Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Friday 25 July 2025

Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity tomorrow, Friday 25 July, to enable staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries and significant events. Other queries may be held for a response in the coming days. We … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Mark Eruiti Taute

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Mark Eruiti Taute, 51. He is wanted in relation to a number of offences and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Taute is believed to be actively evading Police and should not be approached. Anyone with … Read more

Name release: Ōtara homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening can now release his name. He was Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, 19, of Auckland. Police extend our thoughts to his whānau and friends at this difficult time. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says … Read more

Name release: Mt Eden Corrections Facility homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility on Friday, 27 June. He was Robert Norman Fitzpatrick, 46, of Whangārei. Police continue to offer sympathy to family and whānau at this difficult time. A man has been charged with murder … Read more

Arrest made, car seized after Stokes Valley shooting

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 25-year-old Taitā man and seized a vehicle after yesterday’s shooting in Stokes Valley. Emergency services were called to Hanson Grove about 9am on Sunday after a report of a firearm being discharged. A man was found with life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Wellington Hospital, where he … Read more

Update: Kaiwaka incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police can provide a short update in an investigation into a child being located in a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment in Kaiwaka on 3 August. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says the child is medically well and we are working with whānau and our partner agencies … Read more

Update – search for Roy Arbon

Source: New Zealand Police The search for missing 75-year-old Roy Arbon has moved into a review phase after 10 days of intensive searching, after he left for a walk and did not return. Mr Arbon left on 23 July, leaving a handwritten note, and his concerned neighbour reported him missing the following day. Since that … Read more

Can you help? Police seek further information, Tyreece Te Pairi homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are asking for the public’s help as the investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi last month in Hamilton continues. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Street shortly before midnight on 20 July after an altercation between two groups. Tyreece was transported to hospital, where he sadly … Read more

Missing Auckland man located

Source: New Zealand Police Location: Auckland City Police can advise a 75-year-old man reported missing yesterday in the Epsom area has been located safe and well. We would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI

Information sought following Dargaville aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Dargaville Police are appealing to the public for information following an aggravated robbery in Aratapu earlier this month. Investigations are continuing after a person was injured and a vehicle stolen from a property on Pouto Road on 18 July. Detective Constable Wendy McDermott, Dargaville CIB, says Police received a report at … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, SH30

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a fatal crash on SH30 on 25 July. She was 53-year-old, Joni Tuhakaraina from Tokoroa. Police extend our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Health Plan ignores New Zealanders with the worst health outcomes – IHC

Source: IHC IHC is calling on the Government to stop leaving intellectually disabled people behind in health reforms. Last week’s tabling of Te Pae Tata – The New Zealand Health Plan 2024–2027, signals a major investment in rebuilding the country’s health system. But IHC says the plan fails the very group with the worst and … Read more

Health Minister opens super-sized Boulcott Hospital, expanding health care in Hutt Valley

Source: Boulcott Hospital The transformation of Lower Hutt’s only private hospital including the addition of two new state-of-the-art operating theatres will greatly enhance surgical services in the Wellington region. Health Minister Simeon Brown cut the ribbon today on a refurbished and expanded Boulcott Hospital, completed after a $25 million investment that included two new operating … Read more

Weather News – Cool, dry days to start the week – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 4th – Friday 8th August–    Dry days to start the week, then rain spreading north from later Wednesday through Friday.–    Cold daytime temperatures and frosty nights, warming up on Thursday, but back to winter with a cold southerly change on Friday.–    Strong easterly winds for Northland, … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Ltd. Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Reserve Asset with $5 Million Initial Allocation

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset and has authorized an immediate allocation of $5 … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces the Date of its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, announced today that its Board of Directors (the ”Board”) has scheduled the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) to be held on September 12, 2025, at 5:00 … Read more

NZ-AU: Brazilian Rare Earths June 2025 Quarterly Report

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE / OTCQX: BRELY) (‘BRE’) is pleased to report substantial progress across its portfolio of rare earth elements and critical minerals projects during the quarter ended 30 June 2025, with key milestones achieved that materially advance BRE’s transition from exploration … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova Minerals Advises Permitting for the West Susitna Access Road to the Estelle Project Site has been Submitted

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage Alaska, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announced that the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) has submitted its application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the permitting of the West … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova Powers Forward at Estelle with Strong Backing

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne Australia, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announce that the Nova Minerals Board of Directors recently visited the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, where they were warmly received by a diverse … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Announces Entry into Funding Agreement for up to US$100Million of Convertible Debentures

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, announced today the entry into a definitive Funding Agreement to provide NOVONIX up to US$95,000,000, in exchange for the issue of up to US$100,000,000 of unsecured convertible … Read more

Economy – RBNZ Launches 2025 Cash Use in New Zealand Survey

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 04 August 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) is again surveying New Zealanders to understand how people are using and thinking about cash and payments. The RBNZ Cash Use in New Zealand survey is open from now until 10 October 2025 and … Read more

Tech – Fujitsu starts official development of plus-10,000 qubit superconducting quantum computer targeting completion in 2030 

Source: Fujitsu Development activities to be carried in part under NEDO project to advance the development of quantum computers towards industrialisation  . Sydney, Australia; Monday 4 August 2025 – Fujitsu has announced it has started research and development towards a superconducting quantum computer with a capacity exceeding 10,000 qubits. Construction is slated for completion in … Read more

Education – School leavers will benefit from greater industry involvement – EMA

Source: EMA Creating qualifications that have buy-in from industry will set school leavers and the economy up for success, says the EMA. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement Lead Joanna Hall says the proposed changes to replace the NCEA with new, internationally benchmarked qualifications are promising. “The EMA is New Zealand’s largest employer association, representing thousands of businesses … Read more

Northland News – Twenty-three put names forward for Northland Regional Council

Source: Northland Regional Council Twenty-three people have put their names forward for nine seats on the Northland Regional Council at October’s local body elections. Dale Ofsoske, the council’s Electoral Officer, says nominations opened on Friday 04 July and officially closed at noon Friday, 01 August. Mr Ofsoske says 23 people have been nominated for the regional … Read more

Heritage NZ – Ophir’s postmistress retires after 26 years

Source: Heritage New Zealand Ophir’s postmistress retires after 26 years A much loved heritage stalwart is retiring after more than two decades serving her community. Val Butcher, the postmistress of the historic Ophir Post Office, is leaving her old stamping ground after 26 years working in the iconic building which is cared for by Heritage New … Read more

Animal Welfare – Trapped in the past: NZ hens suffer in cages while world bans them

Source: SAFE For Animals Slovenia has announced a total ban on caging hens by the end of 2028. The move follows Sweden’s announcement last month that is has officially ended the caging of hens without needing a legal ban, driven by overwhelming public opposition to animal cruelty. SAFE’s Head of Campaigns, Jessica Chambers, says while these … Read more

Local News – Central Wellington’s Kumutoto recognised as wāhi tūpuna

Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga – Report by Niki Partsch A river with rich connections to tangata whenua, and which nurtured the establishment of the city of Wellington, is part of a wāhi tūpuna newly listed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Kumutoto Pā was established at the mouth of the Kumutoto Awa (stream) … Read more