Category: politics_and_government
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on visa cancellation, hospital funding, and more
ABC News is reporting that the federal government has revoked the visa of a man who attended a far-right National Socialist Network protest at NSW's parliament house. It said health ministers are in disagreement with the prime minister, who is…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldBusinessEntertainmentAustraliaWhite HouseRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTradeMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Neo-NaziNational Socialist NetworkHospital FundingJeffrey EpsteinPaige GrecoAsbestosAustralian beefABC News Australia
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NZ Police and Health NZ Launch Phase Three of Mental Health Response Programme
The New Zealand Police and Health New Zealand have initiated Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme, building on the groundwork laid by the successful implementation of Phases One and Two. This programme seeks to prioritize a health-led…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial Issues NZ PoliceHealth New ZealandMental Health Response Change ProgrammeMike JohnsonKarla Bergquistmental healthlaw enforcementNew Zealand Police
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Aotearoa New Zealand Population Reaches 5,334,200 in September 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand's estimated resident population reached 5,334,200 at 30 September 2025, according to provisional figures. Females numbered 2,685,100, while males totaled 2,649,100. The median age was 39.1 years for females and 37.5 years for males. During the year ended…
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Wellington Heritage Festival Energizes City
The annual Wellington Heritage Festival recently concluded, bringing a wealth of heritage-themed experiences to the region. Over the past month, more than 160 events animated Wellington's streets, halls, ridgelines, and even Zoom rooms. In related news, a Fat Freddy’s Drop…
WorldEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced several alcohol licence applications are currently open for public objection. These applications span a range of establishments, from restaurants and clubs to supermarkets, across various suburbs. The establishments include KCB Wellington, located at 55 Courtenay…
Politics and GovernmentLegalBusinessState Governments Wellington City Councilalcohol licenceKCB WellingtonWoolworthsQT WellingtonliquorNewtown
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Police Seek Footage in Search for Missing Woman in Upper Hutt
Police are continuing their appeal for information, specifically CCTV and dashcam footage, to aid in the search for Anita Hart, who went missing in Upper Hutt. According to Detective Sergeant Annalise Ferguson, the search for Anita began early Thursday morning…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Anita HartUpper HuttGillespies RoadCCTVMissing PersonSearch and RescueNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on police report, fatal fire, sports results
RNZ is reporting that former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, following the release of a report on Tuesday. It said Coster is unsure if he's 'free…
Politics and GovernmentSportHealthWeatherMediaLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Weather Andrew CosterSanson fireAll BlacksSilver FernsEnglandSocial Investment AgencyPolice CommissionerRNZ News
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Lawmaking, Medicines, and Firearms
The ACT Party has highlighted its recent legislative achievements, including the passage of the Regulatory Standards Bill, the Medicines Amendment Bill, and a significant rewrite of firearms law. According to ACT, these changes deliver "real, measurable results for the people…
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceLegal ACT PartyRegulatory Standards BillMedicines Amendment BillArms ActNicole McKeeDavidPharmac
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Operation Triangle Nets 141 Infringements for Commercial Vehicles
Central North Island Police issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles during Operation Triangle, a targeted operation focusing on heavy vehicles and trailers. The operation ran from November 3 to November 6, 2025. The aim of Operation Triangle is to…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Operation TriangleCommercial Vehicle Safety TeamNew Zealand Transport Agencyvehicle inspectionroad safetyinfringementsWaikatoNew Zealand Police
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Auckland-Based Police Wing Graduates 37 New Constables
Auckland's RNZPC campus celebrated the graduation of its first wing, comprising 37 new constables ready to serve in Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau. The campus, which opened earlier this year, hosted Wing 390, whose success paves the way for the next…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationSocial Issues AucklandRNZPCPoliceGraduationConstablesRichard ChambersJohn KeyNew Zealand Police
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Woman Rescued from Rocks at Castor Bay
A woman trapped on rocks at Castor Bay Beach was rescued by police and the Maritime Unit. Police received a call from the woman, reporting she was stuck on rocks between Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park. The incident occurred…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for potential delays due to planned roadworks on state highways between November 15th and November 21st. These works include summer road renewals and key recovery projects. Starting this Sunday, State…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState Governments Hawke's BayState Highway 2RoadworksDevil's ElbowTraffic ManagementRoad closuresSH38NZ Transport Agency
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Auckland's SH16 The Strand Project Progresses with Car Park Reinstatement and Roadworks
