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12 charged with murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Source: New Zealand Police Police have today charged 12 people for the murder of a Rotorua man last month – seven of them in a small Bay of Plenty town....
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Operation Hawk swoops on criminals
Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition and drugs have been seized, during a series of search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island this...
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Environment – KASM calls on Bishop to reign in Shane Jones on Fast-Track interference
Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining Kiwis Against Seabed Mining has today asked the Minister in charge of the Fast-Track, Chris Bishop, to refuse Minister Shane Jones’ request to meet with...
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Auckland News – Port expansion fast-track a much-needed economic boost – EMA
Source: EMA The fast-track approval of Port of Auckland’s expansion project will deliver an economic boost for the city, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). The project, approved under the...
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Politics – Minister’s political interference in the ERA outrageous – PSA
Source: PSA Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden’s statement that she expects new Employment Relations Authority appointments to reduce compensation awards to workers is an outrageous breach of judicial independence, says...
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Operation Harvest bears fruit for Police
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: South Island Organised Crime Police have arrested two men and seized a large amount of methamphetamine and cash during...
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Defence helicopter, plane decisions announced
Source: New Zealand Government Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes are set to replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part...
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Four arrests as aggravated robbery investigation continues
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush this morning. Counties Manukau CIB are investigating...
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Back on the water: Jet ski found five years after theft
Source: New Zealand Police A family jet ski lost to the hands of thieves five years ago has been returned to its rightful owners after a search on social media...
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Weather News – Sunshine in the south, showers in the north – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 21st – Monday 25th August – With the weekend in sight, the clouds will part, and the skies will brighten up for many regions. A...
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The lure of luxury catches out alleged scammer
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged text scammer attempting to splash out on luxury goods is instead awaiting her next court date in custody. Auckland City CIB have laid seven...
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Universities – Exploring AI’s environmental costs and benefits – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) How can we use artificial intelligence to help the planet – and what impacts might it have along the way? A panel of experts will explore...
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First Fast-track project approved
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first Fast-track project has received consent, less than seven months since...
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Confirmation of fatality, name release, Mahana
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm that a man died in Nelson Hospital yesterday [20 August] following a crash last week. The crash on 13 August was on the...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs – 21 August 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council RELEASE OF THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (COASTAL) 2024 REPORT Our coast is woven into Northlanders’ identity, wellbeing, and history. The health of the moana reflects the...
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Performing Arts – Rare chance to hear chamber music gem
Source: Aroha String Quartet Audiences in Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and the Manawatū will get the opportunity to hear a live performance of a rarely performed gem of the chamber...
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Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants opens for applications
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I am proud to announce that Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants is open for applications,” says Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. The grants support...
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Farm News – Strong wool – where to next? – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Richard Dawkins joins other farming and wool industry leaders at strong wool workshops in Otago and Southland next week. Richard writes there’s...
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Fonterra lifts FY25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price and narrows FY26 range
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today increased the 2024/25 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $10.00 per kgMS to $10.15 per kgMS, with the range narrowing from $9.70 –...
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Results – Kiwibank announces FY25 results
Source: Kiwibank FY25 financial highlights: Net profit after tax of $191 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, down 5% on the prior financial year. Strong balance sheet...
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Term two attendance higher than pre-covid
Source: New Zealand Government Every term since Term 1 2024 has record higher attendance than the same term the year before. It’s a good run, thanks to the students who...
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Police acknowledge IPCA findings into unjustified use of force
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority over the use of force on a person in the Auckland Custody Unit. On 18 January...
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Recovery work underway in the Top of the South Island
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Residents and road users across the top of the South Island can expect to see a hive of activity on state highways as recovery works...
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EIT confirms restructure as institute prepares for independence
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 hours ago The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) has confirmed the outcome of its change process, with restructure decisions now finalised following consultation with...
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Unions celebrate new pay transparency law
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating the passage of Labour MP Camilla Belich’s Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill into law. The Bill will protect working...
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Maketu Road has reopened
Source: New Zealand Police Maketu Road has reopened after it was closed in relation to a pre-planned search warrant this morning. The public can expect an increased Police presence in...
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Arrests made in relation to Rotorua homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen: Four people are due in court today in relation to a homicide in Rotorua yesterday. Emergency services were...