New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Check out storm materials for your DIY project
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre. With more than 200 of the 1200 Category 3 homes now removed, material from the deconstructed homes have ended up at […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘Fighting more frequent now’ – researcher warns of escalating West Papua conflict
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist The escalation of violence in West Papua is on par with some of the most intense times of conflict over the past six decades, a human rights researcher says. The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) claims that Indonesia killed at least one civilian and severely injured another […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: DOC calling for World Heritage applications
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 12 May 2025 Danica Stent, DOC’s International Manager, says New Zealand’s existing UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most remarkable places in the world. “Our natural and cultural heritage is central to who we are as a nation. World Heritage sites are a source […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Roadside breath testing up; alcohol-related road deaths down
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets As Road Safety Week begins, the Government’s crackdown on drunk drivers is delivering real results with newly released 2024 statistics showing the number of alcohol-related road deaths reducing by nearly 40%, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “Our Government is focused on improving […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Govt better at crushing women’s rights than cars
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Rehashing old laws around boy racers is not going to make our communities safer, or distract New Zealanders from the appalling decision to cut women’s pay. “This Government is better at crushing the rights of working women than crushing cars,” Labour police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. “Putting out a press […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Waste – Nearly $3m wasted on consultants hired to plan axing of health workers – PSA
Source: PSA Consultants and contractors are the winners from the large-scale axing of health workers, pocketing nearly $3 million in precious health dollars since late 2023. Between October 2023 and February 2025, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora paid out $2.8 million to external contractors and consultants to help the organisation manage the restructure of various […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Media and Advocacy – BSA decision a warning to broadcasters to avoid Israeli propaganda narratives – PSA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa A decision by the Broadcasting Standards Authority to uphold a complaint against a 1News broadcast in November is a warning to the news media, says the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. The Broadcasting Standards Authority has ruled that a TVNZ news item on violence in Amsterdam breached BSA rules. 1News described […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trades and Education – Highbrook Facility Officially Opens Boosting Auckland’s Trades Sector
Source: Corporate PR for Skills Group A cutting-edge trades teaching and training facility which has officially opened at Highbrook is set to unlock educational opportunities across Auckland and fuel growth in the trades industry. The opening was marked with a symbolic wire-cutting ceremony — a nod to the electrical trade — led by 24-year-old student […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Floodway infrastructure investment protects Edgecumbe
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A new floodway infrastructure upgrade that provides flood protection and resilience for Edgecumbe was opened today by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson.“The completion of this multi-stage project is an impressive milestone that has been undertaken over 12 years and is one of the largest flood resilience projects […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tougher penalties for boy racers and intimidating drivers
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is turning up the heat on boy racers and fleeing drivers with a suite of stronger measures to deter anti-social and intimidating driving, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “At present, the penalties for anti-social or intimidating driving behaviour aren’t strong […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash – Levin
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance following a serious crash in Oxford Street, Levin. Two vehicles have crashed just before 7:20am. At this stage it appears one person has suffered critical injuries and another person is in a moderate condition. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. The Serious […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Poll – New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa New Zealanders are calling time on the alcohol industry’s influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health-especially for children. A new independent poll shows overwhelming support for tighter safeguards on how alcohol is sold and marketed. Clear majorities support firm limits on key problems such as the price of cheap alcohol, online deliveries, and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH 1, Moerewa blocked by crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 near Moerewa is blocked by a crash, between Main Road and Hautapu Road. The crash, involving a truck and a car, was reported to Police at 8pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries, one person has moderate injuries, and one person has minor injuries. ENDS Issued […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal ATV crash, Karapiro
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following an ATV crash at a private property on French Pass Road, Karapiro this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 2.30pm. In addition to the fatality, one person sustained critical injuries, one has serious injuries and one has moderate injuries. Enquiries into the circumstances of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Philippine advocacy group condemns NZ military pact with Manila, rejects election violence
Asia Pacific Report The Aotearoa Philippines Solidarity national assembly has condemned the National Party-led Coalition government in New Zealand over signing a “deplorable” visiting forces agreement with the Philippine government “Given the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ appalling human rights record and continuing attacks on activists in the Philippines, it is deplorable for the New […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police bring in extra resources ahead of tangi
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk: The Gisborne community will notice additional Police on patrol ahead of a tangi for a patched gang member on Monday morning. A large number of gang members and associates are expected to be in town for the tangi, and Police will have additional […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide investigation launched after Napier incident
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager has died after a serious incident in Napier overnight. Police were called to a disorder event on Alexander Avenue in Onekawa, about 3.10am today, said Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager Criminal Investigations. “On arrival, a teenage boy was found critically injured at an Alexander Avenue address. Despite all […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery in Marton
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Marton are appealing for information from the public. On Saturday 10 May, Police received a report of a person entering a commercial premises on Broadway at around 10pm. The alleged offender threatened an employee with a weapon before taking cash. The employee was uninjured, however […]