Draft fisheries plans and proposed management targets for the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) rock lobster fisheries

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries About this consultation This consultation is about the management of spiny rock lobster (kōura, crayfish) in the: Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) fishery Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) fishery. Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on ways to manage spiny rock lobsters to higher abundance in these areas. Have your say … Read more

Pharmac to update access and supply of COVID-19 treatments

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Source: PHARMAC 11 August 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac will simplify the criteria for people accessing COVID-19 antiviral medicines and will align the funding and supply of these medicines with its normal process. Pharmac currently funds two COVID-19 antivirals for people who meet the eligibility criteria. These antiviral medicines help to prevent people with … Read more

Energea reveals modernized travel tech collection with elevated design details

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Energea has debuted its highly anticipated tech collection, perfect for travel and everyday use, now available in Gunmetal, Cobalt, and Champagne. Leading the charge is the MagDuo Arc, which recently clinched the Best Product award in the Mobile Products category at Channel … Read more

Asian Firms Divided on Insolvency Outlook Amid Ongoing Trade Challenges

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Source: Media Outreach Amid a fragmented B2B customer payment risk landscape, Asia’s corporate sector is concerned about cash flow and profitability HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – The 2025 edition of the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer survey for Asia reveals a nearly even split between businesses expecting stable payment … Read more

Parnell woman’s death remains unexplained

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Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a woman’s death in Parnell. Police were called to Cracroft Street on the night of 7 July, after a woman was found unresponsive inside an apartment. Today, Police can name the woman as 59-year-old Leiann Rae Davis. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin … Read more

Universities – Will reflective roofs help beat the heat? – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) About 500 roofs across four continents have been painted with a reflective coating, as part of research into tackling the health impacts of climate change. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland is leading the REFLECT project, which is testing whether reflective white roof paint provides relief from extreme heat in … Read more

Weather News – Between a ridge and a low place – MetService

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Weather News – Covering period of Monday 11th – Thursday 14th August Between a ridge and a low place Key points:–    Cold southerly winds grip the country, keeping temperatures brisk all week.–    Widespread frosts expected for most inland and southern areas.–    Persistent low cloud and showers for eastern regions, clearing by midweek. After a … Read more

Australia-New Zealand Relations – Australia and NZ leaders and business forge path for stronger partnership

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Source: BusinessNZ On 9 August the Prime Minister of New Zealand, The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, and the Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, held a productive roundtable dialogue with leading business executives at the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting (ANZLM) in Queenstown. The high-level discussion was facilitated by the Australia New Zealand Leadership … Read more

Advocacy – Innovative partnership delivers measurable climate action for not-for-profit sector

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Source: Rata Foundation A groundbreaking programme developed by Terra Nova and Rātā Foundation is delivering measurable climate action results for the not-for-profit sector, with participating organisations reducing their emissions intensity by 28% per dollar spent. The Earth+ Resilience and Emissions Reduction programme has been designed to support not-for-profit organisations to reduce their carbon emissions and improve … Read more

Banking and Tech – The Co-operative Bank announces significant technology investment to continue to deliver better banking for New Zealanders

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Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has announced a major investment in its future, selecting UK-based 10x Banking, a leading customer-centric core banking provider, to lead the replacement of its core banking system. Like The Co-operative Bank, 10x Banking is built around a customer-first philosophy, making them a strong strategic fit for such a … Read more

Faster heart specialist access in Northland

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Source: New Zealand Government The number of people in Northland waiting for their first heart specialist assessment (FSA) has dropped significantly, with the waitlist decreasing by 36 percent since November 2023, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Heart disease remains one of New Zealand’s biggest health challenges. Ensuring patients are seen promptly is vital to detecting … Read more

Fewer Kiwis waiting for heart and lung surgery in Waikato

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Source: New Zealand Government Fewer Waikato patients are waiting for critical heart and lung surgery, with the number of people on the cardiothoracic treatment waitlist dropping by 70 per cent since November 2023, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Heart and lung conditions can be life-threatening if left untreated, so it is fantastic news that more … Read more

New code of welfare for farmed deer

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Source: New Zealand Government A revised code of welfare for deer balances ensuring the protection of farmed deer with practicality and the economic impacts on farmers, says Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard. “I’m pleased to issue the revised Code of Welfare for Deer, the first of the priority pastoral livestock codes under review to … Read more

