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SH 29 / Kaimai Range road closed
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range is closed due to a truck breaking down. It happened shortly before 10am between the intersections with...
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Outcome of Timaru’s Evans Street consultation
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will proceed with the four-laning of a section of Timaru’s Evans Street/SH1 and associated removal of on-street parking, following...
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Melling transport improvements to start this year
Source: New Zealand Government The Melling Road of Regional Significance project will start this year. The project includes a new grade-separated interchange and bridge, improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure,...
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Precautionary closure of SH6 north of Haast overnight with ongoing heavy rain
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 April 2025 3:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi SH6 from Haast to Knights Point/Lake Moeraki in South Westland will close at 7...
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Update: Crash closes State Highway 58, Pāuatahanui – Paremata (SH58 open)
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Update 4 April, 6:15 am: State Highway 58 has reopened overnight following a car crash early yesterday (Thursday) evening. The highway reopened around 11 pm...
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Community groups receive funding to protect indigenous biodiversity
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 31 Mar 2025 Successful biodiversity projects We received a total of 31 applications requesting more than $1.6m. Through a structured selection process, we awarded...
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Treated wood? If in doubt, leave it out of the burn pile
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 27 Mar 2025 Recently, we’ve been spotting chemically treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically treated...
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Pharmac Listens To Patient Voice
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac opening consultation on their proposal to fund two brands of oestradiol patches. “Increasing availability of medicines has always been a...
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“Cardboard Grannies Art” Exhibition: Transforming Trash into Treasure to Support Hong Kong’s Unsung Heroes
Source: Media Outreach An empowering art and social change initiative supported by The Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Services – Hong Kong and YWAM Tuen Mun, featuring artist Go Hung, to...
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Te Pāti Māori Urges Governor-General to Block Repeal of 7AA
Source: Te Pati Maori Today, the Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading, but there is one more stage before it becomes...
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HGC Strengthens International Business Leadership with More Focused Roles for Cliff Tam and Ravindran Mahalingam
Source: Media Outreach Strategic realignment enhances performance of HGC’s international business and fosters closer cooperation to achieve business globalisation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025...
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ZENCE OBJECT Announces Additional RMB10 Million Investment, Forms Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Green Technology Expansion
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – ZENCE OBJECT, a pioneering eco-materials company, has secured an additional strategic investment of over RMB10...
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Money20/20 Launches The Money Awards, the New Global Fintech Awards and Unveils Prestigious Jury President Line-Up
Source: Media Outreach The premier benchmark for fintech excellence recognizes transformative innovation with winners unveiled at Money20/20 USA in October 2025 BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April...
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Fatal crash, Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash near Little River this morning. Emergency services were called to Christchurch Akaroa Road at around 10.40am....
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MYANMAR: Children living in the open face additional risk of heat related illnesses after deadly earthquake
Source: Save the Children Children living in the open in Myanmar after being forced from their homes by the deadly earthquake are at additional risk of heat related illnesses as temperatures...
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Release: Abortion care quietly shelved amid staff shortage
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Abortion care at Whakatāne Hospital has been quietly shelved, with patients told they will likely have to travel more than an hour to Tauranga to...
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Release: Govt guts Kāinga Ora, third of workforce under axe
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The gutting of Kāinga Ora shows public housing is not a priority for this Government as it removes a third of the roles at the...
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Galaxy Macau Presents Luxurious Celebration of Renewal at Banyan Tree Macau with Michelin-starred Chef and Bartender from Asia’s 50 Best Bars
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort (hereinafter referred to as “Galaxy Macau”), offers diverse cultural...
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Repeal of 7AA puts child wellbeing first
Source: New Zealand Government Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has welcomed the passing of legislation to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act by Parliament. The Bill’s passing will enable...
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Chubb Launches New Premier Life Science Package
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Chubb today announced the launch of its new Premier Life Science package, a tailored insurance solution designed...
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EIT event brings nocturnal world of moths to light | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 day ago A joint event hosted by EIT and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council gave people a rare glimpse into the nocturnal...
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First step towards honouring more veterans on Anzac Day
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise the service of more New Zealanders as part of official Anzac Day commemorations has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Veterans...
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Appeal for information following burglary, Te Awamutu
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith Police are seeking witnesses following a burglary at a service station in Te Awamutu on earlier this week....
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ACT welcomes wider ANZAC Day recognition of service
Source: ACT Party ACT’s Defence Spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the first reading passage of the ANZAC Day Amendment Bill, which expands recognition to New Zealanders who served in conflicts...
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Tandem duo sparks suspicion, leads to arrests
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two Toyota Aquas travelling in tandem through Green Bay sparked an air of suspicion for Police during the early hours of this morning. Just...
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Housing Market – The next upturn is slowly building – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand rose by +0.5% in March, after a +0.4% lift in February, and a flat result for January. The latest figures confirm that...
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Fourth person to appear in court after aggravated robbery, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have arrested and charged a fourth young person following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. On Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four...