New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 22, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Bay of Plenty Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley. Two others involved in the crash around 8am were also injured – one had serious injuries and one had minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Dansey Road remains […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Micro-credentials funding and fees
Source: Funding for micro-credentialsWe want to invest in micro-credentials that meet the needs of industries and communities, and support government priorities delivered by highly capable TEOs. To be funded, micro-credentials need to have a clearly established industry or community need, be tightly focused on a set of skills and have stand-alone value.Not all quality-assured micro-credentials […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: UPDATE: Night closures coming for State Highway 2 – Masterton to Carterton (no more road closures this week)
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age 30 April: Road crews have finished works requiring closures ahead of time, meaning planned road closures scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow night (Thursday) are no longer needed. However, road users travelling on State Highway 2 in Wairarapa still need to be aware of road rebuilding works and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Spring might get all the glory in the gardening world, but seeing the Auckland Botanic Gardens in winter is a testament to the beauty that can be achieved in your backyard any time of the year. This treasure of Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unexplained child death under investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 3-year old girl in Kaikohe yesterday. Emergency services responded to a Tawanui Road address at around 6.15pm. “The child was unresponsive and sadly, despite medical treatment provided, died at the scene,” Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says. “Police extend their condolences […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide enquiry launched in Kaikohe
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of man’s body at Horeke, north of Kaikohe. A man arrived outside the Kaikohe Police Station last night at around 8.30pm. “After speaking with this man, Police went to a Waikerikeri Road property where a male was found with critical injuries,” […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 59 now stronger and safer at Pukerua Bay
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age Contractors have wrapped up ongoing resilience works on State Highway 59 near Pukerua Bay. Work has been underway at the site since January. Rockfall protection was completed in April, and now seawall works have also finished. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says that State Highway 59, which is […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stay warmer for cheaper this winter
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 22 May 2025 Burn good, dry wood Good quality, dry wood will get and keep your fire roaring. However, not all woods are equal. Some burn hotter and produce less smoke. Plantation pine, Douglas fir and blue gum are the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural waste workshop coming to Canterbury
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Date: 22 May 2025 About the speaker Trish has over 20 years of national and international teaching experience combined with 15 years of dairy farming. Over the last 10 years, she has completed: PG Cert in Circular Economy, Business and Innovation, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Budget 2025 – Unions to hold Budget Day Hui for Pay Equity
Source: NZCTU The union movement are today hosting a Budget Day Hui to fight back against the Government’s decision to gut the Equal Pay Act and destroy decades of progress towards achieving pay equity. The hui will take place from 1pm at Parliament and will feature speeches from workers who have been impacted by the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Broader market signals point to a steady upturn – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s property market continues to point to signs of recovery, according to new data from Cotality NZ’s latest Monthly Chart Pack. Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at Cotality, said property sales volumes have been gradually trending upward for nearly two years. In April, sales rose 4% compared to a year earlier – lifting […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Crash causing delays: SH1, Mata
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are responding to another crash on State Highway 1, south of Whangārei. The crash has occurred at about 9.15am on northbound lanes near Mata. It involves a vehicle carrying a horse float, but there are no reports of serious injuries. One lane is blocked, and traffic is being diverted […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed following crash in East Tāmaki
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in East Tāmaki this morning. Police were notified of the crash on Springs Road at about 8.18am. At this stage it appears one person has received serious injuries and three others are in a moderate condition. Both southbound lanes on Springs […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH1 cleared following Oakleigh crash
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise State Highway 1 has reopened in both directions following an earlier crash near Oakleigh. The two vehicle crash, one of which was a large truck, occurred after 6am. Two people suffered moderate injuries and were transported to hospital. Police appreciate motorists’ cooperation on the roads this morning. ENDS […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Dansey Road, Ngongotaha Valley is closed due to a serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police District: Bay of Plenty At around 8am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash, where there are thought to be serious injuries. Traffic is being diverted onto State Highway 5. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if possible. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland accident: Delays SH1 near North Mangapai Intersection
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists in Northland are advised to avoid travelling on State Highway One between the North Mangapai Intersection and Mata. A two vehicle accident on Oakleigh Wharf Road is causing major delays. Police advise one of the vehicles is a large truck which is blocking the road and may take some time […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Commonsense financial reforms underway
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Last night the Government took a major step toward restoring common sense to financial regulation, with the first readings of three important reform bills, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Our Government is delivering on its promise to make it easier for New Zealanders to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man sought by Gisborne Police arrested
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a 36-year-old man who is alleged to have escaped Police custody at a rural Gisborne property yesterday. The man was observed returning home shortly after 11pm and was arrested without incident, said Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police. “He was cold but otherwise unharmed.” Enquiries are continuing and Police […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ Stats Alert Business Expectations Survey: June quarter results published
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 21 May 2025 – Today marks the launch of Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey (BES), with our publication of results for the June quarter (Table M15). BES is a quarterly release that will be published ahead of each Monetary Policy Statement. The initial publication includes our Stats Insight, a background […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government decision to abandon proposed Digital Services Tax disappointing – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The decision by the Government to abandon the proposed Digital Services Tax has been described as very disappointing by the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign, raising questions about how the Government intends to fill the revenue gap left by this move. It also raises questions about […]