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Man charged following Waiuku fire
Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court today following a large fire at a Waiuku business on Monday night. Police treated the fire as suspicious with a...
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New one-stop shop for supermarket builds
Source: New Zealand Government The Christchurch City Council has been selected to serve as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service...
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Cheaper electricity for Chatham Islands
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of a $10 million wind turbine project in the Chatham Islands will reduce both local power prices and carbon emissions, Associate Minister for Regional...
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Backing skills for business events sector
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today announced it is investing in the New Zealand Certificate in Business Events (Level 4) “Te Haeata”, a new industry-led qualification designed to...
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Long-term plan to rebuild Defence estate
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled a long-term plan to modernise Defence Force infrastructure that will strengthen military resilience and create building and construction jobs across New Zealand. ...
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Annual Maximum Fee Movement (AMFM)
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Looking to apply for an exception? AMFM rates The 2026 AMFM is 6.00 percent. TEOs may increase their fees (GST exclusive) for eligible courses by up...
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Asset management for TEIs
Source: Tertiary Education Commission They are required to comply with statutory processes relating to the disposal of assets (including demolitions), or interests in assets (including granting of easements), and the...
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Wairere Falls between a rock and a good place
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 November 2025 The track, a tourist hotspot near Matamata, has been closed since 13 July due to high levels of rockfall activity and ongoing...
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New international partnership to attract investment in critical minerals
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined the international Minerals Security Partnership to attract investment in our critical mineral sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston...
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AI navigation to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders seeking mental health support will soon have a better understanding of what services are available to them, thanks to government funding for Whakarongorau to...
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Special Olympics flame in Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars. The...
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Bodies of climbers recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
Source: New Zealand Police Police, with the assistance of Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre, have recovered the bodies of two climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook. “We can...
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Monitoring update: November 2025
Source: Tertiary Education Commission At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education...
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Fatal crash, Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road, Ashburton, this evening. Police were notified of the two-vehicle...
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Lifestyle – The Biggest Weekend of the Year for New Zealand’s Exercise Industry!
Source: Exercise NZ The exercise industry in Aotearoa is gearing up for its biggest and most inspiring weekend of the year, as the Exercise New Zealand Conference and the Exercise...
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Legislation – Local government reform discussion welcomed – Northland Mayoral Forum
Source: Northland Regional Council – ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHLAND MAYORAL FORUM Northland’s Mayoral Forum acknowledges central government plans for a major review of the way the nation’s local government...
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Legislation – Shake-up of local government long overdue – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is cautiously welcoming signals from the Government that a major shake-up of local government is on its way. “This discussion is long overdue and will be...
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Digital health transformation requires investment, not cuts to workforce and budgets – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s 10-year digital health plan risks failure unless it changes course on its cuts to the workforce and funding needed to deliver it, says the Public Service Association...
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Police seeking Graeme Shuter in central Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland Central Police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged indecent assault at the weekend. Police have obtained a warrant to arrest 34-year-old Graeme...
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One person arrested in relation to Stewart Island hunting incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested one person. A 39-year-old Ashburton...
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Serious crash: Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Glen Innes this afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were advised of the crash on Apirana Avenue involving a...
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Simpler, more cost-effective local government
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced proposals that would fundamentally simplify how we plan our cities and regions and make it far easier to build the future New...
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Legal Appointments – MinterEllisonRuddWatts appoints Aaron Hockly as new Chief Executive
Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Hockly as its new Chief Executive Officer. Aaron will join MinterEllisonRuddWatts on 3 March 2026...
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Wellington News – PSA calls on WCC to reject slash-and-burn Deloitte report
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Wellington City Council Chief Executive Matt Prosser to reject the Deloitte report, which suggests eliminating up to 330 positions. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga...
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Warrant to arrest: Police seeking Paul Rimene
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is 176cm tall, has a large build, and is heavily...
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Police appeal for information following serious assault, Raumanga
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating after a woman was seriously assaulted in her Raumanga home last night. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says Police were called...
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Focus on basics delivers groundbreaking maths results
Source: New Zealand Government Groundbreaking maths gains in just 12 weeks show the Government’s reforms to raise student achievement are already delivering for students who need it most. New data...