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First solar farm fast-tracked

· August 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Canterbury solar farm is the first in New Zealand to be granted fast-track approval. This is the 29th project and 7th renewable energy project to...

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500 schools nationwide selected for solar panels

· August 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Five hundred schools have been selected for solar technology under the Government’s plan to improve schools’ energy affordability and resilience, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Education...

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Police seek information following Napier ram raid

· August 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a ram raid at a dairy on Meeanee Road, Napier, in the early hours of Monday morning. At approximately 2.50am...

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Delays following crash, Birkdale

· August 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in Birkdale this morning. The crash, between a vehicle and pedestrian on Verran Road, was reported...

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No hiding for cover, thieves come a copper

· August 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two men spotted beneath an Ellerslie manhole in the dark last night have wound up in Police custody. Just after 11.30pm, Police were alerted to two...

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State Highway 2 closed south of Katikati

· August 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Aongatete is currently closed near Dawson Road following a crash.  The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 5:20pm. Two people have been seriously...

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Serious crash, Main South Road, Paroa

· August 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Main South Road (SH6), Paroa, is closed near the intersection with Clough Road, after a two-vehicle crash late this morning.  Emergency services were called to the...

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New Zealand announces further sanctions against Russia

· August 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. Today’s sanctions package targets 33...