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New Inspector-General of Defence
Source: New Zealand Government The House has today agreed to High Court Judge Hon Justice Timothy Brewer ONZM ED being appointed as the next Inspector-General of Defence and barrister Natalie...
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Fatal crash, Gordonton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Puketaha Road and Taylor Road this afternoon. Police and other emergency services were called to...
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Health – Living with advanced prostate cancer: roadshow highlights treatment advances – and access challenges for Kiwi men
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ) is hitting the road this November, with a six-centre programme aimed at helping men living with advanced prostate cancer,...
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ChildFund – ‘We make no apology for offending you’
Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand has launched two campaigns that some find confronting – Deadly Weapon and Her First Sip. “We make no apology for offending you. We agree...
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Health and Politics – Minister must protect the Nursing Council – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Minister of Health must protect the integrity of the Nursing Council as the regulator for registered nurses, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. The...
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Road blocked, State Highway 2, Tauwharenikau
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, where a car has struck a powerpole, west...
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Two caught illegally whitebaiting following season end, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught illegally whitebaiting last night. Police and the Department of Conservation have been...
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Proposal to revoke asbestos code of practice concerning
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kamahi is strongly concerned with WorkSafe’s proposal to remove the asbestos Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and replace it with other forms of guidance....
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Phuket, Thailand: A Tropical Investment Haven for UK Buyers
Source: Media Outreach Laguna Phuket and Banyan Group Residences reveal £750 million pipeline of luxury real estate over the next 2-3 years, reinforcing Phuket as a prime destination for UK...
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Media advisory: Special Olympics flame in Central this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special, supporting Central District’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of the Special Olympic Games....
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Day Street homicide: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of a woman found deceased in a central Auckland apartment at the weekend. A homicide investigation commenced after the woman...
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Hawke’s Bay Police investigating Twyford burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating a series of rural burglaries in the Twyford area and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a possible...
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Transporting New Zealand supports changes to WoFs
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand is endorsing proposals from the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to reduce the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) frequency for light vehicles, and...
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Appointments – Pita Tipene is new NRC chair, Jack Craw deputy
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Councillors have elected Pita Tipene – one of two Te Raki Māori Constituency representatives – as their new chair, with Jack Craw, representing the Whangārei...
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New Zealand entering a resources golden era
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is set to benefit from the renewed global interest in gold and other metals and minerals, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones says...
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Jobs data shows importance of driving economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Labour market statistics released today highlight the importance of the Government’s ongoing work to rebuild the economy and deliver more job opportunities for Kiwis, Finance Minister...
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Road closed, Puketaha Road and Taylor Road intersection, Gordonton
Source: New Zealand Police Puketaha Road and Taylor Road are closed near the intersection following a seirous crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 1pm....
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New research grants to grow the economy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest more than $80 million in research projects starting this year, for projects that have transformative potential for New Zealand’s economy, health, and...
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Aucklanders urged to stay alert for yellow-legged hornets
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is asking Aucklanders to remain vigilant for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) on the North Shore. “We’ve had a fantastic response so...
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University Research – Vaping widening inequities in youth smoking – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The advent of vaping slowed progress on reducing smoking, especially for Māori and Pacific teens. The rise of vaping in Aotearoa, New Zealand may be...
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Crown settles with Ngāti Pāoa after 14 years
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has settled 14 years of negotiations with Ngāti Paoa following legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty for Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith...
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University Research – Vaping contributing to higher rates of smoking in Māori and Pacific youth
Source: University of Otago Aotearoa’s progress in reducing smoking has slowed for Māori, Pacific and European adolescents, and vaping could be the reason, according to research published today in The...
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Health Status – Expansion of mental health crisis support services welcomed
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes investment in crisis response services announced today by Minister for Mental...
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Business Sector – Rise in unemployment underscores fragile recovery, says EMA
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the slight rise in unemployment to 5.3% for the September quarter is disappointing but not unexpected and reflects the ongoing fragility in...
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No surprise unemployment at nine year high
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment has reached a...
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Better help for high support needs young people
Source: New Zealand Government More services, made possible thanks to increased funding achieved under this government, have had a positive impact on the lives of high support needs young people...
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New Zealand antibiotic sales for plants and animals continue downward trend
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand is making progress in the fight against anti-microbial resistance, with sales of veterinary and horticultural antibiotics falling for the seventh consecutive year,...