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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Otago Lakes Central Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant John Fookes: Efforts are ongoing as searches continue for missing 47-year-old Erika Rodrigues Coelho near Queenstown. Erika is a Brazilian national currently residing in Queenstown. Police were made aware of her disappearance on Sunday 20 September after she had not…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Aoraki has a new Area Commander, with Inspector Matt Scoles set to take up the role, beginning Monday 28 September. Born and raised in Dunedin, Inspector Scoles began his policing career in 1996. In his 30 years of service to New Zealand Police,…
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are urged to drive with caution, with ice causing delays and a crash on SH 5. No injuries have been reported but weather conditions in the area are very cold and the roads are icy. Road users are urged to drive to the conditions, which means slow right down, increase…
Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Interislander will soon be back to its full complement of vessels ahead of the busier spring and summer months, following Kaitaki returning from scheduled dry-dock on Tuesday 21 September. Kaitaki will resume sailings tomorrow (Saturday 26 September). “The hand-wringers, backseat admirals, and know-nothing know-it-alls predicted a…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid multiple charges against a man who allegedly defrauded a company out of $2 million. An investigation commenced in 2025 after it was alleged an employee had misused a company’s internal systems to dishonestly obtain goods. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant James Kim, Waitematā North Area Investigations and Financial Crime…
Source: Hayley Brooks and Jeff Brooks ‘The A to Z of Money’ was co-written by father daughter duo Hayley Brooks and the late Jeff Brooks The book won Bronze in the People’s Choice – Product 2025 category at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards. Research commissioned by the Ecstra Foundation found that 57 per cent of parents … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation An announcement of 380 additional nurses, midwives and health care assistants for hospitals around the country at the end of winter is too little too late, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says chief nurse Nadine Gray’s comments this morning that Te Whatu Ora has … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman Statement from Chief Ombudsman John Allen “I have this morning met with the Secretary for Education, Ellen MacGregor-Reid, and the Public Service Commissioner, Sir Brian Roche, to discuss allegations of attempts to circumvent the Official Information Act at the Ministry of Education. “It would not be appropriate to talk about … Read more
Source: National Emergency Management Agency New Zealanders’ emergency preparedness is at a five-year high, but more than half have done nothing to prepare for an emergency in the past year, according to a new survey from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). NEMA’s Director General Dave Gawn says the 2026 results from its annual Emergency … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA is calling Health NZ’s decision to hire 380 new nurses nationwide a sign of a panicking government, not a meaningful solution to the chronic underfunding across Aotearoa’s public healthcare system. “Although health workers will welcome any new hires into their massively overstretched teams, 380 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONGHU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2026 – Honghu lotus root ranks first in antioxidant content among major lotus-root-producing regions, according to industrial report by China Merchants Securities (CMS), highlighting the ingredient’s potential beyond traditional food and into functional food, superfood and biotechnology markets. Building on Honghu’s nutritional profile … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce growth that has resulted in more New Zealanders getting faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “We came into office knowing workforce shortages were one of the biggest barriers to…
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments to the Game Animal Council (GAC) will broaden its expertise and ensure it has the community connections required to drive New Zealand’s largest-ever hunter-led game animal management workstreams. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has appointed Lisa Chase and Simon Cameron as councillors for one-year terms, from 1…
Source: New Zealand Government Upgrades to visitor infrastructure at Te Waihou Blue Spring in South Waikato will help manage growing visitor numbers and protect the quality of the visitor experience, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “Thousands of local and international visitors flow to Te Waihou Blue Spring every year to experience its remarkable…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance data today, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Rates are one of the biggest household bills Kiwis pay, yet they have no control over the cost. Ratepayers deserve to know where their money is…
Source: Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 25 September 2026 Matariki Williams (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Whakaue, Taranaki, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi) has been awarded the 2026 Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 25 September 2026 A new internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Rebecca Williams, has been appointed by the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, on the recommendation of the RBNZ Board. The MPC is responsible for the monetary … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced the short-term appointment of Rebecca Williams as an internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Ms Williams will commence her one-year term on 15 October 2026, concluding on 14 October 2027. The reduced term reflects adherence to electoral conventions,…
Source: Maritime New Zealand On 11 September 2026, Maritime NZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to deliver a fifth phase of the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP) through to June 2031. This phase will work with five participating member states – Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau…
Source: Alliance Party Friday 25th September 2026 The Alliance Party has released its Retirement and Aged Care Policy, which keeps the pension universal, lifts the couple rate to the highest level the law allows, and commits to ending the asset test for rest home care. The Alliance’s health spokesperson, Ethan Gullery, says too many people … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 25 September 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is requesting an independent report from TSB under Section 95 of the Banking (Prudential Supervision) Act 1989. Section 95 gives the Reserve Bank the power to require a bank to provide a … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand A real say in the decisions that shape our lives With the general election approaching, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand has launched More Voices, a national campaign asking how people can have greater influence over decisions that affect their lives, their whānau and their communities. Amnesty will hear directly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the Police Remembrance Day national service. What: Each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on 29 September, the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police. Who: Police staff and members of the Police family will gather to remember colleagues now lost to…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays after a truck trailer rolled on State Highway 2 at Maramarua this morning. The crash happened about 6.55am, near the intersection of Kopuku Road. There are no reports of injuries, however traffic is backing up. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternative…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following yesterday’s crash on State Highway 57 yesterday, at Levin. The collision, involving a truck and car, was reported about 6.50am on Thursday and happened between Tararua Road and Meadowvale Road. Sadly, the driver of the car died at the scene and Police are…
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