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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing New Zealand’s teaching workforce by funding teacher registrations and practising certificates, acknowledging the vital role educators play in driving positive change in classrooms. “We know the most important aspect of a child’s education is the quality of the teacher in front of them. Teachers have stepped up … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand energy professional Esther Tomkinson has been selected to join the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders Programme. Esther Tomkinson is a Sustainability and Strategy Analyst at Mercury Energy and Co-Chair of the Young Energy Professionals Network of the BusinessNZ Energy Council. The Future Energy Leaders Programme is a global network of young … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in all of Hawke’s Bay at 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 April, until further notice. This means permits approved by Fire and Emergency are no longer needed for open air fires across the whole district. The areas this change … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One, near Greta Valley, is blocked following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash between Scargill Valley Road and Motunau Beach Road at around 4.20pm. One person is reported to have critical injuries at this time. The road is blocked, and motorists … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This Anzac Day, Labour recognises veterans and the service they have given to our country. “We back the people who have served our country, on deployment or supporting operations here at home,” Labour veterans’ affairs spokesperson Greg O’Connor said. “On this day we recognise the sacrifices they have made and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 April 2025 AI-driven hazard detection is coming to timber manufacturing, thanks to a new agreement worth nearly half a million dollars between WorkSafe New Zealand and a major player in the wood processing industry. Claymark, New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and exporter of premium pine products, is putting $481,000 into a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government There are few battlegrounds as ingrained in New Zealand’s history and identity as this place. The very name “Chunuk Bair”, like the name, “Gallipoli” resonates with New Zealanders at home, so very, very far away.The thousands of our men who spilled blood on this soil mean a part of our country … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is calling on local leaders to join the Government in driving up school attendance, citing it as a foundation for community and national success. Seymour has written to all mayors across New Zealand urging them to use the Government’s new daily school attendance dashboard to raise awareness … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment Hon Todd McClay will today welcome Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman A. AlFadley, to New Zealand.Minister AlFadley is leading a delegation of more than 35 senior Saudi officials and business people to Auckland for the 9th New Zealand–Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission—a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is pleased to announce today that the Women’s Refuge is the latest recipient of the Government’s Mental Health and Addiction Innovation Fund. “Women’s Refuge do incredibly important work in our communities. They provide a safe space for women and children experiencing family violence, some of whom … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died, and another has been seriously injured following a crash on Lake Sumner Road this morning. Police were called to the crash at around 11.30am. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. Another person received serious injuries. The Serious Crash … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Supporting UNICEF HK with 286-Child Coin Toss for The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Attempt HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2025 – KLN Logistics Group Limited (“KLN”; Stock Code 0636.HK) today announced the official launch of its rebranding initiative with a grand event held at its Hong Kong Headquarters. … Read more
Source: The Palestine Forum of New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand – The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is proud to announce the opening of UNERASED: The Palestine Experience, an evocative and timely exhibition centering Palestinian stories of memory, resilience, and cultural identity. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6:00 … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of NZ One in five New Zealanders have switched insurance providers in the last two years, according to a new survey. Commissioned by the Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ), the survey found 20% of respondents had switched providers in the past couple of years, rising to 34% … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have prevented anti-social road user activity in the Wellington region for a second night running. Anti-social road users began gathering in Porirua last night but were met by a large Police presence and checkpoints. In similar fashion to the previous night in Wairarapa, Police staff were able to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Wairarapa Police have put the brakes on an anti-social road user event in the Wairarapa overnight, issuing infringements and seizing vehicles. Operation Kereru saw an increased Police presence in the Wairarapa region, taking a zero-tolerance approach to unlawful road user activity. In the Wairarapa, Police were able to set … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Inspector Mike Henwood, Eastern Waikato Area Commander: A man is before the courts after fleeing from Police in Te Awamutu last night, damaging three Police vehicles in the process. At about 8:30pm yesterday, Police received reports of a theft at a commercial premises on Sloane Street, Te … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Rochelle Ross: Police have arrested and charged three men following an aggravated robbery in Aokautere. At around 7.45am this morning, Manawatu Police were called to a residential address in Aokautere following a report of an aggravated robbery. Thankfully, the occupants of the property are uninjured, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following a single-vehicle crash on SH5 near Mamaku on Tuesday 22 April. He was Paul John Coleman, 51, of Hamilton. Police extend their condolences to his family and friends. His death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A young person has been arrested following an incident involving an imitation firearm on an Auckland bus this morning. Police were informed at 11.24am today that there was a person on a bus heading to Auckland City from Orakei in possession of a firearm. The bus stopped on Quay … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Clinton Highway/State Highway 1 is closed following a crash involving a truck and trailer unit at Waiwera South this afternoon. The driver has suffered minor injuries. Diversions are in place although they are currently not suitable for heavy vehicles. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tomoana Road is closed following a serious crash this afternoon in Hastings. Police were called to a crash at the intersection of Tomoana Road and Williams Street at around 12.40pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The road is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 27 April 2025 DOC Senior Ranger Karl Fisher says he was alerted to the discovery by a member of the public who emailed a photo, and the snake has been identified. “We have sent one of our rangers to check it out, but in the meantime, we want people and their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is updating the way it co-invests in public electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the private sector to accelerate the delivery of EV chargers across New Zealand, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simon Watts say. “New Zealand needs more EV chargers. We have fewer public chargers per EV than … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Physician associates will become a regulated profession that will contribute to New Zealand’s talented workforce of health professionals delivering timely, quality healthcare to New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced.“Physician associates are overseas-trained health professionals who can evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a doctor.“They work in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Marton on 26 March. She was 24-year-old My Marie Harder Clemensen, from Khandallah, Wellington. Police send our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Owhata overnight. The two-vehicle crash on the corner of Te Ngae Road and Tennyson Drive was reported at about 9:10pm. One person died at the scene. A second person received serious injuries. Police would like to speak with … Read more