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Arrest made following violent aggravated robbery, Kaikohe
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in custody following a violent aggravated robbery in Kaikohe this morning. At about 7am Police received a report of a man allegedly in...
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Toxic timber chemical legacy shows why health and safety rights are human rights
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes a new report from the Human Rights Commission detailing the intergenerational impact of PCP use in the...
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New template to simplify prequalification process
Source: New Zealand Government WorkSafe has created a new prequalification template designed to make it easier for construction businesses to be brought on to jobs, which will be especially helpful for smaller contractors, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden. Prequalification is a...
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Check for asbestos before undertaking high-pressure spraying on roofs
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 20 August 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to consider whether asbestos-containing materials (ACM) may be present before carrying out high-pressure water spraying or using...
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Choose the right propeller to reduce fuel use and emissions
Source: Maritime New Zealand Did you know that one of the simplest ways to improve vessel efficiency is choosing the right propeller? For both recreational boaties and commercial operators, the...
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NZ First launches ‘Use It or Lose It’ dairy policy
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First is proposing changes to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 to incentivise investment in value-added dairy manufacturing in New Zealand, New Zealand First...
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Changes to emergency management legislation
Source: New Zealand Government Legislative changes will give emergency management authorities the tools they need to keep their communities safe from an increasing number of emergencies, the Minister for Emergency...
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Police seek Lawrence Bennett
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police have a warrant to arrest Lawrence Bennett, following a bail breach. The 50-year-old Invercargill man is wanted in relation to burglary and other charges....
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Building the future of data for rural communities
Source: New Zealand Government Rural families, communities and businesses will be better represented by a new work programme to strengthen rural data in New Zealand’s official statistics, Statistics Minister Scott...
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Youth car theft spiked by police
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer Two Canterbury youths had their plans of stealing a distinctive car spiked by police last night. The pair aged 13 and...