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Source: New Zealand Government A seasonal closure covering thousands of square kilometres of deepwater fishery east of the South Island will protect spawning orange roughy and help the stock recover, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Last year, I made a significant cut to the commercial catch limit for East and South Chatham Rise (ESCR)…
Source: New Zealand Police A swift build and a stunning result ushers in a new era of policing in Taradale. Today New Zealand Police has officially opened the new Taradale Police Station on Gloucester Street, Napier, which provides a modern workspace for up to 50 Police staff. Police chose modular construction for the two-storey station…
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A Nelson hunter who has spent years advocating for hunters will receive an Outdoor Access Champion Award from the Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa. Richard Wells, previously a board member of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and current Chair of its National Access Committee, … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council is currently projecting on average a zero per cent increase to non-water rates for existing ratepayers in its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan, down from the almost 4 per cent increase that was previously proposed. Rates for the 2026/27 year will also have the charges for water removed, which will … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Available for republication – Prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners in Aotearoa New Zealand have attracted scrutiny from international watchdogs, including a United Nations’ torture prevention body. Researchers say one challenge is the absence of a comprehensive prison law resource – a gap they hope to help address. University … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Benjamin Barrett who has been reported missing from Russell. The 58-year-old was last seen in Matauwhi Bay on 26 May at around 11.30pm. Benjamin lives aboard his boat ‘Reremoana’ in Matauwhi Bay and is believed to have left the boat in his dinghy. The dinghy…
Source: Auckland Council Waharoa, a deeply valued and admired artwork by celebrated artist the late Selwyn Muru (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kurī, Ngāti Muri Kahara, Ngāti Rehia, Te Whakatōhea) has been carefully restored by Auckland Council’s Public Art team. Originally created in 1990 and positioned at the entrance to Te Pokapū (Aotea Centre), Waharoa is now…
Source: Media Outreach MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, has announced the receipt of two letters of award for the development of the Hindawiya West and Hindawiya South sites – adjacent to Masar … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Education Erica Stanford today welcomed David Ferguson’s appointment as Chief Executive and Chief Review Officer of the Education Review Office. ERO plays a vital role in evaluating education policy and assessing whether it is effective, as well as how well schools are performing. “We need to make evidence-based education…
Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 will fund mandatory training for 20,000 core children’s workers and improve system capacity to protect children at risk of harm, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. “In September 2025 our Government accepted all the recommendations from the report by the late Dame Karen Poutasi and committed to an…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon face fewer unnecessary barriers to proving who they are under a refreshed anti-money laundering Identity Verification Code of Practice announced today by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. The majority of the Code will come into force on 1 July 2026,…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 June 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation and the Minister for the Environment The $3.32 million remediation project removed about 2500 cubic metres of waste from the sites that had been used as landfills between 1950 and 1980, around 3 km from Aoraki/Mount Cook Village. The Department of…
Source: Green Party The Green Party says this Government has nearly halved funding for food banks in Budget 2026, extending the $15 million in annual support for just one more year before cutting it to $8 million a year from 2027, at the very moment demand has never been higher. “Food banks are the last lifeline for…
Source: New Zealand Police A security guard has been charged following a serious assault outside a central Auckland bar overnight. Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, Auckland Central Area Response Manager, says around 1.38am Police responded to reports of an assault on Karangahape Road. “Witnesses called Police after seeing a security guard allegedly punch the victim in…
Source: New Zealand Police Centennial Highway is currently blocked northbound near Johnsonville following a crash. Just before 11:30am, Police were notified that a ute towing a caravan had rolled just before the Johnsonville Road turn-off. No injuries have been reported. The road is expected to be closed for some time. Motorists are advised to avoid…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 June 2026 Kea are an endangered native parrot and one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They are a protected species found along the mountain ranges of the South Island, including down to the coast. In Golden Bay, kea numbers are steadily increasing, and people are having…
Source: New Zealand Government It’s been a bumper few months for events, with multiple world-class fixtures confirmed under the Government’s Events Attraction Package, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “Earlier this morning it was announced globally that New Zealand will host the inaugural Snow League World Challenge at Cardrona in September. I’m looking forward…
Source: New Zealand Government Our most vulnerable, children and young people with high support needs, will receive a boost in support thanks to Budget 2026. This government is investing in better help for high support needs young people and their families. Minister for Children Karen Chhour says, “we’re seeing a seeing an increase in the…
Source: New Zealand Government The South Island’s first Rural Training Hub, that will grow a pipeline of doctors, nurses and midwives for rural New Zealand, will soon be working on the West Coast, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “The Rural Training Hub shows the Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the…
New Zealand Treasury The interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The April results are reported against forecasts based on theBudget Economic and Fiscal Update (BEFU 2026), published on 28 May 2026, and the results for the same period … Read more
Source: PSA Removing references to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in 19 laws will widen existing inequities for Māori and reduce Māori and Te Tiriti capability in the public service, a survey of PSA members says. Māori PSA members who deliver public and community services were asked about the impact on those services if references to … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The number of hazardous substances decisions by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) continued to increase in the third quarter of the 2025-26 year, and the number of applications in the queue continued to decline. “Improving processes and efficiencies is at the forefront of everything we do. We are confident that our process … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand property values stalled in May, as a cautious stance from both buyers and sellers kept the housing market in neutral. Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index (HVI) shows the national median value in May of $808,187 was flat compared to the previous month and -0.1% lower than three months ago. Values … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquires in relation to a stolen cabin and are seeking the public’s assistance. Sometime after 11pm last night, a cabin was stolen from Nelson Street North, Hastings. Police are wanting to speak with anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour or who has seen this cabin either last night…
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB: A man has been charged with arson in relation to a small fire at a Northpark electoral office yesterday. Emergency services responded to Millhouse Drive shortly after 9:50am. A 24-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today charged with…
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the new radiation oncology service at Whangārei Hospital is now complete, bringing cancer treatment closer to home for Northlanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a significant milestone for Northland and a major step forward for cancer care in the region,” Mr Brown says. “Right now, many Northlanders…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 June 2026 A safety push across sheep, beef and dairy farms has revealed significant gaps in hazardous substances management – and clear, practical ways to fix them, thanks to WorkSafe New Zealand. Inspectors completed 680 assessments nationwide between October and December 2025. The findings are now public, giving farmers across…