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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa A week on, search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid efforts are a desperate race against time Almost 4,000 people are missing, and some 50,000 people urgently need access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene Nepal produces just 0.1% of global emissions, yet communities are paying a devastating price as climate risks … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Government has poured fuel on the growing backlash over its Conservation Amendment Bill, with a revised version of the Bill retaining controversial changes to the very purpose of New Zealand’s conservation law. The new Bill just released by the Environment Select Committee retains clause 6ea, dubbed the “Shane Jones Clause”, … Read more
Source: Fish and Game NZ Wellington and Taranaki Fish & Game have secured $36,000 in Game Bird Habitat Trust funding to help landowners across the regions create more than 12 hectares of valuable wetland habitat. Five wetland projects in the Wellington/Taranaki Fish & Game regions have been awarded funding this year, supporting landowners in Wairarapa, … Read more
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation WELLINGTON, 2 September 2026 – The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Asia Media Centre has selected RNZ investigative reporter Anusha Bradley as this year’s Jefferson Fellow, one of the most prestigious international journalism fellowships available to Asia-Pacific reporters. Bradley was chosen from a highly competitive field of applicants for a project … Read more
Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision warns that children separated from family in the aftermath of Nepal’s devastating flash floods are at risk of trafficking and exploitation. The child-focused aid agency says many children are living in evacuation centres and temporary shelters, unsure whether relatives are alive or when they may be able to … Read more
Source: Real Estate Authority 3 September 2026 In a decision released on 14 August 2026 the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal found One Up Realty Limited (the Agency) guilty of misconduct under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 for breaches of real estate trust account audit regulations between the financial years ending 31 March 2018 … Read more
Source: ASB Bank Thursday 3 September 2026 In response to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s move to increase the Official Cash Rate from 2.50% to 2.75%, ASB is increasing its variable home loan rates by 25 basis points. ASB is also increasing the interest rates on its Savings Plus product by 25 basis points, … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Office of the Ombudsman has released its findings of an investigation into the Official Information Act practices and capabilities of five government agencies. The agencies reviewed were the Ministry for Regulation, Ministry for the Environment, Ministry for Primary Industries, Inland Revenue and the Civil Aviation Authority. Assistant Ombudsman Proactive … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 3 September 2026 Surveillance assets from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Customs Service have been in action across the Pacific in August, helping regional partners safeguard their waters and protect vital ocean resources. At the request of the Government of Fiji, the jointly owned Royal New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an incident where a man was fatally struck by a car in Te Puke on Tuesday night are appealing to the public for information. The man was walking on Te Puke Highway, near Manoeka Road, around 8:30pm when he was struck by several vehicles. He died at the scene…
Source: Media Outreach YUNNAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – The Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, is strengthening its position as a leading flower trading hub in Asia, with record annual trading volumes, high-speed auction operations and increasingly efficient international logistics. The Kunming International Flora Auction … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Strengthens Trade Connectivity Across the Middle East and Africa DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has secured in-principle approval for a Retail Payment Services Licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator founded as a JAXA venture, participated as the Official Main Partner of “Science Castle Asia 2026,” one of Asia’s largest research conferences for junior and senior high school students, held on August 22–23 at Universiti … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson Police this morning have located a body at Lake Rotokākahi near Rotorua. Prior to work being done to recover the body, Tūhurangi Ngāti Wāhiao blessed the area. Officers made the discovery at about 8am, while making enquiries in relation to a homicide in…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a serious crash involving a car and pedestrian in Hokitika on 14 August. She was Mary Schimanski, 87, of Hokitika. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. Enquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are…
Source: Media Outreach Strategic Collaboration Targets Over US$22 Million in Sales HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Wellcome, Hong Kong’s longest established supermarket chain with the largest store network, has announced a strategic partnership with CJ Foods, South Korea’s largest food company and a leading force in the globalisation … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Kāpiti Mana Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss: Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred after hours at a school near Spinnaker Drive in Whitby, Porirua, on Thursday 27 August. The incident occurred around 5.30pm at the playground, where a teenager reportedly assaulted a child. The victim…
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has settled historic Treaty settlement claims with Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana as legislation passes its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Today marks an important milestone for Ngāti Ruapani and their longstanding connection to Waikaremoana and Te Urewera. We recognise the historical grievances suffered…
Source: New Zealand Police Police were quick to find the hiding spots of three men who allegedly fled after a dangerously driven vehicle crashed in Onehunga overnight. Around 1.20am, Auckland City officers were on patrol when they were alerted to a Mazda Azela travelling on Church Street. Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 September 2026 The popular track on the edge of Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park has been partially closed since mid-2025 due to rockfall activity and instability. From 7 September, the carpark and toilets will also be closed to allow for substantial works to occur safely. Department of Conservation Project Manager…
Source: New Zealand Government Survivors can now go to a single place for information about State redress, to make a new claim, or to find out what happens next, Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford announced today. The new State Redress Service operates on behalf of all State redress agencies, creating one point of contact regardless…
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Constructive 2026. I’d like to thank Ankit Sharma, Phil Brosnan and their team at Master Builders for hosting this event. I’d also like to acknowledge my colleagues Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins and MP Arena Williams. Being Housing minister…
Source: New Zealand Government A total of 25 appointments and reappointments have been made to nine of the 12 community trusts around the country, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones says. They are: Waikato Community Trust: Blair Currie, Christine Hall, Andrew Peckham and Chris Williams have been appointed. Eastern and Central Community Trust: Catriona McKay and Jared Pullar…
Source: New Zealand Government More people in communities hardest hit by meth are now getting faster access to treatment and recovery support, with new services rolled out across the country, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “We are clear that drugs destroy lives and put enormous pressure on families and communities. That is why we…
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has concluded nine years of negotiations with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui as legislation passes its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Today represents the culmination of many years of determination, commitment and perseverance by Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui.…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 September 2026 The Department of Conservation used aerial photography to measure canopy die back in the Wilberforce and Mathias valleys last summer. The monitoring has revealed the Wilberforce forest is now in very poor condition, with roughly 50 per cent of the vulnerable tōtara and cedar trees impacted by…
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed the appointment of a new board member to Maritime New Zealand (Maritime NZ). Jonathan Moore begins his one-year term this week, joining five other board members. “Mr Moore brings a wealth of maritime knowledge and experience to the Maritime NZ. He has extensive maritime…