A Global Joint Statement Condemns Cancellation of International Religious Event in South Korea

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Source: NewzEngine.com – Gyeonggi Provincial Government’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Concerns of Bias and Violation of Rights An administrative decision by a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom. On November 27, religious leaders and opinion leaders delivered a joint protest statement to the Government of the Republic of Korea condemning … Read more

Faith and Religion – Religious Freedom Violation and Intolerance Spark International Controversy amongst multiple Religious Groups within South Korea

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Source: NewzEngine.com – South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage. On October 29th, an administrative decision by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom and causing substantial financial loss. The “Religious Leaders Forum and 110,000 Graduation … Read more

Shincheonji Church of Jesus’ position on the abrupt cancellation of the Imjingak Peace Nuri Hall for their 110,000 Graduation

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Source: NewzEngine.com – Shincheonji Church of Jesus are in the face of legal pressure, following the sudden cancellation and banning of the use of their venue of choice for their annual graduation ceremony for their theology school, Zion Christian Mission Centre. Shincheonji allege that Gyeonggi Tourism Organization have committed unconstitutional acts of the sudden blockage … Read more

Update: ATV crash in Karapiro

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Source: New Zealand Police A man remains in hospital in a critical condition following a fatal ATV crash at a residential property on French Pass Road, Karapiro yesterday. Police can now confirm the person who died was a child. Two other children were also flown to hospital and are now in a stable condition. Police … Read more

Dangerous riding ends in arrest

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Source: New Zealand Police Police moved swiftly to keep motorists in Counties Manukau safe yesterday by activating a plan co-ordinating road patrols and the Eagle helicopter.     A dirt bike rider who allegedly ignored a warning about dangerous driving was one of two people later arrested. Police stopped and spoke to the rider in Manurewa … Read more

Auckland Regional Parks track update

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines This update is our first in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks. In the two years since the Auckland storms impacted 79 regional park tracks, … Read more

Homicide investigation underway in Parakao

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have launched a homicide enquiry following the death of a man in Parakao on 9 May. Ambulance staff located the body of the 55-year-old man just before 4pm at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15). Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, from Whangārei CIB, says enquiries are … Read more

Gang members arrested after funeral home arson

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested a patched Mongrel Mob member in relation to an arson at a Māngere Bridge funeral home last month. Investigations had been underway following a fire at a funeral home on Kirkbride Road at about 11.50pm on 27 April. The building sustained minor damage and there were … Read more

Release: Peeni Henare takes over foreign affairs

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour’s Peeni Henare will pick up the foreign affairs portfolio, following David Parker’s departure from Parliament. He retains his other portfolios of defence, economic development, Māori-Crown relations: Te Arawhiti and associate health. Lawyer and human rights advocate Vanushi Walters returns to Parliament this week and will pick up shadow Attorney-General … Read more

Statement regarding Jevon McSkimming

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Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers confirms he has been advised of Jevon McSkimming’s resignation from his position with New Zealand Police. “The criminal investigation will continue and is not affected by the resignation. I have no further comment at this stage,” he says. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

How To: A Great Walks Booking Guide |

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Surprise, surprise, the Great Walks booking opening is the biggest event in our booking calendar, with thousands of people from all around the world logging in on each opening day to nab spaces for Great Walks huts and campsites, high demand lodges, sole occupancy and popular … Read more

Protected Royal Spoonbill euthanised after suffering shotgun injury

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date:  12 May 2025 DOC Hauraki Biodiversity Ranger Rachel Langman says a farmer at Pipiroa, near Thames, discovered the injured bird on his property on Wednesday 7 May. The farmer contacted DOC and suggested the bird had been shot -which was confirmed by a subsequent veterinary assessment. … Read more

Further arrests made for Tay Street incidents

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Stu Harvey: Tireless work by Invercargill Police has resulted in further arrests for burglaries and robberies early last Monday morning. The two aggravated robberies, two burglaries and an attempted burglary at commercial premises happened between 1.50am and 4.30am on 5 May.Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported. A … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: April 2025

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: April 2025 – 14 May 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key factsAll figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values … Read more

Net migration eases to under 30,000 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: March 2025

