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MetService: Settled Week Ahead, Low Confidence of Wairoa Warning
MetService's severe weather outlook shows cold southerlies easing as a high-pressure ridge moves in, with only low confidence rainfall in Wairoa could require a warning.
WeatherGeneral WeatherEnvironment MetServicesevere weather outlookWairoa DistrictSouth Islandhigh pressure ridgeNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Heavy Rain Warning for North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha
MetService warns significant rain may accumulate in North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha as a moist southeasterly flow hits the South Island, while Buller's heavy rain warning is lifted.
WeatherGeneral WeatherDisasters MetServicesevere weather warningheavy rainNorth OtagoDunedinCluthaBullerNZ MetService
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VerbCrawl Returns to Wellington Streets for One Night Only
Wellington's high-energy literary festival VerbCrawl returns for a single night on Saturday 14 November, taking over the streets of the inner city, Wellington City Council announces.
EntertainmentGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues VerbCrawlWellington City CouncilWellingtonliterary festivalTe Whare Whakarauika Town Hallsand shift
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Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Vulnerable Man Dylin Jones
New Zealand Police are asking for help locating 29-year-old Dylin Jones, a vulnerable man last seen in Porirua on 29 September, whose belongings were found in Greytown on 15 October.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Dylin JonesNew Zealand Policemissing personPoriruaGreytownWellingtonvulnerable person
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ACT's Paul Henry Slams Hipkins Over Openness to Votes at 16
ACT candidate Paul Henry attacks Labour Leader Chris Hipkins for not ruling out lowering the voting age to 16, warning it would be a done deal if Labour returns to power.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLabour Party ACT New ZealandPaul HenryChris Hipkinsvoting ageNew Zealand electionvotes at 16
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ACT Welcomes Cross-Party Medicines Funding Consensus, Urges Action on Australia Gap
ACT's Todd Stephenson welcomes National and Labour working together on long-term medicines funding, urging a path to close the gap with Australia by 2033 and a National Cancer Centre.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsElection ACT New ZealandTodd Stephensonmedicines fundingPharmacNational Cancer CentreChristopher LuxonChris Hipkins
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IMF Forecasts New Zealand to Outperform Other Advanced Economies
National's Nicola Willis says the IMF's October World Economic Outlook shows New Zealand growth accelerating to 2.6 per cent next year, outpacing Australia, the UK, Japan and Europe.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborElection IMFNew Zealand economyNicola WillisNational PartyWorld Economic Outlookeconomic growthTreasuryNZ National Party
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New Zealand International Tourism Nears Full Recovery, Hits 99% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
New Zealand visitor arrivals reached 99 per cent of August 2019 levels, with record numbers from Australia, Taiwan and Singapore, as the Government says it is on track to hit pre-pandemic tourism targets.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade Louise UpstonNew Zealand tourisminternational visitor arrivalsStats NZTourism and HospitalityAustraliaChinaNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #23 | 15 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Earth Sciences NZ opens HRIS procurement as Health NZ seeks ED diversion tech; Watercare awards pump contract to Xylem
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegalEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersEarth Sciences NZ HRISHealth NZ diversion managementWatercare Xylem pump contractMinistry of Education guard servicesWaikato District Council Lake Rotokauri walkwayACC needs assessment RFIParliamentary Service meeting-room modernisationNZ Police remotely piloted aircraftTranspower web-application firewallcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Greenpeace Accuses NZ Food Safety of Downplaying Pesticide Residues and Misleading Public
The group says internal risk assessments found methamidophos in silverbeet at 360 times the legal limit exceeded safe exposure levels for children, while the agency publicly said there were no food safety concerns.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureRegulationFood SafetyEnvironmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government New Zealand Food SafetyGreenpeace Aotearoapesticide residuesMaximum Residue LimitmethamidophosglyphosateMinistry of Primary IndustriesGreenpeaceRussel NormansilverbeetFood Recall
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Three-Vehicle Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Waikanae
A three-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of State Highway 1 north of the Waikanae on-ramp has blocked the highway, with debris in both lanes and two people reported to have minor injuries.
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceState Highway 1WaikanaeSerious Crash UnitNZTA Journey Plannerroad crashtraffic diversion
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 14 October 2026
Net migration gain more than doubles as August visitor arrivals near pre-pandemic level; NZX 50 edges higher
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsEnergyReal Estate NZ Economic Pulsenet migrationvisitor arrivalsStats NZNZX 50Fletcher BuildingMercury NZNZ dollarRBNZselected price indexesNZX
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Car Rollover Blocks Lane on Broadlands Road in Rotorua
One lane is blocked on Broadlands Road near East Road in Rotorua after a car rollover was reported to emergency services around 4.50pm. Injuries have been reported and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceRotoruaBroadlands Roadcar rolloverroad closuretraffic incidentemergency services
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Two Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered After Te Kaha Search Warrants
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police arrested two men and recovered a large haul of suspected stolen goods, including a television and washing machine, after search warrants in Te Kaha.
