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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

New Zealand isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. Hayden Gobey stole the identities of his victims.

    24 eventsrnz.co.nzSource

  2. Auckland lawyer Andrew Jarvis was found negligent for helping foreign land buyers avoid overseas investment rules.

    8 eventsnewstalkzb.co.nzSource

  3. A Southland urology patient waited 700 days with a catheter and months for urgent cancer care.

    14 eventsrnz.co.nzSource

What happened

  • Statements30%
  • Cooperation49%
  • Criticism13%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure2%
  • Fighting5%

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