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Source: Statistics New Zealand Selected price indexes − rental data for February and March 2025 – 8 April 2025 – Selected price indexes: March 2025 will include the national-level stock measure for actual rentals for housing for February and March 2025. Actual rentals for housing data were not included in the February 2025 selected price … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police and Health NZ have completed Phase One of the Mental Health Response Change Programme and are preparing to begin Phase Two. Phase One of the joint agency approach commenced on 4 November 2024, and Phase Two was initially set to start on 31 March 2025. With Phase One … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ supports coming changes to employment law to remove unnecessary regulations on employing new staff. Currently businesses must sign up new staff to a collective agreement’s terms for their first 30 days in the job, regardless of whether they want to be in a union or not, and only after 30 days can an … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015 – Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia responsible for 91% of executions – States weaponizing death penalty against protesters and ethnic groups – Rise in drug-related executions in violation of human rights Global executions hit their highest figure since 2015, as over 1,500 people were … Read more
Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ Statement by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO NEW YORK, AMMAN, COPENHAGEN, GENEVA, ROME, 7 April 2025 – “For over a month, no commercial or humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza. “More than 2.1 million people are trapped, bombed and starved again, while, at crossing points, food, medicine, fuel and … Read more
Source: ProCare In a step toward making healthcare more sustainable and whānau centric, ProCare has partnered with Heidi Health to reduce the administrative burden on GPs, helping them spend more time where it counts – with their patients. Heidi Health is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation, enabling GPs to generate accurate notes … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A Woodville farmer has been banned from owning or being in charge of farm animals and placed on 6 months community detention over a lack of food and welfare that led to 55 sheep being euthanised and others suffering. Noel Thomas Cunningham (64) was sentenced (7 April 2025) in the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Coliwoo is a leading co-living space provider in Singapore, offering flexible rental solutions with fully furnished units, communal facilities, and a community-focused living experience for professionals, students, and short- or long-term residents. Coliwoo organises exclusive upskilling events focused on skill-building, wellness, and networking. It also engages in CSR initiatives, including a three-year … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Kaikōura pāua fishery will open to recreational pāua-gathering for a four-month season from 1 May, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “I’m very pleased to be able to open this treasured fishery for a longer season this year, which is possible due to the continuing recovery of the pāua … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Voters can expect the 2026 Election to be more efficient, resilient and transparent with the Government accepting a raft of recommendations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Justice Committee recommended 65 changes following its routine inquiry into the last election. “Many of these recommendations are practical, like considering a single deadline … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2025 Tara iti/NZ fairy tern is New Zealand’s rarest endemic breeding bird. With fewer than 45 individuals, the tara iti is nationally critical and despite intensive management has teetered on the brink of extinction since the 1980s. Senior Biodiversity Ranger Alex Wilson says the tiny Tara iti weighs a … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Haps The world is about to relearn economics, as Governments erect trade barriers between citizens of their countries and those of other countries. New Zealand cannot change the rest of the world’s trade policies right now, we can only ensure our own house is as competitive as possible. Putting on our … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 08 Apr 2025 Thousands of tuna (eel) trying to migrate to the sea were stranded at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere last week, so we worked with Te Taumutu Rūnanga to clear the path for future migrations. Rūnanga became aware of a large tuna migration, estimated to be 20 tonne, on Thursday … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to make it easier for Kiwis to access the finance they need, when they need it, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Access to finance is a critical part of life. Kiwis need finance to buy a house or a car, or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has received confirmation that Oranga Tamariki have made progress on the removal of targets not focused on child safety and wellbeing. “I am pleased to announce that Oranga Tamariki are finally moving beyond priorities not directly related to the care and protection of children – they will … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Environment report shows human activities are driving changes affecting health, livelihoods and homes – 8 April 2025 – The way New Zealanders choose to live is continuing to have a significant impact on the environment, affecting our health, quality of life, homes and livelihoods in both positive and negative ways, a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Ōtāhuhu. The crash occurred at the intersection of Māngere and Great South roads at around 7.05am. The pedestrian has suffered injuries, but as yet the extent of these injuries has not been confirmed. Police are advising … Read more
Source: Quality Valuations (QV) Residential property values have largely been kept at a standstill throughout the first quarter of 2025 with few exceptions. Our latest QV House Price Index shows home values have crept up just 0.2% to a new national average of $903,928 in the March quarter, down slightly from the 0.5% quarterly growth … Read more
Source: Save the Children Children in earthquake affected areas in Myanmar are at heightened risk of contracting waterborne diseases, such as diarrhoea and cholera, after heavy rains in recent days as well as water shortages, Save the Children warned. Save the Children and its partners are seeing the needs of children firsthand in communities with limited … Read more
Source: Greenpeace The Government’s three-yearly environment report card, Our Environment 2025, documents the rapid and dramatic decline of nature in Aotearoa, Greenpeace says. “The report documents the alarming decline of nature in Aotearoa, driven by activities such as industrial dairying and fishing, and highlights the desperate need for strong Government regulation to protect nature from more … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ New research shows that while the cost of living remains top concern for New Zealand’s consumers, their commitment to sustainability remains strong. The Kantar and Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Better Futures 2025 report – now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New Zealanders. Results show there are high expectations of businesses to take responsibility … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members who work for major retailers Briscoes and Rebel Sport have rejected a deal containing pay ‘increases’ below the rising cost of living and have voted to begin strike action today by making their feelings about the “disappointing” pay offer known publicly (a ‘media strike’). Samuel Gilray, a sales … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 7:30 am update: State Highway 58 has reopened to traffic. The highway was closed for approximately one hour while emergency services and contractors attended the crash. Drivers may experience some delays as queued traffic clears. 6:50 am update: State Highway 58 is currently closed between James Cook Drive and Postgate … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise a man has died after he was located unresponsive in water off Red Beach. At 7.27am, an outrigger was reported overturned in water. Police, including the Eagle helicopter, deployed to the area and located a man unresponsive in the water. Members of the public in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says changes are coming to support freedom of choice and reduce the burden on employers when new employees start in a role. The Government has agreed to repeal the changes made by the previous government by removing the 30-day rule and reducing related employer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Relieving Waikato District Commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in relation to an incident in Whitianga in March 2023. Police officers were called to an apartment complex for a family harm matter. One officer went to the address … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two Police operations across the Auckland region have result in several prolific offenders being arrested. Eight arrests were made after two stolen vehicles were detected by Police in the west Auckland area. Amongst those arrests are two prolific offenders sought in connection with two violent aggravated robberies at Auckland … Read more