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Police Investigate Threat Against Timaru School, No Credibility Concerns
Police are conducting enquiries into a threat made against a Timaru school, but have stated there is currently no information to suggest it is credible. The message was reported to Police on March 10 at approximately 7:45 PM. "We will…
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Hawke's Bay Police Host Open Day
Hawke's Bay Police are opening their doors to the public for an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, held at the rear of the station, will offer…
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Police Expand Auckland Recruitment with New Training Wing
New Zealand Police are expanding their recruitment efforts in Auckland by establishing a third recruit wing at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus. The new wing is scheduled to commence training on June 29, with further plans…
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Man Charged with Indecent Assaults Near North Shore Schools
North Shore Police have arrested a man in connection with alleged indecent assaults involving high school students and a staff member. The quick reporting of an incident on February 16 allowed police to apprehend a 64-year-old man from west Auckland…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Christchurch earthquake anniversary, dog attack, and college fire
RNZ is reporting that a memorial service will be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since the 2011 earthquake. It said a minute of silence will be observed at 12:51 p.m., the time of the earthquake, followed by the…
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Police Seek Information on Historical Offending by Father Rowan Donoghue
Police are appealing for anyone with information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward. This follows the lifting of all suppressions for Father Donoghue on January 28, 2026. Father Donoghue pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court on November…
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Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Slavery and Assault
Moeaia Tuai, 63, has been sentenced to 16 years and four months in prison, with a non-parole period of eight years, for numerous charges including slavery, rape, and indecent assault. The sentencing took place in the Auckland High Court. The…
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Two Charged in Connection with Taupō College Fire
Two young people have been charged following a fire at a Taupō college on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the fire on Spa Road, Taupō, at approximately 2:15 PM. As the block became fully engulfed, police closed surrounding…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on ferry grounding, road cone spending, and brain training
RNZ is reporting that the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) will send a team of investigators to Akaroa following the grounding of a ferry. The 17-meter catamaran was on a wildlife cruise with 38 passengers and three crew aboard when…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on parole denial, landslide victim, and financial literacy
RNZ is reporting that convicted double-murderer Scott Watson has been declined parole for a fifth time. The 54-year-old has been in prison since June 1999 for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. RNZ also reported that Sharon Maccanico,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports two dead in helicopter crash north of Wellington
RNZ is reporting that two people have died in a helicopter crash that occurred this morning in the Paekākāriki Hill area, north of Wellington. Police were alerted to the incident at 7:30 a.m. following the activation of an automated crash…
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New Zealand Police Announce Key Leadership Appointments
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced the provisional appointments of Jill Rogers as Deputy Commissioner and Cassandra Anderson as Chief of Staff for New Zealand Police. These appointments, along with the earlier appointment of statutory Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett in…
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Media Monitor: Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports on political shifts, terror plot, and natural disasters
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting on significant political and social developments. The outlet said the Liberal and National parties are moving in separate directions following the coalition's dissolution, leaving Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with a reshuffled cabinet and a…
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Youth Aid Officer Honored with Royal Recognition
Senior Constable Grant Watts, a Police Youth Aid officer based in Palmerston North, has been recognized with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for his services to the New Zealand Police and youth. Commissioner Richard Chambers…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLaw Enforcement
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on wildlife center's recovery, Canterbury road closures
RNZ is reporting that the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre was on the brink of closure six months ago but has since recovered. The outlet also said that several crashes on State Highway 1 in Canterbury led to road closures on…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Robot Caregivers, Language Trauma
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage, and a robot designer based in London, Rich Walker, is discussing the challenges of creating robot caregivers to help fill some of those gaps. It said a new report…
HealthScience & TechnologySocial IssuesBusinessWeatherRoboticsMedical ScienceEducationFoodEnvironmentComputers and InternetTransportationGeneral Weather RNZRobot CaregiversMāoriTe Reo TraumaAucklandDog AttacksLittle Blue PenguinsRNZ News
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New Zealand to Enhance Census with Admin Data
Stats NZ is moving towards using administrative data, supplemented by surveys, to measure New Zealand’s population and dwellings. A recent report updates the technical feasibility of this approach, outlining Stats NZ’s readiness to shift towards an admin data-first approach for…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation
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Stats NZ Examines Geographic Data Quality in Experimental Census
Stats NZ published a report on December 11, 2025, assessing the quality of geographic information within the experimental administrative population census (APC). The study compares population counts at territorial authorities, Auckland local board areas, and statistical area 2 (SA2) levels.…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation
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Kmart Recalls Unicorn Sand Ornaments Due to Asbestos Risk
Kmart has issued a recall for its Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments in New Zealand due to the potential presence of asbestos in the sand. The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a…
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Coloured Sand for Unity Ceremony Recalled Due to Asbestos Contamination
Gems Wedding Supplies is recalling its Coloured Sand for Unity Ceremony (200-gram bags) due to asbestos contamination. Some samples of the product have tested positive for asbestos, prompting the voluntary recall. Health officials advise that exposure to asbestos does not…
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Creative Sand Recalls Coloured Sand Due to Asbestos Concerns
Creative Sand has initiated a voluntary recall of its coloured sand product after initial testing revealed the presence of mineral fibres consistent with asbestos. While exposure to asbestos does not cause immediate health problems, long-term exposure can lead to health…
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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…
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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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Iwi Affiliation Data from 2023 Census Released
New data on Iwi affiliation from the 2023 Census has been released, with 20 new tables launched on the Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE). This data provides information on individuals who affiliate with one or more iwi. The launch complements the…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational PartyFederal GovernmentEducation
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Wellington's Central Library Re-Opening Marked by Student Book Relay
Wellington City Council marked progress toward the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui with a symbolic book-moving event. Students from Rongotai College helped shelve books, mirroring a similar effort from 1940 when the library first opened in the…
Politics and GovernmentEducationAustralasiaState GovernmentsSocial Issues
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Philippines evacuates residents ahead of typhoon
ABC News is reporting that the Philippines has evacuated more than 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall. In other news, police are investigating witness reports of a single gunshot heard near…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Medicine Shortages, Flatmate Costs
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand is at risk of running out of some medicines if a global catastrophe strikes. It said a study found that none of the 10 most extensively prescribed pharmaceuticals could be manufactured locally. RNZ also…
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NZ On Air Launches KIDOGO to Reach Young Audiences on YouTube
New research highlights the necessity for innovative strategies to engage children with local media in New Zealand. NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho have released the latest "Where Are The Audiences" research, focusing on children aged 2-14 years. The…
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New Zealand Stats Seeks Public Input on Next Census Design
Stats NZ has opened a public consultation on the design of the next census, scheduled for 3 November 2025. The consultation seeks feedback on proposed data collection methods and content. New Zealand is shifting to a census model that emphasizes…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesAustralasiaGovernmentFederal GovernmentEducation
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Wellington’s Mayor-elect Andrew Little has announced his pick for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the new 2025-28 triennium. In other news, the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, collaborating with Tuatahi Creatives and Massey University, has launched an…
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