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Source: New Zealand Government Courts are set to receive a double boost, with two Bills introduced today to expand the role of Community Magistrates and modernise remote participation, says Courts and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “Too many people are spending too long caught in the court system, and victims should not have to wait…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2026 Name suppression lapsed last week for retired property developer Alan Trent, who cut down five black beech trees and cleared smaller vegetation from Toko Ngawa Point Marginal Strip, an area of public conservation land next to his property. DOC was alerted to the felled trees on 8…
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Seven exceptional contributions to Aotearoa’s road freight sector were honoured at Transporting Zealand’s industry awards ceremony in the capital on Friday night. An independent judging panel had chosen winners from over 30 nominations, consisting of individuals and organisations who have gone to great efforts to improve industry standards, workplace … Read more
Source: GasNZ Over half of New Zealanders support importing LNG to New Zealand, and 75 percent support using biomethane to gradually replace natural gas, according to a Talbot Mills survey conducted for GasNZ. A majority (54 percent) of the 1,022 people surveyed supported LNG (liquified natural gas) imports, with only 21 percent against, and 25 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police In a year-long operation looking into illegal drugs run by organised crime, Waikato Police have made dozens of arrests across three gangs, taken drugs and guns off the streets and seized millions in assets. Detective Inspector Albie Alexander of the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) says Operation Texas was commenced in…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council What is an FEP and an FEP Audit? An FEP is an adaptable tool to help you identify, manage and mitigate environmental risk associated with water, soil and nutrients on your farm. Audits are an independent assessment of how well these environmental risks are being managed. Auditors also check that…
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed a new Commissioner to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has been appointed. Aeeden Boadita-Cormican will serve as a Commissioner until 31 May 2031. She is a barrister with over 35 years of legal expertise including inquiries, inquests, advising regulators and has had prior involvement…
Source: PSA A rally will take place at Parliament tomorrow to hand over an open letter urging the Government to stop the closure of specialist sexual violence prevention organisation RespectEd Aotearoa. (ref. https://www.together.org.nz/fundsexualviolenceprevention ) The letter, signed by 21 organisations and over 600 individuals, asks the Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Hon Karen Chhour provide urgent … Read more
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists A “haphazard service” is all Health New Zealand can promise patients with chronic bowel conditions in Palmerston North, where the gastroenterology service has collapsed. The promise was handed down by Health NZ’s National Clinical Director Richard Sullivan at a public meeting at Massey University last night, attended by more than … Read more
Source: Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) – Murray Horton. The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) is warning that a planned AI data centre in Southland would consume up to 25% of New Zealand’s annual electricity output and push power prices higher for Kiwi consumers and businesses. CAFCA Organiser Murray Horton says … Read more
Source: Media Outreach From Haute‑Provence to the World, a New Chapter Where Beauty Connects People, Communities and Nature KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – L’Occitane en Provence celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking a major milestone in its journey from the fields of Haute‑Provence to becoming a globally … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago Three new courses have been added to EIT’s joint winemaking programme with China’s Qilu University of Technology (QLUT), as the partnership marked its eighth graduation in Jinan. EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen attended the June 16 graduation ceremony during her first visit to the QLUT campus. She…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – CG Capital Advisory Limited (CG Capital), Thailand’s leading investment manager from Central Group specializing in real estate and hospitality investment, today announced a major strategic investment milestone under the leadership of Mr. Phoom Chirathivat, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of CG Capital. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – FastMed HK, a Hong Kong online dispensing platform, has announced its continued focus on supporting Hong Kong residents and Greater Bay Area visitors who require more convenient access to doctor assessment and prescription dispensing services in Hong Kong. The platform … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-car crash that has blocked part of Percival Street in Rangiora this afternoon. The crash occurred about 12.45pm, between Johns Road and Victoria Street. One person is reported to be in a critical condition, while another…
Source: Auckland Council Five Auckland regional parks have received Māori names and narratives, helping to strengthen the cultural identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and reconnect some of Auckland’s most well-known landscapes with their ancestral stories. Mana whenua have shared ancestral names for Long Bay, Shakespear and Wenderholm regional parks, a new Māori name has been provided…
Source: Auckland Council “Sad to hear,” said Mayor Wayne Brown, “another tōtara has fallen. My thoughts are with his family.” The Mayor and Councillors took a quiet reflective minute at today’s meeting of the Govering Body to pay tribute to former Auckland City mayor Les Mills, asking Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to speak about the…
Source: New Zealand Police Police responding to multiple calls of dangerous driving and traffic offending in Waikato West have taken one person into custody. Around 8.15pm, several calls were made about a blue sedan reportedly doing burnouts and putting other vehicles at risk on Old Mountain Road in Karamu. Police located the vehicle sometime later…
Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was on the scent of youths who crashed a stolen car in Auckland early this morning. At around 4.40am, Auckland City officers observed a Mazda Axela acting suspiciously on Hobson Street. Auckland Central Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, says a unit signalled for the vehicle…
Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place on Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the intersection of Penrose Road, at around 11.20am. One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. Diversions are in place via Roslyn…
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 minutes ago A new poupou was unveiled at EIT’s Central Hawke’s Bay Regional Learning Centre in Waipukurau last week as part of a wider carving project marking the institute’s 50th anniversary and return to independence. Designed and created collaboratively by Ngāti Kahungunu carver and Bachelor of Creative Practice graduate…
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s proposal to widen access to Rosuvastatin based on clinical need. “Improving access to medicines in New Zealand is important to patients and their families. That’s why it has been a focus for this Government,” Mr Seymour says. Pharmac will widen access to Rosuvastatin from 1…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to protect young children by making it mandatory for new corded blinds sold in New Zealand to meet recognised safety standards, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says. “Since 2008, eight young children have died in New Zealand after becoming entangled in the cords of window…
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Norton From AI crypto cons to fake holiday bookings, Norton reveals the scams catching out Kiwis, plus advice to stay ahead of the scammers As winter sets in the ruthless scams targeting Kiwis heat up. Norton, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety and part of, has released information … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council will hold a by-election to fill the seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor Mike Duncan. Councillor Duncan was one of five councillors representing the Onepoto General Ward, which covers the eastern and western areas of Porirua. Due to his passing, Council is legally required to hold … Read more
Source: The Treasury The Public Service Commission today released an independent Performance Improvement Review (PIR) of the Treasury, commissioned by Secretary to the Treasury, Iain Rennie. “I welcome the PIR and thank the reviewers for their thorough and independent assessment. While it was good to see that the reviewers found strength in some areas of our … Read more
Source: Impact PR for Healthy Skin Lab A New Zealand skincare start-up is set for a multi-million dollar export expansion after one of its products was named the “holy grail” of tinted sunscreens by a leading United States beauty reviewer. Healthy Skin Lab, founded by internationally recognised skin cancer doctor and best-selling author Professor Sharad … Read more