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Crash causing delays, Paremata Road
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to avoid Paremata Road, following a crash near the intersection with State Highway 59 in Porirua. The single vehicle crash was reported...
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Mismatched plates spark Police attention
Source: New Zealand Police A vehicle caught with mismatched plates has left two people facing a variety of charges. At about 12.45am, Police observed a Toyota Corolla with two different...
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New Zealand’s tyre recycling scheme celebrates 1st anniversary Nearly 4 million tyres recovered for recycling
Source: Tyrewise 1 September 2025 – Tyrewise, Aotearoa New Zealand’s first regulated product stewardship scheme for tyres, is celebrating its first year of operation with nearly 4 million end-of-life tyres...
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Asia NZ Foundation – Mekong Dialogue offers a timely forum for enhancing regional stability and cooperation
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, in partnership with Thailand’s Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand) will convene the Mekong Dialogue in...
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Weather News – Meteorological spring has arrived – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 1st – Friday 5th August – Winter wrapped up with some of the harshest winds recorded in August. Southerly winds are ushering in cooler...
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Police and athletes mark countdown to Special Olympics National Summer Games
Source: New Zealand Police At sunrise this morning, Special Olympics athletes and members from New Zealand Police lit the Flame of Hope at the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch. The...
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Consumer NZ welcomes $2.25 million fine against Jetstar
Source: Consumer NZ A fine handed to Jetstar for misleading passengers about their rights is one of the largest penalties issued under New Zealand’s Fair Trading Act. “This is a...
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Construction Sector – QVCostbuilder: Construction cost growth slows to 1.2% annually — lowest in years
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The cost of building a home remains relatively stable, giving builders and developers greater certainty on price. In QV CostBuilder’s latest quarterly update for August, approximately 11,700...
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Universities – Pacific children’s wellbeing expert appointed new Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Emma Dunlop-Bennett as Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika). Dr Dunlop-Bennett,...
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Culture and Heritage – Merchant Navy Day 2025 to honour hospital ships and historic milestones
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Merchant Navy Day will be marked by a national commemoration on Wednesday 3 September at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. “Please join us...
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Health and Law – Vaping law breaches fuel Foundation’s training rollout
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Just two weeks into the new vaping laws, 125 complaints poured in – and dozens of retailers were caught breaking the rules. Information released to...
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“Scrim” reflects on decades of protecting nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 “A good pair of boots, a chainsaw, a rifle, and a reliable truck.” DOC has launched its Always Be Naturing campaign during...
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Government backing vital regional connectivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will support at risk regional air routes with up to $30 million in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for small passenger airlines,...
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Watercare investment to upgrade infrastructure and create jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Watercare’s $500 million investment to upgrade and replace aging infrastructure will deliver improved water services and more jobs for Aucklanders, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says....
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Health and Employment – Battle for patient safety continues with more nurses strikes – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Patient safety remains an absolute priority for Te Whatu Ora health workers who will strike for two days this week to have safe staffing levels enforced,...
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From 5 million to 695 billion – DOC reveals New Zealand’s “new population”
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed...
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Lens Technology and Rokid Usher in a New Era for AR: A Synergy of Innovation and Ecosystem Integration
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2025 – The augmented reality (AR) industry is witnessing an unprecedented surge, propelled by Rokid Glasses’ record-breaking...
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Fatal crash: SH50, Tikokino
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino around midday today. Sadly, one person passed away...
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Police disrupt antisocial road user behaviour in Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police have intercepted and disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight with arrests, impounds, and infringements issued. A significant number of anti-social...
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Legal News – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments supporting illegal Israel settlements
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network has issued judicial review proceedings to challenge the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build or maintain illegal...
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Operation Purple: Infringements, arrests in anti-social road user gathering
Source: New Zealand Police A strong Police presence in Manawatū overnight saw officers spoil the intentions of anti-social road users, and issue dozens of infringements. Operation Purple – supported by...
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State Highway 50 closed, Central Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50 north of Tikokino, Central Hawke’s Bay, will be closed for some time following a serious crash. It involved one vehicle and happened shortly...
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Serious crash, Te Pahu Road closed in Waipa
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists should take care while driving near Karamu in the Waikatō following a serious crash. Te Pahu Road is closed after a single vehicle crash happened...
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Huatai Securities’ H1 2025 Net Profit Surges Over 40%, Fueled by Tech Leadership and Global Growth
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025 – Huatai Securities (“Huatai” or “The Company”) today announced its financial results for the first half...
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Police seek assistance to locate missing person: Thames-Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police Police are still seeking the public’s help in locating Jared, who was reported missing from the Thames area on Tuesday (26 August). The 35-year-old was last...
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VCIG Secures Government and Enterprise Engagements Following ASEAN AI Summit Showcase of Full-Stack Sovereign AI and Cybersecurity Technologies
Source: Media Outreach VCI Global Advances Regional Expansion with Signed Deals and National-Level AI Initiatives Following ASEAN AI Summit KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025...
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Debtox Collaborates with The Silver Lining to Champion Ethical and Holistic Debt Resolution
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025 – In a significant step toward reshaping how debt challenges are understood and addressed in Singapore, Debtox is...