Faith News – Pastors with decades of experience: “I read the Bible literally. Now I’m learning it correctly.”

Source: NewzEngine.com – The Yeongnam Shincheonji Word Conference Chairman Lee Man-hee, who made pastors pour out their sincere testimonies of faith, said, “I must realize who I am as the Bible says and have faith according to the Word.” The response from established church pastors who attended the Shincheonji Word Conference held in the Yeongnam … Read more

Wildfires and Floods Caused Billion-Dollar Economic Loss in Asia Pacific in the first quarter of 2025: Aon Report

Source: Media Outreach Q1 data follows $74B economic loss in Asia Pacific from natural disasters in 2024 Earthquake in Myanmar estimated to be the costliest event of the year so far, with only a fraction insured SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services … Read more

Proposed amendments to the Organic Export Requirements: Recognised Agencies and Persons

Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is consulting on changes to the Organic Export Requirement: Recognised Agencies and Persons (OER: RAP). The OER: RAP forms part of the Official Organic Assurance Programme (OOAP). The OER: RAP was last updated in March 2023. Since then, we’ve identified areas where further changes are needed … Read more

Toddler attacked by roaming dogs in front yard

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A two-year-old child sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific dog attack in March 2024. The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds … Read more

Green Budget: Free GPs for all

Source: Green Party The Green Party has launched its plan for Free GPs as part of its Green Budget. “Healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a human right we can afford to provide to all,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “In the last election, we campaigned on providing free dental for all. Today, we’re expanding … Read more

Green Budget delivers for Māori

Source: Green Party The Green Party is delivering for Māori with its Green Budget. “Our Green Budget is a statement: we stand for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we stand on the right side of history and we stand against this Government,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Māori Development, Hūhana Lyndon. “Te Tiriti o Waitangi … Read more

Green Budget for a country worth fighting for

Source: Green Party The Green Budget shows how much better our lives could be under a Green Government, instead of one dominated by corporate greed. “This is a Budget for a country that belongs to and works for New Zealanders,” says Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “We believe in fairness and common sense. A Green … Read more

Green Budget: Early Childhood Education for Everyone

Source: Green Party The Green Party has unveiled its new plan to make Early Childhood Education (ECE) free. “This is about making ECE for everyone,” says Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Every child deserves the best possible start in life. However, ECE costs are a huge stress and barrier for many families. “Families in Aotearoa … Read more

Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress. I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person.  I’d … Read more

Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD … Read more

Tiny Titans: Dung beetles take on big job in South Canterbury

Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 14 May 2025 An army of beetles has been released into South Canterbury pastures with a unique call of duty. Over the next decade, hundreds of dung beetles will spend their days living in manure in a bid to clean … Read more

New bait to control feral cats shows promise

Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date:  14 May 2025 Feral cats are widespread in New Zealand and have a major impact on our unique native wildlife (such as birds, lizards and bats), as well as spreading diseases like toxoplasmosis. Currently there are limited methods to control feral cats over the large areas … Read more

Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is moving swiftly to implement the most significant science reforms in three decades, with three new public research organisations to be formed by 1 July, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “These reforms are about unlocking the full potential of science … Read more

Diversions in place following Bay of Plenty crash

Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place following a serious crash near the intersection of Hamurana Road and Tauranga Direct Road this morning. The crash, involving a truck and car, was reported to Police at 9.15am. One person is reported to have sustained critical injuries, and one person has serious injuries. The road is … Read more

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland. Over the past two months crews installed two new bulk supply points on Pukekohe East Road which will allow more water to be distributed through … Read more

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline. While the risk posed to the public is low, the council is taking all necessary precautions and removing the material from affected beaches.   The largest amounts … Read more

Our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance

Source: Download a PDF version of our Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (PDF 191 KB) What is our Response Framework? The Response Framework describes how we manage educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve. It provides an overview of the types of responses the TEC uses to manage delivery and performance, … Read more

Truck broken down, SH2 Aongatete

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete after a truck broke down. Reports came in to Police around 8:15am, of the incident in the northbound lane about 500m north of Wright Road. There are no injuries but motorists are advised there is significant traffic build-up as a result, … Read more

First Fast-track referral applications progressed

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Minister for Infrastructure has referred the first two non-listed projects into the Fast-track approval process under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. “The Fast-track Approvals Act contains two pathways for projects to enter the Government’s new one-stop shop approvals process.  “The first pathway, Schedule 2 of the … Read more

Proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Sheep and Beef Cattle

Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is consulting on proposed changes to how sheep and beef cattle are farmed in New Zealand. NAWAC has reviewed the existing code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle and wants your feedback. The committee is proposing several updates to minimum standards and … Read more

Statement from Police Commissioner Richard Chambers

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I appreciate the resignation of Jevon McSkimming raises questions, but the criminal investigation cannot be compromised by commenting on the circumstances of it at this point. However, I can say that I have always made it very clear that trust and confidence in Police … Read more

Simply Safe & Suitable template Food Control Plan and the Food Notice: Food Service and Food Retail Business Food Control Plan templates issued under section 39

Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say New Zealand Food Safety invites you to submit feedback on the proposed changes to the: Simply Safe & Suitable template Food Control Plan (FCP) Food Notice: Food Service and Food Retail Business Food Control Plan templates issued under section 39. This consultation would be of particular interest to food businesses … Read more

Fatal crash: Takapau

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash just before 7.30am. One person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the … Read more

Unions barred from Budget 2025 lock-up

Source: The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has sent an open letter to the Government objecting to its decision to block the NZCTU and other unions from attending the Budget lock-up on 22 May. “We object in the strongest possible terms to the Government’s decision to bar the NZCTU from the … Read more

Homicide investigation in Parakao: Victim named

Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation is continuing into the death of a man on 9 May, at a rural property in Parakao. Police can today name the victim as Geoffrey Wayne Ware, aged 55, who lived at the Mangakahia Road address. “We would like to extend our condolences to Mr Ware’s whānau and … Read more

Appeal for information following Lower Hutt assault

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at a residential address in Randwick Road, Lower Hutt. At around 8pm last night Police were called to the address where a 50-year-old man was located in a critical condition with injuries consistent … Read more

Up in smoke: Gang member sprung for tobacco theft

Source: New Zealand Police A patched gang member has been rolled after allegedly stealing tobacco pouches from Clover Park stores on multiple occasions. Police have been investigating concerns raised by retailers on the Dawson Road shopping strip, in relation to thefts from their stores. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says Police … Read more