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Appeal for information following serious assault, Mahia
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joshua Jones – Wairoa CIB: Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at an address in Mahia at the end...
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Fatal crash: Forrest Hill
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill this morning. Police were called at around 8.55am to reports of a...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke’s Bay Police Open Day
Source: New Zealand Police MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke’s Bay Police Open Day Hawke’s Bay Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday 15 March from...
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Cut it out: recidivist burglar caught by Police
Source: New Zealand Police Matamata Police have arrested a recidivist burglar after an electronic tracking tag alerted officers to the location of a stolen lawnmower. A local officer took the...
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Small ideas, big impact: How simple digital tools help Auckland’s factories thrive
Source: Auckland Council If you travel past Auckland’s many factories, it’s not immediately obvious how much these businesses contribute to our everyday life. But they do, producing everything from stainless-steel...
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Health and Politics – Government Acknowledges Aged Care Pressures But Families and Carers Still Carrying the Load
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says today’s Government response to the Health Committee inquiry into aged care capacity recognises serious system pressures but leaves families and informal carers continuing to...
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Animal Welfare – Government drops plans to revive live animal export trade – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is celebrating news that the Government will not move forward with plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, ensuring the ban on the trade remains...
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Greenpeace – Renewed calls for Govt to lower nitrate contamination limits, following Danish precedent
Source: Greenpeace In an open letter launched this morning, Greenpeace is calling on the New Zealand Government to put public health above industry profits by lowering the legal limit for nitrate in drinking...
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Consumer NZ – No u-turn to petrol for New Zealand EV owners
Source: Consumer NZ New research from Consumer NZ shows an overwhelming 96% of electric vehicle (EV) owners would buy another EV, confirming strong satisfaction among current owners. Consumer has released...
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Arrests made, drugs and firearms seized, Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. Over the past two...
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Rural communities encouraged to attend emergency preparedness events
Source: New Zealand Government A series of rural resilience workshops to help farmers and growers be better prepared for adverse events will be rolled out starting next week, Agriculture and...
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Pharmac to fund life‑changing treatments for children with cystic fibrosis
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund new treatment options for people living with cystic fibrosis from 1 April 2026. The decision includes: widening access to Trikafta and Kalydeco for all people...
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Alleged burglars head to court
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by Police. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector...
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Large kea flock ‘micro-chipped’ to track travels
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 Department of Conservation science staff and rangers recently caught 31 kea from a record flock of about 36 birds, attaching leg bands...
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The egg race – hopeful signs for the Kākāriki Karaka recovery programme
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 Department of Conservation kākāriki karaka recovery programme lead Wayne Beggs says it’s a milestone moment in the battle to increase the numbers...
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Waipoua Forest embarks on bold Kauri Walks expansion to enhance visitor experience and protect trees
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 DOC Northern North Island Regional Director Sue Reed-Thomas says the renovation at Kauri Walks will allow improved access to the Four Sisters...
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Education sector Guidance will help frontline workers
Source: Privacy Commissioner 11 Mar 2026, 10:00 New privacy guidance, launched today, will give people working in the education sector a better understand about how to use and protect personal...
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Another Housing Development Approved
Source: New Zealand Government One of Auckland’s largest new housing developments, the Sunfield Masterplanned Community has been approved through Fast-track says Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. Winton Land Limited submitted...
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Tax Reform – Govt pushing ahead with Bill to end transparency on how much tax the wealthy actually pay
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 10 March 2026, 3 pm – The repeal of a provision that allowed Inland Revenue (IRD) to conduct its research into the tax paid by high...
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Kiwi artists to take the stage at global music festival with cultural diplomacy support
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I’m excited to see the announcement that New Zealand’s music industry and talent will be well-represented at a major international music showcase this year,” says Secretary for...
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BusinessNZ – Employment Bill brings long-sought clarity at last
Source: BusinessNZ Business New Zealand welcomes the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill to Parliament this week, which is set to replace the Holidays Act – a source of significant confusion...
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Tsunami warnings when you need them, where you need them: NEMA and MetService join forces
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) When a tsunami could be on the way, warnings need to reach as many people as possible. A new initiative from the National...
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Business Canterbury – Holidays Act Replacement a Relief for Business
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill to Parliament – a long‑awaited and much‑needed replacement for the Holidays Act, which has been overly complex...
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Consumer Issues – Thousands call for government-led clarity over flight rights
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ delivered a petition to parliament today, signed by more than 10,500 New Zealanders, calling on the government to require airlines to tell passengers their rights...
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Health – GenPro welcomes steps to support GP training but warns workforce crisis needs broader action
Source: GenPro GenPro Chair Angus Chambers has welcomed changes to how first-year GP trainees are employed, saying any measure that encourages more doctors into general practice is positive. “Access to...
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Appeal for information following burglary, Mackenzie
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public. On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft...
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Have you seen Neriah?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding 10-year-old Neriah, who has been reported missing from the Ōtāhuhu area. Neriah was last see yesterday at about...