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Appointments – RBNZ appoints Director of Prudential Supervision
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 30 October 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has appointed Stan Christian as Director of...
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Latest HSWA guidance release now available for businesses
Source: Worksafe New Zealand This release covers occupational diseases, events WorkSafe needs to be notified of, what approved codes of practice (ACOPs) are, and seismic risk. It builds on the...
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The surprising benefits of volunteering in nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 October 2026 Source: Department of Conservation and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand She’s one of the longest-serving volunteers for Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) and has...
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“Little Gaza” in Egypt provides sanctuary for some Palestinian children but funding cuts loom and medical evacuations falling
Source: Save the Children Children in Gaza in need of life-saving medical treatment are becoming increasingly trapped inside the Strip with the number of child medical evacuations falling by 75%...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra lifts forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd 30 October 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today increased the midpoint of the 2026/27 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $9.50 per kgMS to...
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Fire Safety – Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds fireworks users to be safe this Guy Fawkes
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Clear space and calm conditions should be the priority for people planning to set off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, Fire and Emergency New Zealand...
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First Responders – Waiouru Fire update #7
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force, and Department of Conservation are continuing to work to extinguish hot spots in...
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Tech – Australian Hardstyle Awards Celebrate Community-Built Scene, Powered by Technology
Source: Leap Event Technology Australian Hardstyle Awards (AHA) honour the best of the best, in one of the fastest growing corners of the world for the genre, as Leap Event...
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Tech – Nexxen’s 2027 APAC Predictions: Four Shifts Set to Reshape TV and Digital Advertising
Source: Nexxen In 2027, advertising across Asia-Pacific will be shaped by how brands reach audiences, how media is bought and how success is measured. Smart TV Home Screens are opening...
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Election 2026 – CPAG welcomes Labour’s benefit indexation policy
Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the New Zealand Labour Party’s commitment to index the annual change in main benefit rates to whichever is...
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Arts – NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2026 goes to Jennifer Lane!
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Jennifer...
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Driver licensing support in schools could unlock jobs for young New Zealanders
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is calling on political parties to fund a school-based pathway connecting young people with free, accredited driver...
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Lifestyle – Put Your Paws to the Cause – Pride Unleashed Returns This November!
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Grab your walking shoes, round up your four-legged friends, and get ready to walk with Pride this November, all for a great cause! Burnett Foundation Aotearoa...
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Bookshops and libraries unite for new nationwide campaign to spotlight one New Zealand book every month
Source: Coalition for Books Aotearoa NZ Book of the Month unites booksellers, libraries and publishers behind local books, sponsored by Libby. On 1 November, the Coalition for Books will launch...
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Property Market – First home buyers buck the trend as market share hits new record – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s first home buyers are bucking the wider housing market slowdown, accounting for a record share of property purchases despite softer activity across other buyer groups. The...
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A dead settee giveaway
Source: New Zealand Police A pair of alleged burglars who strapped their stolen haul to the roof of their vehicle will now face court. Police received a report around 5.10pm...
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Lower-income households continue to bear the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis under Luxon’s Government NZCTU
Source: NZCTU “Data released today by Stats NZ shows that low-income, beneficiary, and superannuitant households are bearing the brunt of ongoing price rises and the failure of Luxon’s Government to...
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Milestone in tragic Philipstown case, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: The man responsible for the deaths of two Christchurch men, and the serious injury of two others, has today admitted...
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Work begins on Warkworth to Te Hana motorway
Source: New Zealand Government Breaking ground on one of New Zealand’s most important transport infrastructure projects – Warkworth to Te Hana – marks a significant step towards greater economic growth...
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Manage My Health phase two report
Source: Privacy Commissioner 30 Oct 2026, 06:00 This page has the Executive Summary of the Manage My Health phase two report. Download a copy of the Executive summary: Inquiry into...
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Final report into Manage My Health inquiry a wake-up call for agencies
Source: Privacy Commissioner 30 Oct 2026, 06:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has today released his second and final report into the Manage My Health (MMH) cybersecurity breach of December 2025. ...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for October 30, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for October 30, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for October 30, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for October 30, 2026 - Full Text
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DOC data reveals impact of dogs on kororā
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 October 2026 Weighing just 1kg, kororā are the world’s smallest penguin, classified as “at risk – declining”. They’re found in many parts of New...
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Greenpeace – New ECan groundwater report confirms Canterbury’s nitrate emergency is worsening
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) latest groundwater quality survey confirms that Canterbury is still in a nitrate emergency, as nitrate contamination continues to rise in a majority...
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Greenpeace – NZ’s controversial methane targets could spark global race to the bottom, enable cover-up of 10 billion tonnes of climate pollution this decade, says international report
Source: Greenpeace New research commissioned by Greenpeace International has revealed that an alternative greenhouse gas accounting metric, aggressively backed by agribusiness lobbyists, would allow major meat and dairy exporting nations...
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Energy sector – Doubles North Sea gas discovery estimate – Equinor
Source: Equinor 29 October 2026 07:01 (CET) A new appraisal well in the Afrodite discovery near the Kvitebjørn field shows that the recoverable gas volumes may be more than twice...