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Energy Sector – Power prices predicted to surge – Consumer NZ
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ expects power prices to increase by about 5% in 2026 – a blow to households already hit with a 12% increase to power bills last...
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Real Estate – Does size really matter? In the New Zealand property market – yes, it does!
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Kiwis prepared to pay almost 50% more for a three-bedroom homeGetting the bedroom/bathroom combo right can add up to half a million to a home’s priceRenovations can pay...
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Govt Cuts – MSD plan to cut security guards risks repeating mistakes of the past – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to pause a proposal to cut security guards from three to two at 20 offices around the country...
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International Convention Centre a major win for tourism and hospitality
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), the country’s largest conference, exhibition and entertainment...
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The Secret Art of Naturing: A Beginner’s Guide
Source: NZ Department of Conservation I’ll admit it: I’m addicted. Not to coffee (well, that too), but to naturing. It started small, a quick stroll outside, a sneaky breath of...
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Legal Issues – High Court Confirms RNZRSA Acted Lawfully while Adopting New Constitution
Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RNZRSA) The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RNZRSA) welcomes today’s High Court decision, which confirms that the organisation acted lawfully...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences NZ January climate summary – record rainfalls
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Exactly how wet was it last month? Very. Fifteen locations recorded their wettest or second-wettest January, including an astounding 494 mm of rain at Whitianga in...
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Fair and efficient military justice proposed in Bill
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to modernise the military justice system has passed its first reading today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “The Armed Forces Discipline Law Amendment Bill modernises New...
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Motorcyclist nearly twice the limit after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police A motorcyclist’s decision to flee saw his wheels impounded and a variety of illicit drug items seized this morning. The Papatoetoe man was also allegedly found...
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Police arrest group over vehicle crime
Source: New Zealand Police Police have caught up with a group of young people likely involved in a wave of vehicle crime across parts of Auckland. Frontline units deployed across...
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New data shows record 2025 permitting activity
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s exploration and mining pipeline is strengthening, with record levels of mineral permit applications received and decided in 2025, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New...
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Name release: Homicide investigation, Raumati Beach
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Field Crime Manager: Police can now release the name of the woman found deceased at a Matatua Road, Raumati...
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Update 2: Serious assault, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for...
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Body recovered, Waioeka River – Bay of Plenty District
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Nicky Cooney Police and teams searching for a man missing since January have located and recovered a...
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Foxton Police taking dangerous bike riding complaints seriously
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Sergeant Mike Skates, Foxton Police: Police in Foxton and Foxton Beach are proactively dealing with reports made over bad driving...
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Police on the scent of shoplifter
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager faces court after failing to give Police the slip after a shoplifting in Te Atatū Peninsula. Police responded to a dairy on Te Atatū...
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Disability support improvements begin
Source: New Zealand Government From this week, a new nationally consistent approach will begin to benefit disabled people, families and carers who use supports funded by Disability Support Services (DSS). ...
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EIT carpentry course lays foundation for Gisborne apprentice
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 23 hours ago Max Elsmore is building a future in the construction industry after completing a certificate in carpentry at EIT Tairāwhiti. The 20-year-old from...
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Motorcylist nearly twice the limit after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police A motorcyclist’s decision to flee saw his wheels impounded and a variety of illicit drug items seized this morning. The Papatoetoe man was also allegedly found...
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New Study: Children Spending 4+ Hours a Day On Screens Face Up to 61% Higher Depression Risk – Flow Neuroscience
Source: Flow Neuroscience A new study of over 50,000 children in the US found that spending four or more hours a day on screens is associated with a higher prevalence...
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Firefighters put skills to the test UFBA Waterway Challenge in Rangiora
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The skill, speed and teamwork of some of New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters will be on full display when the UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge 2026 comes...
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Legislation – Muddled health and safety reforms will confuse businesses
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Health and Safety changes released today will neither improve safety nor be easier for businesses to follow – it’s a big, missed opportunity say...
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Love Food Hate Waste grants now open
Source: Auckland Council Got a clever idea to help Aucklanders cut down on food waste? Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste grants are open again, and this year there’s extra...
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Scholarship a rewarding finish for EIT nursing student
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 days ago Receiving a scholarship after five years of study at EIT is “extra-rewarding” for Bachelor of Nursing student Jessie Tomoana (Ngāti Kahungunu), who...
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Young Hawke’s Bay musician develops original music through EIT study
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 days ago EIT Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music) student Kaden Hura-McIntosh is already making his mark as an independent musician, with two albums released...
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Full steam ahead: more events set to ignite 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a suite of events from the Bay of Islands to Tekapo, as part of its $70 million Major Events and Tourism...
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LNG terminal decision: Dirty, dumb and expensive – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming the Luxon government’s announcement it will build a liquid natural gas (LNG) import terminal, calling it a dirty, dumb and expensive decision that will leave New...