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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:52am on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for southern and central New Zealand. A front moving over the country from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and strong…
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ACT Claims Victory on Budget Savings, Regulatory Reform, and School Funding
ACT is touting its role in the New Zealand government's Budget 2025, highlighting $4.9 billion in savings and new legislation aimed at increasing accountability in lawmaking. The party says it is ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively, with increased funding…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingLaw Enforcement ACTBudget 2025Regulatory Standards BillDavid SeymourEducation FundingSocial Media Inquiry
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Vandalism, Rugby Camp, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting several stories, including one about a Hamilton bookstore owner who is upset about a serial vandal targeting biographies of New Zealand women. RNZ also reports that Auckland FC's coach, Steve Corica, is angry after the…
MediaSportBusinessWorldWeatherSocial IssuesAustralasiaDigital and Print PublishingRugbyEconomyAgricultureDisastersTransportation book vandalismSteve CoricaKiwiSaverChristchurchHannah ZwartzTroy NathanRNZ News
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy rain and strong northwest winds expected. A front moving over the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday and Monday will bring periods of…
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Serious Crash on Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, near Hereford Street, involving a vehicle and at least one pedestrian. Police were called around 2.15pm. Initial reports suggest there may be serious injuries. The Serious Crash…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:49 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, indicates a series of weather events across New Zealand. A frontal rainband is expected to move north over the central part of the country on…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with heavy rain and strong winds expected from Sunday into Monday. A front moving across the island from the Tasman Sea will bring periods of intense rainfall and severe…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 10:05 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for parts of the South Island. An incoming front from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and strong north to…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy rain and strong northwest winds expected. A front moving over the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday and Monday will bring periods of…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with heavy rain and strong northwest winds expected. A front moving over the island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday and Monday will bring heavy rain and strong winds.…
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Fatal Truck Crash in Whangārei
A truck crash in Whangārei at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Ewing Road resulted in one fatality. The incident, reported to police at 1:25 a.m. today, involved a truck colliding with a power pole. The driver was the truck's…
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Fatal Crash in Tapanui Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Tapanui this afternoon. Police were called to the scene on Station Road just after 3:30 pm after a vehicle collided with a garage and caught fire. The sole occupant of the vehicle…
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Northland Police Investigate Death of 3-Year-Old in Kaikohe
Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday evening. Officers were called to a Taraire Street address where the girl was found unresponsive. A post-mortem examination has been conducted, and police are awaiting the results.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia NorthlandKaikohehomicideRhys JohnstonNew Zealand PoliceTaraire StreetinvestigationNZ Police
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Investigation Ongoing into Death of 3-Year-Old Girl in Kaikohe
Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday evening. Officers were called to a Taraire Street address where the girl was found unresponsive. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, said that a scene examination…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports starvation deaths in Gaza
The Guardian is reporting that the health minister in Gaza says children and elderly people are dying from starvation. The Guardian also reports that a UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but the Palestinian Red Crescent…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportEnvironmentMiddle EastEuropeAsiaAustralasiaLatin AmericaGeneral PoliticsTradeMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEconomySocial IssuesMediaMedia CrisisGazaUkraineGermanyChinaBrazilIndia StarvationTrumpHarvardSouth AfricaThe Guardian
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Man Arrested for Burglary in Napier
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in Napier and is facing charges of burglary, possessing instruments for burglary, and receiving stolen property. The arrest followed reports of suspicious activity, with the man allegedly attempting to open a garage door before…
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Rodney Police Warn of Building Site Thefts
Police in the Rodney area are urging the community to be vigilant about thefts from building sites and new construction locations, particularly concerning gas califonts. Waitematā North Police have noted a rise in the theft of these units, which Area…
