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Bridge over SH1 in Rolleston getting underway
Source: New Zealand Government Work will begin later this month on a new bridge over State Highway 1 (SH1) in Rolleston which will better connect residential and industrial areas, following...
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Bridge improvements for Ōtorohanga
Source: New Zealand Government Ōtorohanga will see three significant bridge projects happening in the second half of this year, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Mangaorongo Bridge on State Highway...
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Speech to Community Housing Aotearoa Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here at the Community Housing Aotearoa Conference again – I believe the last time was November 2024 –...
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Minister urges racing industry to work together
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Racing Winston Peters is urging all parts of New Zealand’s racing industry to work together to secure its long-term future. The Minister’s call is...
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Education system reforms pass Third Reading in Parliament
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister, Erica Stanford today marked a significant step towards reforming New Zealand’s education system with the passing of the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment...
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Real results delivered for mental health
Source: New Zealand Government Quarter three mental health and addiction target results show New Zealanders are continuing to get faster access to support, with all three mental health and addiction...
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Awards – Young Waikato farmer named top emerging leader
Source: Federated Farmers Young Waikato dairy farmer Danielle Hovmand has been named the primary sector’s top emerging leader, with judges praising her selfless leadership and commitment to helping others succeed. Hovmand...
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Awards – Primary Industries Award winners announced
Source: Federated Farmers A pioneer of rural radio, a titan of the dairy industry, and some of New Zealand’s most influential leaders are among the winners of this year’s Primary Industries...
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Recognising Kiwi search and rescue excellence
Source: New Zealand Government The exceptional skill, teamwork and dedication of Kiwi search and rescuers have been on full display at the New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Awards, Associate...
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Federated Farmers welcome Jones’ backing of Waikato farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming comments from New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones today expressing deep concern about the impact Waikato Region Plan Change 1 could have on...
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Man sought by Police arrested
Source: New Zealand Police The 41-year-old man sought by Auckland Central Police on Monday has been arrested in the Manukau area today. He is due to appear in the Manukau...
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Driver arrested after fleeing across Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police arrested a man after fleeing from Police and driving dangerously across Auckland this evening. Earlier this afternoon, after 4pm, the Police Eagle helicopter sighted a...
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Drugs and firearms seized, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Glenn Restieaux – Officer in Charge Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch: Police have arrested three men after a clandestine lab was located at...
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Environment Canterbury prepares as bird flu detected in Australia
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 23 Jun 2026 Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is working closely with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) after confirmation of the H5N1 strain...
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Federated Farmers – Fresh hope for Waikato farmers caught by Plan Change 1
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming news the Government will consider options to prevent Waikato farmers being hit by rules developed under an old planning system. Speaking at the Primary...
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Three-month closure for Kaikōura rock lobster
Source: New Zealand Government A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishery in the Kaikoura Marine Area will keep the fishery sustainable and prepare it for the peak fishing season,...
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Progress continues across all five health targets
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders are being seen and treated sooner across the health system, with the latest results showing continued improvement across all five Government health targets...
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Council AI tool saves Aucklanders up to nine minutes per request
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s recently launched AI assistant, Ask Auckland Council, is saving users around eight to nine minutes compared to calling the contact centre. Launched only two months...
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Muck around and find out
Source: New Zealand Police A rider has lost his bike for a month and been summonsed to court after making a poor decision in Moerewa yesterday. At about 5pm, officers...
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Consumer NZ – More than 41,000 people call for fair repayment for retirement village residents
Source: Consumer NZ Today, Consumer NZ presented its fair repayment petition to Labour’s spokesperson for seniors, Ingrid Leary. The petition calls for a law change so residents who leave a...
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University of Auckland rural medical programme expands to Taupō in 2027
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The University of Auckland’s Rural Medical Immersion Programme (RMIP) will expand to Taupō in 2027, creating new opportunities for medical students to train in rural...
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Police investigating threatening emails
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, Auckland City CIB: Police are aware of a number of emailed threats to schools and other institutions across the...
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New research to support yellow-legged hornet response
Source: New Zealand Government Four new research projects will help the ongoing efforts, led by Biosecurity New Zealand, to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet from New Zealand, say Science Minister Penny...
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Search continues for missing fisherman in Taharoa
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Mary Van Dongen, Waikato West Area Response Manager: A search for Dilane Harding, 55, a missing fisherman in Taharoa is...
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Compliance Guide: Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Mining and Mineral Extraction
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 23 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Compliance Guide: Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Mining and Mineral Extraction (ORS...
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Kiwi Distillery Eyes Global Expansion After Whey-Based Gin Judged World-Leading
Source: Impact PR for Clarity Distilling Company A Tauranga craft distillery is set for global expansion after its whey-based gin was judged the highest-rated gin at one of the world’s...
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Research Agenda: Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 23 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> This Research Agenda sets out the key priorities for future rheumatic fever research in New Zealand,...