New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested, appeal for information in Levin fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Manawatū Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are making enquiries into a suspicious house fire in Levin this morning. The fire on Cambridge Street was reported about 4:15am. Fortunately, the occupants of the house escaped without injury. A 40-year-old Levin man has been taken […]
MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal house fire, Marton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Marton this morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, about 6:10am, and found the house fully ablaze. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the property. A scene guard has […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Police narrow area of interest in Elisabeth Nicholls search
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan. Police have narrowed down an area of interest in the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls. Lis was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton on the evening of Wednesday 4 June, and Police and her family remain desperate […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Correction – file number, Tūrangi homicide enquiry
Source: New Zealand Police Media and the public are advised of a correction to the Police file number relating to the Tūrangi homicide enquiry. We continue to appeal to the public for information and any footage which may help us. The correct file number is 250620/6271. If you can help, please go online here to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unattended tin dinghy located, Kawau Bay, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended tin dinghy was found drifting off Kawau Bay this morning. At this stage, we have no reports of any missing people that would appear to relate, however, we are wanting to confirm the dinghy’s owner is safe. Police urge anyone who recognises the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Diversions, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of diversions for southbound traffic in Hillcrest, Hamilton today following an earlier crash. A single-vehicle hit a power pole around 6:30am today on Cambridge Road. There were no injuries, but contractors are expected to be on site for most of the day working to fix the power lines. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update – Homicide investigation, Tūrangi
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation in Tūrangi. He will be appearing in Rotorua District Court today charged with Breaching a Protection Order. Further charges are being considered. Emergency services were called to Hinerangi Street early yesterday morning, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Relief for grieving Kiwis recommended by Regulation Ministry
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour says that red tape is giving Kiwis serious headaches, and the Red Tape Tipline has received over 750 submissions. “A submitter to the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline has complained that the threshold for probate has not kept up with inflation. This means that more Kiwis have […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PM Luxon concludes successful China visit
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his successful China visit by meeting with his Chinese counterpart Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “My first official visit to China allowed me to reconnect with Premier Li on the full scope of our bilateral relationship,” Mr Luxon […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information following assault in Porirua
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Evans, Wellington District CIB Wellington Police are investigating an assault on a female in Porirua on Wednesday 18 June. The incident occurred around halfway up the stairs of the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track at around 3:30pm. Rangithui/Colonial Knob is a popular walking area, and we […]
MIL-Evening Report: 15 months after ‘flour massacre’ shock, Israel commits daily Gaza food aid killings
BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin in occupied Bethlehem Kia ora koutou, I’m a Kiwi journo in occupied Bethlehem, here’s a brief summary of today’s events across the Palestinian and Israeli territories from on the ground. At least 16 killed by Israeli airstrike on al-Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza. 92 killed across Gaza in total, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PM Luxon meets with President Xi Jinping
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.“My meeting with President Xi was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the depth and breadth of this important relationship, and to reaffirm our bilateral ties,” Mr Luxon says.“I outlined how our strong and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Matariki Weekend rail closure – getting one step closer to CRL
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 June 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June 2025, as essential upgrade works are carried out across the city’s rail lines over the extended Matariki long weekend. This closure across the Eastern, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Media advisory: Police Media Centre closing at 6pm, Sunday 22 June
Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Sunday 22 June due to staffing constraints. Prior to that time, we will be operating with reduced staff numbers and prioritising urgent/serious incidents. After 6pm, information on any significant public safety issues will be released proactively. The centre will reopen at the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide investigation launched after death in Tūrangi
Source: New Zealand Police A woman has died following an incident in Tūrangi this morning. Emergency services were called to an address on Hinerangi Street at about 6:30am, where the victim was found deceased. A homicide investigation is underway and a scene guard is at the property. We would like to hear from any witnesses, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Mark Brown: Cook Islands ‘not consulted’ on NZ-China agreements
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has suggested a double standard, saying he was “not privy to or consulted on” agreements New Zealand may enter into with China. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has paused $18.2 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands due to a lack […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Millers Flat
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after a single-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat, Central Otago, overnight. Emergency services were called to the property about 10pm after a vehicle rolled. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Three others were taken to hospital with minor-to-moderate injuries. The cause of the crash […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Missing man, Kenmure, Dunedin.
Source: New Zealand Police Have you seen Peter? Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate missing Peter, a 77-year-old man. He was last seen in the Kenmure area of Dunedin at about 10.30pm on Thursday 19 June (yesterday). He was wearing grey trousers, black or navy merino top and black slip on shoes. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Eugene Doyle: How centrifugal forces have been unleashed in Iran
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle The surprise US-Israeli attack on Iran is literally and figuratively designed to unleash centrifugal forces in the Islamic Republic. Two nuclear powers are currently involved in the bombing of the nuclear facilities of a third state. One of them, the US has — for the moment — limited itself to handling […]