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Source: Greenpeace The Prime Minister has been spotted getting a very orange spray tan in Auckland, which Greenpeace says is undoubtedly part of Christopher Luxon’s inexplicable efforts to mimic Donald Trump. Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson Juressa Lee says: “From opening up the oceans to seabed mining, trying to restart oil and gas exploration and removing critical environmental … Read more
Source: Equinor 02 MAY 2025 – Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda., a subsidiary of Equinor ASA, has entered into agreements(1) with Brazilian company Prio Tigris Ltda., a subsidiary of PRIO SA (PRIO3.SA) for a sale of its 60% operated interest in the Peregrino field in Brazil. PRIO, Brazil’s largest independent oil and gas company, will pay a … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 2nd – Monday 5th May Key Stats• Canterbury saw 100 to 200 mm of rain between Wednesday and Friday morning, while parts of Banks Peninsula saw up to 300 mm• On 30 April, Christchurch (80.2 mm) and Ashburton (105.4 mm) saw their wettest April day on record. For Ashburton, it … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Scientists are researching how best to identify mushroom species as a basis for a potential drug-checking service. Magic mushrooms are coming under the microscope, as scientists at the University of Auckland forage for evidence to support a drug-checking service with the goal of reducing harm. Doctoral student Sam Lasham will … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s commitment to halt the locking up of high-quality farmland in carbon forest, but says loopholes remain. “Today’s announcement from the Government that it’s still on track to ban full farm-to-forest conversions is good news,” say Toby Williams, Federated Farmers meat and wool chair. “If we keep losing communities … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents down in year ended March 2025 – 2 May 2025 – There were 34,062 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended March 2025, down 3.3 percent compared with the year ended March 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. In the year ended March 2025, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Public reporting on key performance indicators for Oranga Tamariki show the Ministry is making strong progress on its most important goals. In its second public reporting on key performance indicators, Oranga Tamariki has made progress across all four key priority areas emphasised by Minister for Children, Karen Chhour.“In 2024, I identified four … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police investigating the death of a person in Woodridge overnight are appealing for CCTV footage from the community. An investigation was initiated after a body was located inside a burnt-out vehicle on Ladbrooke Drive at around 11.40pm. Initial indications suggest the death is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to raise achievement and close the equity gap in schools across the country, so all Kiwi kids have the knowledge, skills and competencies they need to reach their full potential, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The Governments’ ambitious changes reflect the responsibility we have to these children and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to better support unpaid and informal carers, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Penny Simmonds says.Every morning across New Zealand, unpaid carers are helping loved ones get ready for the day — preparing meals, arranging medication, assisting with transport, and offering vital support, all while … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Endoscopy services at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital are set to expand, with the addition of a third procedure room, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Improving New Zealand’s health infrastructure is a top priority for the Government, to ensure all Kiwis can access timely, high-quality healthcare,” Mr Brown says. “The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded a constructive and positive visit to New Caledonia – New Zealand’s closest geographical neighbour. Mr Peters met the French Minister for Overseas Territories, Manuel Valls, and the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Alcide Ponga. “We came to listen and learn, and to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are advising of delays for northbound traffic coming off the Auckland Harbour Bridge at Northcote. A truck swerved across several lanes of traffic and into the median barrier at 9.20am. The driver required medical treatment at the scene and been taken to North Shore Hospital. One northbound lane … Read more
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Sydney will host one of the largest surgical conferences in the southern hemisphere when the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) brings its 93rd Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) to the International Convention Centre from Saturday 3 to Tuesday 6 May 2025. This year’s theme, Innovation. Precision. Excellence., reflects … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The public consultation for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026 shows most Aucklanders want Government to enact legislative change to enable a bed night visitor levy.The consultation summary shows 60% of individuals, 58% of organisations, and 13 out of 14 Māori entities support a bed night visitor levy. Many of those who supported … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Join ChildFund for a special session on New Zealand’s aid in the Pacific. Pacific community leaders from Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are visiting New Zealand to talk about their projects funded by the New Zealand public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Aid is under attack. They will be … Read more
Source: ASB In an industry first, ASB has today announced it is partnering with POLi, one of New Zealand’s largest online payments providers, to support customers to make secure open banking based digital payments. With POLi using ASB’s open banking APIs, customers are able to use POLi as a payment method without sharing their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has confirmed that restrictions on full farm-to-forest conversions on LUC 1-6 farmland will be in place this year, and reaffirmed that they will take effect from 4 December 2024 – the date of the original announcement.Enabling legislation will be introduced to Parliament during Q2 of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash in Balmoral overnight. Just after 1am two vehicles collided on Dominion Road, near Wiremu Street. “The crash has resulted in one vehicle colliding with the storefront of a restaurant, and the other vehicle coming to a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Kawakawa property on Thursday night. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says a report was made to Police about two men arriving at a property on State Highway 1, just south of the Kawakawa township after 9pm. “Initial information reported … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Wellington Police are making enquiries following the discovery of a body in a burnt out vehicle overnight. Police were notified of the vehicle on fire at around 11.40pm on Ladbrooke Drive in Woodridge. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson says upon arrival of emergency services, a body was located inside … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Yesterday news broke that the Government is proposing a total ban on voting for people in prison. Currently people in prison who are serving less than three years are able to vote. The proposed blanket ban is a breach of human rights. The High Court has previously ruled it is an unjustifiable … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Three options for the future use of Western Springs Stadium will go out to public consultation this month, before the council makes a final recommendation later this year. Auckland Council’s Governing Body agreed to invite Aucklanders to give their feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium before determining a preferred … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This May Day Labour is standing with workers to defend decent jobs and fair pay. “Many Kiwis are struggling to find work or have lost their jobs because of this Government’s disastrous choices,” Labour workplace relations and safety spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. “Under National, unemployment is up to 5.1%, with … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has been working with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums. After years of planning and preparation, the first stage of the project, Working towards a pest-free Kawau Island, is now under way. The project is a ground-based operation, … Read more
Source: ASB ASB will support customers affected by extreme weather events impacting the South Island and lower North Island, with tailored packages including suspension of home loan repayments and emergency overdraft facilities available for personal, business and rural customers. ASB Executive General Manager for Personal Banking Adam Boyd says ASB’s team is available to help … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has acknowledged nine new Detector Dog Handlers and their dogs from across the Pacific and New Zealand who graduated at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham this afternoon. The teams celebrated the occasion in front of whānau and friends, executives from New Zealand Police with … Read more