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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing specific coward punch offences to ensure perpetrators receive tougher sentences, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “A ‘coward punch’ gets its name for obvious reasons. These attacks affect everyday Kiwis and are often committed by cowardly attackers, who strike when the victim is distracted. “We know how dangerous … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police is speaking with a man in connection with a homicide investigation underway in Ōtāhuhu. Enquiries began after a callout to Beatty Street at about 8.30pm on Sunday night, to reports of a person being seriously injured. A man was transported to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Detective Inspector … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging rugby fans to plan ahead for extra traffic and potential delays as thousands descend on Dunedin for the test match between the All Blacks and France this Saturday. “A lot of people will be travelling to the city ahead of the … Read more
Source: ASB ASB will support customers affected by severe weather across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough with tailored packages, including suspension of home loan repayments and emergency overdraft facilities for personal, business and rural customers. ASB Executive General Manager for Personal Banking Adam Boyd says ASB’s team is here to help any customers who require financial … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. The awards, hosted by Transporting New Zealand, celebrate individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the road transport sector through innovation, safety, industry awareness, … Read more
Source: Hutt City Council Wellington’s metropolitan councils have agreed to form a new jointly owned water services entity that will be more efficient, reliable, and deliver greater value for money. Upper Hutt City Council was the final partner to vote in favour of the new entity today, following earlier support from Porirua, Lower Hutt and Wellington … Read more
Source: Greenpeace For a second time, Greenpeace Aotearoa activists have confronted a bottom trawler off the East Coast, rebranding it an “ocean killer” in protest at its destructive fishing activities. Launching from the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior, activists came alongside Sealord’s Ocean Dawn while it was bottom trawling in the Chatham Rise area on Monday morning, … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Karl Dean (36) and Richard Dawkins (35) have been elected to the Federated Farmers board at the organisation’s AGM in Christchurch, replacing Richard McIntyre and Toby Williams. “It’s really exciting to have two capable young leaders like Karl and Richard stepping up into these significant national leadership roles,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford … Read more
Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Flooding in the top of the South Island, and the threat of more to come later this week, demonstrates the dangers of the Government pushing ahead with policy changes based on narrow ideological grounds and a ‘growth at any cost’ agenda, say freshwater campaigners. Tom Kay, spokesperson for the … Read more
Source: PSA Opposition MPs will present giant bank ‘cheques’ representing $20,644.45 in stolen pay equity wages to care and support at Parliament on Tuesday 1 July. July 1 heralds pay increases for politicians while care and support workers mark three years to the day waiting for one. Their pay equity claim – now cancelled by the … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 30th June- Friday 4th July – It’s a settled start to the week for much of the country, with fine conditions expected across most regions, a great opportunity for some outdoor school holiday activities, making the most of the dry weather. However, conditions are expected to deteriorate by midweek. … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Source: Hasbro NZ Hasbro invites young Beyblade Fans across Aotearoa to PROVE IT IN BATTLE – with a chance to represent New Zealand on the world stage in Tokyo! For years, BEYBLADE has captured the hearts of kids who love speed, strategy, and high-intensity spinning battles. Now, one lucky Kiwi Blader could … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government today classified the flooding across the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions as a medium-scale adverse event unlocking extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Last week’s deluge damaged infrastructure such as livestock fences, culverts, and tracks, and left … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a crash involving a truck and car on Cambridge Road in Waipa. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Storey and Cox roads, about 11.25am. Despite the best efforts of first responders, the driver of the car died at the scene. Police are providing support … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A woman has died in hospital following a crash in Karaka last Thursday. Emergency services were called to SH22 about 1.15pm on 26 June to reports of a head on collision involving two vehicles. Four people were transported to hospital by ambulance, two in critical condition, one in serious condition and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator revolutionizing sustainable water infrastructure management, today announced it has been selected as one of 15 finalists for IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD from over 350 global applicants. The company will also exhibit at the “IVS Startup Market” during the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 June 2025 An Auckland-based woman purchased the whale baleen to sketch and was unaware she needed a permit from DOC. Baleen is the filter-feeding system of plates inside the mouths of large whales like humpbacks. The inside edge of each plate has a hairy fringe which acts like a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon benefit from strengthened Whānau Ora support services with a renewed focus on those in greatest need, Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says. Four new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies – Rangitāmiro, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Te Tauraki (a subsidiary of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu), and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police It was pricey night for one dangerous driver who dented his pride and joy and landed himself in court. Police in Papakura observed a vehicle travelling at speed on Clevedon Road just before 11pm. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says officers signalled for the vehicle to stop. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked Cambridge Road in Waipa district. The crash involves a car and a truck, and was reported about 11.25am. One person is reported to be injured. Cambridge Road is closed between Storey Road and Cox Road and motorists should expect … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Following the success of UNERASED: The Palestinian Experience, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand is proud to present the second edition of the exhibition series — UNERASED: Made in Palestine. Curated by acclaimed artists Emily Hartley-Skudder and Pinky Fang, with scent installation by Nathan Taare, this exhibition offers a … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation As winter grips the country, many Kiwis will go to sleep tonight in rental homes that may still be putting their health at risk. From midnight tonight, all private residential landlords must ensure their properties fully comply with the Healthy Homes Standards – a legal requirement introduced in 2019 to make … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora has launched Wai July, a new kaupapa calling on tāne Māori to go alcohol-free for the month of July. The challenge invites tāne to press pause on waipiro, reflect on how it shows up in their lives, and choose wai (water) instead, all while backing their bros and reclaiming … Read more
Source: Amnesty International More than 80% of people convicted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place, according to new research by Amnesty International published on the fifth anniversary of the law being enacted. The organization’s analysis of 255 individuals targeted under national security … Read more
Source: Rata Foundation Rātā Foundation has announced $617,000 will go to community groups in Canterbury in its most recent funding round, focused on large and multi-year funding. Tagata Moana Trust, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of Pacific peoples living in Aotearoa, will receive $110,000. The organisation’s focus is on using Pacific arts, language and … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October can get their nominations in from Friday 04 July. Dale Ofsoske, the council’s Electoral Officer, says nominations open on Friday 04 July and close at noon on Friday 01 August … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council NOMINATIONS FOR NRC OPEN 04 JULY People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October can get their nominations in from Friday 04 July until noon on Friday 01 August 2025. Anyone aged 18 and over can stand for … Read more