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Large car enthusiast event, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Sergeant Ben Rutherford: Police are warning motorists to expect delays on some Canterbury roads ahead of a large car enthusiast event this...
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Stretches of HB Expressway closing for resurfacing; stop/go for tree removal
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that next week, two stretches of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closed overnight for resurfacing. See previous media release The...
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Otoko Hill recovery work enters final phase
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As the State Highway 2 Otoko Hill recovery work enters its final phase, crews are ready to begin work on the last of nine projects...
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IYDC Chengdu 2025 to Feature Diverse International Competitors in Global Dance Event
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – The International Youth Dance Competition (IYDC) is set to return in 2025, bringing together young dancers from...
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IHC – Disability survey data highlights inequities that could last generations
Source: IHC New Government figures released today show further evidence of widespread disadvantage for people with intellectual disability. IHC New Zealand Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says data from Stats...
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Business – Connecting New Zealand Businesses Globally; Airwallex Expands Cross-Border Payment Capabilities for Kiwi Businesses
Source: Airwallex Airwallex launches in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as Associate Director and first local employee. Commitment to local growth, with plans to expand the team to 10 employees...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand coming second in the region in the number of malware incidents, new analysis shows – NordVPN
Source: NordVPN According to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN, over 83 million malware incidents have been recorded in 2024 in New Zealand, emphasizing the growing cybersecurity threats. Internet...
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HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robot Soars into New Cinematic Heights with Historic Japan Re-Release and Fantasporto 2025 Debut
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Prepare for an interstellar cinematic journey as “HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robot,” a groundbreaking sci-fi adventure...
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Weather News – Summer signing out sunny and warm – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th February – Monday 3rd March – Summer is ending on a sunny note. South Island to expect rain this weekend and cooler temperatures...
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Backing farmers to innovate and make more money
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ramping up a programme to boost sustainably and farm productivity. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced the ‘Science for Farmers’ initiative will be rolled...
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Education – Whitireia and WelTec connect with community at local events Te Rā o te Raukura and Waitangi Day in Porirua
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec have joined two Wellington events which focus on the wellbeing of local communities, celebrate culture and local talent, and commemorate the signing of Te...
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Update: Onerahi incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died and a homicide investigation has been launched following a firearms incident in Onerahi this morning. Police received a report of...
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Witnesses sought after serious assault, Taradale
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Glenn Restieaux of Hastings Police: Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after an assault that left a...
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Greenpeace obtains coordinates of coral destruction NZ Government refused to reveal
Source: Greenpeace The New Zealand government is refusing to release details of the location a New Zealand bottom trawler hauled up deep sea coral late last year, despite Greenpeace offering to...
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Disabled people need more care and support – Stats NZ media and information release: Disability statistics: 2023
Source: Statistics New Zealand Disabled people need more care and support – 27 February 2025 – Half a million disabled people living in New Zealand households need more care or...
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Farmers welcome Taranaki adverse event declaration
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is pleased the Government has recognised the desperate situation of some Taranaki farmers with the declaration of a medium-scale adverse event across the province. “The lack...
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Universities – Team behind University’s first Pacific Strategy spans the Moana
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Finance Opposition spokesperson, the Hon Pesetatamalelagi Barbara Edmonds visited her alma mater, the University of Auckland to talk with Business academics and learn more about...
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Health – Healthline Diverts 83 Patients Daily from Te Manawa Taki (Midlands) Region Emergency Departments
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa A new study by Te Pūnaha Matatini and Auckland University reveals that Healthline, operated by Whakarongorau Aotearoa, prevents approximately 83 unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits per day across...
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Animal Welfare Laws – Study reveals flaws in animal protection laws – Auckland University
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand’s animal welfare system is failing – and in urgent need of a dedicated police unit, researcher warns. The animal protection system in Aotearoa...
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Culture and Heritage – Funding of creative spaces leaves legacy
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage welcomes a new report Te kaha o ā tātou mahi | The Power of our work which details...
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Aged Care issues – Consumer NZ backs calls for court action against retirement village operators’ unfair contract terms
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ and the Retirement Village Residents Association are concerned retirement villages are ignoring warnings from the Commerce Commission about unfair terms in their contracts with residents....
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Captive kākā, Charlie, to stay in Dunedin
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 27 February 2025 Professor of Animal Welfare Science Ngaio Beausoleil, from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science, who carried out...
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Speech to LGNZ All-of-Local-Government Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everybody.It’s great to see such a good cross-section of people from local government here today.Against a backdrop of skyrocketing rates and massive cost of...
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Whangārei Hospital transit lounge open to patients
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Whangārei Hospital’s new transit lounge, where patients can prepare to leave hospital after treatment. “The Government’s $3.75 million...
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State of the Planet speeches, 2025
Source: Green Party At this year’s State of the Planet address, Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick announced the party’s plans to deliver a Green Budget this year to offer an alternative...
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Interim Report: increased capital investment in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Interim Report shows the group invested significantly to strengthen the physical resilience of Auckland and manage growth, while meeting its financial targets. The council delivered...
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Have your say on proposed changes to inspection requirements for vintage vehicles and private motorhomes
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to reduce the frequency of warrant of fitness (WoF) checks on vintage and...