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Sealing improves safety on Forgotten World Highway
Source: New Zealand Government The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway...
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Universities – Canadian philanthropist announces $4m donation to endow NZ scholarships – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A $4 million donation from Canadian philanthropist John McCall MacBain has boosted a major scholarship programme for exceptional postgraduate students with the potential to be...
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Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park
Source: Auckland Council HER festival is hosting a celebration of Myers Park. Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends! Sparkling with new light projections, art, birdsong, dancing, inspiration and...
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Rock on – Beach Hop 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The journey to Whangamatā for Beach Hop this year should be smooth cruising with the majority of road maintenance works completed in the Coromandel. The...
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Defence News – RNZAF flight delivers much-needed medical chairs to Samoa
Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules has delivered specialised medical chairs to Samoa. The five bulky chairs are designed for patients receiving...
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Dairy and Business – Fonterra’s momentum delivers strong FY25 interim earnings and dividend
Source: Fonterra Operating profit: NZ $1,107 million, up 16% Profit after tax: NZ $729 million, up 8% Earnings per share: 44 cents per share, up 10% Return on capital:...
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Health – Dental Association share’s top tips for a healthy mouth on World Oral Health Day
Source: New Zealand Dental Association The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) encourages Kiwis of all ages to use World Oral Health Day as an opportunity to commit to better oral health...
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Surveys – Workers rate job security ahead of pay amid concerns about redundancies this year
Source: Robert Half 81% of New Zealand workers are concerned about redundancies occurring at their company in 2025 37% of workers prioritise their job security ahead of pay this year ...
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Privacy Reports – Outgoing Chief Ombudsman releases ‘reflections’ report on Official Information Act
Source: Office of the Ombudsman Outgoing Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says stiffer penalties may be needed for government agencies that persistently delay the release of official information. Mr Boshier has today...
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Apollo Go and Waymo Lead the Way: Scaling Up AI-Powered Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – As AI transforms global industries, the transportation sector is undergoing notable change. Autonomous driving technology is...
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DYXnet Launches AI Computing Solution – Accelerating Enterprises’ Private DeepSeek Deployment
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the midst of an AI-driven transformation, DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred high-performance, open-source...
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Arts and Culture – New Zealand and India Forge Deeper Ties on the Big Screen
Source: New Zealand Film Commission The New Zealand Film Commission’s (NZFC) strategic engagement with India’s screen industry is delivering results, with key milestones highlighting the growing creative and economic ties between...
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Name release, Cromwell crash (plus court appearance)
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Cromwell on 15 March. She...
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Missing man located, Tūrangi
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The missing man last seen in the Tūrangi are on 28 February has been located and is safe. Police were concerned for his welfare...
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Planning Auckland’s cemetery needs for future generations
Source: Auckland Council Cemeteries are special and sacred places to honour and reflect on loved ones who have passed. Auckland Council takes pride in providing cemetery services across Tāmaki Makaurau...
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Arrests made following early morning burglaries in Rangiora
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel: The quick work of Police staff has led to the apprehension of three young people following a string...
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Police on the scent in Flat Bush
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A vehicle of interest to Police in the Flat Bush area has been located with drugs, cash, and offensive weapons. Police approached the vehicle...
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Reception for Community Networks Wellington
Source: New Zealand Governor General E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai i tēnei ra, tēnei aku mihi mahana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare...
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Exercise NZ – Midway Results: MPs Step Up in Fit 4 Office Challenge
Source: Exercise NZ At the halfway mark of the Fit 4 Office (F4O) Challenge, New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are proving that even the busiest schedules can...
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SH45 safety work continues in New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A small stretch of State Highway 45 Devon Street West in New Plymouth will be closing next month for safety improvement work. The work is...
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DOC urges dog owners to act after nine kiwi killed
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2025 “This situation needs urgent action. Kiwi are a taonga species found only in Aotearoa, and if they disappear from here, they’re gone forever....
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Greens call for compassionate release of Dean Wickliffe
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for the compassionate release of Dean Wickliffe, a 77-year-old kaumātua on hunger strike at the Spring Hill Corrections Facility, after visiting him...
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Another failed ETS auction, another indictment on the Govt’s climate credibility
Source: Green Party The ETS auction’s failure today is yet another clear sign that the Government is failing us all on climate action. “Yesterday, the acting Prime Minister admitted that...
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Injured man dies in hospital after incident, Melville
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson, A man located in a critical condition after an incident in Hamilton over the weekend has died...
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Police switch onto offenders after burglary
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Two burglars face charges after failing to flee from Police with their lights off in Ōrewa. The pair had been travelling north after earlier...
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Road blocked, SH2, Whakamārama
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a crash involving four vehicles on State Highway 2 near Francis Road, Whakamārama. Emergency services were alerted around 12:20pm. It...
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New electronic system to support pharmacy efficiency
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he welcomes Medsafe’s decision to approve an electronic controlled drug register for use in New Zealand pharmacies, allowing pharmacies to...