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The Conversation: NZ’s new forestry rules promise consistency. Will they also increase environmental risk?

There is a clear need for such safeguards.Commercial forestry is one of New Zealand’s most…

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Design Sought For Roading Changes For New Dunedin Hospital

Friday, 5 June 2026, 11:50 amPress Release: NZ Transport Agency A visual of the proposed…

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Review: Morgana O’Reilly shines in police drama Bust Up

Two police officers’ personal and professional lives collide in Neon’s new local crime drama.  New…

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NZME takes top prize at NZ Radio & Podcast Awards

NZME’s Newstalk ZB has been named Network Station of the Year for the sixth year…

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Multiple factors in baby’s unintentional overdose, report finds

Sam Sherwood of RNZ A review into the death of a two-month-old baby who overdosed…

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SH1 in Blenheim reopens after truck fire

Police were assisting with traffic control. Fire and Emergency said the truck fire was near…

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Agricultural Snapshot: Insights Into Farmers’ Lives

Friday, 5 June 2026, 10:53 amPress Release: Stats NZ Farmers across New Zealand will soon…

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Bastion Aotearoa appoints Nicky Greville as managing partner, media

Bastion Aotearoa has appointed Nicky Greville as managing partner, media, effective July 1.Greville joins with…

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Return to sender: Freed inmate back behind bars after stealing car

A man released from the Otago Corrections Facility chose to spend his first day of…

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US tariffs: New Zealand lamb, dairy and wine exports face higher costs

Kiwifruit will continue to be exempt from the new tariff, Zespri confirmed on Thursday, as…

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