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Woman sent to court after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling through...
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Activism – Still waiting for Luxon to condemn illegal war, as government further aligns with US and Israel
Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: Saturday 21 March 2026 – “The people of New Zealand continue to await political leadership from Christopher Luxon regarding the US and Israel’s illegal and...
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University Research – Brain scientist knows the value of hope – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease. Dr Molly Swanson’s experience...
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ChildFund – Water at risk in Middle East War – on World Water Day
Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand is warning that escalating global conflict is no longer just driving up fuel prices – it is putting children’s access to clean water directly...
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Fonterra delivers another strong result for HY26
Source: Fonterra Total Group revenue: NZ $13.9 billion, up by NZ $1.3 billion Operating profit: NZ $1,231 million, up from NZ $1,107 million Profit after tax: NZ $750 million, up from NZ $729 million Earnings per share: 45 cents per share,...
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Greens Offer Votes To National Party For Immediate Relief In Fossil Fuel Crisis
Source: Green Party The Green Party is offering its votes to the National Party to get on with passing a sensible and urgent fossil fuel crisis relief package. With the...
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Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way
Source: New Zealand Government The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and...
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First Impressions of Maukahuka Auckland Island
Source: NZ Department of Conservation 12 March 2026 – Blake Hornblow During my first night on Auckland Island, I wake to the sound of my tent fly trying to take...
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Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces. It is...
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Cancer researcher celebrates double milestone at EIT Tairāwhiti graduation
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 50 seconds ago Jordon Lima (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāpuhi) took to the stage twice at EIT Tairāwhiti’s graduation ceremony on Friday – first to...
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Global flavours on display at EIT Taste of Cultures Day
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago Taste of Cultures Day brought students and staff together at the EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus this week, as food and performances highlighted...
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Fishery officers do thousands of recreational catch inspections throughout summer – overall compliance 94%
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fishery officers throughout New Zealand did almost 13,000 recreational catch inspections over summer and found most people followed the rules, with compliance at about 94% across the country. In the Auckland region, fishery officers did 5,806 inspections between December and the...
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Keep yourself, family, and friends safe from life-threatening listeriosis
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some simple guidance to prevent people getting a rare but life-threatening foodborne illness. “Although listeriosis is rare in...
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Christchurch fish processing factory fined $30,000 for shellfish biosecurity breaches
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Christchurch-licenced fish receiver and fish processing factory has been fined $30,000 for biosecurity breaches of a shellfish contained zone. Ikana New Zealand Limited...
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Emborg Emmentaler cheese recalled due to possible presence of Listeria
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Goodfood Group Limited in its recall of a specific batch of Emborg Emmentaler cheese (200g) due to the...
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Shellfish biotoxin warning for Canterbury
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the northern side of Banks Peninsula due to...
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Fatal crash, Leet Street, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander: One person has died in a single vehicle crash early this morning. Shortly before 3am, Police signalled for...
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New plan approved for Auckland’s future
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee today approved new changes to the city’s planning rules to better protect people and property from floods and other hazards, while...
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A new approach to city-fringe living quietly unfolds amid Grey Lynn villas
Source: Auckland Council Cohaus, a 20-unit resident-led development on Surrey Crescent, shows what happens when architecture, community, and sustainability come together. Grey Lynn is no stranger to tension between its...
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Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan
Source: Auckland Council Auckland’s Future Housing Plan – Proposed Plan Change 120 – makes important changes to Auckland’s planning rules, and there is discussion happening in communities across the city. ...
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What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood
Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be...
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Hobsonville Point – first decade of a housing masterclass
Source: Auckland Council Hobsonville Point has evolved into a living example of smart housing in a growing city. The harbourside suburb in west Auckland has shown how walkable, well-designed, mixed...
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Fitch outlook reaffirms case for fiscal discipline
Source: New Zealand Government Global economic volatility makes the Government’s programme of fiscal consolidation more important than ever, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Fitch Rating’s decision to place New Zealand’s...
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Police asking for information on park assault
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in Stratford yesterday evening are asking the public for...
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It’s a start – council welcomes review of Dog Control Act and urges urgency
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has welcomed the government’s announcement of a ‘comprehensive review’ of the ageing Dog Control Act 1996 and urges that this progress with urgency, and a...
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PSA – What is the Govt. hiding? MPI blocks key info on meat inspection privatisation
Source: PSA MPI officials make flying visit to USA to reassure key export market The PSA is calling on the Ministry for Primary Industries to lift the veil of secrecy on...
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Government orders review of Dog Control Act
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks....