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Serious crash: Main Highway, Ellerslie

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection...

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Predator control planned to protect rare bats

· September 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 September 2025 The Ettrick Burn Valley in Fiordland is home to one of the only remaining populations of the southern lesser short-tailed bat/pekapeka, with...

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Federated Farmers slam ECan’s shameless political stunt

· September 17, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a ‘nitrate emergency’ is a shameless political stunt that won’t help anyone. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan)...

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Remarkable reduction in youth offending

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour has...

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Flare requirements: what you need to know

· September 17, 2025

Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve received a few queries about the use of LED flares on commercial vessels, prompted by the circulation of some incorrect information. Maritime NZ continues to...

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Pharmac proposes funding a new brand of ADHD medicine

· September 17, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate to help address ongoing supply issues and provide more treatment options for people with...

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Bill to ban surcharges passes first reading

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stamping out another payment pain point – extending its surcharge ban to foreign issued cards and commercial cards to make life easier for...

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Provinces backed by $1.3 billion rail infrastructure

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that backs provincial New Zealand, Rail Minister Winston...

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New safety campaign for crowded places incident

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says...

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Serious crash, Silverdale – Auckland

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck on Central Boulevard, Silverdale. Police were called to the scene around 6.50am, where one...

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Tahatū Career Navigator – frequently asked questions

· September 17, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission What is Tahatū Career Navigator? Tahatū Career Navigator is the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC’s) new career planning website for all New Zealanders. It is the next...

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Road closed – Cannons Creek

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked a roundabout in Cannons Creek this morning. The crash happened about 6am, at the...