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Fatal house fire, Wharekaho, Thames-Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter One person has died after a house fire in Wharekaho overnight. Emergency services were called to the Wharekaho Road address...
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House fire, Wharekaho
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter A scene examination will begin today following a house fire in Wharekaho overnight. Emergency services were called to the Wharekaho...
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Two youths arrested for serious assault in Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy: Police have arrested two youths in relation to a serious assault of a minor that took place in Invercargill’s...
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Update on search for Erika: information gathering continues
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Terry Wood, Queenstown Police: The search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho near Queenstown remains active, despite the physical search being paused for now. This...
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National’s small business plan: 47 band-aids and an attack on workers’ rights
Source: NZCTU National’s 47-point small business plan is mostly minor tweaks, re-announcements and overdue housekeeping – but tucked inside it is an attack on working people’s right to bargain collectively,...
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Lane closed: Balmoral Road
Source: New Zealand Police Balmoral Road is closed eastbound following a fire at a residential address this afternoon. The fire was reported to emergency services at around 3.10pm, and there...
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Renewal of Temporary Class Drug Order for Etomidate
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 21 September 2026 Status: In forceCommencement date: 9 December 2026End date: 8 December 2027 Text of renewal notice Pursuant to section 4F(2)...
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Ewe drink, ewe don’t drive
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Adam Elder, Area Manager – Response: Police maintained a strong and visible presence throughout the shearing event in Alexandra over 2-3 October, with...
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Have you seen Joshua?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Joshua Arnold, who has been reported missing from Auckland. The 24-year-old was last seen on Sunday 4 October on Kotuitui...
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Have your say on the review of Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 October 2026 The review will assess how effectively the reserve is achieving its objectives, and identify opportunities to improve management, visitor experiences, education, research,...