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Āria death referred to Coroner
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster: Police have referred the death of a person, found deceased in a fire-damaged car at Āria,...
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Serious crash: SH10, Kaeo
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a two-vehicle crash on SH10, Kaeo. The crash was reported to Police at 4.20pm. Two people have been transported to...
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An unexpected visitor: leopard seal at Petone Beach
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 September 2026 The animal, a roughly 3-metre-long female, was first reported on Friday night, basking in an area popular with local dog walkers. DOC...
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More visitors set to discover regional New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing six initiatives to attract more international visitors into regional New Zealand and support tourism growth across the country, Tourism and Hospitality Minister...
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Appointments – Guardians NZ Superannuation appoints Sam Brodie as Head of Strategic Tilting
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation 7 September 2026 The Guardians of NZ Superannuation, manager of the $95 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Sam Brodie to the role of...
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Come and help the RNZRSA send a little piece of home to New Zealanders serving overseas this Christmas
Source: Royal New Zealand RSA 7 September 2026 Imagine it’s Christmas Day. You’re thousands of kilometres from home, away from your family and friends, doing a job that can be...
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Wellington City Council job cuts a short-sighted hit to the capital – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Wellington City Council’s decision today to cut 47 jobs across three departments is a short-sighted waste of worker talent and institutional...
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Crash, Waikato Expressway, SH1, Newstead
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked southbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway at Newstead. The crash was reported about 3.20pm,...
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Beloved EIT nurse educator honoured with annual $10,000 nursing scholarship
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago (Left to Right) Acting Head of School of Nursing Katie Rongonui and nursing student, Kya Joe On Thursday at the opening of...
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Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent director
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent director Equinox IT has welcomed Victoria MacLennan, a well-respected New Zealand technology leader, to its Board as an...
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New diplomatic appointments announced
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced five new diplomatic appointments: Tāne Waetford, Ambassador to Colombia Melanie Roberts, High Commissioner to Niue Dr. Jon Johansson, Ambassador to...
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Appeal for information following New Plymouth assault
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Sergeant Mark Stevenson: Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth last month are seeking the public’s assistance. On Monday 31 August, Police were...
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Tairāwhiti nurses host Community Healthcare Election Forum
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Ahead of the Gisborne Hospital emergency department nurses’ strike on Wednesday, the region’s health workers have freed up their time to share their experiences, concerns,...
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The Māori and Pacific soldiers whose final resting place is being desecrated in Gaza…
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand There is a deeply painful connection between Aotearoa New Zealand and the Gaza War Cemetery that deserves to be remembered. Long before the current...
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Medicines investment would pay for itself and strengthen NZ economy: BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ calls for medicines funding reset after landmark economic analysis finds every dollar invested returns $1.93 to the economy and $1.15 to the Crown New Zealand is leaving...
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New nationwide rural recycling scheme for farm plastics
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing a new nationwide rural recycling scheme that will significantly increase the recovery of farm plastics from March next year, Minister for the...
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New mental health facility on the West Coast
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Ngā Moana e Rua, a new acute mental health facility at Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre...
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University Research – What Happens When You Flush? Study Reveals How Toilet Aerosols Reach the Breathing Zone
Source: Flinders University 7 September 2026 Researchers from Flinders University have found that flushing toilets can release aerosols and bioaerosols into the surrounding air, with some studies detecting particles at...
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Northland Regional Council media briefs 07/09/26
Source: Northland Regional Council FREE EARTHWORKS FIELD DAY Two hundred contractors, consultants, and local authority staff working across erosion and sediment control are expected to attend a free hands-on day...
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World squash champion Nicol David visiting New Zealand to strengthen sporting connections with Malaysia
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation 7 September 2026 Malaysian sporting icon and eight-time world squash champion Datuk Nicol David will visit New Zealand this week as part of her role...
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University Research – From sadness to relief: how families cope with assisted dying grief
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington 7 September 2026 New research exploring how people cope when a family member chooses assisted dying highlights the “roller coaster” of emotions often...
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Tech Security – Half of New Zealand Government Organisations Fail to Meet Email Security Standards Ahead of SGE Deadline
Source: Proofpoint, Inc. Half of New Zealand Government organisations have yet to meet the highest DMARC security standard ahead of the October 2026 SGE deadline. DMARC adoption at the reject...
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Death following water incident, Hatea River, Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police The death of a man at the Hatea River, Whangārei on Saturday will be referred to the Coroner. Emergency services were called to Port Road around...
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Name release: fatal crash, Flat Bush
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the person who sadly died following a serious crash in Flat Bush on 30 August. He was Kyle Chen,...
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Road closed: Otaika Road, Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police Otaika Road is closed following a single vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were called to Otaika Road at around 11.30 am, following reports of a...
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More communities to benefit from Waitangi Day funding
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Applications are now open for the 2027 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund, with up to $300,000 available to support community-led events. Secretary for Culture and...
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Elections 2026 – Tamariki can get involved in Election 2026
Source: Save the Children New Zealand Kiwi Kids have the chance to cast their vote and have their voices heard in the lead up to this year’s General Election. Kiwi...