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration eases to under 30,000 – 14 May 2025 – New Zealand had a net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year, according to provisional estimates published by Stats NZ today. “The net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year was well down from a gain … Read more

New Zealanders take 3 million overseas trips – Stats NZ media and information release: International travel: March 2025

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Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealanders take 3 million overseas trips – 14 May 2025 – New Zealand residents arrived back from 3.01 million short-term overseas trips (of less than 12 months) in the March 2025 year, according to data released by Stats NZ today. March 2025 is the first annual period to exceed 3 … Read more

Local News – Free Youth events in Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council  Youth Week 2025 is happening between 19-23 May and as Porirua has one of the country’s youngest populations, it’s only right that there will be loads of activities for rangatahi. This year the nationwide theme of Youth Week is ‘Take Our Place – Whai Wāhitanga’. The theme was chosen by Aotearoa young … Read more

Local News – Many hands help Porirua planting work

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Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City’s streamside planting programme is going from strength to strength, with the successful planting of hundreds of thousands of native plants since the initiative launched in 2021. This year the aim is to get 165,000 more plants in the ground to help filter sediment running into our waterways and encourage biodiversity … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Rainbow/LGBTIQ+ population: 2023 Census

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Rainbow/LGBTIQ+ population: 2023 Census – 13 May 2025 – Rainbow /LGBTIQ+ population: 2023 Census provides data on LGBTIQ+ communities with the release of 24 new Aotearoa Data Explorer tables. The 2023 Census was the first census to collect information on LGBTIQ+ communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. The LGBTIQ+ population output from the … Read more

PSA welcomes alternative Green Budget which restores funding to the public service

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Source: PSA The PSA is welcoming the Green Party alternative Budget which underlines the importance of properly funding the public service to support New Zealanders, in contrast to the Government’s destructive cuts. The Green Budget, released today, reinstates funding to the public service including areas the Government has sharply cut and underfunded – primary health care, … Read more

Environment – Greenpeace slams Govt for failure to commit to protecting rivers

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the Government after Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court, refused yesterday to commit to upholding Water Conservation Orders, which protect lakes and rivers. Speaking at the Environmental Defence Society’s annual conference, Simon Court refused to answer whether the Government would uphold existing Water Conservation Orders for rivers, as well … Read more

RBNZ Stats Alert Business Expectations Survey: Launch of regular publication set for 21 May

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand RBNZ stats alert: 14 May 2025 – Kia ora koutou, On 21 May 2025 we will be launching the Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey (BES), publishing results for the June quarter. Publication will be in advance of the 28 May Monetary Policy Statement, in line with the timing of our … Read more

Awards – Finalists announced for 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards

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Source: Business Central ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. The awards recognise exporting excellence from across the Central New Zealand Region – from Greater Wellington to Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Manawatū. This year’s new-look event is being hosted for the first time in Palmerston North, at … Read more

Consumer NZ – Smaller banks pack a punch: Consumer’s best and worst banks in 2025

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Source: Consumer NZ The Co-operative Bank has topped the rankings for customer satisfaction, while ANZ finished at the bottom, according to Consumer NZ’s latest independent survey of New Zealand banking customers. The Co-operative Bank has taken out the top spot in Consumer’s latest banking satisfaction survey, earning a customer satisfaction score of 77%.   At … Read more

Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior returns for 40th anniversary of French bombing in Auckland on 10 July

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Source: Greenpeace The iconic Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior will return to Aotearoa this year to mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior at Marsden Wharf in Auckland by French government agents on 10th July 1985. Russel Norman says, “The Rainbow Warrior’s return to Aotearoa comes at a pivotal moment-when the fight to protect our … Read more

Public service work from home policies dispute heading to Employment Relations Authority

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Source: PSA Confidential mediation today failed to resolve the difference between the PSA and the government on public service work from home policies, and the issue is now heading to the Employment Relations Authority. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, said they were dismayed to have not settled the matter … Read more

Transport – Everyone can help make our roads safer

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The theme of this week’s Road Safety Week is Be a Road Safety Hero and Transporting New Zealand has some tips for getting your superhero cape on. CEO Dom Kalasih says everybody can help make the roads safer, from truckies in the big rigs, to motorists and cyclists. In particular, he … Read more