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- Local Councils Urge Government for Balance Amid Proposed 2-4 Percent Rates Caps
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Politics
Local government leaders are calling for a "balanced" approach as the central government considers a legislative cap on what it deems unsustainable rates increases. The proposed po...
- Surge in Injured Albatross Arrivals at Wildbase Hospital Linked to Severe Storms
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Environment
Wildlife veterinarians in Palmerston North are reporting a significant increase in the number of displaced and injured seabirds, including several rare albatrosses, following a ser...
- New Zealand Councils Urge Balance as Government Proposes Strict Rates Increase Caps
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Politics
Local government representatives are calling for a balanced approach to new legislation that would limit annual rates increases to between 2% and 4%. While the proposal aims to cur...
- Ministry of Education Lists Historic Linton Country School Grounds for Sale Following 2023 Closure
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Australia & Oceania
The New Zealand Ministry of Education has officially placed the 134-year-old Linton Country School property on the market after the institution closed its doors in early 2023. Tend...
- Wellington Health Authorities Trace New Measles Case to Major Public Events
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Medical News
Health New Zealand has confirmed a new positive measles case in the Wellington region, sparking a widespread public health alert across the North and South Islands. National Protec...
- Fatal Early Morning Electric Bicycle Crash Reported in Rural Rongotea
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Crime
A late-night excursion ended in tragedy over the weekend as emergency services confirmed the death of a rider in a single-vehicle accident involving an electric bicycle. The incide...