New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man handed prison sentence following illegal street racing death
Source: New Zealand Police “Is a life really worth it?” It’s a question Police is putting to anti-social road users after an Auckland man’s sentencing over a pregnant woman losing her baby when she was struck in May 2023. Police began investigating the illegal street racing event on 19 May 2023 in the East Tamaki […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: City and Regional Deals to unlock growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out its expectations for City and Regional Deals (CRDs) as long-term partnerships that will increase economic growth, create jobs, and boost productivity for New Zealanders, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. The Government has also signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – Stats NZ report
Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – report 2 July 2025 This report outlines the effect of estimated resident population (ERP) revisions on the Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) for the September 2018–March 2025 quarters. Key pointsWe have revised the historical HLFS data from the September 2018 quarter to the March […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weekend spree sees man in court
Source: New Zealand Police A spree of car break-ins across one North Shore suburb has parked one offender in a court dock. Police have so far charged him with 17 offences over one weekend. In recent days, Waitematā East Police began investigating a spate of theft reports from vehicles parked in Schnapper Rock. Waitematā East […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New director bolsters freight expertise on KiwiRail board
Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of Scott O’Donnell to the KiwiRail board will bolster its freight expertise Minister for Rail Winston Peters says. “Railways have no shortage of potential for New Zealand, and we expect to see sustained growth in earnings, revenue, volumes, reliability, and safety to turn this business into something great.” Mr […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Industry Skills Boards will drive better training
Source: New Zealand Government Eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) will give industry a strong voice in work-based learning, ensuring the system delivers the right skills, in the right places, for a growing economy, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “The Government promised to disestablish Te Pūkenga and return decision-making to local providers and industry. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Person dies following Kumeū serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Kumeū on the night of 27 June. An investigation has been underway since Friday night, when a car that had earlier failed to stop for Police crashed on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at about 8.20pm. Four teenagers were hospitalised at the time, with the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Business Confidence Remains Stationary Despite Early Optimism
Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses confidence is levelling off, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey. Despite reaching a high point in December last year, business confidence has not continued its upward trajectory in 2025 as many had hoped. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Business confidence has rebounded significantly since this time […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retail – Woolworths New Zealand recalls 18% Fat Beef Mince 1kg and 500g sold in the North Island
Source: Woolworths NZ Woolworths New Zealand is recalling Woolworths branded 18% Fat Beef Mince 500g and 1kg sold at Woolworths and Countdown stores in the North Island with the Best Before date of 05/07/2025. This recall is due to the potential presence of plastic. Any customer who has bought these products should not eat them, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide investigation underway, Freeman’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body on Renall Street, Freeman’s Bay last night. Auckland City CIB’s Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police discovered the deceased around 10pm. “Police are continuing to gather information from the scene and enquires into the exact circumstances surrounding what has […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Elective Boost to get more Kiwis out of pain
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more New Zealanders will get the procedures they need faster, with the Government today announcing 21,000 more elective procedures over the next year through its Elective Boost programme, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “With over 215,000 procedures set to go ahead over the next year – over 21,000 more than […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Amohau Street in Rotorua is closed following a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian. It happened around 6am near the intersection with Ranolf Street. The pedestrian is understood to be seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and motorists are asked to take alternate routes. ENDS MIL OSI […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tower joins Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards to celebrate Aotearoa
Source: New Zealander of the Year Awards Office New Zealand’s Local Heroes The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is proud to welcome Tower as the new naming rights sponsor of the New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Award Te Pou Toko o te Tau within Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Feedback sought on roading changes around new Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has released proposed changes to reshape transport in central Dunedin and achieve safe and efficient access to the city’s new hospital. From today, people can have their say on the preferred option for State Highway 1 Cumberland Street and State Highway 88 St […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Protecting retailers from shoplifting
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for police to punish shoplifters and is introducing stronger penalties for low-level theft, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say. “Public confidence in our justice system is undermined if people can steal with apparent impunity. It’s disheartening, and our government will […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Delays on SH18, Greenhithe
Source: New Zealand Police Police advise motorists travelling on the Upper Harbour Highway (SH18) to expect delays tonight. A four-car crash heading westbound has occurred just after the Tauhinu Road on-ramp, near Greenhithe. There are no serious injuries to report. While the vehicles are being cleared, there is an extensive backlog of traffic towards the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Redwoodtown
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Redwoodtown on 18 June. He was 50-year-old Reginald Anthony Mischeski, of Mayfield. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS Issued by […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arts – Ringatoi Māori Lead the Way in New Match Funding Campaign
Source: E Tū Toi Bold, diverse and unapologetically Māori kaupapa are being backed through E Tū Toi 2025 – a powerful new match funding campaign supporting ringatoi Māori across Toi Māori, film, music, theatre, literature, dance and digital innovation. Delivered in partnership with Boosted – Aotearoa’s dedicated arts crowdfunding platform run by The Arts Foundation […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Ara post-grad business programmes ready to roll out
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury is proud to announce New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approval for the delivery of a new suite of postgraduate programmes in Applied Management, with classes set to begin in Term 4 of 2025. This exciting development marks a major milestone for business education in Christchurch and the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Five farmer advocates recognised for outstanding service
Source: Federated Farmers Five grassroots champions for Kiwi farmers have been recognised for their massive contributions to agriculture, winning awards at the Federated Farmers national AGM last week. Each year, the organisation’s national awards celebrate farmers who have gone above and beyond for their fellow farmers, rural communities, and the wider agricultural sector. Outgoing Federated Farmers […]