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New forensic inpatient beds opened
Source: New Zealand Government Ten new forensic inpatient beds at Waikato Hospital have been officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a step forward in improving access to...
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Top tips for buying safe food online for you and your family
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is asking people to pause and do a quick check before buying food through social media platforms to make sure...
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Offender in hot water over stolen equipment
Source: New Zealand Police Police have turned up the heat on those allegedly stealing equipment from people’s homes after a search warrant in Papakura. One arrest has been made with...
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Government announces Treaty Principles Bill by stealth
Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s decision to weaken te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 acts of Parliament, calling it the Stealth Treaty Principles Bill....
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Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development...
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$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little...
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Serious crash, Killarney Street, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian on the intersection of Killarney Road and Ellis Street. The incident was reported around 3.15pm....
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Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment...
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Suspicions spark cannabis bust
Source: New Zealand Police A sparky’s senses sniffed out a large-scale commercial grow house, resulting in hundreds of cannabis plants being located. On Wednesday afternoon, Police received information about a...
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Update 3: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police continue to work at the scene of last night’s fire in Mairehau. We can now confirm that the...