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Rises 0.8% in March 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's retail sector saw a slight increase in sales volume during the March 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The total volume of retail sales rose by 0.8 percent compared to the December 2024 quarter, after adjusting for price…
BusinessEconomyTradeAustralasia Retail SalesStats NZMarch 2025Economic IndicatorsRetailMichelle FeyenStatistics New Zealand
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:46 am on Friday, May 23, 2025, indicates a series of weather events affecting both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The outlook spans from Sunday, May 25, to Wednesday,…
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Fourth Person Charged in Gulf Harbour Homicide Case
A fourth person has been charged in connection to the death of Shulai Wang, a 70-year-old Chinese woman whose body was discovered in a black rubbish bag in Gulf Harbour on March 12, 2024. After a 14-month investigation, police arrested…
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Inquiry into Social Media Harm Welcomed by ACT, Caution Urged on Blanket Ban
ACT MP Dr. Parmjeet Parmar has welcomed Parliament's decision to authorize a Select Committee inquiry into the harms of social media on young people. Dr. Parmar, who sits on Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee, proposed the inquiry. She believes it…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMediaEducationAustralasiaComputers and Internet ACTParmjeet ParmarParliamentSelect Committee inquirysocial mediayouth
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NZ Defence Force to Receive $4.2 Billion Boost in Budget 2025
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will receive a $4.2 billion boost in Budget 2025, primarily allocated over four years. A significant portion, $957 million, is earmarked for NZDF operating costs, while $2.7 billion in capital and $563 million in…
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryAustralasiaFederal Government New Zealand Defence ForceBudget 2025Defence SpendingMilitary OperationsCyber SecurityBoeing 757Maritime helicopter
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NZ Budget 2025: New Housing Investment Approach
A new housing investment approach, outlined in Budget 2025, aims to deliver appropriate housing solutions to the right people, according to Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. The plan includes a new Flexible Fund and increased…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsReal Estate HousingBudget 2025Chris BishopTama PotakaSocial HousingCommunity Housing
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NZ Budget 2025: Millions to Deliver New Social Homes
The New Zealand government is set to inject NZ$128 million over four years to deliver at least 550 new social homes in Auckland in the 2025/26 year, adding to the 1,500 new social homes funded through Budget 2024. Housing Minister…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsReal Estate Budget 2025social housingChris BishopTama PotakaAucklandhousing investment
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New Zealand Boosts Aged Care with $24 Million Investment
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced a $24 million investment over four years to improve access to aged residential care and extend care options outside hospitals. The funding aims to ensure older New Zealanders receive appropriate treatment in suitable environments,…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaSocial Issues Casey CostelloAssociate Minister of HealthAged CareHealthcare FundingHospital DischargeResidential Care
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Man Charged with Murder in Parakao Death
A 26-year-old man from Northland has been charged with the murder of 55-year-old Geoffrey Ware, who died on May 9. Police upgraded the enquiry to a homicide investigation on May 12. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, stated…
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Fatal Crash in Ngongotahā Valley
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley, around 8am. Two others were injured; one seriously, one with minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating. Dansey Road is closed, with diversions onto State Highway 5.…
WorldTransportationDisastersAustralasia Fatal CrashNgongotahā ValleyDansey RoadSerious Crash UnitState Highway 5New Zealand PoliceAccidentNZ Police
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New Zealand Braces for Potential Severe Weather After Sunny Spell
Most of New Zealand is set for settled, sunny weather leading into the weekend, thanks to a high-pressure system, with temperatures expected to rise after recent cold nights. However, MetService warns of a potential change by Sunday, with clouds increasing…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Kaikohe After Man Found Dead
Police in Northland have launched a homicide investigation after a man's body was discovered in Horeke, north of Kaikohe. The investigation began after a man arrived at the Kaikohe Police Station around 8.30 pm last night. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia HomicideKaikoheNorthlandPoliceHorekeWaikerikeri RoadNZ Police
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FMA Reviews Expiring Class Exemption Notices
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is seeking feedback on its review of 14 class exemption notices and three class designation notices that support the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act). These notices are set to expire between December 2025…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaFinancial MarketsEconomyLegal