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World Cup buzz for Kiwis: New Zealand’s return to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a big storyline in Group G, with Belgium, Egypt and Iran also in the mix, and the tournament kicking off June 11 across the US, Canada and Mexico. Local sport spotlight: A viral New Zealand defender, Tim Payne, is set to be seen in person this weekend in Tampa for England v New Zealand, after his social media following exploded. Roadworks in Ashburton: The $144m Ashburton second bridge project ramps up with a six-month roundabout phase at the South Street and Chalmers Avenue intersection to improve safety and traffic flow. Mental health response upgrade: Tauranga is rolling out a police-plus-clinician co-response team for selected 111 calls involving mental distress, part of a wider $28m national rollout. Rail safety near-miss: A Transport Accident Investigation Commission report says a freight train stopped “only just” in time in Auckland after passing a stop signal in 2025. Whale rescue off Rakiura: DOC says a southern right whale entangled in fishing gear was freed after a complex multi-day operation. Property and marketing trends: A Thomastown market site sold for $15m, and one rural agent’s Instagram/TikTok style is drawing buyers from overseas.

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May 25, 2026

Trade Flooring NZ freezes flooring quotes through 30 June

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May 27, 2026

Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032

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May 27, 2026

Outdoor vacation market seen reaching $3.3 trillion by 2030

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May 15, 2026

Keef the Beef Bungalow opens flagship steakhouse at Rochester Park

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A huge earthquake could strike in New Zealand: Scientists discover an active fault line running through Auckland - and warn it could spark a 6.8 magnitude tremor at any time

Mental health crisis calls get new Tauranga team

Mental health crisis calls get new Tauranga team

NRL could expand to 20 teams by 2029 as next locations emerge for new club

NRL could expand to 20 teams by 2029 as next locations emerge for new club


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[Latest] Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Size/Share Worth USD 3,21,681.5 Million by 2034 at a 11.36% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value)

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Global Live Music Market to Reach USD 62.59 Billion by 2034 at 8.78% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)

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