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Ōtāhuhu homicide: Man in custody
Source: New Zealand Police Police is speaking with a man in connection with a homicide investigation underway in Ōtāhuhu. Enquiries began after a callout to Beatty Street at about 8.30pm...
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Busy roads expected for All Blacks-France test match in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging rugby fans to plan ahead for extra traffic and potential delays as thousands descend on Dunedin...
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Banking – ASB offers relief to upper South Island customers affected by severe weather
Source: ASB ASB will support customers affected by severe weather across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough with tailored packages, including suspension of home loan repayments and emergency overdraft facilities for personal,...
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Transport – Honouring the driving forces of the transport sector
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. The...
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Local News – Lower Hutt Mayor welcomes new water entity reset for the region
Source: Hutt City Council Wellington’s metropolitan councils have agreed to form a new jointly owned water services entity that will be more efficient, reliable, and deliver greater value for money. Upper...
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Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer” at sea, as vessels turn off AIS
Source: Greenpeace For a second time, Greenpeace Aotearoa activists have confronted a bottom trawler off the East Coast, rebranding it an “ocean killer” in protest at its destructive fishing activities. Launching...
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Appointments – Young leaders step up to Federated Farmers board
Source: Federated Farmers Karl Dean (36) and Richard Dawkins (35) have been elected to the Federated Farmers board at the organisation’s AGM in Christchurch, replacing Richard McIntyre and Toby Williams. “It’s...
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Flooding demonstrates danger in Govt ‘growth at any cost’ ideological agenda – Tom Kay
Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Flooding in the top of the South Island, and the threat of more to come later this week, demonstrates the dangers of the Government...
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MPs to present Support Workers with giant bank cheques representing their lost $20,644.45 pay equity wages – PSA
Source: PSA Opposition MPs will present giant bank ‘cheques’ representing $20,644.45 in stolen pay equity wages to care and support at Parliament on Tuesday 1 July. July 1 heralds pay increases...
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Weather News – A calm and cold start to the week, then rain, and wind to follow – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 30th June- Friday 4th July – It’s a settled start to the week for much of the country, with fine conditions expected across most...
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Support for flood affected farmers and growers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government today classified the flooding across the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions as a medium-scale adverse event unlocking extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers...
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Fatal crash, Cambridge Road, Waipa
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a crash involving a truck and car on Cambridge Road in Waipa. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Storey...
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Death following crash on Thursday, Karaka
Source: New Zealand Police A woman has died in hospital following a crash in Karaka last Thursday. Emergency services were called to SH22 about 1.15pm on 26 June to reports...
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Whale baleen saga – and how it came home
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 An Auckland-based woman purchased the whale baleen to sketch and was unaware she needed a permit from DOC. Baleen is the filter-feeding...
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Whānau Ora focused on serving greatest need
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon benefit from strengthened Whānau Ora support services with a renewed focus on those in greatest need, Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says....
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Crash and court a costly night for driver
Source: New Zealand Police It was pricey night for one dangerous driver who dented his pride and joy and landed himself in court. Police in Papakura observed a vehicle travelling...
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Serious crash, Cambridge Road, Waipa district
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked Cambridge Road in Waipa district. The crash involves a car and a truck, and...
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Events – UNERASED Returns: Made in Palestine Exhibition Opens in Auckland
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Following the success of UNERASED: The Palestinian Experience, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand is proud to present the second edition of the exhibition...
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Health and Housing – Many rentals may still fall short as healthy homes deadline arrives
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation As winter grips the country, many Kiwis will go to sleep tonight in rental homes that may still be putting their health at risk. From midnight...
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Health – Wai July launches: Tāne Māori encouraged to go alcohol-free this July
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora has launched Wai July, a new kaupapa calling on tāne Māori to go alcohol-free for the month of July. The challenge invites tāne to...
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Hong Kong: National Security Law analysis shows vast majority unjustly arrested
Source: Amnesty International More than 80% of people convicted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place,...
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STEAM education and sports key recipients in Canterbury funding
Source: Rata Foundation Rātā Foundation has announced $617,000 will go to community groups in Canterbury in its most recent funding round, focused on large and multi-year funding. Tagata Moana Trust, a...
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Northland News – Nominations for Northland Regional Council open 04 July
Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October can get their nominations in...
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Northland Regional Council News – 30 June 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council NOMINATIONS FOR NRC OPEN 04 JULY People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in...
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Tech Appointments – Tim Dacombe-Bird Appointed as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand
Source: Sling & Stone AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 30 2025 — Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Tim Dacombe-Bird as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand. Based in...
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Rare slab hut refurbishment keeps traditional ways alive
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 The historic Slaty Creek Hut, in the Grey Valley, was originally built as a winter project in 1952 by deer cullers. The...
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Media advisory: RNZPC Auckland Campus
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a media stand-up for the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus. Location: RNZPC Auckland,...