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Biggest building consent system reform in decades

· August 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is announcing the biggest change to the building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk...

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Double trouble: Traffic stops uncover firearms

· August 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A speeding vehicle caught more than a ticket in New Lynn early this morning with Police discovering firearms and drugs. Around 3am a patrolling unit noticed...

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Fatal crash near Matamata

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died and two people have been critically injured following a crash north of Matamata. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Waharoa...

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Serious crash closes road near Matamata

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police An intersection north of Matamata is closed following a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road shortly...

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Midwives to play greater role in immunisation efforts

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Community midwives will now be funded to deliver antenatal immunisations to pregnant women, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Community midwives play a vital role in...