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Search warrant in Maketu this morning
Source: New Zealand Police Police, supported by members of the Armed Offenders Squad, are executing a pre-planned search warrant in Maketu this morning. The warrant is in relation to enquiries...
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DOC’s bird flu vaccine trial a success
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 August 2025 The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has spread globally, causing severe impacts on wild and domestic birds as well...
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Legislation – Unions celebrate new pay transparency law
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating the passage of Labour MP Camilla Belich’s Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill into law. The Bill will protect working...
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Economy – OCR cuts don’t appear to be over yet – Cotality
Source: Cotality – Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee went ahead with a 0.25% official cash rate (OCR) cut today, as...
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Name release, fatal crash, Tarawera
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 5 at Tarawera on 28...
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BAC Education’s MUSIC4GOOD 2.0: The Polymaths Are Back
Source: Media Outreach SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 –Get ready to turn up the volume for a night of unforgettable music and meaningful impact! The...
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Algo Forest Showcases Hong Kong Fintech Power on World Stage with Revolutionary “AI Signals Page”
Source: Media Outreach Invited to landmark meeting with Abu Dhabi Investment Office, as its Forex Forest ecosystem empowers global retail investors, crediting H.K. government policy and Belt and Road opportunities....
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NZTA welcomes sentencing for abuse of WoF system
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is welcoming the recent sentencing of a man in the Auckland District Court to six months’ imprisonment, following serious...
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Wilful damage charges follow Christchurch protest
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Sergeant Danny Schaare: Canterbury Police have charged six people with wilful damage following an incident where hundreds of stickers were placed on...
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Education – Ara connects with international partners at key events
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Leaders in the international education sphere gathered at Ara Institute of Canterbury on Wednesday for a showcase of innovation, collaboration and cultural connection. Hosted at Te Puna...
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Westport homicide: Name release, manslaughter charge laid
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Lindup: Police have laid a new charge in relation to the death of a man in Westport last...
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Psychology Assistants to grow workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the New Zealand Psychologists Board’s move to approve the development of the Psychology Assistant role, saying it will increase...
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Further alleged shooting incident in Levin
Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into an incident in Levin today where a person appears to have sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency services were called to Bartholomew...
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Economy – OCR lowered to 3% – Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand OCR lowered to 3% – Monetary Policy Statement and the MPC’s record of meeting, which summarises the committee’s discussions, leading to the decision. Annual...
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Forestry Sector – Why carbon forestry rules won’t work – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the Government’s proposed rules to limit whole-farm conversions to carbon forestry are far too weak to stop the damage being done to rural New Zealand....
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Police arrest three, seize synthetic cannabis and firearms in Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested, and synthetic cannabis, cash, and ammunition seized, following five search warrants in Christchurch this morning. Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger, from Canterbury’s...
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Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen: A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotorua this...
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Falling interest rates good for growth and jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Falling interest rates are good for growth, businesses, jobs and Kiwis paying off their mortgages, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank announced today that...
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Police lay new charge in Papatoetoe homicide
Source: New Zealand Police A man faces a murder charge over the death of a woman in Papatoetoe earlier this month. Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan...
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Farming to get easier with improved freshwater farm plans
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made significant improvements to the freshwater farm plan system through the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act which has now...
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Disturbing Details Of Euthanasia Drugs – Expert
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 20 August 2025 Disturbing Details Of Euthanasia Drugs – Expert It’s not just the use of sedatives – it’s the neuromuscular blockers designed to...
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Man faces shoplifting charges after traffic stop
Source: New Zealand Police A prolific shoplifter faces court today after allegedly offending across the Auckland region for more than a year. Communities staff sighted his vehicle travelling through Ōtara...
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Emergency Responses – NEMA identifies what caused emergency alert issues during Kamchatka tsunami event
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) The National Emergency Management Agency says it has got to the bottom of the issues reported by the public during the Kamchatka tsunami event...
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Geology – Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’ – “This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our...
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Education and Employment – Teachers strike important to ensure quality education – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and...
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Legislation – Law change could save farmers and taxpayers millions – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind a new Member’s Bill that could bring much-needed clarity to New Zealand’s climate change laws – and save millions in legal...
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Legislation – Collins admits plans to restrict the right to strike – PSA
Source: PSA Public Service Minister Judith Collins’ admission in Parliament that the Government is looking at restricting public sector workers’ fundamental right to strike is deeply concerning and demands further explanation,...