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Seconds count: New tech already proving its worth
Source: New Zealand Police A world-first tool to assist emergency services in locating people in need is proving it’s weight in gold after being put to the test this week....
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Tasman flood waste recovery receives $2M boost
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has granted Tasman District Council up to $2 million to support the region’s recovery from the severe flooding this winter, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds...
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Grave concerns for missing woman in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are appealing for sightings of a missing woman and hold significant concerns for her wellbeing. Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen...
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Advocacy – Auckland Harbour Bridge ‘March for Humanity’ Demands NZ Sanction Israel
Source: Aotearoa for Palestine Tens of thousands are expected to gather for the ‘March for Humanity’ across the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Saturday 13 September, to demand the New Zealand...
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Health – Changes to alcohol laws put profit over people
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is strongly opposing the Government’s announcement to weaken already unacceptable alcohol laws, calling the move a disgrace that hands more power to the alcohol...
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Local News – Lower Hutt Hits Native Tree Target, Thanks to a City-Wide Effort
Source: Hutt City Council Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has delivered on his pledge to plant a native tree or plant for every resident in the city. Today Mayor Barry planted...
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International scam artist held to account
Source: New Zealand Police Like a scene straight out of a movie, an international scam artist has been caught – this time by New Zealand Police. A 32-year-old man was...
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Government Cuts – Department of Internal Affairs job cuts will mean more violent extremism and child exploitation – PSA
Source: PSA Job cuts to the Digital Safety team at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) confirmed yesterday will see more violent extremism and child exploitation online. A change decision announced...
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Universities – Pacific elders missing out on health support services – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Older Pacific Island people receive significantly less funded community support services than European New Zealanders, a problem being investigated by University of Auckland senior lecturer...
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Animal Welfare – Billboards, cinema ads, and a call to Fonterra: SAFE marks Bobby Calf Awareness Day – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals This Sunday is Bobby Calf Awareness Day – a day to recognise the two million newborn calves who are separated from their mothers and killed every year...
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Business – Alvarium acquires 100% of Salt Funds Management
Source: Rātā Invest Alvarium (NZ) Wealth Management Holdings Ltd (Alvarium), parent company of Alvarium Wealth and Pathfinder Asset Management, is pleased to announce the effective acquisition of 100% of Salt...
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Banking – Park Hyatt Auckland achieves best-in-class sustainability rating with ASB backing
Source: ASB Park Hyatt Auckland is the first hotel in New Zealand to be awarded the coveted 4-star Green Star Performance Rating by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)....
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Unions propose establishment of new Workplace Education Agency – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to establish a Workplace Education Agency. The agency would provide support...
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Two Blenheim premises caught selling alcohol in controlled purchase operation
Source: New Zealand Police Two premises have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers in Blenheim. Blenheim Police in conjunction with Marlborough District Council licencing team conducted a controlled purchase...
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Health and safety reforms put workers at risk
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is renewing its call on the Government to stop their planned health and safety reforms. This follows the news today that confirms the...
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Unions propose establishment of new Workplace Education Agency
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to establish a Workplace Education Agency. The agency would provide support for unions...
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Gender pay gap remains largely unchanged
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is saying there is still huge work to do to ensure pay equity for women following the release of new data by Stats...
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Firearms licence holders charged, dealer’s licence suspended after suspected black market trade
Source: New Zealand Police Firearms headed for the black market have been the focus of a police operation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, which has seen three licensed firearms...
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Police release CCTV footage believed to show Marokopa man Tom Phillips
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a retail burglary in rural Waikato are releasing CCTV footage of who they believe to be Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his...
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Competitive process for future Rangitahi/Molesworth operator
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 August 2025 Rangitahi/Molesworth is a nationally important drylands ecosystem with a rich heritage and deep cultural significance. It’s also New Zealand’s largest farm and...
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Marriage continues to fall out of favour – Stats NZ media and information release: Marriages, civil unions, and divorces: Year ended December 2024
Marriage continues to fall out of favour – media release 28 August 2025 The number of couples tying the knot in 2024 continues the trend towards fewer marriages and civil unions,...
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Employment indicators: July 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Employment indicators: July 2025 – information release 28 August 2025 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs...
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Universities – The good sh*t helping obese teens – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Can a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? New findings from the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute suggest it might....
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EIT cookery student serves up silver at national culinary competition
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 16 minutes ago A 17-year-old cookery student at EIT Hawke’s Bay has served up silver at the 2025 Emerging Chef of the Year competition. Silva...
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Frozen sprouted beans and mixed vegetables recalled due to possible presence of Salmonella
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Vimms Enterprise Limited in its recall of Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix due...
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Employment – Health and safety reforms put workers at risk – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is renewing its call on the Government to stop their planned health and safety reforms. This follows the news today that confirms the...
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Hawke’s Bay – Fernhill Bridge costing region millions – Transporting New Zealand
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that weight restrictions on Fernhill Bridge on SH50 in Hawke’s Bay are costing the region millions of...