New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 9, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Oparau
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Oparau on 30 March. He was 64-year-old Brian Leslie Withers, of Otorohanga. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man charged with number of shoplifting and burglary offences
Source: New Zealand Police Police have put a prolific shoplifter before the courts in Hamilton, after arresting and charging him with a number of shoplifting and burglary offences. The 42-year-old male faces 10 charges of shoplifting and six charges of burglary from incidents over the last six months. The stolen property from these incidents is […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Voices across ages and fields unite to reimagine Manukau Harbour’s future
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines From policy to infrastructure; traditional knowledge to harnessing the power of community action. The Manukau Harbour Symposium on Saturday 31 May will showcase thinking, solutions and opportunities for New Zealand’s second-biggest harbour. Keynote speaker and thought leader Cassie Roma will show how communities can […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to India New Zealand Business Council
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kia ora and good morning, everyone. This is a great time to hold a Summit focused on the India-New Zealand relationship. It comes seven weeks after I returned from India following one of New Zealand’s largest ever Prime Ministerial missions. I was joined by 40 business representatives, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Te Poi
Source: New Zealand Police Name release: Fatal crash Te Poi Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Te Poi on 28 January. He was 62-year-old Simon Munday of Rotorua. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI New Zealand […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Budget 2025 invests in care system and improving redress for survivors of abuse in state care
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government will strengthen the care system and improve redress for survivors in Budget 2025 in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was conducted over six years and found widespread abuse and neglect across […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police Minister welcomes swim training review
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Today’s announcement by the Commissioner of Police that Police will review the 2017 swimming training policy change in light of some recruits not receiving training while at the Police College is welcome and overdue, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell.“When this policy was changed under the previous Government […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: Year ended June 2023
Source: Statistics New Zealand LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: Year ended June 2023 – 9 May 2025 – LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand provides key demographic and economic characteristics of the LGBT+ population as a whole, of the transgender and non-binary populations, and of the sexual minorities’ populations. The statistics include qualifications and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Four arrested after Police intercept drug run
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye of the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit: Four people have been arrested, and drugs and a firearm seized, after Tasman District Police and District Organised Crime Group disrupted an operation supplying methamphetamine into the district this week. Intelligence gathered by district staff suggested […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Frontline Services Brings Old-School Reliability to Modern Equipment Support Across New Zealand
Source: Tairāwhiti Graduates Celebrate Success – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Frontline Services Brings Old-School Reliability to Modern Equipment Support Across New Zealand Frontline Services is making waves in New Zealand’s civil and equipment servicing sector with a unique blend of old-school values and modern technology. The post Frontline Services Brings Old-School Reliability to Modern Equipment Support […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New rules coming for ground-based space infrastructure
Published: 09 May 2025 The Government recently announced legislation will be in place by July for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI). On this page A new regulatory regime covering new and existing infrastructure will start from July to manage the risks GBSI poses. Widespread consumer products such as satellite telephones, satellite television or internet […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Webinar programme for Privacy Week 2025 announced
Source: 7 May 2025, 09:00 Privacy Week 2025 lands on the second week of May (12-16 May), with a full week of free webinars to promote privacy education. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says, “New Zealanders’ concerns over the collection and use of their personal information remains high, and they want to see organisations and businesses […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Favona
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash between a truck and car in Favona this morning. The crash, at the intersection of Harania Avenue and Favona Road, was reported to Police at about 10.20am. Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. Diversions are in place and motorists […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to the India New Zealand Business Council
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. Namaskar. The Chair and General Manager of the India New Zealand Business Council Prime Minister Luxon and Minister of State Margherita Indian High Commissioner Bhushan Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen It’s a privilege to be with you today to offer some very brief reflections on […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ōrewa Library team apply the finishing touches
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A $6.3 million Auckland Council investment to renew the Ōrewa public library has finished ahead of schedule, with new doors set to glide open from 19 May. Throughout 2024, as the Ōrewa library team maintained services from the nearby Ōrewa Community Centre, they’ve watched […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand’s Space and Advanced Aviation Sectors Soar
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The government has a goal of doubling the size of New Zealand’s space and advanced aviation sectors by 2030, as laid out in the New Zealand Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy 2024 to 2030. The Innovation for Growth, Charting the Space and Advanced Aviation sectors shows […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legislation – New bill a vital step towards tobacco-free future in Aotearoa – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa strongly supports Dr Ayesha Verrall’s new Tobacco Transparency Bill, launched this week, which – if supported by a majority of MPs – will help protect public health policy from tobacco industry interference and honour New Zealand’s international commitments. This landmark legislation gives real force to Article 5.3 of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Renters could be $700/year better-off with decade-high rental stock
Source: Brainchild for RealEstate.co.nz Supply of rental properties the highest for any April since 2016 Weekly rent softens by an average of $14/week nationally Cost of living crisis keeps would-be renters at home while investors retain properties Friday 9 May, 2025 – Renters have more money in their pocket and more properties to choose […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Improved mental health response begins at Waikato Emergency Department
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey will mark the official start of peer support specialists in Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department in Hamilton today. It makes Waikato Hospital the fifth major hospital to implement the service since September last year. “We know that this service is making a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Matched funding expands offering of digital mental health provider
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says people in hard-to-reach and remote communities stand to benefit from an expanded offering of online support following the latest Mental Health and Addiction Innovation Fund announcement. “Today I’m delighted to announce that matched funding has been awarded to digital provider Just […]