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DOC to vaccinate ‘at risk’ birds against bird flu
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 July 2026 H5N1 has been spreading around the world and has caused large die-offs in wild birds, seals and sea lions, as well as...
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Patients now the focus of the health system
Source: New Zealand Government Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus...
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New Appointments announced for Kordia and QV
Source: New Zealand Government Kordia Group Deputy Chair Ben Kepes will become Chair from today and two new directors have been appointed to the company’s Board, State Owned Enterprises Minister...
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Building the future of offshore renewable energy
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has opened its waters to offshore renewable energy, with Parliament today passing the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, Energy Minister Simeon Brown. “New Zealand’s renewable...
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Crash, Dannevirke
Source: New Zealand Police Maharahara Road is blocked following a crash in Dannevirke this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash at the Kumeti Road intersection involving two vehicles...
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WorkSafe acknowledges the AUT study on asbestos-containing coloured sand
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 July 2026 WorkSafe acknowledges the independent research by Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) into airborne asbestos fibres from affected...
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Fatal crash, Frankley Road, New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a serious crash in New Plymouth on 26 June. Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at...
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Warrant to arrest: Junior Simolo
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking sightings of Junior Simolo as part of an investigation into a firearms incident in Point England. A warrant to arrest has been issued...
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Serious crash, SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway, Tawa
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash that has blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 1 at Tawa. The crash, involving a car and truck,...
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Fight for worker health and safety not over says NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Workers are disappointed by the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, but an opportunity has arisen to minimise its damage, says Melissa Ansell-Bridges, Secretary...