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project is moving forward with several key developments. The site compound on The Strand has been graded in preparation for the car park reinstatement, with asphalting scheduled for Monday, November 17, weather permitting. The car…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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New Zealand Police to Roll Out Roadside Drug Testing
Roadside screening for drug-impaired drivers in New Zealand is set to become a reality as police have completed testing and selected a detection device. Roadside drug driving testing will be rolled out in the Wellington District from mid-December 2025. Pathtech…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthScience & TechnologyAustralasiaTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand Policeroadside drug testingPathtechSecuretec DrugWipe 3 SWellingtonSteve Greally
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New Zealand National Accounts Data Released for Year Ended March 2024
Stats NZ released the National Accounts (industry production and investment) for the year ended March 2024. The release contains a reconciled set of detailed industry data on production, investment, and capital stock. This data is used to update and maintain…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeFederal Government National AccountsIndustry ProductionInvestmentGDPStats NZGovernment StatisticianStatistics NZ
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Urgent Barrier Repair on Auckland's SH20 Walmsley Road
Auckland motorists are advised of urgent barrier maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) Walmsley Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi announced that the work will be carried out tonight, Thursday, November 13, between 10pm and 5am. The southbound on-ramp will…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and surrounding areas in November 2025. The work will occur at the following locations: * Koheroa Road (local road)…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-18
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Gillies Ave and Khyber Pass Road from Sunday, November 16, to Tuesday, November 18, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that these works…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-21
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road from Sunday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 19, between 9pm and 5am. Additional work is scheduled between Coatesville Riverhead Highway and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland residents should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) between November 16 and 19. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that road surface and stormwater maintenance will take place at several locations, potentially causing disruptions.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and SH20. The work is scheduled to take place at Mt Wellington Highway and between Manukau interchange and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-20
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work set to begin on Sunday, November 16, 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that State Highway 16, Beach Road, and The Strand will undergo maintenance from November 16 to November…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in November, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will take place at two locations. On Monday, November 17, maintenance will occur at Wainui Road…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 1NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficRoad closuresOteha Valley RoadNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 17-19
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 and the Auckland Harbour Bridge between November 17 and 19. The work, which is weather-dependent, may cause changes to advertised…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-20
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) and the SH1 link in Manukau. The work is scheduled between 10pm and 5am on several nights from Sunday,…
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Auckland State Highway 22 Maintenance Planned
Auckland residents should expect overnight maintenance work on State Highway 22 between Crown Road and Heights Road in Paerata. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, and Wednesday, November 19, between 9pm…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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New Police Officers to Attest at Auckland Graduation Ceremony
Recruit Wing 390 will graduate in Auckland tomorrow, marking their attestation as Police Officers. The graduation ceremony signifies the recruits’ completion of their initial training course. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello will attend…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia AucklandRecruit Wing 390Police Commissioner Richard ChambersHon Casey CostelloSir John KeyBarfoot and Thompson StadiumNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Culverden Road/SH7 in Canterbury
Culverden Road/State Highway 7 in Culverden, Hurunui, is currently blocked due to a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash, which occurred between Long Plantation Road and School Road, around 12pm. Initial reports…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersAustralasia
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55 New Police Officers Join New Zealand's Frontline
Fifty-five new police constables graduated from Wing 389 this morning, with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive, and wing patron Cameron Leslie MNZM congratulating them. The graduation ceremony took place at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, in front…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloTe Rauparaha ArenaPoliceMillie-Maree SedgwickJordan Bremner
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New Zealand's Net Migration Drops to Lowest Since 2013
New Zealand's net migration gain has fallen to 12,400 in the year to September 2025, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ. This is down from 42,400 in the previous year. The 2025 figure represents the lowest net migration…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaEconomyEmployment and Labor