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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...
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Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River...
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Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – Stats NZ report
Source: Statistics New Zealand Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – report 16 April 2026 This page provides updates on how economic impacts from the...
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Beef cattle numbers on the rise – Agricultural production statistics: Year to June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Beef cattle numbers on the rise – news story 16 April 2026 Beef cattle numbers increased in 2025, while the number of sheep and dairy cattle...
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Update: deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Local kaumatua have performed karakia and placed a rahui on the Tarawera River following...
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Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds – April 2026
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say This consultation is about proposed changes to the New Zealand Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds. The food notice...
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Proposed Kaikōura rock lobster temporary seasonal closure
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Kaikōura Marine Guardians, in conjunction with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, have requested a temporary closure of the rock lobster fisheries...
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Proposed further temporary closure at Mair Bank and Marsden Bank, Marsden Point, Whangārei, to the harvest of all shellfish
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, on behalf of the Patuharakeke hapū, has requested a further 2-year temporary closure to the...
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Major delays following two crashes, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of major delays following two crashes in Northland this afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious single vehicle crash on State Highway...
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Two big events, Christchurch Police’s one message
Source: New Zealand Police As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone...
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Still time to nominate native forest champions
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries There is still time to nominate outstanding native forest initiatives for the 2026 Growing Native Forest Champions Awards, with nominations closing on Friday 17...
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Govt Funding – New Board won’t fix Health NZ without funding reset – digital services must be prioritised – PSA
Source: PSA A new Health NZ Board cannot fix a broken system without a fundamental funding reset – starting with the gutted Digital Services group. The PSA congratulates incoming Chair Mark...
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Govt Cuts – New report from Save Science Coalition lays bare human cost of science cuts
Source: PSA A group of scientists are calling for an expanded, non-partisan approach to science funding after two years of widespread cost-cutting by the coalition government resulting in over 700 science...
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Defence News – Pacific co-operation: New Zealand Defence Force and Papua New Guinea
Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules will deliver aid supplies to Papua New Guinea following the recent cyclone, while another New Zealand...
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The scales of Maukahuka.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation This evening we sit in a close circle, focussed on an A3 laminated map on the ground. We scribble coloured marker lines over the map,...
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Hide and we’ll seek
Source: New Zealand Police A man attempting to evade Police by hiding in the backseat of a vehicle has been arrested after tallying up a list of charges. On 14...
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Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off benefit and into work over the year...
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Police collar alleged fuel thief
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were called...
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NZ Super Fund Response to High Court – GUARDIANS CONSIDERING RESPONSE TO JUDICIAL REVIEW
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, is considering its response to a judicial review decision,...
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Appointments – Watkins joins BusinessNZ as Director of Communications
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has announced the appointment of Tracy Watkins, one of New Zealand’s most experienced and respected media operators, as its new Director of Communications. Watkins joins BusinessNZ from Stuff...
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WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and money,...
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SH73 Candys Bend resilience project getting underway
Source: New Zealand Government A major resilience project on State Highway 73 (SH73) at Candys Bend between Christchurch and the West Coast is getting underway to repair a damaged retaining...
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Search and Rescue training Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Islands locals, please be advised a search and rescue training exercise will be taking place this weekend. Northland Police Search and Rescue are running...
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Off-duty officers swim into action
Source: New Zealand Police You’re never really off duty, even at the beach. This was the case for two Northland officers who quickly swam into action when a teenager was...
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Energy Transitions – Support transition before we’re gone: Latest gas report calls for Govt assistance
Source: BusinessNZ A new report is calling on all political parties to support a transition away from gas for commercial and industrial users, in the face of significant gas price increases...
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High Court Decision – PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The High Court in Auckland has found policies of the NZ Superfund are ‘unreasonable and unlawful’ and fail to properly address human rights...
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New appointments for Health New Zealand Board
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a new Chair and members for the Board of Health New Zealand, reinforcing its focus on delivering for patients....