New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 26, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Leaked document reveals proposed law revisions in NZ, as Western defence of Zionist genocide threatens Pacific
SPECIAL REPORT: By Mick Hall A leaked document has revealed secretive plans to revise terror laws in New Zealand so that people can be charged over statements deemed to constitute material support for a proscribed organisation. It shows the government also wants to widen the criteria for proscribing organisations to include groups that are judged […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Events – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Tour Hits the Right Note for Youth Mental Health
Source: Authority PR I Am Hope joins forces with Seventh Wonder for a nationwide partnership Australian singer-songwriter Bloom, one of the country’s most powerful vocalists, is bringing her acclaimed show Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac to New Zealand this September — and this time, it’s for a cause close to home. Teaming up with mental […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: First Responders – Care urged after spate of fatal house fires
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking everyone to put fire safety at the front of their minds following a spike in the number of fatal house fires. Risk Reduction and Investigations Manager Peter Gallagher says that in the last 12 months there have been 17 people who have died […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pacific scholars applaud international ruling on climate change
Source: Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa – Centre for Pacific and Global Health The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling welcomed by Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa – Centre for Pacific and Global Health. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that countries can be held legally accountable for greenhouse gas emissions has been welcomed […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – PM must act to end tobacco industry interference in his Government – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to show leadership and strip NZ First of the tobacco and vaping portfolio, following damning revelations of collusion between NZ First and tobacco giant Philip Morris. A detailed RNZ investigation uncovered documents showing Philip Morris provided NZ First with a draft […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – ProCare welcomes announcement from Minister to strengthen primary care funding and access
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown which outlines a number of initiatives aimed at improving access to primary care, particularly in rural and high-needs communities. The proposed update to the capitation funding model—set to take effect from 1 July 2026—is particularly encouraging. Bindi Norwell, Chief […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Hip hip hooray – government finally updates antiquated funding formula – Genaro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) 25 July 2025 – General practice owners are delighted that the Government is modernising the way it funds community doctors to better reflect the needs of patients. Cabinet has broadened the range of factors which influence funding from just age and sex, to include deprivation, multi-morbidity, and rurality. “The […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says Local Government Minister Simon Watts. “We have been very clear that local government needs to focus on core business and I am delighted that these […]