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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities across Auckland are benefitting from $1.8 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief. “Cyclone Gabreille had a devasting impact on parts of Auckland, causing widespread damage to property and requiring significant relief efforts. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The winter school holidays mean it’s time to wear a few more layers to the beach. But school’s out also means maintenance is in for the Pekatahi Bridge. The bridge, which is located north of Tāneatua on State Highway 2 (SH2) will close for 6 days for essential deck repairs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two vehicles have collided on SH 60 near Mapua Drive, Tasman District. One occupant has serious injuries and another occupant has minor injuries. The road will be closed for some time while emergency services are at the scene. Diversions are in place at the intersection of SH60 and Moutere Highway (Pea … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Police have charged a second person after alleged interference in the murder investigation of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. A 21-year-old Napier woman was taken into custody earlier today, after Police learned while conducting follow-up enquiries, that she had provided instructions to another person to destroy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded the successful Shanghai leg of his official visit to China, accompanied by Ministers Louise Upston and Mark Mitchell and a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders from across the food and beverage, health and wellbeing, education, and tourism sectors. “Our bilateral trade relationship with China … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police uncovered methamphetamine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition and a homemade taser during search warrants in Waihi yesterday. Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs, executed the two search warrants in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Drugs, drug paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition, stolen property and a homemade … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ensuring hundreds more students in Otago benefit from new, safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $27 million investment into new infrastructure will help make sure schools meet the needs of their communities and gets ahead of new growth. It will support the construction of: Six new teaching spaces at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. These CCTV images of Lis were taken during her last confirmed sighting at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton, at around 7.54pm on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Matariki Weekend. “There was an unacceptable number of road deaths over King’s Birthday weekend, and we don’t want a repeat of that this weekend. If you are driving in a way that puts your own, or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making New Zealand more attractive to international shipping lines with the first major investment in navigation services in more than 30 years. Land Information Minister Chris Penk says the $28.6 million Budget 2025 funding secures the future of shipping, tourism and the maritime economy – highlighting the Government’s … Read more
Source: Exercise NZ Saturday, June 21st, marks International Yoga Day, a global celebration of one of the world’s oldest and most holistic forms of movement and mindfulness. With origins dating back over 5,000 years in India, yoga has transcended borders and generations to become a powerful global movement with over 300 million people practising worldwide … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 June 2025 Royal fern can colonise natural areas rapidly, growing up to 2 m high, and crowding out native species in already pressured wetlands and swamps. A deciduous fern, the bright green paper-thin fronds turn yellow and rusty orange in autumn, and each plant produces thousands of tiny spores … Read more
Source: Republic of Nauru In a landmark move for the Pacific region, the Nauru Parliament on Tuesday June 17 passed legislation to establish a dedicated virtual asset regulatory authority. The Bill establishes the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA), named after the highest point of land in Nauru, as an autonomous regulator overseeing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – A versatile and revolutionary new seasoning and cooking sauce is gaining attention from chefs in the restaurant industry. Invented in Hong Kong by food visionary Dan Gan, EXOTICA UMAMI (known to Chinese speakers simply as, “Ex M”) is an excellent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ensuring some of New Zealand’s most isolated schools get the pipeline of teachers they need to teach the basics brilliantly. “For most new teachers, school placements play a significant role in deciding where they choose to teach once they qualify as a teacher. We know rural and isolated schools … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Department of Internal Affairs [the Department] has made significant progress in tackling scams in New Zealand, with a 62 per cent drop in reports of SMS scams in 2024 from 2023, following the Department’s investigations into scammers. The Department’s 2024 Digital Messaging … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed a section of White Swan Road in Mt Roskill in response to an ongoing family harm incident. Cordons are in place between the intersections with Ellis Ave and Richardson Road. Police are attempting to engage with an individual in a nearby residence. The community can be reassured the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now advise that the death of a woman in Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton yesterday was not suspicious. The woman was located critically injured in a car park, likely as a result of a medical event, and tragically died while being transported to hospital. A scene guard that was in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson Rotorua Police can confirm the man who was found critically injured following a crash on Edmund Road has died in hospital. The man was found critically injured after having been struck by a motorcycle when crossing a designated pedestrian crossing. Emergency services were called to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 7, Stillwater is currently closed at the intersection with Taylorville Road following a crash. Just after 12pm, Police were notified that a vehicle had collided with a stationary vehicle. One person has sustained minor injuries. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: Amnesty International As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians. … Read more
Source: NIWA New Zealanders hoping to see the Matariki stars over the long weekend will have mixed conditions, with the best viewing likely on Friday and Saturday in many areas, according to NIWA’s 2025 Matariki cloud cover forecast. With the Matariki star cluster visible on New Zealand’s eastern horizon just before the rising of the sun, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new sanctions on crucial enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. “New Zealand must continue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s surprise economic result is great news for workers, families and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said today. “Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew 0.8 per cent in the first three months of the year, twice the rate forecast by the Treasury and the Reserve Bank a short time … Read more
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Data released by Stats NZ today shows that the economy grew on a quarterly basis by 0.8% but fell on an annual basis by 1.1% said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “This is positive data for the first quarter of this year, but the fact that the economy … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A major international conference in Auckland is putting the spotlight on how to better support female founders and highlighting wāhine Māori perspectives on entrepreneurship. What do female entrepreneurs really want and why is the system still stacked against them? These are a couple of the big questions due to be … Read more