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Pawesome response to new pet bond system

07/02/2026

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$4m for new Kaikohe housing infrastructure

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4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation

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Construction starts on $112m green hydrogen hub

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Māori education package and draft curriculum unveiled

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Pawesome response to new pet bond system

More than 1,700 pet bonds have been lodged with Tenancy Services since the pet bond system started on 1 December last year. Associate Housing Minister...

$4m for new Kaikohe housing infrastructure

Māori horticulture projects win Government funding

Christchurch council proposes 7.95% average rates rise

4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation

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Judith Collins KC named next NZ Law Commission President

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Waikato Waters appoints interim Chief Executive

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Interim advisory team in place for Northland water CCO

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NZ agrees to greater cooperation with Palau

New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues during a visit to the island nation by Foreign Minister, Winston...

Statement of Partnership signed with Kiribati

Australian authorities issue warning to potential young drug couriers

Australian PM announces gun buyback in wake of antisemitic terror attack

37 Australian Federal Police officers recognised for White Island response

Turning the tide on NZ’s water infrastructure challenges

Cyber Security & Software

The hybrid work revolution: what it means for government

Sustainability

Education

DOC survey to build on Māui dolphin research

The Department of Conservation (DOC) will this week begin its Māui dolphin abundance estimate survey, building on vital research to help safeguard one of...

Auckland Council shares love for waste hate grants

Panmure lagoon reserve upgrades unveiled

Fleet

Modern Auckland Rail Link works move forward

Auckland’s rail network is a major step closer to a modern, more reliable metro system with the completion of the final large-scale pre-City Rail...

Hawke’s Bay celebrates new Better Bus network

Transporting NZ warns of costs and delays from SH2 closure

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Security

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4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation

New Zealand Government agencies working with French authorities have intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia as part of a major international operation. The...

New beds locked in for Hawke’s Bay prison

WorkSafe issues power line hazards warning

Infrastructure

$4m for new Kaikohe housing infrastructure

The Government has announced a $4 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe. Regional...

Panmure lagoon reserve upgrades unveiled

Recovery works resume on Marlborough roads

Technology

Education

What to expect from local government in 2026

Education

Smart sewage sensors flush out pipe blockages

Defence

New one-stop-shop for Horizons emergency information

HEALTH

Health

New pay deal for Health NZ psychologists

Mental Health Minister, Matt Doocey, have welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for psychologists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote...

Pharmac proposes wider access to rare blood cancer treatment

Upgraded rural healthcare rollout completed

Midwives approved to offer greater range of funded immunisations

More graduate doctors to train on rural West Coast

Procurement

Infrastructure

$4m for new Kaikohe housing infrastructure

The Government has announced a $4 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe. Regional...

Auckland Council sells off film studios

Consent granted for Waihi North mining project

AI concepts shortlisted for research platform

EOI opening date confirmed for $200m Gas Security Fund

Education

DOC survey to build on Māui dolphin research

The Department of Conservation (DOC) will this week begin its Māui dolphin abundance estimate survey, building on vital research to help safeguard one of...

Māori education package and draft curriculum unveiled

New charter school to open its doors in Wairoa

Driver licence support programme speeds past target

Student assessment and reporting changes enrolled for parents

Awards and Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Lincoln Uni continues to rank in world’s top 100 sustainable universities

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University has been ranked in the top 100 sustainable universities worldwide for the fifth year running. In the UI...

Māori shine in New Year Honours list

Whangamatā resident commended for sea rescue efforts

Lincoln University academic awarded Shorland Medal

Award served for UC justice policy researcher

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Defence

4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation

New Zealand Government agencies working with French authorities have intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia as part of a major international operation. The...

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