. Australians...
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Property and Construction – Construction costs have surged almost twice as fast as inflation over the past decade
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) New Zealand’s residential construction costs have risen around 61% since 2015, compared with a 33% rise in the Consumers Price Index (CPI) — highlighting how building...