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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 July 2026 The Department of Conservation has led the planning for the bridge installations, working alongside the Ngā Ara Tūhono Charitable Trust to support visitor communications and reduce disruption where possible. Installations on the Mangapurua section are due to take place between 1 August and mid-October 2026, ready to…
Source: New Zealand Police Ten people have been arrested and charged in relation to a fight at Palmerston North District Court earlier this month. On 16 July, Police were called to the public entrance of the courthouse following reports of a fight at around 10am. A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged at the time…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The latest Predator Free 2050 tool is a bio-degradable bait pod that can be distributed by a drone pilot with incredible accuracy. When the pods are released from the drone, they break open on impact releasing bait pellets for rats and possums to eat. This is an exciting new method…
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the supply of illicit drugs have arrested one person and seized drugs and ammunition after executing a search warrant in Whangārei. The Northland Organised Crime Unit had identified a patched Mangu Kaha member suspected of supplying illicit drugs to the community. Detective Inspector Michele Gillespie, Northland CIB, says the…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – Power limitations, tight spaces, and complex security setups have traditionally made Bluetooth® access hardware difficult to implement—especially in mobile, retrofit, or remote environments. Southco’s new Battery-Operated Single Output Bluetooth® Controller eliminates these barriers with a fully self-contained, plug-and-play solution that … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – OTIC Hearing, the leading hearing care clinical network and sole distributor of Oticon A/S in Hong Kong, has announced the launch of two breakthrough hearing solutions: Oticon Zeal and Oticon Play SI. Developed to mimic natural brain sound processing, these … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to home, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Where you live shouldn’t determine the healthcare you can receive. That’s why we’re backing rural clinicians with the…
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced the remaining appointments to the new Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Patrick Walsh MNZM has been appointed Chair, Andrée Atkinson as Deputy Chair, Kelly Seaburg as a new member. Kelly Seaburg’s expertise in early childhood education is a valuable…
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Afghan refugees in Pakistan are living under constant fear of detention, loss of livelihood, and deportation The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’s (IFRP’s) impact on refugees’ access to healthcare is concerning, as refugees are delaying or foregoing medical care out of fear of arrest MSF urges the Government of … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Recently, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) senior biodiversity advisor, Jenna Hughes-Games set fish traps to see what was living in Papaka Stream, before starting work removing some willows. She found a small population of Canterbury mudfish living in a pond almost completely covered in red Azolla rubra, a native aquatic…
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 30 July 2026 Eight New Zealand Army instructors have deployed to Timor-Leste where they will help build foundational soldier skills in an all-female Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) platoon group. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) was invited by the F-FDTL to contribute eight personnel to help deliver training at Baucau … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says changes to hazardous substances regulations coming into effect today will provide regulatory relief and ensure laboratory safety requirements better reflect the realities of working in labs. “I’m making practical changes to health and safety regulations that will maintain safety in laboratories while reducing unnecessary compliance costs,” says Ms van Velden. “In 2017, laboratories became subject to the same…
Source: PSA Almost 80 percent of support workers providing vital disability, home and community care, and mental health and addiction services have experienced workplace violence, research launched today shows. Psychological violence was the most common form reported, with more than half of support workers experiencing insults, threats, bullying or intimidation at work, the W orkplace Violence … Read more
Source: The Treasury The Treasury has published two Analytical Notes, the latest in a series of background papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement. These papers contribute to the evidence base underpinning public discussion of New Zealand’s long-term fiscal sustainability. Investigating parametric pension reform in New Zealand using an OLG model (AN 26/05) … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 July 2026 The Hamilton couple, both in their mid-70s, are veteran conservation volunteers, involved in several projects across the greater Waikato region. They’re long-term members of Pirongia Te Aroaro ō Kahu Restoration Society (Dianne is the secretary), are part of the relatively new Pikiariki Restoration Group, and they’ve also…
Source: Northland Regional Council “Slow down and watch your wake.” That’s the message to boaties in Taitokerau from Northland Regional Council Deputy Harbourmaster Peter Thomas who says the council is encountering increasing number of boaties creating unnecessarily large wakes in the region. Mr Thomas says some larger recreational vessels in particular are creating damaging wakes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 between Colin White Road and Te Aute Trust Road, has the northbound lane blocked following a two-vehicle crash, reported about 11.20am. One person has serious injuries, and ambulance services are on the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel as emergency services work at…
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced the appointment of Byron Pepper as Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board. “Byron Pepper has made a significant contribution to the Reserve Bank Board since his appointment in 2022, and I am pleased to appoint him as Deputy Chair,” Nicola Willis…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework explains how decisions are made about which diseases must be notified to public health authorities in New Zealand. These diseases are listed in the notifiable diseases schedule. The process for adding, removing or reclassifying diseases on…
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the elevation of Byron Pepper to the role of Deputy Chair of its Board. Mr Pepper was appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance for a term of four years, from 20 July…
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority into the use of force during an arrest in Whangārei. On 10 January 2023, a vehicle fled from Police and two men then fled on foot through an area of mangroves. A Police dog handler used his Police dog to track…
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the passing of the Employment Leave Bill, and says it marks the end of one of the most costly and confusing pieces of workplace law ever forced on employers and workers. The Bill repeals and replaces the Holidays Act 2003, moving to a simpler, hours based system where annual and sick … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in custody following an aggravated robbery in Onehunga this morning. At around 6.10am, the offender approached the victim on State Avenue. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, Auckland City CIB, says the offender was holding a firearm as he demanded the victim’s vehicle, a black Volkswagen. “Thankfully, the victim…
Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police have dealt a major blow to organised crime in the Bay of Plenty, busting a large, commercial scale drug operation, making over a dozen arrests and removing millions of dollars’ worth of drugs from the hands from organised criminal networks. Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow, Bay of Plenty Field Crime…
Source: Book Hero and Toy Hero 30 July 2026 Independent Kiwi retailer expands into toys after serving more than 100,000 customers and selling 345,000 books in under two years. At a time when much of the retail conversation is about store closures, shrinking sales and tough economic conditions, one independent Kiwi business is heading in … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Restoring Te Wharau catchment ki uta ki tai The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour programme recently approved $46,000 of funding for a Te Wharau fish passage project which will remove a collapsed ford and replace it with a pre-fabricated slab bridge, allowing free and easy access for fish through the stream. Environment Canterbury…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Lisa Brent, Tasman District Organised Crime Unit: Marlborough Police have arrested three people in an operation targeting organised crime and the supply of drugs. The trio were arrested on Tuesday 29 July following the execution of two search warrants in Marlborough. The Tasman District Organised Crime Unit…