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Large car enthusiast event, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Sergeant Ben Rutherford: Police are warning motorists to expect delays on some Canterbury roads ahead of a large car enthusiast event this...
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Stretches of HB Expressway closing for resurfacing; stop/go for tree removal
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that next week, two stretches of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closed overnight for resurfacing. See previous media release The...
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Otoko Hill recovery work enters final phase
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As the State Highway 2 Otoko Hill recovery work enters its final phase, crews are ready to begin work on the last of nine projects...
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50,000 businesses set to benefit from eInvoicing
Source: New Zealand Government More than 50,000 kiwi businesses have now registered with the eInvoicing network to reap the productivity rewards of faster and more reliable payments, Small Business and...
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IHC – Disability survey data highlights inequities that could last generations
Source: IHC New Government figures released today show further evidence of widespread disadvantage for people with intellectual disability. IHC New Zealand Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says data from Stats...
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Business – Connecting New Zealand Businesses Globally; Airwallex Expands Cross-Border Payment Capabilities for Kiwi Businesses
Source: Airwallex Airwallex launches in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as Associate Director and first local employee. Commitment to local growth, with plans to expand the team to 10 employees...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand coming second in the region in the number of malware incidents, new analysis shows – NordVPN
Source: NordVPN According to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN, over 83 million malware incidents have been recorded in 2024 in New Zealand, emphasizing the growing cybersecurity threats. Internet...
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Weather News – Summer signing out sunny and warm – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th February – Monday 3rd March – Summer is ending on a sunny note. South Island to expect rain this weekend and cooler temperatures...
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Backing farmers to innovate and make more money
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ramping up a programme to boost sustainably and farm productivity. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced the ‘Science for Farmers’ initiative will be rolled...
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Education – Whitireia and WelTec connect with community at local events Te Rā o te Raukura and Waitangi Day in Porirua
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec have joined two Wellington events which focus on the wellbeing of local communities, celebrate culture and local talent, and commemorate the signing of Te...
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Four-year term legislation to be introduced
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to introduce legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated in...
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Update: Onerahi incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died and a homicide investigation has been launched following a firearms incident in Onerahi this morning. Police received a report of...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Courtenay Place
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the woman who died following a crash on Courtenay Place, Te Aro, on 24 February. She was Ursula Machtel, 66,...
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Witnesses sought after serious assault, Taradale
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Glenn Restieaux of Hastings Police: Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after an assault that left a...
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Greenpeace obtains coordinates of coral destruction NZ Government refused to reveal
Source: Greenpeace The New Zealand government is refusing to release details of the location a New Zealand bottom trawler hauled up deep sea coral late last year, despite Greenpeace offering to...
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1 in 6 New Zealanders are disabled – Stats NZ media and information release: Disability statistics: 2023
Source: Statistics New Zealand 1 in 6 New Zealanders are disabled – 27 February 2025 – An estimated 17 percent of people living in New Zealand households were disabled in...
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Disabled people need more care and support – Stats NZ media and information release: Disability statistics: 2023
Source: Statistics New Zealand Disabled people need more care and support – 27 February 2025 – Half a million disabled people living in New Zealand households need more care or...
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BusinessNZ – Business backs a four year term
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says there is support from the private sector for a longer political term in New Zealand, as the Government looks to introduce legislation extending it to four years....
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Farmers welcome Taranaki adverse event declaration
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is pleased the Government has recognised the desperate situation of some Taranaki farmers with the declaration of a medium-scale adverse event across the province. “The lack...
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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Eight helicopters, five heavy machinery and around 50 firefighters are back fighting the Waipoua River fire today. Incident Controller Corey Matchitt says the aim today...
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Universities – Team behind University’s first Pacific Strategy spans the Moana
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Finance Opposition spokesperson, the Hon Pesetatamalelagi Barbara Edmonds visited her alma mater, the University of Auckland to talk with Business academics and learn more about...
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Environment – Agricultural and horticultural review presents opportunities for EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the recommendations in the Ministry for Regulation’s Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review, which was released today. Working with the Ministry for...
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Employment – NZDF and PSA dispute settled
Source: PSA PSA members at the New Zealand Defence Force have settled their dispute after nearly 8 months of bargaining and strike action. NZDF had previously refused to budge from an...
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Climate – Paris Agreement requires urgent action to cut pollution, not just vibes – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming climate minister Simon Watts for claims that New Zealand does not have to meet our climate targets under the Paris climate agreement. Farmers Weekly reported yesterday that...
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Health – Healthline Diverts 83 Patients Daily from Te Manawa Taki (Midlands) Region Emergency Departments
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa A new study by Te Pūnaha Matatini and Auckland University reveals that Healthline, operated by Whakarongorau Aotearoa, prevents approximately 83 unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits per day across...
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Animal Welfare Laws – Study reveals flaws in animal protection laws – Auckland University
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand’s animal welfare system is failing – and in urgent need of a dedicated police unit, researcher warns. The animal protection system in Aotearoa...
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Culture and Heritage – Funding of creative spaces leaves legacy
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage welcomes a new report Te kaha o ā tātou mahi | The Power of our work which details...