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Police aknowledge IPCA findings on use of force
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) over the use of force on a male prisoner. In November 2023, Police...
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Plea to rural Canterbury drivers after two fatal crashes in two hours
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) In the 18 months to Monday, first responders had seen the result of crashes that killed 26 people around rural Canterbury. By Tuesday, it...
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Takanini Community Patrol on the beat
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Another set of eyes and ears are on patrol, with the launch of the much anticipated Takanini Community Patrol this week. The patrol launches...
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NZ-AU: IREN capacity increased to 40 EH/s
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN”), today provided an update on its Bitcoin mining expansion. “We’re proud...
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All roles, all levels, all markets: General Assembly launches first-of-its-kind one-stop AI Academy to help companies close their AI skills gap
Source: Media Outreach This is the first in Singapore to offer flexible AI courses geared towards all organisational roles – from business and operational teams to decision-makers – all in...
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No more tomo fomo on State Highway 4
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 4 (SH4) between Manunui and National Park has reopened early to 1 lane this afternoon under stop/go, and will be fully reopen by...
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Government Agenda – Health Infrastructure Plan ushering in privatisation of the health system – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA strongly opposes moves signalled in the Government’s Health Infrastructure Plan to use public-private partnerships to build new hospital buildings and car parks. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga...
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Release: Govt doesn’t know how to fund new hospitals
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s health infrastructure plan is big on promises but coy on where the money is coming from. “Simeon Brown says that more than $20...
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Serious crash: East Coast Road, Stillwater
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are attending a serious crash in Stillwater this afternoon. At around 2.35pm, a crash involving a car and truck was reported at the...
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Cyclone Tam makes for challenging driving
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With severe weather arriving ahead of the busy Easter holiday period, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising road users in the Waikato and...
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Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium
Source: Auckland Council Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference...
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Fatal crash: Temple View
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Temple View earlier today. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash...
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Power lines down, Silverdale
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are advising power lines are currently down on Hibiscus Coast Highway in Silverdale. Lines have come down between the interesections with East Coast...
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SH29 Tauriko Enabling Works project driving towards major milestones
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users will be enjoying 2 new Tauriko West intersections by May, as part of the State Highway 29 (SH29) Tauriko Enabling Works project. NZ...
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Kawakawa homicide: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can today release the name of the man who was located deceased in a vehicle in Kawakawa on 13 April. He was 63-year-old...
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Speech to Business Canterbury – 16 April 2025
Source: ACT Party Introduction Thank you very much to Leeann and the team for hosting me here at Business Canterbury. I say it every time but I’ll say it again:...
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Fatal crash, Tangoio
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Tangoio this morning. The crash involving two vehicles was reported...
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Health Advisory: Waitematā Hui for Health – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation On Wednesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) members who work at North Shore and Waitakere hospitals will engage with local leaders...
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SH1 Central North Island now smoother and safer
Source: New Zealand Government In great news for Kiwi road users, the first season of the country’s most ambitious road maintenance project ever has seen 119 lane kilometres of State...
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Tuhikaramea Road, Temple View closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tuhikaramea Road, Temple View is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at 10:30am. Initial indications are that there are serious...
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Transport and Legislation – Ending ACC discount for safe truck drivers is a backwards move
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck...
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Easter – Watch out for public holiday surcharges on Easter Sunday – Consumer NZ
Source: Consumer NZ Before you head out to celebrate this Easter, Consumer NZ wants to make sure you aren’t stung with Easter Sunday surcharges. Consumer NZ is sharing a timely...
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Transport Sector – NZTA heeds trucking industry advice on Dunedin SH1 improvements
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection...
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Finance and Security – Bank accounts a key tool for reducing ex-prisoner reoffending – FinCap
Source: FinCap New research conducted by Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington finds that taking simple steps to enable ex-prisoners to open bank accounts would assist them in accessing housing, employment,...
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Property Sector – Buyer power dynamics are changing – CoreLogic
In this week’s Pulse, Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson looks at CoreLogic’s Buyer Classification data over the quarter, which showed a slight pullback by first home buyers (FHBs) while mortgaged...
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Crash closes State Highway 2, Tangoio
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2, Tangoio is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near Tangoio Settlement Road happened just before 9am. Initial indications are that...
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OUT NOW ON MĀORI+: Āku Hapa! for reo Māori learners needing a giggle
Source: Eda Tang He reo hapa e taea te whakatika, he reo ngū e kore e taea.You can correct broken language, but you can’t correct language that is not spoken.–...