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Seymour Accuses Labour and Opportunity of Misinformation Over ACT's Fiscal Plan
ACT Leader David Seymour says rivals are spreading misinformation about his party's fully costed fiscal plan, rejecting claims it would cut disability entitlements, health and education funding.
Politics and GovernmentElectionEconomyOther PartiesSocial IssuesEnergy David SeymourACT New ZealandFiscal PlanJobseeker SupportCarbon Tax RefundBarbara EdmondsQiulae Wong
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Green Party Slams ACT's Fiscal Plan as 'Welfare for the Wealthiest'
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says ACT's Fiscal Plan hands more money to the super-rich while cutting hundreds of millions in support for disabled people.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyOther PartiesSocial IssuesElection Green PartyACT PartyChlöe SwarbrickFiscal PlanKiwiSaverdisabled people
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Labour's Barbara Edmonds Warns National and ACT Want Billions More in Cuts
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says National's cuts have failed, with 48,000 more people out of work, and warns ACT wants $9.5 billion more in cuts.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborElectionGeneral Politics New Zealand Labour PartyBarbara EdmondsNational PartyACT Partyspending cutssuperannuationdisability support
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New Zealand Government to Raise School Leaving Age Requirement, Requiring Students to Complete Year 11
A re-elected National Government would require students to complete Year 11 before leaving school, as part of an ambitious education reform programme replacing NCEA and strengthening literacy and numeracy.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Erica StanfordNCEAeducation reformYear 11school leaving ageliteracy and numeracyNew Zealand Government
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MetService Warns of Heavy Rain, Snow and Possible Severe Gales for New Zealand
MetService flags moderate confidence of warning-level rain in Buller, Grey and Westland ranges from Wednesday, with snow possibly hitting higher South Island roads later in the week.
WeatherGeneral WeatherDisasters MetServicesevere weather outlookBuller DistrictWestland DistrictTararua RangeWellingtonNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Wellington Council Opens Objections on Three Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has opened public objections on alcohol licence applications for Karori Park Sports Club and Valhalla, with Ballroom Billiards listed among recent applications.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Wellington City CouncilAlcohol LicenceKarori Park Sports ClubValhallaBallroom BilliardsPublic NoticeObjections
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Eden Park, Auckland Transport Trade Blame After All Blacks Test Train Delays
Fans booed passing trains and queued up to 40 minutes after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies, as Eden Park and Auckland Transport blamed each other for the failure.
TransportationMediaSportGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Eden ParkAuckland TransportKingsland railway stationNick SautnerMark LambertCity Rail LinkAll BlacksAucklandTransport
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Two dead in Matamata crash involving motorcycle and vehicle
A motorcyclist and their passenger died at the scene of a crash on State Highway 29 near Pond Road, Matamata, while a third person was taken to hospital.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters MatamataState Highway 29fatal crashNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash UnitmotorcyclePond Road
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Rural Mobile Coverage Going Backwards Since 3G Shutdown, Farmers Say
Federated Farmers survey of nearly 650 farmers finds half of farms have mobile coverage on less than half their property, with many unable to reliably reach 111.
BusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Federated FarmersMark Hooper3G shutdownrural mobile coverageRural Connectivity Surveyemergency servicesfarmingelection
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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water at Sumner Beach, Christchurch
Police were called to Scarborough, Christchurch, after reports a person in the water may have suffered a medical event. The man could not be revived and his death has been referred to the Coroner.
