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Creative and cultural sector gets further copyright support

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing New Zealand’s creators and cultural institutions with proposed changes to copyright law, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. “Last week...

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Solar on schools to boost future resilience

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Schools will save money, have greater energy security, reduce school energy bills, and reduce their carbon emissions through a $30 million Government initiative to put solar...

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Lane blocked: Puhinui Road, Māngere

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The eastbound lane of Puhinui Road, Māngere is blocked following an earlier crash. Police were notified of the crash between a bus and a car at...

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Mental health response for Tauranga 111 calls

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tauranga people experiencing mental distress will receive support from a new mental health co-response team, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “It’s utterly unacceptable that...

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Appeal for information following crash, Whangamata

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Scott Tyrrell: Police are appealing for information following a crash in Whangamata over the weekend. On Sunday 31 May, around 3.50pm, Police were...

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Government approves new plan to eliminate bovine TB

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government, in partnership with the beef, dairy and deer industries, plans to knock out tuberculosis (TB)-infected possums in certain ‘hot spot’ parts of the country...

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Nowhere to run for alleged offender

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been held in custody after allegedly being found with a large quantity of drugs after fleeing from Police. The man initially came to...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Tairāwhiti Police Open Day

· June 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Tairāwhiti Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Gisborne Police Station on Sunday 7 June from 10am-12pm (last people let in at 11.30am). 8...

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Villa renovation inspires pathway to architecture

· June 3, 2026

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Growing up watching her parents renovate a 100-year-old villa sparked a lifelong interest in design for Hawke’s Bay graduate Isabelle Ashe, who...

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EIT graduate building on award-winning start

· June 3, 2026

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 days ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science graduate Anna Kelland credits her Hawke’s Bay studies with laying the groundwork for a career...

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Workable lending laws delivered

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill passed its third reading last week, delivering simpler, clearer, and more workable lending laws for New Zealanders, Commerce...

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Minister to represent New Zealand at key labour conference

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden will travel to Geneva this month where she will represent New Zealand at the International Labour Conference.  Minister van Velden will speak at...

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More trades academy places for young people

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and industry experience while still at school, with the Government doubling the number of...

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Improving services for disabled people and carers

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people and their carers will see further improvements to disability support services with a new community consultation, and work about to get underway to provide...

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Council voting to be restricted to elected members

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Only elected councillors will be able to vote on council committees, in a move that strengthens democratic accountability, Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced today. “Councillors...

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Taupō photo comp winner lands a season licence

· June 2, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 June 2026 The image submitted by experienced trout angler Karl Sawyer shows him proudly holding a huge rainbow trout caught at Lake Otamangakau, within...

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Name release: Fatal crash, Howick

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick on 26 May. He was Tyler Halliday,...

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Homicide investigation launched after woman’s death

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have commenced a homicide investigation, following an Opononi woman’s death over the weekend. The investigation is in its early stages, with a 26-year-old man...

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Marsden Point Rail Link progresses

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail identification of three potential construction partners for delivering the ‘design sprint’ needed for the Government to proceed with...