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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington and Hawke’s Bay Districts have enforced a total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks from midday today until 8am on Monday 27 October. It comes as winds are forecast to exceed 100km/hr in many places, with high temperatures and low humidity creating very high … Read more
Source: New Zealand Super Fund The release of the Guardians’ Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025 is an opportunity to review the events of the past 12 months and to consider what we have done and continue to do to prepare for the years ahead. Future focused is one of the Guardians’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a distinctive container we believe may help us with our enquiries. At 2.30am on Thursday 2 October Emergency Services responded to the house fire … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee, the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments is inviting food lovers to experience fortune and prosperity via its “Unlock 1888 Good Fortune” Lucky Draw, which runs nationally from 13 October to 23 November 2025. Above: Mimi Wong, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are urging those who know what happened to him to speak to us. Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of 29 September, and Police continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to his death, says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government State-Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has today announced two leadership appointments to the Airways Corporation of New Zealand. Effective 31 October 2025, current Deputy Chair Darin Cusack will assume the role of Chair, following the retirement of outgoing Chair Denise Church. Danny Tuato’o, a current Director, will step into the role … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Government moves to tighten transport service license (TSL) rules, but is urging Parliament to go further to raise industry standards, including stopping suspended operators setting up phoenix companies to dodge regulators. The Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill would modernise how TSLs are enforced across freight, passenger, … Read more
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a NZD 75 million investment to expand butter production at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, as part of the next phase of strategic investments by the Co-op signalled in its FY25 Annual Results. CEO Miles Hurrell says the Co-op plans to invest up to $1 billion … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island. Winds are forecast to exceed 100km/hr in many places, … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana”, have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of seabed mining. Four activists in kayaks paddled alongside the Nautilus, which has spent the last three weeks on a U.S. funded research expedition surveying mineral nodule fields … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Scientists have used drones to video green turtles feeding in New Zealand waters for the first time. Rangaunu Harbour in Northland was surveyed last summer to assess the feasibility of aerial drones for monitoring green turtles. Earth Sciences New Zealand fisheries scientist Dr Brit Finucci says they found a potential of … Read more
Source: Heritage New Zealand Two South Island heritage icons have been proposed for the country’s highest heritage status – and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga wants your feedback. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch and the Ōamaru Historic Town Centre and Port have been nominated for National Historic Landmark status – and … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 22 October 2025 – Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) is criticising the attacks on tax transparency and other retrograde measures contained in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill, currently before the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. The proposals to repeal s.17GB of the Tax Administration Act, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police With Labour weekend fast approaching, Northland Police are reminding road users there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving. Police will be out on the road at any location and at any time, with the clear intention to stop and prevent unsafe driving behaviour. Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector John Fagan, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle, and filed a raft of charges against the self-proclaimed victim. The 36-year-old Burwood man now has a date with the courts following the convoluted incident, which allegedly played out early Tuesday morning. About 5.30am, the man rang … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up reforms to accelerate sustainable construction in New Zealand, as a new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force. “By supporting sustainable building practices, we can create warmer, healthier homes, reduce power bills and build stronger, more resilient communities across New Zealand,” Building and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tomorrow’s proposed strike is unfair, unproductive and unnecessary and should be called off, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The strike will not help anyone. It is a stunt targeting the Government but the people paying the price are the thousands of patients who have had appointments and surgeries cancelled, and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 October 2025 A WorkSafe inspector’s recent visit to Car Compliance Workshop (CCW) in New Lynn, Auckland has sparked positive change – and praise for WorkSafe’s approach to engagement and enforcement. Following an on-site assessment, our health and safety inspector issued an improvement notice to CCW. An improvement notice requires a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a sudden death in Kent Street, Queenstown. Police were called about 7.30am. While enquiries will be made, at this stage Police believe the death is not suspicious. The matter will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Government There has been a 16% reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour, achieving a key government target four years early. Minister for Children Karen Chhour says, “I am proud to announce that the Government Target Three – 15% fewer children and young people with serious and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan and a Government Statement on Biogas, signalling its strong support for New Zealand’s bioenergy sector. “Diversifying New Zealand’s energy mix with new fuels and more energy sources is a critical step in ensuring long-term energy security. With the challenges our … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the encouraging results from the 2025 Court User Survey, saying they reflect the efforts of court staff and ongoing work to fix what matters in the justice system. “This year’s results show 82 per cent of respondents were satisfied with their experience at court, up … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 October 2025 The West Coast CMS guides how conservation land is managed on the West Coast and includes information about what sort of activities are appropriate on various categories of conservation land. In August, the Government announced decisions to modernise and streamline conservation land management. The Conservation Acts (Land … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Ngāti Manuhiri has requested 2-year temporary fisheries closure from the Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, and East Coast Bays coastline and some Hauraki Gulf islands. The requested closure would prohibit the take of all invertebrate and seaweed species. Fisheries New Zealand invites written submissions from anyone who has … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making further changes to support business growth and New Zealand’s capital markets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Mandatory climate reporting has imposed heavy costs on listed businesses. Some entities tell me they have spent up to $2 million on compliance, money they would rather invest … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More whānau in Kaikohe will soon have a warm, secure place to call home, through an Iwi – Crown partnership delivering 100 affordable rental homes, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “These homes will give whānau stability, connection, and pride, building the foundation to plan for the future,” Mr Potaka says. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on State Highway 20 this morning. Emergency services are responding to the three-vehicle crash, just after the Walmsley Road off-ramp, which was reported to Police at about 6.04am. At this stage there are no reports of injury. One southbound lanes is … Read more