Law EnforcementDisasters New Zealand PoliceSumnerScarboroughChristchurchCoastguard SumnerCoronerdrowning
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TENDERS & AWARDS #20 | 12 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Four substantial public-sector opportunities not included in the weekend deadline lists close today, led by a joint KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Greater Wellington search for a renewable electricity agreement covering an existing 98.2 GWh annual load.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyTransportationEducationReal EstateEnvironment TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceKiwiRailAuckland TransportGreater Wellington Regional CouncilVirtual Power Purchasing AgreementVPPANew Plymouth District CouncilRogan Street signalisationWellington City CouncilHUP2quantity surveyingMinistry of EducationGlenorchy Schoolschool bus servicesGETSpublic-sector procurementtenders
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Opportunity Party Pledges Disability System Overhaul Putting Disabled People First
The Opportunity Party's disability policy promises a Citizens' Income, fair pay for care workers, accessible New Zealand and partnership with tāngata whaikaha Māori, based on dignity, choice and control.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegalEducationGeneral Politics The Opportunity PartyDisability SupportEqual Pay Amendment Act 2025Citizens' IncomeTāngata Whaikaha MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiOpportunity PartyElection
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ACT Releases Fiscal Plan Cutting Debt by $12.4 Billion as Labour Attacks Nearly $10 Billion in Proposed Cuts
Labour's Barbara Edmonds says ACT wants to end annual KiwiSaver contributions, raise the superannuation age to 67 and cut disability entitlements, while David Seymour says his plan balances the books with no new taxes.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesBusinessFinancial Markets New Zealand Labour PartyACT New ZealandBarbara EdmondsDavid SeymourChristopher Luxonpublic service cutsKiwiSaverfiscal planNew Zealand electiongovernment debttax cuts
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Labour Releases Cost of Living Action Plan With Free GP Visits, Fare Caps and Fuel Tax Freeze
Federated Farmers is demanding detail on Labour's promise to restore rural school bus routes, saying the announcement lacks specifics on which routes, when, and whether eligibility rules will change.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationSocial IssuesTransportationLabour PartyAgricultureHealth New Zealand Labour PartyChris HipkinsCost of Living Action PlanMedicardpublic transport faresfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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On the Hustings This Week: National Debates, Candidate Meetings and Campaign Appearances
New Zealand's general election campaign moves into another week of televised debates, public meetings and electorate campaigning, with party leaders and candidates appearing at events across the country.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsMediaSocial Issues New Zealand election 2026On the Hustingselection campaign eventsleaders debatescandidate meetingsChris HipkinsChristopher LuxonQiulae WongOpportunity PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyNational PartyTVNZ debateASB Great DebateNZ Herald Leaders Debateadvance votingelection day 7 November
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Police Seek Public Help After Serious Hawke's Bay Crash
A motorcyclist is seriously injured after a crash with a vehicle on Evenden Road in Twyford, and Police are seeking the driver who left the scene.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceHawke's BayTwyfordEvenden Roadserious crashmotorcyclistCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek CCTV and Dash Cam Footage After Fatal Dyers Pass Road Crash
Christchurch police name 79-year-old cyclist Michael James Hancock as the man who died in a fatal crash on Dyers Pass Road and appeal for footage and information on a white hatchback.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegal New Zealand PoliceDyers Pass RoadChristchurchfatal crashMichael James HancockGovernors Baycyclist
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Man Arrested After Sawn-Off Shotgun Presented at Rotorua Police Officer
A man has been arrested in Owhata after allegedly pointing a sawn-off shotgun at a Rotorua police officer, prompting a major armed response and a general arming order.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceRotoruaOwhatafirearms incidentarrestArmed Offenders SquadWill Loughrin
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Greens Pledge Jobs Guarantee for Young New Zealanders
Green Party announces a jobs guarantee giving every 16- to 24-year-old out of work for six months a pathway into community work, citing youth unemployment three times the national rate.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyOther PartiesSocial Issues Green PartyMarama DavidsonChlöe Swarbrickjobs guaranteeyouth unemploymentJobs for Young PeopleElection
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ACT's Paul Henry Calls for Foreign Aid Cuts, Says NZ 'Can't Keep Exporting Taxpayers' Money'
ACT list candidate Paul Henry wants foreign aid cut to 2017 levels, saving about $283 million a year, and has attacked spending on climate, agriculture and gender projects overseas.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionOther PartiesClimate ChangeFederal Government ACT New ZealandPaul Henryforeign aidMFATParis Agreementtaxpayer spending
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National to Require Students to Stay at School Until Year 11 Completion
A re-elected National Government would require students to stay at school until they finish Year 11, replacing NCEA from 2028 and setting consistent school term dates.
