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Arrests and seizures in Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police have responded with enforcement action after reports of gang and firearm-related violence which have increased in the last few weeks. Detective Senior Sergeant...
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Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance...
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Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure that in the event of a...
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Speech to AML Summit 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning and a warm welcome to everyone. I’m delighted to be back here at this annual immersion of all things Anti-Money Laundering. My thanks to...
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Arrests in Auckland CBD following flee
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident this afternoon. At about 12.25pm, Police observed a vehicle with no front number plate...
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Traffic stop lands driver in court
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night drive in Auckland on Sunday night ended with a date to attend court. Senior Sergeant Bill Russell, Northern Districts Motorways Coordinator says around 1.40am...
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Arrests and impounds for bicycle riding group
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made four arrests, impounded one vehicle and issued 53 infringement notices following a large-scale bicycle event in Henderson yesterday. Acting Inspector Damian Albert, Waitematā...
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Keeping Waitākere Hospital flowing this winter
Source: New Zealand Government A new transitional lounge opens today at Waitākere Hospital, helping patients leave hospital sooner when they are medically ready and freeing up beds for those needing...
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Aucklanders asked for feedback on skatepark use
Source: Auckland Council Skateboard? Scooter? Bicycle? How do you use Auckland Council’s network of skateparks? Aucklanders now have their chance to give their feedback about skatepark use through a Have...
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Greens call on Government to act on power bills before winter
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to use every tool they have as shareholding Ministers of the major gentailers to bring power bills down before...
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Government cuts education funding while youth unemployment soars
Source: Green Party Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says the Government is callously trading away New Zealanders’ education opportunities to pay for tax cuts for the super-rich. “Unemployment has soared...
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Earth Sciences – New energy calculator helps glasshouse growers cut fuel risk and future‑proof food production
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand As New Zealand grapples with rising energy costs and uncertain supply chains, questions about our fuel security and food security are becoming tightly knotted together....
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Health – Culture of fear at understaffed, dilapidated Hillmorton Hospital
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A new survey of 186 nurses and care staff at Christchurch’s Hillmorton Hospital has revealed a disturbing picture of overworked staff too scared to speak out...
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Defence News – NZ Army takes jungle warfare lessons from Philippines exercise
Source: New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Army has completed its first Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines, improving its ability to fight a modern war amid the heat, humidity...
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Government backs growth of trusted voluntary nature and carbon markets
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister for the Environment Andrew Hoggard today announced the Government’s approach to grow New Zealand’s voluntary nature and carbon markets – backed by a new...
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Combining forces on illicit tobacco
Source: New Zealand Government Customs, Police, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health have joined forces to better target and dismantle the illegal tobacco trade, Customs Minister Casey Costello...
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Century-old family heirloom returned
Source: New Zealand Police A century-old family heirloom has made its way back home thanks to someone’s good will. Nearly two months ago a member of the public located a...
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Government removal of fees-free a sign of their values
Source: NZCTU The removal of fees free from university students is a kick in the teeth for young people already being hammered by this government says Sandra Grey, President of...
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Opinion: The truth about Auckland’s ‘dog killers’ – Rachel Kelleher
Source: Auckland Council Animal abusers. Murderers. Nazis. Scum. If you’ve spent time on social media in the past couple of weeks you might have seen these words and worse directed...
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World Vision – 50 MILLION REASONS TO ACT: NZERS URGED TO BACK LANDMARK SLAVERY LAW BEFORE DEADLINE
Source: World Vision World Vision is urging New Zealanders to show their support for a Modern Slavery Bill by making a submission via Select Committee to ensure the Bill becomes law...
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Ombudsman publishes findings on Ministry of Education sensitive claims scheme
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Ombudsman has found that parts of the Ministry of Education’s scheme to assess sensitive claims are unreasonable for people who were abused or neglected in...
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Northland News – Free BusLink travel for ages 5-24 during Youth Week
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s BusLink services are pleased to announce increased support for Youth Week, running from 18-23 May 2026. To mark Youth Week 2026, BusLink will extend...
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Politics – A new political party has formed to combat New Zealand’s ongoing complicity in crimes against the people of Palestine
Source: PFFRS Party (Palestine Free From the River to the Sea Party) A political party named “Palestine Free From the River to the Sea” has been formed to contest the...
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Research – Shock survey result – one in four public service workers thinking of leaving NZ – PSA
Source: PSA Govt attacks on workers taking toll Key findings from PSA survey: – 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay – Nearly half (49%) of workers...
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NGOs – Every day life in Gaza – new ChildFund film
Source: ChildFund New Zealand A new short film that follows families living in Gaza, and supported by New Zealand donations, has won a prestigious film award in Italy. ‘Everyday in Gaza’...
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New survey: privacy concerns are no longer niche worries
Source: Privacy Commissioner 11 May 2026, 09:00 Issues like AI decision-making, facial recognition, and children’s digital lives are now firmly mainstream concerns, rather than niche ones, according to the latest...
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2026 annual survey on privacy
Source: Privacy Commissioner 11 May 2026, 09:00 Read the 2026 survey, ‘Research on Privacy Concerns and use of personal information‘ (opens to PDF, 2.4MB). Issues like AI decision-making, facial recognition,...