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Sniffing out trouble
Source: New Zealand Police The scent of illegal activity was in the air for Waitematā Police this week after they sniffed out a vehicle carrying a significant quantity of cannabis...
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Six people facing drugs charges in Southland operation
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police concluded Operation Mud Dog this week, focused on disrupting the supply and distribution of illicit drugs across the Southland District. On Tuesday, Police executed...
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Update: Further charges laid, fatal crash, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks: A woman is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today on charges relating to a fatal crash last year. The...
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Health Sector – Kiwis support stronger nicotine regulation, survey finds
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A majority of New Zealanders support reinstating the very low nicotine cigarette policy, and more than two-thirds believe the tobacco industry influences government policy, a new national...
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Update: Arrests made following road-rage assault, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Shane Tuhi, Hamilton City CIB: Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a road-rage assault in February. On Friday...
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Bill to enable digital drivers licences passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to make New Zealand’s transport regulatory system fit for purpose has passed its third reading today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Transport Minister James...
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Update: Arrests made following public brawl, Whakatāne
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested four people following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne, last month. On Wednesday 15 April, around 12.30pm, Police were called to the shopping...
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Speech to The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – International Trade in Troubled Times
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening, everyone. Thank you to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for the invitation to deliver this year’s annual lecture. It’s a pleasure to...
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Boosting capability in schools to grow international education offering
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s work to grow the international education sector, new funding for a dedicated support function will help build sector capability and support...
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Securing New Zealand’s future in a more volatile world
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today outlined the need to secure New Zealand’s future in an increasingly volatile world, focusing on economic resilience, energy security, defence, international...
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Over four children killed or injured on average a day during the ‘so- called’ ceasefire in Lebanon – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children More than four children have been killed or injured every day on average in Lebanon in the first 25 days of a temporary ceasefire with families still...
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Investments and Human Rights – GUARDIANS TO REVISE POLICY DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING JUDICIAL REVIEW
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (Guardians) The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (Guardians), manager of the $90 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund (Super Fund), has confirmed it will not...
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Budget 2026 will further damage public services and drive more workers out the door – PSA
Source: PSA The Prime Minister’s Budget 2026 preview today confirms what public service workers already feared: more cuts are coming, and New Zealanders will pay the price. “Enough is enough. Public...
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Post-sentencing statement: Rowan Maxwell Donoghue
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Rowan Maxwell Donoghue today in Christchurch District Court. He was sentenced to seven years and eight months imprisonment, after...
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Fare hike piles more pressure on working Wellingtonians already facing fuel crisis
Source: NZCTU Working people in the greater Wellington region face yet another cost increase from Friday, when Metlink fares rise 3.1 percent and the Snapper off-peak discount drops from 30...
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Luxon chooses to join the anti-migrant bandwagon
Source: Green Party The Prime Minister’s pre-Budget speech today confirms a Government that has chosen to scapegoat migrants and shield corporate profit while New Zealanders struggle to pay the bills,...
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Tougher penalties for misleading pricing incoming
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling deceptive business practices with the introduction of the Fair Trading Amendment Bill, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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Hapai Te Hauora – New Online Gambling laws could grow harm while claiming to reduce it
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is concerned that Aotearoa’s new online casino gambling laws could grow harm while claiming to reduce it. The Online Casino Gambling Act came into...
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Awards – Entry standards ‘through the roof’ for Primary Industries Awards
Source: Federated Farmers From a billion-dollar apple brand to grassroots rural leaders, this year’s Primary Industries New Zealand Awards (PINZ) finalists reflect a sector overflowing with talent. Three finalists in each...
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ASB backs New Zealand businesses to lift productivity with new programme connecting talent, knowledge and expertise
Source: ASB ASB is pulling out all the stops to tackle New Zealand’s productivity challenge, with a national programme to significantly uplift the performance of Kiwi businesses. Pathway to Productivity...
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Waikato public thanked for reporting drink driver weaving all over expressway
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested one person while investigating a complaint from a member of the public who saw a vehicle repeatedly crossing erratically over both lanes at...
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Teamwork locates fleeing Waikato youths in family car
Source: New Zealand Police Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in four youths...
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Canterbury aquaculture company fined $24,000 for shellfish biosecurity breaches
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Canterbury aquaculture company that illegally supplied thousands of live green lipped mussels from a restricted area to an exporter has been fined $24,000....
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Christchurch man placed on home detention for taking 486 pāua intended for sale
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Christchurch man has been placed on 4 months’ home detention for taking 486 pāua, which he intended to sell, from a marine reserve. ...
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Agenda for June 2026 Rheumatology Advisory Committee meeting
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Rheumatology Advisory Committee will be considering at its upcoming meeting in June 2026 Matters Arising Etanercept (branded as Enbrel) and adalimumab (branded as Amgenvita/...
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Three long-awaited Hauraki iwi settlement bills pass final reading
Source: New Zealand Government After 15 years of negotiations three Hauraki iwi Claims Settlement Bills – Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, and Ngāti Hei have passed final reading in...
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Levelling the playing field for food business verification
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for food businesses with multiple sites to operate by applying consistent verification rules across the country, says Food Safety Minister...