New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Woman charged over apartment burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made arrests following an early morning burglary at a Devonport apartment building. Two offenders were seen allegedly breaking into the Queens Parade complex just before 2am. Waitematā East Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant CJ Miles says Police quickly deployed into the area. “Our staff were on scene quickly and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Proposed temporary fisheries closure offshore of Napier Port, to the take of all finfish, shellfish, and seaweed
Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say Ngāti Pārau Hapū Trust has requested a temporary closure offshore of Napier Port, Hawke’s Bay, under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. The requested closure would prohibit the take of all finfish, shellfish, and seaweed for 2 years. The closure is to be called Te Oho o Parapara rāhui. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Matariki Festival’s 2025 programme launches
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines The Matariki Festival programme for 2025 launches today via the Matariki Festival website. This season’s programme celebrates wai (water), with a whakataukii at its heart: Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi. Ngāti Tamaoho, in partnership with Te Kaunihera […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Dairy conversions: What’s the story?
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Changes in the regulatory environment for National Environmental Standards for Freshwater The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F 2020) temporary agricultural intensification regulations controlling the conversion of land to dairy farmland expired on 1 January 2025. Before this date, under the NES-F […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Caught on camera: Gang member arrested in Paihia
Source: New Zealand Police An eagle-eyed camera operator alerted Police to a person possessing a firearm in Paihia overnight. “At around 2am Police were notified by Kaitaia cameras that a male had been seen on CCTV pulling what appeared to be a firearm from his pants,” Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: A 22 year old mystery solved
Source: New Zealand Police A 22 year old Lake Taupo mystery involving a Russian stuntman has been solved thanks to some useful information being sent in following an appeal by Police. Artour Melikov was 36 when he was reported missing on 10 September 2002. Turangi Police located his vehicle at the Jellicoe Reserve, 400 metres […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Upgrades to improve rail reliability
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgrades and renewals through Budget 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. “The funding provides $461 million to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Proposed temporary fisheries closures at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi, north of Gisborne
Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say Ngāti Wakarara – Ngāti Hau Takutai Kaitiaki Trust has requested 2 temporary closures at: Tangoiro/Waihirere Motuoroi. Both areas are north of Gisborne. If granted, the closures would prohibit the take of finfish and shellfish (including crustaceans and rock lobster) for 2 years, under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Environmentalists question Henry Puna’s role in deep sea mining firm
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Environmentalists in the Cook Islands have criticised former Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) head Henry Puna for joining the board of a deep sea mining company. Puna, who finished his term as PIF secretary-general in May last year, played a pivotal part in the creation of multi-use […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Industry awards highlight economic contribution
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the recipients of the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry, highlighting the significant contribution they make to New Zealand’s security, economy and workforce.“Congratulations to this year’s winners, whose work strengthens New Zealand’s defence capabilities and demonstrates the highest standards, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legal News – Former NZ Associate Minister Of Foreign Affairs Calls On NZ Government To Uphold International Law Over US Designation of Cuba
Source: Hon Matthew Robson Former NZ Associate Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Hon Matt Robson, has called on the New Zealand Government to uphold International Law. “New Zealand prides itself on being in the forefront of countries supporting the international rule of law and not the international rule of might ”, said former Associate Foreign Minister […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Business price indexes: March 2025 quarter
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business price indexes: March 2025 quarter – 19 May 2025 – Business price indexes (BPI) includes the producers price index (PPI), capital goods price index (CGPI), and farm expenses price index (FEPI). Key factsIn the March 2025 quarter compared with the December 2024 quarter: the output producers price index (PPI) rose […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister to visit Australia and South Asia
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will visit Australia, Sri Lanka, Nepal and India from later this week. Mr Peters is travelling first to Adelaide to undertake six-monthly Australia-New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Consultations with his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong. “New Zealand’s partnership with Australia […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team checking Dunedin student rentals comply with tenancy law
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The visits will identify any breaches of the Act and prompt action by landlords who are found to be not complying with their legal obligations. Acting TCIT National Manager, Clare Lyons-Montgomery, says landlords must provide rental homes that are warm, safe and dry. “Young people are […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bill for transparent principled lawmaking to be read in the House
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Regulation Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Regulatory Standards Bill will be read in the House. “New Zealand’s low wages can be blamed on low productivity, and low productivity can be blamed on poor regulation. To raise productivity, we must allow people to spend more […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Manslaughter charge laid following Papatoetoe death
Source: New Zealand Police An additional charge has been laid over a man’s death following an alleged assault at a Papatoetoe bus stop last month. On 27 April, 61-year-old Peter Te Kira was located with injuries at a bus stop on Great South Road. He remained in intensive care at Auckland City Hospital before succumbing […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: UNICEF statement on the reported killing of 45 children in the Gaza Strip in recent days
Monday 19 May 2025. It’s now been over two months since any humanitarian aid has been allowed into the Gaza Strip — the longest stretch without relief since the conflict escalation began on 7 October 2023. Combined with more than 18 months of conflict, the ongoing blockade is pushing Gaza’s children to the brink. For […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tax changes to promote growth
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is removing tax roadblocks to investment, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Budget 2025 sets aside $75 million over the next four years to encourage foreign investment in New Zealand infrastructure and make it easier for startups to attract and retain high quality staff. “These changes […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced, with eight new vehicles and three catering trailers ready to hit the road. Each highly specialised vehicle in the new emergency response fleet is purpose-built and equipped with tools and provisions that […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting nuisance smoke
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Agencies that respond to fire and smoke incidents Several agencies work closely together during smoke or fire-related incidents, especially in a large-scale event. This ensures all available resources, expertise, and equipment are available for an effective response. Fire and Emergency New […]