A long time Whangamatā community member who helped locate a missing kayaker in trouble in strong winds during a multi‑agency offshore rescue last year has been recognised by Waikato Police for his efforts.
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New Zealand Police
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The Taxpayers' Union says the resignation of former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is long overdue and should never have required weeks of costly garden leave.
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New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Tasman Police have set their course north, as part of an ongoing investigation into a methamphetamine supply chain identified between Tasman and Auckland.
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New Zealand Police
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"Today's introduction of a new law expanding citizens' arrest powers and introducing infringement fees for shoplifters shows ACT's continued commitment to standing up for retailers," says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar.
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ACT New Zealand
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As reflected in the recently released public statement from Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner, I have decided to resign from my role as Secretary of Social Investment and Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective from 3 December 2025.
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Coster Media
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Whakarongorau has received match funding from the Government's Mental Health Innovation Fund to develop an innovative AI concierge triage and navigation platform - a digital front door designed to improve access to mental health and addictions support in Aotearoa.
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Whakarongorau Aotearoa
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Ara Institute of Canterbury has taken an important step in its return to independence, with the Government confirming four ministerial appointments to Ara's Council and the newly formed Council appointing Darren Mitchell as Chief Executive from 1 January 2026, following an extensive competitive recruitment process managed by HardyGroup International.
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Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to stolen pounamu.
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New Zealand Police
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BusinessNZ's latest Planning Forecast shows the economy finally emerging from stagnation and GDP projected to grow at just under 3% per year to 2027, with improving momentum across manufacturing, construction, and tourism.
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BusinessNZ
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Key pointsCryogenics underpins many cutting‑edge new technologies such as quantum computing and sustainable aviation fuel developmentUC's new CryoLab is the only cryogenics research team in New Zealand that combines cutting edge R&D in cryogenic refrigeration, and consulting to industry in cryogenics, fluids and thermodynamics.
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University of Canterbury
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The Taxpayers' Union is pushing back at Christchurch City Council advisers calling for a Greater Christchurch "super city", saying amalgamation must only ever come from the community, not from policy staff.
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New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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The Taxpayers' Union is calling for a law change to prevent the payout of golden handshakes to public servants paid more than MPs, after yet another health boss has walked away with a $350,000 payout despite leaving voluntarily.
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New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Reflecting on 2025 As the year comes to a close, at Pacific Resort Hotel Group we pause to reflect with gratitude.
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Media PA
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One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight.
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New Zealand Police
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Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Taneatua yesterday evening.
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New Zealand Police
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The cost of building a home is starting to edge up again, with QV CostBuilder's latest data showing the first signs of upward pressure as timber and cladding prices rise in the final quarter of 2025.
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Quotable Value
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Twenty-five new infrastructure proposals have been endorsed in the second round of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission's Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP), bringing the total to 42 independently assessed priorities.
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New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
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A man is in custody after a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill tonight.
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New Zealand Police
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Christchurch Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the aggravated robbery of an Opawa Road convenience store earlier today.
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New Zealand Police
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For 25 years, one paper shaped global opinion about glyphosate's safety.
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No More Glyphosate NZ
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Police are working to locate Robin Dion Leslie Martin, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
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New Zealand Police
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops.
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Environmental Protection Authority
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