Pre-Budget Emergency! report launched – tackling the “time bomb” in our ambulance services – Workers First Union

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Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Workers First Union and CICTAR– are launching a new research paper this Friday 22 May: Emergency! Saving New Zealand’s Ambulance Services. To view a copy of the report, see: https://workersfirst.nz/hawkfile/2029/original/Emergency-report-web-FINAL.pdf The report provides important new insights and details five significant issues facing our emergency ambulance services that the authors argue necessitate full governmental … Read more

Analysis – Farcical 5 minute select committee submissions on India NZ FTA; Labour must say no

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Source: Professor Emeritus Jane Kelsey “The New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement has been a political stunt from start to finish”, says Professor Emeritus Jane Kelsey, who has over 40 years of expertise analysing such agreements.   “Now we are told they plan  to rush it through the select committee in just two days, next … Read more

New Year Honours recipients recognised – Fire and Emergency NZ

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from across New Zealand have been presented with New Year Royal Honours by the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House in Wellington. “These recipients have dedicated decades to supporting their communities to become stronger, safer, and more resilient through their … Read more

Human Rights Commission – Definitions of Woman and Man legislation not necessary, risks further harm to Rainbow people

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Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission All people have the right to a life of dignity and freedom from discrimination. Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill falls short of the government’s human rights obligations, and risks harm to communities who continue to … Read more

Charter schools cost taxpayers less than state schools

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes figures released today which show that charter schools are cheaper to open than the same sized state schools.  New figures show that a new primary charter school with 100 students would receive around $401,675 in establishment staff and operations funding. The same school set up…

Road blocked, SH 1 / Tirau Road, Waipa

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 / Tirau Road, near Karapiro Road, is currently blocked while Police respond to an incident. Police were called to the incident around 10.20am. There is disruption to traffic while Police work in the area to locate a person of interest. Cordons are in place on roads in the…

New Zealand workers’ right to strike backed by world’s top court

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Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes yesterday’s advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirming that the right to strike is protected under International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise. The ICJ is the highest court…

Warrant to arrest: Bodi McKee

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Bodi Mckee, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. McKee, 32, is wanted by Police for breaching release conditions and is known to frequent the East Auckland and Counties Manukau areas. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. McKee is considered…

Update: Lower Hutt homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Jamie Woods:  Wellington Police investigating the death of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt last month are asking for the public’s help, as the homicide investigation continues. On Thursday 9 April, Police responded to Malone Road in Waterloo after Nathaniel was reported to be…

Auckland City Police investigating threatening emails

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, Auckland City CIB: Police are aware of a number of threatening emails sent to various locations across Auckland this week. The indication is that these threats are not genuine. Preliminary enquiries suggest these emails have originated from outside of New Zealand. These emails and…

State Highway 2 / Western Hutt Road blocked

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Source: New Zealand Police The Western Hutt Road is blocked in northbound lanes following a crash. Police were notified of the crash about 10.45am. The crash, involving a vehicle and a bike, was near Silverstream on the Western Hutt Road by the Fergusson Drive intersection. One person has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to…

Boosting ambulance services across New Zealand

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Source: New Zealand Government More ambulance crews, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support will strengthen ambulance services across New Zealand, enabling quick and effective responses to emergencies, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say.  “When New Zealanders call an ambulance, they need confidence that they will get the help they need quickly…

Stewart Island/Rakiura solar project underway

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Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on a major solar energy project on Stewart Island/Rakiura that will reduce the island’s reliance on diesel-generated electricity and cut power prices, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. Mr Patterson was on the island today to turn the first sod on…

Work on Second Ashburton bridge underway

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Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. “A second crossing over the Ashburton River is going to be a game changer for residents moving around and through the Mid Canterbury town. It will also be important for…

Package to support small businesses announced

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Source: New Zealand Government Small businesses will get practical support to strengthen performance and seize growth opportunities, with a new Government-backed training initiative announced today at the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce conference. “In my engagement with businesses across the country, I’ve heard the need for support to manage disruption, strengthen resilience, and plan with…

Projects selected to improve accessibility

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Source: New Zealand Government Programmes aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says. The six successful applicants of the Access Activator pilot programme have been selected. The programme is run through the Ministry of…

House fire, Onehunga

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a house fire on Trafalgar Street, Onehunga this morning. At around 7.20am, Police received reports of a house well involved in fire.    Several people were able to evacuate the house. At this time, one person remains unaccounted for and Police are urgently working to locate the…

Senior gang member arrested as Police seize meth, cash in Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police A senior figure of Christchurch’s King Cobra chapter is among six people arrested by Police in an operation targeting the flow of Class A drugs into Canterbury. Over the last three days, Police executed more than 10 search warrants at properties across Christchurch, including the gang’s Addington pad, uncovering about a…

China, ASEAN launch business and trade information platform in South China’s Nanning

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Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – The China-ASEAN Business and Trade Information Platform was officially launched in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday. A sub-forum themed international exchange and mutual learning of cyber civilization at the 2026 China Internet Civilization Conference is held in Nanning, Guangxi … Read more

Total exports reach $8.6 billion in April 2026 – Overseas merchandise trade: April 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Total exports reach $8.6 billion in April 2026 – news story 21 May 2026 New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.6 billion in April 2026, an increase of $943 million (12 percent) compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Meat (up $272 million), … Read more

Vietnam’s International Financial Center Launches Maritime Financial Ecosystem to Capture USD Billions Flowing Offshore

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), in collaboration with Gemadept Corporation and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies, today hosted a high-level forum to officially launch the International Maritime Financial Ecosystem … Read more

Andamanda Phuket Water Park Unveils Premium Guest Experiences

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Source: Media Outreach Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 · Trip Best 2025 · Global Top 100 Family-Friendly Attractions PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Andamanda Phuket, the island’s largest water park, spanning over 100,000 square meters, is inspired by Thai mythology and the Andaman Sea. A proud recipient of the Tripadvisor … Read more

Employment Disputes – Migrant bus drivers to protest at Britomart over “unfair” immigration policy – WORKERS FIRST UNION

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Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Migrant bus drivers in Auckland will be protesting at Britomart Square on Friday afternoon, seeking support from the public for the Union Network of Migrants (UNEMIG) campaign: ‘ Migrants are not Disposable Workers’. WHEN: Friday 22 May, 16:00 WHERE: Britomart, Te Komititanga Square along Customs Street, Auckland WHY: “Migrant bus drivers have … Read more

Local News – New construction and demolition waste processing facility for Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council Today a long-awaited construction and demolition processing facility was officially opened in Porirua. The facility will help to divert resources from landfill and seed the development of the circular economy in the local construction sector. After Dr Te Taku Parai Ngāti Toa kaumātua blessed the facility, Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for the … Read more

Universities – Te reo influencer named first Professor of te reo Māori at Te Herenga Waka

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Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington A te reo Māori expert who lights up the ‘gram with discussions of humour and idioms in te reo will join Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington as their first Professor of te reo Māori in late July. Professor Hona Black (Tūhoe, Te Whānau a … Read more