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Update: Body located near Fitzroy Beach
Source: New Zealand Police Police have identified the male who was located deceased on the shoreline at Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth this morning. We send our condolences to his family...
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Pharmac confirms continued access to Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine
Source: PHARMAC 1 September 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac has secured a new supply agreement with Pfizer to continue funding the Comirnaty brand of COVID-19 vaccine. This means Comirnaty...
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PSA condemns Pharmac move to dismantle Te Tiriti policy and Māori protections
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi opposes Pharmac’s in-principle decision to remove its Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy, saying it would be a clear breach of...
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BusinessNZ – Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum to convene in Canberra
Source: BusinessNZ The 16th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) will be held on Tuesday 2 September and Wednesday 3 September in Canberra, Australia. The ANZLF is a dynamic bilateral platform...
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Consumer NZ welcomes $2.25 million fine against Jetstar
Source: Consumer NZ A fine handed to Jetstar for misleading passengers about their rights is one of the largest penalties issued under New Zealand’s Fair Trading Act. “This is a...
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Energy sector – Conference to tackle energy hardship and build resilience returns for 3rd year
Source: Ara Ake The Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference will return on 8-9 October 2025 at the Harbourside Function Centre, Wellington, bringing together leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy, community...
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Construction Sector – QVCostbuilder: Construction cost growth slows to 1.2% annually — lowest in years
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The cost of building a home remains relatively stable, giving builders and developers greater certainty on price. In QV CostBuilder’s latest quarterly update for August, approximately 11,700...
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Universities – Pacific children’s wellbeing expert appointed new Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Emma Dunlop-Bennett as Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika). Dr Dunlop-Bennett,...
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Culture and Heritage – Merchant Navy Day 2025 to honour hospital ships and historic milestones
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Merchant Navy Day will be marked by a national commemoration on Wednesday 3 September at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. “Please join us...
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Health and Law – Vaping law breaches fuel Foundation’s training rollout
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Just two weeks into the new vaping laws, 125 complaints poured in – and dozens of retailers were caught breaking the rules. Information released to...
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“Scrim” reflects on decades of protecting nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 “A good pair of boots, a chainsaw, a rifle, and a reliable truck.” DOC has launched its Always Be Naturing campaign during...
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Appeal for information after body located near Fitzroy Beach
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information that could help identify a person located deceased on the shoreline at Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth this morning. The deceased man...
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Government backing vital regional connectivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will support at risk regional air routes with up to $30 million in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for small passenger airlines,...
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Watercare investment to upgrade infrastructure and create jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Watercare’s $500 million investment to upgrade and replace aging infrastructure will deliver improved water services and more jobs for Aucklanders, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says....
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Name release: Fatal crash, Ngararatunua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland on 22 August. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36,...
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Education – Language learning in New Zealand at ‘crisis point’
Source: Language Learning for New Zealand’s Future Forum calls for compulsory second language learning in school years seven to 10. Language learning in New Zealand is at “crisis point” –...
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Health and Employment – Battle for patient safety continues with more nurses strikes – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Patient safety remains an absolute priority for Te Whatu Ora health workers who will strike for two days this week to have safe staffing levels enforced,...
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From 5 million to 695 billion – DOC reveals New Zealand’s “new population”
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2025 In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed...
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Fish & Game licences refreshed to support women
Source: New Zealand Government Fish & Game New Zealand’s family fishing licences are receiving a long-overdue update to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...
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Fatal crash: SH50, Tikokino
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, north of Tikokino around midday today. Sadly, one person passed away...
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Police disrupt antisocial road user behaviour in Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police have intercepted and disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight with arrests, impounds, and infringements issued. A significant number of anti-social...
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Legal News – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments supporting illegal Israel settlements
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network has issued judicial review proceedings to challenge the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build or maintain illegal...
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Operation Purple: Infringements, arrests in anti-social road user gathering
Source: New Zealand Police A strong Police presence in Manawatū overnight saw officers spoil the intentions of anti-social road users, and issue dozens of infringements. Operation Purple – supported by...
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Greymouth Police seeking identification of male
Source: New Zealand Police Greymouth Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man pictured in these images. We believe he may be able to assist us with our...
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Greymouth Police seeking identification of male, could be from Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Greymouth Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man pictured in these images, who could be from Christchurch. We believe he may be able...
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State Highway 50 closed, Central Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50 north of Tikokino, Central Hawke’s Bay, will be closed for some time following a serious crash. It involved one vehicle and happened shortly...
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More beat officers, and fewer victims
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as Police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister...