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Source: New Zealand Government The Arms Bill passed its final reading in Parliament today meaning New Zealanders will soon have much better firearms laws that respect licenced firearm owners and improve public safety, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “The Bill keeps firearms out of criminals’ hands, while making compliance easier for licenced firearm owners,”…
Source: New Zealand Police Police received a report of a climber falling an estimated 200 metres down a cliff face and into a crevasse on Mount Aspiring at about 6.15pm last night. Sergeant Darren Cranfield from Wānaka Police said the climber’s companion was faced with an extremely challenging situation. “After the fall, the companion spent…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 July 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The investment follows $5.5 million for Wellington and $10 million for Auckland, building momentum behind proven predator-free projects across New Zealand. “Together, this work demonstrates what can be achieved when the Government backs successful local projects and helps take them to…
Source: New Zealand Police A trip to court beckons for two alleged burglars who targeted a west Auckland property while the homeowners were overseas. Between 11 June and 18 June, two offenders allegedly entered a Te Atatū home and stole a significant amount of property. Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone, Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Brookby, west of Clevedon on Friday 24 July. Emergency services were called to Brookby Road, at the intersection with Richardson Road, shortly before 11:30pm. One person received critical injuries and was transported to hospital, while a second person received minor injuries.…
Source: New Zealand Police The Gisborne High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over $800,000 worth of assets and cash belonging to a Wairoa couple convicted of drug supply. Acting Detective Sergeant Shaun Kennard says the order issued by the Gisborne High Court today, comes after a long running investigation by the Police Asset Recovery…
Source: Media Outreach Onsite solar installation to cut FCC Philippines’ energy costs by 30% compared to grid electricity prices, supporting the automotive supply chain manufacturer’s cost competitiveness and energy resilience in Laguna. LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2026 – FCC (Philippines) Corp., a subsidiary of Japan’s FCC CO., LTD. and a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Biometric Capability Upgrade was a seven-year project within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) that was ceased in December 2025. MBIE previously advised Ministers, the Education and Workforce Committee, and New Zealanders in June that the project costs to be written off were around $33 million. The Greg…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beginning the process to purchase long-range one-way strike drones, looking particularly toward Kiwi industry for solutions, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “We will soon place with industry a request for information and while we will consider all viable options, we are especially interested in supporting local innovation, skills…
Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Hamilton, Nelson and Hawke’s Bay will soon have faster access to mental health and addiction support through three new Youth Hubs, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “The Government is investing $3 million to establish three new Youth Hubs that will make it easier for young people aged…
Source: Media Outreach Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has advanced its strategy, “The NEXT Chapter to Net Zero 2050,” through five key implementation pillars – “5 Engines to Net Zero” – under the theme ‘Accelerating Collaborative Action towards Net Zero 2050.’ The initiative aims to accelerate the transition of Thailand’s cement industry toward a low-carbon … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Otago population – a changing landscape – news story 29 July 2026 As more people move to the Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago districts, the centre of Otago’s population is shifting west, according to data released by Stats NZ. “As of June 2025, 52 percent of the Otago population lived in Dunedin city, … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – sixth instalment – information release 29 July 2026 Statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population projections released in Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE) provide an indication of future changes in the size and age-sex structure of the population usually living … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 July 2026 Tama, 41, is DOC’s Project Co-Lead for Pureora, a relatively new role in the department’s Maniapoto team. He’s focused on developing a long-term vision and plan for the forest, a noted biodiversity hotspot and popular recreation location for people who go naturing. Tama at the kākā releaseImage:…
Source: Book 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 the opposite direction. … Read more
Source: Victoria University of Wellington 29 July 2025 Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kasi Valu as the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Kasi will use the residency to develop a collection of poems, spoken-word pieces, and short stories with the working … Read more
Source: Robert Half 29 July 2026 The single biggest challenge in compensating AI-proficient candidates is high market demand and competition (34%) 94% anticipate AI proficiency will continue to drive salary growth in their organisation over the next 1-2 years Auckland, 29 July 2026 – AI proficiency is rapidly becoming one of the most valuable skills … Read more
Source: OFX Currency markets are set for another volatile month as resilient US economic data, diverging central bank policies and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on investor confidence, according to OFX’s latest Monthly Currency Outlook. The report highlights renewed US dollar strength and central banks each exploring different policy options as the key themes shaping … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Shell must answer for decades of pollution in the Niger Delta after internal company documents revealed broken rules, failing infrastructure and unresolved clean-up costs that risk leaving affected communities to pay the price,a coalition of human rights and environmental organisations, including Amnesty International, said today in a new report. The report, Nigeria: … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Design Builders Expands Into Wānaka and Central Otago Design Builders, New Zealand’s award-winning residential building company, has announced the launch of a new region covering Wānaka and Central Otago, led by newly appointed Managing Director Hayley Barbour. The post Design Builders Expands Into Wānaka and Central Otago first appeared on…
Source: New Zealand Government The State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, Road of National Significance, has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 27th project and the second roading project to be approved through the Fast-track process. New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) lodged its application in December 2025, with approval…
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa says today’s approval of an exploration permit for EnZed Energy off South Taranaki shows the Government’s new petroleum regime and permitting processes are delivering for New Zealanders, but the pace needs to increase for other applications. Chief Executive John Carnegie says the approval is a first step under … Read more
Source: Norton Kiwi parents are facing the new realities of digital parenting Auckland, July 29, 2026 – Parents are entering a new era of digital parenting, and it necessitates a new version of “the talk.” The Norton Insights Report: Connected Kids, a new study from Norton, a Gen brand, reveals parents of children under 18 … Read more
Source: Executive Government of the Federal Republic of West Papua July 28, 2026 I respectfully refer to the letter dated 21 October 2015 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and to the subsequent Security Council communication dated 23 October 2015, in which it was acknowledged that sovereignty over West Irian … Read more
Source: Tapuwae Roa Almost 900 Māori leaders, governors and decision-makers are taking part in Amorangi: Māori in Governance Summit today, with 480 attendees gathering in person at Shed 6 Wellington and hundreds more joining online from across Aotearoa. Delivered by Tapuwae Roa, Amorangi brings together Māori directors, trustees, executives, public-sector leaders, and emerging governors to … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Graphic Materials Group Standard 2020, following a request from the New Zealand Toy Distributors Association and the Australian Toy Association. Group standards set rules for managing groups of hazardous substances with similar characteristics or uses. The Graphic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 29 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> Document download Government Response to the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned ( pdf, 1.29 MB ) The Government has formally responded to the Royal Commission of Inquiry COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report. The Government’s Response is…