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Flood resilience funding targets regional risk
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing close to $97 million into 32 flood resilience projects across New Zealand, helping to protect more than 30,000 homes and around 350,000...
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Cutting roadwork delays from buried pipes and cables
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cracking down on the delays and cost blowouts caused by pipes and cables buried under our roads “Infrastructure projects up and down the...
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Cake makers to get a slice of red tape relief
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers as part of a wider work programme to make it easier to operate and innovate in...
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Government should back vital workforce over Swiss multinationals
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union has today called for the Government to reject an application by Swiss-based shipping company Nova to be exempted from the legal...
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Pharmac cuts red tape to improve access to medicines for thousands of New Zealanders
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is removing unnecessary renewal requirements for selected Special Authority medicines and products, making it easier for people with long-term conditions to access the treatments they need. A...
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Homicide investigation launched after Pahiatua death
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Area Investigations Manager: A homicide inquiry has commenced following the death of a woman in Pahiatua yesterday....
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Our enduring approach to a changing climate
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Framework to ensure people know what risks they face and what the plan is to address them,...
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PACIFIC: Collision of crises deepens child nutrition challenges in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children A new study from Save the Children released on World Food Day is warning that climate change is worsening child malnutrition in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon...
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Police seek information following fatal crash, Piarere
Source: New Zealand Police Taupō Police are seeking information follow a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Pairere yesterday evening. Police and other emergency services responded to the crash near...
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Statement on the passing of Rt Hon Jim Bolger
Source: New Zealand Government My thoughts and condolences are with Jim Bolger’s wife Joan, his children and grandchildren, and the rest of his extended family. Mr Bolger was a proud...
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Fatal crash, Piarere
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere this evening. One other person has...
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Serious crash State Highway 1, Piarere
Source: New Zealand Police A serious two-vehicle crash was reported to Police about 7:40pm, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere, north-west of Tirau. There...
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Delivering on our promise to disestablish Te Pūkenga
Source: New Zealand Government Regional decision-making has been restored for New Zealand’s polytechnics, and industry put back into the driver’s seat for work-based learning, with the Government today making good...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand celebrate 30 years of USAR
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability. The milestone is being marked...
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Renewable Energy – Auckland solar farm granted consent
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consents and confirmed notice of requirement, subject to conditions, for the Glorit solar farm and substation, North Auckland. Solar P LP...
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State Highway 1, north of Kekerengu blocked
Source: New Zealand Police Both sides of State Highway 1, north of Kekerengu are blocked due to a burning vehicle. Motorists can expect delays and are advised to delay travel...
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Appointments – Police Association welcomes new president
Source: NZ Police Association Delegates elected Steve Watt as president of the New Zealand Police Association today during the organisation’s 90th annual conference in Wellington. Steve has served as vice-president of...
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Civil Defence – Can’t ‘Drop Cover Hold’? You can still ShakeOut!
Source: NEMA Mobility or access issues needn’t be a barrier to staying safe in an earthquake, with ShakeOut participants being encouraged to do the drill in a way that works...
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Minister to US for defence, security meetings
Source: New Zealand Government Defence, GCSB and NZSIS Minister Judith Collins will this week travel to Washington DC to attend a range of defence and security meetings. “In a complex...
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Police support ambulance with newborn blocked by floods in Awakino Gorge
Source: New Zealand Police Police found a patient transfer service ambulance among vehicles restricted by flooding and slips in Awakino on Monday night. Heavy rain made the road through the...
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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire, Operation Town
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach on 2 October can now confirm the...
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70+ new social homes on the way for Northland
Source: New Zealand Government More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,...
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Renewed appeal for missing Aydan and his grey ute
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging for sightings of a grey ute in relation to Aydan, 39, who went missing over eight weeks ago. Last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton...
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Property Market – New rating valuations for Ōpōtiki District – QV
Source: Quotable Value Ōpōtiki District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have...
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Economy – Navigating the storm: lessons from monetary and fiscal policy during COVID-19 – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 October 2025 – In a keynote address at the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment Conference, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Chief Economist...
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Employment – Expect delays during career firefighters’ one-hour strike on Friday – be extra careful
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns, primarily served by career firefighters, to remain extra careful during the...
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Property Market – New rating valuations for Hurunui – QV
Source: Quotable Value Hurunui property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been...