Law EnforcementLegal Te KahaEastern Bay of Plenty Policeburglarysearch warrantsŌpōtiki District CourtNew Zealand Policestolen property
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Youth Charged After Assault on New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
A 17-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent after a man walking on New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway was assaulted by a motorcycle rider and pushed onto rocks.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceNew PlymouthCoastal WalkwayassaultTaranakiyouth justicemotorcycle
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Police Name Man Who Died at Sumner Beach
New Zealand Police have named Hemi Tuki, 51, of Christchurch, as the man who reportedly suffered a medical event and died at Sumner Beach on Sunday. The incident has been referred to the Coroner.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceSumner BeachHemi TukiChristchurchCoronerName release
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ACT's Nicole McKee Slams Te Pāti Māori and Greens Over Mongrel Mob Campaign Visit
ACT Deputy Leader Nicole McKee criticises Te Pāti Māori and the Greens for campaigning at a Mongrel Mob pad, saying her party's law and order policies are directly against criminals' interests.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionOther PartiesSocial Issues ACT New ZealandNicole McKeeTe Pāti MāoriGreen PartyMongrel MobThree StrikesNew Zealand election
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Seymour: Costco's Christchurch Fast-Track Store Bid Proves Deregulation Works
ACT Leader David Seymour says Costco's proposed Christchurch store using Fast-Track shows cutting red tape brings competition and lower grocery prices, as ACT pushes a one-stop consenting shop.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyTradeLegal ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourCostcoChristchurchFast-Tracksupermarket competitionderegulation
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Auckland's Week Ahead: Titirangi Escapes, Bike Parties and Double Gold Art
OurAuckland's 15-21 October e-news rounds up Titirangi weekend escapes, Compost Collective workshops, the Takapuna Big Bike Party, MOTAT's Flying Live Day and two gold-winning public art projects.
EntertainmentHealthMediaMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesEducation AucklandTitirangiTakapuna Big Bike PartyMOTATBest Design AwardsMental Health Awareness WeekAuckland Council
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Police Name Dargaville Homicide Victim as Garry Hazelton
New Zealand Police have named 64-year-old Garry Hazelton as the man who died in a homicide on Hoeroa Street, Dargaville, on 7 October, as Operation Trailside continues.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceDargavilleHomicideGarry HazeltonHoeroa StreetOperation TrailsideCrime
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Labour Accuses National of Cutting Nurse Training Amid Health Crisis
Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty says National hired just 54 nurses in two years and now wants nursing schools to train fewer, leaving graduates without jobs.
Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionEmployment and LaborEducation New Zealand Labour PartyKieran McAnultyNational Partynurseshealth workforcenurse trainingNew Zealand health system
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New Zealand First to Require Infrastructure Before Fast-Track Housing Approvals
New Zealand First says fast-track housing projects must prove roads, pipes and water services are funded and deliverable before approval, with expert panels able to decline projects.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesReal EstateState GovernmentsSocial Issues New Zealand Firstfast-track housinginfrastructurehousing developmentsMinister for Housingexpert panelsNZ FirstElection
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ACT Pledges to Abolish Rental Loss Ring-Fencing, Costing $264m in Year One
ACT leader David Seymour says abolishing loss ring-fencing for rental properties would reverse a Labour "renters' tax", with the policy forecast to cut government revenue by $264 million in year one.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues ACT New ZealandDavid Seymourloss ring-fencingrental propertiesrenterstax policyNew Zealand housing
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National Releases Auckland Plan, Pledges to Scrap Minimum Car Parking Ban
National's Auckland plan promises transport projects, 296 new classrooms, a Drury hospital and an end to the 2020 blanket ban on minimum car parking requirements.
Politics and GovernmentElectionNational PartyTransportationReal EstateEconomyLaw Enforcement New Zealand National PartyAucklandSimon WattsChris Bishopcar parking requirementsAuckland transportDrury hospitalNZ National Party
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New Zealand Extends 550,000-Barrel Strategic Diesel Reserve to August 2027
New Zealand extends its Marsden Point strategic diesel reserve deal with Z Energy until August 2027, citing global uncertainty and fuel security, with storage funded by $21.6 million.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeMiddle East diesel reserveMarsden PointZ EnergyNicola WillisShane Jonesfuel securityNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Approves Final $820,000 Survivor Support Fund Round
Third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund will open to applications in February 2027, offering $820,000 to community groups supporting survivors of abuse in care.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLegalEducation Survivor Support and Recognition FundErica Stanfordabuse in careRoyal Commission of InquiryDepartment of Internal AffairsNational Day of ReflectionNew Zealand Government
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Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 to Be Replaced with $7.5m Regional Infrastructure Fund Investment
South Canterbury's Deep Creek Bridge on State Highway 82 will be replaced for $7.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyAgriculture Deep Creek BridgeState Highway 82Regional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopSouth CanterburyTransport InfrastructureNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Students Gain Four Months in Maths, PAT Results Show
Independent PAT data show Kiwi primary and intermediate students made four months' extra maths progress between 2024 and 2026, with reading comprehension and vocabulary also improving.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Erica StanfordNew Zealand educationProgressive Achievement Testmathematics achievementNZCERstructured literacyCurriculum InsightsNew Zealand Government
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MetService Warns of Snow, Heavy Rain and Strong Southerlies as Trough Crosses New Zealand
Moderate confidence of warning-strength southerlies for Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and southern Wairarapa, with snow possible on higher roads of the northern South Island and central North Island.
WeatherGeneral WeatherDisasters MetServicesevere weather outlookstrong southerliessnowweather warningsChatham IslandsNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlookheavy rain warningstrong windsSouth Island
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Greenpeace to Host Great Freshwater Debate in Christchurch on October 19
Labour, NZ First, the Greens and Opportunity have confirmed attendance, while National, Act and Te Pāti Māori are being urged to join.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial Issues GreenpeaceThe Great Freshwater Debatefreshwater pollutionAotearoaChristchurchlivestreampoliticsGreat Freshwater DebateRhiannon MackieNew Zealand ElectionDavid Williams