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Smoother path for Great Rides
Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Advocacy – Over 150 police storm peaceful protection of Lake Rotokākahi
Source: Protect Rotokākahi Over 150 police storm peaceful protection of Lake Rotokākahi On Monday at 8pm, over 150 police officers arrived at Lake Rotokākahi, where members of Tūhourangi, Tūmatawera Hapū and...
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Results – Port Marlborough reports strong half year performance for 2025
Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough has filed its Half Year Report for the first half of the 2025 financial year, highlighting positive progress across its key focus areas: people, planet, prosperity,...
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Drug and Alcohol Testing – Recent data indicates an increase in amphetamine-type substances and opioids
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Imperans Q4 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 25 February 2024 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace...
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Health – Mum needing essential heart scan faced life-threatening delays
Source: Kia Manawanui Trust | The Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand A mum needing an essential heart scan was told she’d have to wait ten months – at the earliest –...
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Energy – Meridian and NZAS agree 50MW reduction for winter 2025
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2025 – Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have agreed that NZAS will provide 50MW per hour of demand response for...
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Police response to Lake Rotokākahi protest
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Seven people were arrested at a protest at Lake Rotokākahi last night, after refusing to leave a worksite related to a Rotorua Lakes Council...
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Missing person located, Ōtara
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Location: Counties Manukau A 19-year-old who was reported missing earlier today from the Ōtara area has been located safe and well. Police would like...
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Report highlights urgent need for “life-changing” free dental care
Source: Green Party ActionStation’s Oral Healthcare report, released today, paints a dire picture of unmet need and inequality across the country, highlighting the urgency of free dental care for all...
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Government to consider Special Economic Zones
Source: New Zealand Government Marsden Point could become the heart of a bold vision to boost New Zealand’s fuel and energy security, and an attractive option for overseas investors seeking...
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Residency fast tracked for Primary Teachers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids access the teachers they need to thrive in the classroom by fast-tracking the residency process for primary teachers.“We know...
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Advocacy – New Report Shows Existing Approach to Dental Care “Not Fit for Purpose” – Action Station
Source: Action Station A landmark report is published today by the Dental for All Coalition telling human stories of struggles with oral healthcare in New Zealand. One of the key...
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Did you see a road rage incident in Northland yesterday?
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing for information following an incident on Ngunguru Road, where a motorist received serious injuries following an assault at around 5.45pm. Detective...
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Deputy PM visit harnesses huge interest in NZ in the Gulf
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to the Gulf region today, focused on building economic growth opportunities and conducting strategic foreign policy...
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Serious crash, Courtenay Place, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are at the scene of a crash on Courtenay Place, near Cambridge Terrace, in Wellington. Emergency services were notified of the collision, involving...
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Lifestyle – New Zealand MPs Set to Get ‘Fit For Office’ in National Exercise Challenge
Source: Exercise NZ Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum in Aotearoa are preparing to lace up their sneakers and lead by example as part of the Fit...
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Consultation on charity tax settings open
Source: New Zealand Government Consultation on an Inland Revenue Issues Paper on the taxation of charity and not-for-profits opens today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government is committed to...
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Wellsford subdivision granted COVID fast-track consent – EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Wellsford North residential subdivision in Wellsford, Auckland. Wellsford Welding Club Limited applied for resource consent...
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Fire Safety – All of Wellington District to move to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The remainder of the Wellington District will move into a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 25 February, until further notice. Porirua and the...
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Geotechnical investigations next step for HB Expressway project
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency It’s not every day commuters between Napier and Hastings get to see a drilling rig in Tutaekuri River. But that’s exactly what they’ll see from...
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Media Advisory: Waitematā East Custody Unit re-opens
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police invites media to the re-opening of the Waitematā East Custody Unit on Tuesday 25 February. The Custody Unit will be based at the...
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The Great Outdoors – New field guide helps trail groups share stories
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new field guide will help community groups and trailmakers tell the stories of their trails. Many walking tracks, mountain bike paths...
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Weather News – Final Week of Summer ticks all the Summer Boxes – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 24 – Friday 28 February 2025 – Settled weather characterised by light winds, clear skies, warm days, and low amounts of rainfall continues over Aotearoa...
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Northland Regional Council media briefs 24/02/25
Source: Northland Regional Council Mōtatau Students learn to use stream testing kits Northland Regional Council’s Land Management team has supported tamariki of Mōtatau School in their freshwater kaitiaki mahi through an...
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Early licence renewal a convenient option for senior drivers
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding senior drivers that they have the option of renewing their driver licence up to six months before...
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Hornswoggling porch pirate nabbed in Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested a 35-year-old Hamilton woman in relation to a number of parcel thefts around the region. She is facing five charges of...
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Release: Overhaul of Overseas Investment Act a Fire Sale of Kiwi Assets
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s reckless overhaul of the Overseas Investment Act is a fast track for foreign investment at the expense of Kiwi interests. “The Government’s reforms...