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Source: PSA With Brent crude now trading close to US$100 a barrel, the PSA is calling on the Government to make April’s temporary 30 percent mileage rate increase for home and community support workers permanent, and to go further. “When Health Minister Simeon Brown announced this increase in April, he said it was targeted and temporary, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has today announced the reappointment of David Smol and the appointments of Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard and Murdo Beattie to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board. “David Smol’s wide-ranging regulatory, governance and public sector experience will continue to provide valuable oversight to the NZTA Board,” Mr…
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Edward David (Ed) Crook as a Judge of the High Court. Justice Crook graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts (in Law) (achieving First Class Honours in his final year) in 1992, and completed the…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Kaikōura Mayoral Relief Fund, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell announced today. “Kaikōura was hard hit by heavy rainfall in early July, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, road closures and damage to homes and infrastructure. “My thoughts are with…
Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on the final 500-metre section of the Eastern Busway, a project that will deliver more reliable and efficient transport choice for Aucklanders. The full Eastern Busway rapid transit corridor runs from Panmure to Botany, and the final section will connect Ti Rakau Drive to the Te Irirangi Drive/Te…
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household Labour Force Survey income data: Summary of feedback – report 23 July 2026 Kia ora Earlier this year we sought feedback about using administrative (admin) data to replace Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) income measures. Thank you to everyone who took the time to make a submission to share your … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Pathway to monthly CPI in 2027 announced – news story 23 July 2026 New Zealanders will have access to more frequent information about changing prices from 2027, helping households, businesses, and government make better-informed decisions. Stats NZ today announced the pathway for introducing monthly consumers price index (CPI) information in 2027. Government … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Cambridge this morning. Emergency services were called to Victoria Road at the SH1 on/off ramps near Te Oko Horoi Bridge at around 9.45am. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The road is closed while emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are…
Source: New Zealand Police Eagle-eyed Police camera operators helped land three people in court after two separate incidents in Auckland overnight. Just after 4am a security company alerted Police to a burglary in progress at a plant shop on Remuera Road. “These people were seen on camera allegedly stealing the cash register,” Senior Sergeant Tony…
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB: Police and teams searching for missing woman Wolvnie Ding recovered a body in the Swanson area yesterday. While formal identification processes are still underway, Police believe the body is that of the missing 20-year-old. Police extend their deepest condolences to the…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 24 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> Document download Rare Disorders Strategy Implementation Plan 2026/27 ( pdf, 298.43 KB ) View all formats The Implementation Plan informs the public about the actions health agencies are taking in 2026–27 towards the vision and outcomes of the Aotearoa New Zealand…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 24 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> Document download Specialist Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) Service Audit and Review Tool ( pdf, 1.18 MB ) View other files and formats Summary The Specialist Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) Service Audit and Review Tool (the Tool) sets out the audit requirements…
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new pedestrian bridge at Glen Innes train station today marks a step forward in replacing rail level crossings to unlock the benefits of City Rail Link, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simon Watts. New pedestrian bridges at Te Mahia and Takanini will also be…
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Source: Media Outreach Four nights of refined coastal gastronomy and creative collaborations will be staged from August 12-15, 2026, featuring highly acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs from Bo.lan, Andō, Maison Dunand and more. PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Some of the deepest conversations happen over food – the kind that pull … Read more
Source: Media Outreach COSA Risk Assessment Tool Deployed Across Community Pharmacies to Identify Undiagnosed Patients HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine , the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) today announced the launch of Hong Kong’s first structured community pharmacist-led … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Navigating global turbulence and disruption has been a major theme of high-level regional talks in Manila this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “People all around the world are doing it tough, and our region is facing major security and economic impacts from the currently turbulent global environment,” Mr Peters says. …
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police earlier today recovered a body believed to be of missing man Saxzin Steedman from the Northern Wairoa River. Local hapū are advising a placement of a rāhui that will cover the Northern Wairoa River from Notorious East Road to the…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson, today announced the launch of Watsons Evergreen, as part of AS Watson’s 185th anniversary celebrations. To elevate its significance and create a consistent and credible expression across markets, Watsons partnered … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is alarmed by Environment Canterbury’s lack of action on nitrate contamination, as new data reveals that 38% of Canterbury households on private water sources are in areas where groundwater nitrate contamination have exceeded levels associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. Greenpeace Freshwater Campaigner Will Appelbe says the figures should be sobering … Read more
Source: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Responding to today’s appeal decision overturning the murder conviction of a woman who had a later abortion while reducing the sentences of medical staff, Amnesty International Korea’s Executive Director HeeKyoung Cho said: “While we welcome the court’s decision to acquit the woman who sought abortion, the court’s decision to uphold the convictions … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ says shoppers could save money on dishwasher detergents without sacrificing cleaning performance, after new testing found little connection between price and results. Consumer NZ tested 26 dishwasher detergents, including tablets, capsules and powders, and found some lower-priced products matched the performance of detergents costing significantly more. Head of Product at … Read more
Source: Save the Children Thousands of pregnant women and new mothers require access to healthcare, nutritious food and safe shelter one month after two devastating earthquakes damaged health facilities and displaced about 21,000 people in Venezuela, Save the Children said. T he UN estimates there are 36,700 pregnant women who have been affected by the earthquakes, 4,000 of whom are … Read more
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) has welcomed Labour MP Kieran McAnulty’s Accident Compensation (Extended Cover for Fire and Emergency New Zealand Personnel) Amendment Bill drawn from the biscuit tin today, describing it as a significant step towards ensuring New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters receive the same ACC protection as their paid colleagues. … Read more
Source: Save the Children One year after the landmark International Court of Justice ruling on states’ climate change responsibilities, Save the Children is calling for more child-focused climate adaptation financing, as children and young people bear the brunt of the ongoing climate emergency. The Advisory Opinion, delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 23 … Read more
Source: Gumboot Friday In June 2026, 2,322 young people aged 5–25 accessed free counselling through Gumboot Friday, with 3,776 sessions delivered nationwide. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and young people choose who they want to talk to from Gumboot Friday’s network of registered counsellors. Breakdown by age group: • 656 young people aged … Read more