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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…
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is welcoming an industry report outlining practical steps to support the long-term success of New Zealand’s hospitality sector. “Our hospitality sector plays a vital role in New Zealand’s economy – it supports jobs, local communities and the experiences of domestic and international visitors across the…
Source: Aged Care Association From an 85% reduction in pressure injuries to resident-led sustainability projects and technology giving people with dementia greater freedom, the finalists in the 2026 ACA | EBOS Excellence in Care Awards show aged care at its best. Fifteen finalists from across New Zealand have been selected across seven categories, recognising exceptional … Read more
Source: Kiwibank 3rd September, 2026 New Zealand’s economic recovery is slowly gaining ground, but not fast enough for many households and businesses. Kiwibank’s latest Regional Score found economic conditions improved modestly across the country in 2026, but many regions remain some way from a meaningful rebound. South Island economies continue to outperform the North. Queenstown … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says New Zealand’s economic recovery is gaining real traction – and the country now has a rare opening to put itself on a more competitive international footing for the capital, investment and skilled people every advanced economy is competing for. Releasing its Election Priorities 2026, Building Tomorrow’s Economy, BusinessNZ has set out … Read more
Source: Safer Boating Forum Organisations tasked with keeping recreational craft users safe on the water are looking forward to support upcoming changes to lifejacket legislation which completed its third reading in Parliament this week. This is an important step towards reducing preventable harm on the water. The Bill must now receive the Royal assent before … Read more
Source: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ESCAP Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation Bangkok, 2 September 2026 The arrival of artificial intelligence has reshaped the digital landscape of Asia and the Pacific with AI embedded in network, infrastructure and daily use, yet persistent gaps in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two men will face court after a fake wall concealing a cache of illegal items was uncovered during a search warrant in Beach Haven yesterday. Waitematā Police were investigating the manufacture of illicit drugs when they received information linking suspects to methamphetamine production. Operation Dryden was launched, and Detective Senior Sergeant…