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Source: Cotality New Zealand’s property market continues to stabilise, with sales volumes trending upwards, property values relatively flat, and first home buyers maintaining strong shares of activity in September, according to Cotality’s October Housing Chart Pack. After a small dip in August, sale volumes rose again in September, almost 4% higher than the same period … Read more
Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor Chief Executive Arran Jones and Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad The reduction in recorded instances of harm in secure residences announced today has been welcomed by Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor Chief Executive Arran Jones and Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad. However, it must be acknowledged that … Read more
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) is calling on the Government to create a permanent and consistent school lunch programme so every Kiwi child gets the food they need to learn. The Government cut the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme back at the beginning of this year. The new provider, The School … Read more
Source: Hutt City Council Fauono Ken Laban, Mayor of Lower Hutt, has announced that Councillor Keri Brown will serve as Deputy Mayor for the 2025-2028 triennium. “Keri brings significant experience and a genuine commitment to people,” says Mayor Ken. “I’ve seen first-hand her steady leadership and the respect she’s earned from colleagues and our community. She … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control. None of the fires have grown significantly in size since this morning, with ground crews working hard without support from helicopters, which had to be grounded due to the wind. Incident Controller Tony … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads. State Highway 1 is being closed between Clinton and Milton, while State Highway 8 – between Lawrence and State Highway 1 – could also close due to weather. Detective Sergeant Hamish Fraser says a number … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Lucy Holyoake Evaluating if a river is safe to cross, and knowing the best way to do so is a vital skill for trampers in the backcountry. Here are some of the lessons I learned at a river safety course, and why I think you should do one too. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SEPANG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP arrives at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia riding momentum from a historic double-podium finish at Mandalika. Rookie sensation Fermín Aldeguer claimed his first-ever MotoGP victory, while teammate Álex Márquez secured third place to clinch the Independent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Bay of Plenty’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics Games. Media is invited to come along to the Bay of Plenty leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run hosted by Rotorua Police. … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Aleurolobus taonabae – Grapevine whitefly China This whitefly is very unlikely to enter New Zealand as it shows visible symptoms, and adults are likely to fly or fall off during inspection or packing. Due to limited mobility of immature stages and limited host availability, exposure to host plants is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Lindsay Harry, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area. The 35-year-old was last seen at about 6.45pm last night near Taramea Street. Lindsay is described as about 178cms tall with brown eyes and dark hair. He is known to frequent the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will visit New Zealand this week to participate in the European Union-New Zealand Business Summit and first NZ-EU Trade Committee meeting. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says it will be the first time an EU Trade Commissioner has visited since 2018, which was for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to make one of Nelson’s main arterial links safer for road users will begin next month. Starting in November, contractors will undertake important recovery work on State Highway 6, Rocks Road. This will help protect one of the region’s most heavily used routes – including the 22,000 road users … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Interested in what’s happening in Tauriko West? Join us for a community information day to learn about key transport and infrastructure projects shaping the future of your neighbourhood. Where: Tauriko School, 768 State Highway 29 (SH29) Tauriko, Tauranga When: Saturday 8 November 2025, between 11am and 2pm The community information … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take care following a crash caused by strong winds in Pukeatua this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Arapuni Road at around 11:40am. A strong gust of wind appears to have blown the vehicle off the road and into a powerpole. Thankfully, no one … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal will soon double, making civil cases quicker and more affordable for thousands of New Zealanders, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Legislation which doubles the jurisdiction from $30,000 to $60,000 passed its final reading in Parliament today. “Ministry of Justice modelling indicates around 2,000 claims … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate the 13th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Thank you to Dr James Hutchinson and KiwiNet Chair Katherine Sandford for the invitation to join you. And a huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists – your achievements are a testament … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government We are gathered to give thanks for the life of Jim Bolger, but, first, I thank the Bolger family for the privilege of speaking here today on behalf of New Zealand, and on behalf of the National Party. Jim Bolger dedicated most of his working life to serving this country through … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices and delivering on a key Coalition Government commitment in the Q4 Action Plan. “It’s currently far too hard to build the homes New Zealanders need, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers, and foresters are encouraged to not take unnecessary risks and to heed weather warnings today, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “A state of local emergency is in place for the Canterbury region. Canterbury, Wellington and Wairarapa south of Carterton are under a rare red level strong wind … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 210 new social homes will be delivered in Waikato by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “Our Government backs social housing, and we’re determined to deliver it better. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield. The nest was removed swiftly by biosecurity officers on 17 October, addressing the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Chile this week to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM). “In an increasingly volatile world, the SPDMM plays a key role in upholding security in New Zealand’s immediate region, the South Pacific,” Mr Penk says. “The SPDMM is the only Ministerial-level … Read more
Latest subnational population estimates available from late October 22 October 2025 Subnational population estimates: At 30 June 2025 will be published on 29 October 2025. Subnational population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in New Zealand. The release on 29 October includes updated provisional population estimates … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith last night. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.10pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. One other person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Enquiries into the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a bus in Parnell last night. Emergency services remain at the scene of the fatal crash this morning, and Tamaki Drive remains closed in both directions. Police were called to the crash, involving a bus and vehicle, at about 9.20pm. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Overwhelming construction industry support for key Health and Safety reforms Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes a Site Safe survey released today that shows the Government’s health and safety reforms are fixing what matters in the construction industry. “From the start, I’ve known that delivering on the ACT-National … Read more