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Ferry ‘Perfect Storm’ Fails to Arrive
Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Interislander will soon be back to its full complement of vessels ahead of the busier spring and summer months, following Kaitaki...
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Charges laid following fraud investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid multiple charges against a man who allegedly defrauded a company out of $2 million. An investigation commenced in 2025 after it was alleged...
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AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOK TACKLES FINANCIAL LITERACY GAP – ONE LETTER AT A TIME
Source: Hayley Brooks and Jeff Brooks ‘The A to Z of Money’ was co-written by father daughter duo Hayley Brooks and the late Jeff Brooks The book won Bronze in...
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380 more health care workers at the end of winter too little too late – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation An announcement of 380 additional nurses, midwives and health care assistants for hospitals around the country at the end of winter is too little too...
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Chief Ombudsman to conduct investigation into OIA concerns at Ministry of Education
Source: Office of the Ombudsman Statement from Chief Ombudsman John Allen “I have this morning met with the Secretary for Education, Ellen MacGregor-Reid, and the Public Service Commissioner, Sir Brian...
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When disaster strikes, will your household have a plan?
Source: National Emergency Management Agency New Zealanders’ emergency preparedness is at a five-year high, but more than half have done nothing to prepare for an emergency in the past year,...
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New nurses announcement too little, too late for decimated health system – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA is calling Health NZ’s decision to hire 380 new nurses nationwide a sign of a panicking government, not a...
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Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue
Source: New Zealand Government The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce growth that has resulted in more New Zealanders...
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New councillors to strengthen Game Animal Council
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments to the Game Animal Council (GAC) will broaden its expertise and ensure it has the community connections required to drive New Zealand’s largest-ever...
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Improving Blue Spring visitor experience
Source: New Zealand Government Upgrades to visitor infrastructure at Te Waihou Blue Spring in South Waikato will help manage growing visitor numbers and protect the quality of the visitor experience,...
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Council performance data puts ratepayers in the driver’s seat
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance data today, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Rates...
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$25,000 TCA | NZSA Writers’ Award has been awarded to writer Matariki Williams
Source: Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 25 September 2026 Matariki Williams (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Whakaue, Taranaki,...
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Economy – New Monetary Policy Committee member appointed – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 25 September 2026 A new internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Rebecca...
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Appointment to Monetary Policy Committee
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced the short-term appointment of Rebecca Williams as an internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Committee...
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New Zealand commits to continuing to work alongside Pacific partners
Source: Maritime New Zealand On 11 September 2026, Maritime NZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to deliver a fifth phase of...
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Alliance Party Commits to 65 Retirement Age, Funding Aged Care Support, Supercharging KiwiSaver
Source: Alliance Party Friday 25th September 2026 The Alliance Party has released its Retirement and Aged Care Policy, which keeps the pension universal, lifts the couple rate to the highest...
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Reserve Bank requests TSB to commission independent report
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 25 September 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is requesting an independent report from TSB...
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Amnesty launches More Voices campaign to give people a greater say in government decisions
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand A real say in the decisions that shape our lives With the general election approaching, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand has launched More Voices,...
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Media Advisory: Police Remembrance Day on Tuesday 29 September
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the Police Remembrance Day national service. What: Each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on 29 September, the feast day...
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Crash, State Highway 2, Maramarua
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays after a truck trailer rolled on State Highway 2 at Maramarua this morning. The crash happened about 6.55am, near...
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Fatal crash, Arapaepae South Rd, SH 57, Levin
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following yesterday’s crash on State Highway 57 yesterday, at Levin. The collision, involving a truck and car, was reported...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for September 25, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for September 25, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for September 25, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for September 25, 2026 - Full Text
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Warrant to arrest: Chrystal Kerr-Wilson
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Chrystal Kerr-Wilson who has multiple warrants for her arrest. The 26-year-old is believed to be in the areas of Counties Manukau...
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Dads and daughters bond over braids at EIT workshop
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 34 seconds ago Sixteen father-daughter pairs have bonded over buns, braids and ponytails through two hairstyling workshops held at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)....
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Address to the 2026 International Confederation of Principals Convention
Source: New Zealand Government Well, that’s a hard act to follow. Hey, welcome everybody. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou, and welcome. It is an absolute pleasure...
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Man arrested following election hoardings damage
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Shannon Clifford: A man is due to reappear in Tauranga District Court at the end of next month charged with damaging election...