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Source: New Zealand Government New data out today shows tourism is continuing its positive trajectory, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows 288,500 international visitors came to New Zealand in April 2026 – up 8 per cent on the same period last year, and 94 per cent of pre-pandemic…
Source: Auckland Council The first meeting of the new Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum, held at Arataki Visitor Centre on Monday 8 June, brought together representatives of Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the wider community to discuss the future care and protection of Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa –…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Enterprise AI spending is climbing rapidly, with boards racing to deploy the technology faster than they can measure whether it works. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo*, around 70% of organizations are investing in AI, motivated by its potential … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The first meeting of the new Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum, held at Arataki Visitor Centre on Monday 8 June, brought together representatives of Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the wider community to discuss the future care and protection of Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa –…
Source: New Zealand Government The Point Mission Bay retirement village project in Auckland has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This is the 24th project to be approved under the Fast-track process. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited, in partnership with Generus Living Group, lodged a…
Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays. “These awards, now in their second year, highlight how native planting can work alongside other productive land uses to deliver strong environmental and economic outcomes,” Mr McClay says. “Native forests and…
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of 4 new District Court Judges. The appointees will take up their roles in July and October, filling vacancies at the Dunedin, Timaru and Auckland Courts. Those taking up appointment to the District Court are: Maurice John Casey Mr Casey has over 25…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm two people have died in a serious, single-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road this morning. The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am. Sadly, both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. The road remains closed as emergency services work at the…
Source: Media Outreach Following last summer’s historic global launch of 13 Taylor Swift wax figures across four continents, one of the world’s most celebrated icons is now making a dazzling limited-time stop at Madame Tussauds Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – In news guaranteed to send Swifties into a frenzy, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been arrested yesterday after a spate of electric vehicle charger and cable thefts in the Hutt Valley. Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley Area Prevention Manager, says Hutt Valley Police had received 16 reports of EV charger theft in May alone. “These were a mix of council-owned infrastructure and…
Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed four new appointments to the Game Animal Council, including a new Chair. Matthew (Matt) Clarke has been appointed Chair for a two-year term from 1 July 2026. He is a current Council member and has extensive governance and leadership experience, as well as…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the next generation of young farmers, growers, and rural leaders by backing NZ Young Farmers’ national network of clubs, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “NZ Young Farmers do a huge amount of good in rural communities. We want to support their efforts to help them do even…
Source: New Zealand Police A man heard calling for help in an oyster farm in Whangaroa Harbour sparked a full scale rescue mission involving the locals overnight. Just before 3am, Police received a report of a male heard calling for help from a member of the public who believed the person was somewhere between Waitaruke…
Source: Family First Not to be missed – the annual NZ Forum on the Family (also Family First’s 20th Anniversary!) is bringing together some exceptional international speakers (see below). This year we’ve also got a new format, with topical panel discussions (media, political, medical) and bonus sessions. The conference will be Friday evening 11th September…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 June 2026 The battered bird was considered lucky to be alive when Takapō woman Emilie Marinissen picked it up from State Highway 8, near Lake McGregor a week ago. Emilie rang the Department of Conservation hotline – and what followed was a “whole of South Island falcon taxi” involving…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s forestry sector is set to benefit from sensible regulation to help meet environmental obligations whilst lowering the cost of compliance, Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “The wood and forestry industries are important contributors to New Zealand’s economy, supporting 42,000 jobs. Last year the sector contributed $6.2 billion worth of…
Source: New Zealand Government A partnership between the Government and the forestry and wood processing sector will result in the new ‘NZ Pine’ brand, strengthening New Zealand’s position as a premium, trusted supplier of wood products, Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “Global customers now expect more than quality timber – they want to understand where…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to road closure. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested eight people and seized cash and drugs following search warrants in the Queenstown area. Over the past two months, Police have executed a number of search warrants in relation to the possession and supply of class A drugs. During the warrants over $120,000 in cash was located and…
Source: New Zealand Police Hedging their bets and attempting to hide in dense bush following a fleeing driver incident didn’t work out for one pair. At about 8.25pm last night, Police spotted a vehicle on Waiwhui Conical Peak Road, Warkworth allegedly travelling at nearly twice the posted speed limit. Waitematā Road Policing Manager, Inspector Jason…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer: A search operation has been launched for a man in Lake Tekapo overnight. Emergency services were called about 8pm after reports that a man had entered the water and failed to resurface. Police search and rescue staff, along with Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes volunteers, Fire and…
Source: New Zealand Police A rider who allegedly pulled out a firearm before taking off on a dirt bike in Whangārei on Wednesday will now face court. At about 3pm, Police were notified of a person on a blue dirt bike who had allegedly presented a firearm at a member of the public in Woodhill…
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Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission New research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, finds that while the cost to build renewable generation is falling, we face challenges with short-term electricity price volatility and with the long-term investment needed to power a larger, low-carbon economy. Build costs are falling for renewable energy “We’re used to … Read more
Source: PSA Community groups have signed an open letter calling on the Government to properly fund prevention to reduce New Zealand’s rate of sexual violence, which is one of the worst in the developed world. A study published in the Lancet estimated that among people aged 12 to 18, almost 30 percent of New Zealand women and one in … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials company, today announced the delivery of a mass production qualification sample (“C-sample”) of synthetic graphite anode active material (“Synthetic Graphite AAM”) to its lead customer, Panasonic Energy (“Panasonic”). This milestone … Read more