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String of high-end burglaries in the bag for Police
Source: New Zealand Police A woman who allegedly ransacked four Sunnyhills homes while the owners were away on holiday is now facing a slew of charges. On Sunday Police received...
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Registered counsellor appointed to Minister’s Arms Advisory Group
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the appointment of Southland-based registered counsellor Kathryn Wright to the Minister’s Arms Advisory Group (MAAG). “Kathryn will bring valuable...
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International education exports surge past pre-Covid levels
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s international education export earnings have surged to nearly $5 billion, surpassing 2019 pre-Covid levels and delivering a major boost to the New Zealand economy....
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Police incident, Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police Grey Street, near Awapuni Road/State Highway 35, Gisborne, has been closed as Police respond to an incident on Alfred Cox Park Cycle and Walkway. Members of...
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Company falls short after ignoring WorkSafe notice
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 September 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding construction businesses that a prohibition notice means work must stop, after an Auckland company was sentenced and fined...
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Medsafe approves new innovative PTSD treatment
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Medsafe’s approval of two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical grade MDMA to eligible patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “PTSD ruins...
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New Zealand begins Pacific leadership role
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika, taking on an expanded leadership role ahead of hosting the Forum in Auckland in 2027. “New...
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Stronger safety measures for children’s sand products
Source: New Zealand Government Proposed mandatory asbestos testing for children’s toys and craft products containing sand will better protect Kiwi consumers, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. “Many...
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Driving safety success on major construction projects
Source: Worksafe New Zealand As Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building opens, the project is also celebrating a major safety achievement: no serious injuries, supported by a new approach from WorkSafe New...
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Armour made of minerals, crystals and silk
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Nigel Binks, DOC Freshwater Technical Advisor High in the windswept mountain tops of the West Coast, where tarns sit like mirrors among sphagnum mosses...