Advocacy – Dental Advocacy Group Launches Nationwide Roadshow to Overhaul How We Treat Teeth

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Source: Dental for All The dental advocacy group Dental for All today launches a nationwide roadshow to call for an overhaul of our approach to treating teeth. Dental for All – backed by a coalition of dentists and oral health workers, trade unions, and poverty action groups – is pressing for free, universal dental care, … Read more

Missing teenager located

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise a 16-year-old reported missing from the North Shore area last week has been located safe and well. We would like to thank those members of the public for providing information, which assisted in locating him. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI

Drug and firearm dealing caught in Operation Skip

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Source: New Zealand Police Police caught two men at the same time — one in Feilding, one in Manurewa — during coordinated searches of houses in Manawatū and Auckland, for drugs and firearms. Detective Sergeant Nick Lawton says investigations discovered alleged drug and firearm dealing had occurred between the two locations, so search warrants were … Read more

People’s Select Committee: Thousands of care and support workers cannot wait for justice – unions

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Source: PSA Representatives from three unions will make a joint submission to the People’s Select Committee today on behalf of 65,000 care and support workers whose long-standing pay equity claim was scrapped in May. The PSA, E tū and New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) will speak on key recommendations for the … Read more

Legislation – Experts to present at first pay equity oral hearing

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Source: NZCTU The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity will hold its first oral hearing tomorrow, Monday 11 August, from 9am-12pm at the National Library (Te Wehenga and Malaga Pasifika rooms) in Wellington. More than 1500 submissions have been received by the select committee. The first hearing will feature submissions from a wide range of experts including … Read more

Investing in Whanganui Airport’s future

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Source: New Zealand Government A major investment in Whanganui Airport will improve safety, enhance regional connectivity and aid economic growth for the region, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. The Government will use $3.35 million in taxpayer funding to complete construction of the new sealed parallel taxiway. The investment will address long-standing safety concerns by … Read more

Fatal crash, St Andrews, Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Croall Crescent, St Andrews, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene about 3pm. The pedestrian was transported to hospital, however they sadly died a short time later. A scene examination has taken place and enquiries … Read more

Man charged after woman’s death, Papatoetoe

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Hayward, Counties Manukau West Manager: A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault following the discovery of a woman’s body in Papatoetoe yesterday. Police were called to an Ashlynne Avenue address on Saturday about 10.30am. Police are continuing to make enquiries, with a scene examination … Read more

Police appeal for help to find people responsible for sea lion shooting

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Sergeant Tony Woodbridge of Waitaki Police: Ōamaru Police are eager to hear from the community to help identify those responsible for senseless acts of cruelty against wildlife. Police were notified by the Department of Conservation (DOC) that three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the … Read more

Insurance Sector – Insurance accessibility key as Government reviews natural hazards levy

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Source: Insurance Council of NZ Keeping insurance accessible is a key consideration as the Government reviews the Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) levy amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures for Kiwis. A survey commissioned by the Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) found New Zealanders are torn on paying more to ensure the … Read more

Employment – BusinessNZ welcomes new seasonal and global workforce visas

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Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford introducing two new seasonal visa pathways – the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and the Peak Seasonal Visa – as a pragmatic step to better match immigration settings with business needs. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the new visa categories are a smart evolution … Read more

Advocacy – New Zealand urged to follow German lead and end military support for Israel – PSNZ

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Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is urging the government to follow Germany’s lead and suspend New Zealand military support for Israel to continue its mass killing and mass starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. Germany and New Zealand were two of the countries to sign a letter yesterday condemning Israel’s plans to extend its … Read more

Sudden death, Tamaki Drive, Parnell

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Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after being pulled from the water on Tamaki Drive, Parnell, this afternoon. Emergency services were notified about 3.35pm that the man had gone into the water from a boat at the marina. Sadly, he was not able to be revived, and died at the scene. His death … Read more

Crash blocking Pembroke Road, Egmont National Park

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services have been called to Pembroke Road, Egmont National Park, after a report of several vehicles sliding on ice and coming off the road. There are no indications of any injuries, however the road is currently extremely icy and will be closed. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS … Read more