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Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is set to launch Foundations for Safe Sleep – a national milestone for SUDI prevention – at Te Oro in Glen Innes on Friday 5 December, 10am-12pm. The refreshed messaging has been informed using whānau insights and developed alongside clinicians, researchers, blending mātauranga Māori with evidence-based practice to strengthen … Read more
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner The introduction of the Privacy Act 2020 was a big step forward in protecting New Zealander’s privacy, but five years on (1 December), it needs further changes to respond to today’s needs,” Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says. “The Privacy Act doesn’t provide sufficient incentives for many organisations to understand or … Read more
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is welcoming today’s announcement outlining how the Labour Party intend to support doctors to see more patients, specifically the “Family Doctor Loan Scheme” proposal that acknowledges the vital role that GPs and GP-owned general practices play across the health sector. Throughout … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes the renewed political attention on the critical role of general practice in improving health outcomes for New Zealanders. “While GenPro is politically neutral, and does not endorse party policies, we welcome fresh ideas intended to support general practice—the foundation of an effective, … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern at the Government’s decision to extend the deployment of a New Zealand Defence Force liaison officer to Israel for a further eight weeks. At a time when Israel stands before the International Court of Justice facing credible charges of genocide, New … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins millions around the world today in marking 29 November – the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a day designated by the United Nations to reaffirm the global community’s commitment to justice, human rights, and the long-denied right of the … Read more
Source: Save the Children A new NZD$12 million multi-year project aimed at increasing household incomes, reducing child labour, and ensuring communities across Cambodia are better off through innovative horticultural practices was announced yesterday afternoon (local time) at an event attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Winston Peters in Phnom Penh. The Growing Transformative … Read more
Source: Save the Children Israeli military operations have forced entire communities in areas of the northern West Bank into lockdown in their homes, keeping children out of school, jeopardising family incomes and increasing risk of physical violence and child detention from the Israeli military, Save the Children said. Save the Children has been forced to halt … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Officials will report six-monthly on the new government procurement rules which take effect today to ensure they are being complied with, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “The Government is serious about helping Kiwi firms to grow so the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment will monitor both compliance and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there will never be a repeat of the “group think” and closed ranks that led to members of the senior executive blocking an investigation into disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. McSkimming – who was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Martin James Mooney, aged 68, from New Plymouth. NZ Police A man killed last month in New Plymouth’s centre city near the waterfront has been named. Emergency services were called to a fight on St Aubyn Street on the evening of 19 November. CPR was performed but 68-year-old Martin James Mooney … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 1 December 2025 Summary The 2025 annual sales return user guide covers the step-by-step instructions for the following license types: General retailers: who are required to submit one return for each company/person, this may include multiple stores. Specialist vape retailers: who are required to submit a separate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ has admitted to breaches of the Code related to information disclosure. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One NZ has been ordered to pay $1.1 million by the High Court after breaching the 111 Contact Code (the Code). The telecommunications company admitted 10 breaches of the Code, which requires providers to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern Hutt Road in Taita is blocked after a truck crashed this morning. Police were notified at 9.05am that a truck had rolled, between Peterkin Street and Page Grove. One person in the truck sustained moderate injuries and one person has minor injuries. Work is under way to right the truck. … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 December 2025 Motueka-based DOC Marine Ranger Stew Robertson says the first incident involves a 14 m launch spotted anchored in the Horoirangi Marine Reserve, northeast of Nelson, on 5 November. The white launch was detected on a recently installed camera which monitors the marine reserve. “The vessel was anchored … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Christoper Allemann, New Plymouth CIB: Police can now name the man who was killed on St Aubyn Street in New Plymouth on 19 November. He was Martin James Mooney, aged 68, from New Plymouth. A man charged with Mr Mooney’s murder has been remanded in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tasman’s popular Great Taste Cycle Trail is on track to reopen the iconic Spooners Tunnel section by the end of December, following significant progress on repairs to storm damage earlier this year. “Having Tasman’s Great Taste Trail ready for summer means more people can enjoy one of New Zealand’s most scenic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Open banking goes live today, opening the door to faster loan approvals, easier bill management, and personalised budgeting insights, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says. “From budgeting tools to faster mortgage comparisons and low-cost payment options, the opportunities and innovations presented by open banking are endless,” Mr Simpson says. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Southern A media release issued this morning regarding a fatal crash on Lamb Hill Road contained an error regarding the date of the crash. The crash occurred on Saturday 29 November around 7pm. We apologise for the error. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon pointed to the government’s plan to support a new medical school adding 120 training places each year from 2028. File photo. Reece Baker/RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour’s new GP loan proposal is “a bit confused” and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The report shows that investing in HIV prevention and stigma initiatives is worthwhile, says a health expert. File photo. A public health researcher is celebrating a 29 percent decrease in new HIV diagnoses from 85 in 2010 to 60 in 2024. The statistic comes from the Ministry of Health’s HIV Monitoring … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 December 2025 There are 44 marine reserves around the country, from the Kermadecs in the far north to the Subantarctic Islands in the deep south, and they’re intended for everyone to enjoy. DOC’s Marine Reserves Programme Lead Gabrielle Goodin says the rules for marine reserves are simple: no fishing, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 1 December 2025 The HIV Monitoring Report tracks key goals and targets for reducing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and improving outcomes by 2030, as measured by 52 indicators aligned with the five strategic goals of the National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023–2030 … Read more
Source: NZCTU November 30 marks a bleak milestone – all women in Aotearoa are effectively working for free compared to men, due to persisting gender and ethnic pay gaps. “This moment is a damning indictment of the National-led Government that refuses to take pay inequality seriously at a time when families are struggling to put … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) have recently been sighted in the Auckland region. Biosecurity NZ Aucklanders are being reminded to be watchful and report any sightings of yellow-legged hornets as efforts to eliminate the invasive pests ramp up. Another yellow-legged hornet queen has been found on Auckland’s North Shore, as Biosecurity New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing last night. Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Road about 7pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Newly-released documents suggest police pressured the main Crown eye-witness to testify at the 1992 murder retrial of Ross Appelgren, something not disclosed to the jury. The documents also show police were “keeping quiet” about the fact the witness was living illegally in Australia, and that they advised him to keep his … Read more