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Privacy Act 2020 turns 5 – changes are needed
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner The introduction of the Privacy Act 2020 was a big step forward in protecting New Zealander’s privacy, but five years on (1 December), it needs...
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Health – Labour’s GP-owned general practice incentive could open doors for long-term workforce growth
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is welcoming today’s announcement outlining how the Labour Party intend to support doctors to...
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Health – GenPro welcomes renewed political focus on strengthening primary health care
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes the renewed political attention on the critical role of general practice in improving health outcomes for New...
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Concern Raised Over Extension of NZDF Liaison Officer Deployment to Israel – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern at the Government’s decision to extend the deployment of a New Zealand Defence Force liaison officer...
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Aotearoa Marks International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins millions around the world today in marking 29 November – the International Day of Solidarity with the...
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Save the Children – NZ-funded project to boost Cambodian horticulture and improve the lives of children and families
Source: Save the Children A new NZD$12 million multi-year project aimed at increasing household incomes, reducing child labour, and ensuring communities across Cambodia are better off through innovative horticultural practices was...
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Save the Children – Israeli military raids in the West Bank force entire communities into lockdown, keeping children out of school
Source: Save the Children Israeli military operations have forced entire communities in areas of the northern West Bank into lockdown in their homes, keeping children out of school, jeopardising family incomes...
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New procurement rules will be monitored
Source: New Zealand Government Officials will report six-monthly on the new government procurement rules which take effect today to ensure they are being complied with, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis...
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Notifiable Products Annual Sales Return 2025: User guide
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 1 December 2025 Summary The 2025 annual sales return user guide covers the step-by-step instructions for the following license types: General retailers:...
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Eastern Hutt Road, Taita blocked by truck crash
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern Hutt Road in Taita is blocked after a truck crashed this morning. Police were notified at 9.05am that a truck had rolled, between Peterkin Street...
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Marine reserve incidents prompt call for public information
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 December 2025 Motueka-based DOC Marine Ranger Stew Robertson says the first incident involves a 14 m launch spotted anchored in the Horoirangi Marine Reserve,...
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Name release: New Plymouth homicide
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Christoper Allemann, New Plymouth CIB: Police can now name the man who was killed on St Aubyn Street in New...
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Tasman’s Great Taste Trail on track to re-open
Source: New Zealand Government Tasman’s popular Great Taste Cycle Trail is on track to reopen the iconic Spooners Tunnel section by the end of December, following significant progress on repairs...
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Open Banking goes live for Kiwi customers
Source: New Zealand Government Open banking goes live today, opening the door to faster loan approvals, easier bill management, and personalised budgeting insights, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson...
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Correction: Fatal crash, Bucklands Crossing
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Southern A media release issued this morning regarding a fatal crash on Lamb Hill Road contained an error regarding the date of the crash. The...
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Marine reserve rules reminder as summer heats up
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 December 2025 There are 44 marine reserves around the country, from the Kermadecs in the far north to the Subantarctic Islands in the deep...
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HIV Monitoring Report – Measuring progress against the National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023–2030
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 1 December 2025 The HIV Monitoring Report tracks key goals and targets for reducing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and improving...
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Pay gap pushes women into a month of unpaid work
Source: NZCTU November 30 marks a bleak milestone – all women in Aotearoa are effectively working for free compared to men, due to persisting gender and ethnic pay gaps. “This...
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Fatal crash, Bucklands Crossing
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing last night. Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Road about 7pm. Sadly, one person...
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New wraparound counselling service to mark World AIDS Day
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey today hosted a World AIDS Day event at Parliament, announcing new funding to help more New Zealanders have...
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Motorbike rider injured after fleeing from Police, Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings: A motorbike rider is in serious condition after crashing when fleeing from Police late last night. About...
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ASB Survey: Easing cycle sparks 15-year high in housing confidence
Source: ASB On net, nearly one-third of respondents say now is a good time to buy property, the strongest result since 2010 Majority anticipate further drops in mortgage rates, but...
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EIT Master’s enhances skills and career prospects for digital marketing professional
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 35 seconds ago After moving across the world to study at EIT Auckland, digital marketing professional Sumedha Wickrama secured a role in his field just...
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EIT culinary graduate carves out global success in food and TV
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 39 seconds ago EIT-trained Chef Hilary Wroe has built an international career that includes working at Michelin-star restaurants in New York, behind the scenes on...
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NZ and US deepen Antarctic science partnership
Source: New Zealand Government New joint research initiatives focused on climate and ecosystem change expand on the long-standing collaboration between New Zealand and the United States on Antarctic science and...
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Push to eliminate hornets intensifies
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand has escalated its response to eradicate yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following continued detections on Auckland’s North Shore. To date, 27 queen...
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Man charged following firearms incident near Thames
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Mark Leathem, Coromandel Hauraki CIB: A man has been arrested after an incident yesterday where a firearm was discharged near a popular...