Politics and GovernmentEducationElectionSocial Issues Erica StanfordNew Zealand National PartyNCEAYear 11Foundational Awardeducation policyNew Zealand schoolsNZ National Party
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National Pledges New Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve, $20m Fish Tech Fund
National's fisheries policy would create a marine reserve off Waiheke Island, expand Goat Island, ban commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf High Protection Areas and rule out a recreational fishing licence.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgriculture New Zealand National PartyTodd McClayTama PotakaHauraki GulfMarine ReserveFisheries PolicyGoat Island Marine ReserveNZ National Party
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National Demands Answers on Labour's Automatic Union Membership Policy
National's Simeon Brown says Labour and the CTU are telling different stories on automatic union membership, and wants Chris Hipkins to explain the contradiction today.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborElectionEconomyGeneral Politics Simeon BrownChris HipkinsNew Zealand Labour PartyNew Zealand National PartyCouncil of Trade Unionsautomatic union membershipNew Zealand politicsNZ National Party
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Police Appeal for Information After Firearm Incident in Mangere
Police are appealing for information after a serious assault involving a firearm outside a Mangere address left two people needing medical attention, both now in stable condition.
Law EnforcementLegal MangereNew Zealand Policeserious assaultfirearm incidentHarwell PlaceCrime Stoppersappeal for information
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Chief Archivist Orders PM's Office to Account for Missing Lobbying Records
Labour's Camilla Belich says Christopher Luxon must explain missing records of his office's dealings with Fonterra and Z Energy after the Chief Archivist used formal powers to demand answers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Christopher LuxonCamilla BelichChief ArchivistFonterraZ EnergyNew Zealand Labour Partylobbying transparencyElection
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Attorney-General Appoints Two New District Court Judges
Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier appointed as District Court Judges, with swearing-in ceremonies set for November and December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalGeneral Politics District Court JudgesChris BishopLeighvi MaynardNicola GrahamJudicial AppointmentsAttorney-GeneralNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #19 | 11 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
MPI seeks nationwide managed service for databases, identity and integration platforms as five new tenders open and four close Monday
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry for Primary Industriesmanaged serviceSQL ServerAzure AD B2CMicrosoft BizTalk ServerBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood gatesGreater Wellington Regional Councilenvironmental restoration servicesWhakatāne District CouncilValley Road restorationGrey District Councilfootpath renewalsHealth New ZealandMolecular Diagnostics Capability PanelNew Plymouth District CouncilCoastal WalkwayAirwaysEducation PayrollTenders & Awardstenders
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Police Seek Vehicle and Offenders After Norsewood Assault Leaves Man Critical
Cordons have been lifted but officers remain in the area as enquiries continue into the assault beside State Highway 2.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation New Zealand PoliceNorsewoodassaultState Highway 2dash cam footageappeal for informationSerious assaultWellington HospitalKopua Road
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Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Te Puke Highway Crash
The driver of a white 2005 Toyota Caldina died at the scene after the vehicle was driven down Brown Road at high speed and crashed near Rangiuru Road.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters Te PukeNew Zealand Policefatal crashTe Puke HighwayBrown RoadToyota Caldinaappeal for informationSerious Crash UnitRangiruru Roadroad closuretraffic diversionscritical injuries
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Man Charged With Murder Over Phillipstown Double Homicide
The 58-year-old faces two murder charges, attempted murder and wounding with intent, and will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday.
Law EnforcementLegal PhillipstownChristchurchNew Zealand Policedouble homicidemurder chargeOllivers RoadGreg MurtonHomicide investigationOlliviers RoadCrime StoppersDetective Inspector Nicola Reeves