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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
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
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
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has today released an app to verify international digital credentials, Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston say. “NZ Verify/Whakatūturu App will initially be used to verify select international mobile drivers’ licences, meaning visitors can rent a car or check … Read more
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 12 May 2025 Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service has been made permanent. The service was first introduced in June 2020 and now forms part of our continuous programme for public transport in Timaru. “After a successful trial, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police had all the bases covered after an offender stole pizzas in central Auckland on Monday night. At around 9pm, the victim was walking to her accommodation with recently purchased pizzas on Mayoral Drive. Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzalff, says the male offender approached the woman. “He initially asked … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets More than 80 per cent of New Zealand children are now fully immunised by 24 months of age – the highest rate since early 2022, recent Health New Zealand data provided to Health Minister Simeon Brown shows. “This is a welcome step forward. Just seven months ago, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made several arrests and impounded vehicles following a gang tangi in Gisborne, attended by up to 400 gang members and associates. The significant operation saw local Police supported by staff from neighbouring Districts including the Police Eagle helicopter, Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk said. “Our focus today was … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager will consider formally designating wapiti deer as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, which could cover more than 190,000 hectares. It is the second HOSI to be considered this year, following launch of the sika deer HOSI process in … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines In a once weed-ridden and forgotten corner of Māngere, something remarkable is flourishing. On the unused land of a former Kāinga Ora housing site, the Māngere Community Enviro Hub is now sprouting with fresh produce to feed the community. The hub, on the corner … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is turbocharging student achievement in maths by ensuring extra help is available at every stage of primary and intermediate schooling, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “Proficiency in maths is such an important foundation of success in life. Every child deserves the opportunity to be confident … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a fatal collision between a shared cycle and a car in Martinborough on Thursday 13 February 2025 have concluded their enquiries into the crash. One person was killed in the collision. Three other people, also on the bike, suffered serious injuries. Police can confirm no one will be charged … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Gyeonggi Provincial Government’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Concerns of Bias and Violation of Rights An administrative decision by a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom. On November 27, religious leaders and opinion leaders delivered a joint protest statement to the Government of the Republic of Korea condemning … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage. On October 29th, an administrative decision by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom and causing substantial financial loss. The “Religious Leaders Forum and 110,000 Graduation … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com – Shincheonji Church of Jesus are in the face of legal pressure, following the sudden cancellation and banning of the use of their venue of choice for their annual graduation ceremony for their theology school, Zion Christian Mission Centre. Shincheonji allege that Gyeonggi Tourism Organization have committed unconstitutional acts of the sudden blockage … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man remains in hospital in a critical condition following a fatal ATV crash at a residential property on French Pass Road, Karapiro yesterday. Police can now confirm the person who died was a child. Two other children were also flown to hospital and are now in a stable condition. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police moved swiftly to keep motorists in Counties Manukau safe yesterday by activating a plan co-ordinating road patrols and the Eagle helicopter. A dirt bike rider who allegedly ignored a warning about dangerous driving was one of two people later arrested. Police stopped and spoke to the rider in Manurewa … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines This update is our first in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks. In the two years since the Auckland storms impacted 79 regional park tracks, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have launched a homicide enquiry following the death of a man in Parakao on 9 May. Ambulance staff located the body of the 55-year-old man just before 4pm at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15). Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, from Whangārei CIB, says enquiries are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested a patched Mongrel Mob member in relation to an arson at a Māngere Bridge funeral home last month. Investigations had been underway following a fire at a funeral home on Kirkbride Road at about 11.50pm on 27 April. The building sustained minor damage and there were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour’s Peeni Henare will pick up the foreign affairs portfolio, following David Parker’s departure from Parliament. He retains his other portfolios of defence, economic development, Māori-Crown relations: Te Arawhiti and associate health. Lawyer and human rights advocate Vanushi Walters returns to Parliament this week and will pick up shadow Attorney-General … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers confirms he has been advised of Jevon McSkimming’s resignation from his position with New Zealand Police. “The criminal investigation will continue and is not affected by the resignation. I have no further comment at this stage,” he says. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Surprise, surprise, the Great Walks booking opening is the biggest event in our booking calendar, with thousands of people from all around the world logging in on each opening day to nab spaces for Great Walks huts and campsites, high demand lodges, sole occupancy and popular … Read more
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 12 May 2025 DOC Hauraki Biodiversity Ranger Rachel Langman says a farmer at Pipiroa, near Thames, discovered the injured bird on his property on Wednesday 7 May. The farmer contacted DOC and suggested the bird had been shot -which was confirmed by a subsequent veterinary assessment. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Stu Harvey: Tireless work by Invercargill Police has resulted in further arrests for burglaries and robberies early last Monday morning. The two aggravated robberies, two burglaries and an attempted burglary at commercial premises happened between 1.50am and 4.30am on 5 May.Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported. A … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: April 2025 – 14 May 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key factsAll figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration eases to under 30,000 – 14 May 2025 – New Zealand had a net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year, according to provisional estimates published by Stats NZ today. “The net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year was well down from a gain … Read more