New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 10, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Investing more to stop illicit drugs entering NZ
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Budget 2025 will do more to strengthen our borders, prevent drug smuggling and fight organised crime, Customs Minister Casey Costello announced today. “Customs is doing a great job stopping illicit drugs entering the country, but New Zealand is increasingly being targeted by organised crime groups. The Government […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Mangawhai Road, Wellsford
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after a single-vehicle crash at Te Arai overnight. Police were called to the scene on Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, about 11.15pm, where officers found a vehicle crashed into a tree. Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene and Police are providing […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Aotearoa New Zealand Stands in Solidarity: Keffiyeh Day, May 11, 2025 Announced
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand – Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are coming together to mark Keffiyeh Day on May 11, 2025 – a day of solidarity, cultural pride, and resistance in support of the Palestinian people. On this day, people from all walks of life are encouraged to wear the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade Minister travels to UK & Korea for trade talks
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister, Todd McClay travels to the United Kingdom today to participate in the first in-person joint NZ UK Ministerial Trade Committee and to mark the two-year anniversary of the entry into force of the New Zealand United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA). […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt’s War on Te Tiriti Continues as Review of Treaty Act Announced
Source: Te Pāti Māori is absolutely disgusted by the Government’s announcement to review the Waitangi Tribunal- a deliberate and dangerous escalation in its ongoing campaign to undermine Te Tiriti o Waitangi and silence tangata whenua. “The Government’s onslaught against Te Tiriti continues with this latest move to review the Treaty of Waitangi Act and the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH 29 blocked by slip
Source: New Zealand Police District: Bay of Plenty State Highway 29 on the Kaimai ranges is blocked by a slip near the lookout. Motorists travelling between Bay of Plenty and Waikato should take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Sumner
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Lake Sumner Road on 27 April. He was 76-year-old Jens Lauritz Christensen, of Sumner. Police extend our condolences those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Mamaku
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku on 22 April. He was 52-year-old Paul John Coleman, of Melville. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unexplained death in Parakao
Source: New Zealand Police Police are at the scene of an unexplained death in Parakao this afternoon. The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15) just before 4pm. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are underway into the circumstances. The […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – A Message to Pope Leo XIV – Statement from the Palestine Forum of New Zealand
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. We recognize this moment as a significant chapter in the Church’s history, and we pray that His Holiness will be a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Cromwell-Clyde Road
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road in Central Otago on 11 March. He was 26-year-old Mitchell Douglas McLeary, of Cromwell. Police extend our condolences to his loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. ENDS Issued […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tribunal review an attack on Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Source: It’s time to fix the secondary teacher shortage The Government’s plans to limit the powers and scope of the Waitangi Tribunal is a disgrace. “This attack on the tribunal is nothing more than an attempt to limit the accountability the Government has to Te Tiriti o Waitangi,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Māori […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Flood resilience projects completed at pace
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Wairarapa flood resilience has been shored up with the completion of five projects funded by the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with more on the way, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.“These five projects, supported by Greater Wellington Regional Council, were among 42 priority flood resilience projects across 11 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Labour asks why Govt is silent on Gaza
Source: Labour is asking the Government why it is silent on Israel’s deliberate use of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, saying New Zealand should be speaking out. “We haven’t heard a peep out of the Government while Israel’s blockade causes starvation and their military kills civilians,” Labour associate foreign affairs spokesperson Phil […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Govt ignores the voices of survivors
Source: Survivors of abuse in state care have a right to feel disappointed and sidelined by the Government. “The Royal Commission was very clear, survivors needed to be involved in designing and implementing a new, independent system for redress. The Government has completely ignored that,” Labour Leader Chirs Hipkins said. “Putting more money into an […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Little River
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the two people who were killed on Christchurch-Akaroa Road at Little River on 3 April. They were Jack Delano Clark, 91, and Anne Craig, 79. Our thoughts and sympathies are with their next of kin at this difficult time. Enquiries […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Petdirect Appoints Chief Veterinary Officer
Source: Tairāwhiti Graduates Celebrate Success – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Petdirect Appoints Chief Veterinary Officer Petdirect has appointed Dr Olja Jovovich as its first Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) following the successful launch of Petdirect Pharmacy in 2024. With rising demand for at-home access to prescription pet medications, Dr Jovovich will lead clinical governance and ensure regulatory […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Review seeks to improve Waitangi Tribunal
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Reviewing the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 will ensure the Waitangi Tribunal is best placed to continue serving the interests of Māori and all New Zealanders into the future, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.The New Zealand First and National Party coalition agreement includes a commitment to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bike racks are back for Canterbury buses with no restrictions
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education We have worked closely with our operators and NZTA to identify and fix the issues in our fleet. The solution has seen operators installing additional lights on the buses that provide the necessary visibility. “We are so pleased to be able […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Redress announcement leaves little justice for survivors
Source: It’s time to fix the secondary teacher shortage The Green Party is appalled by the Government’s decision to severely underfund financial compensation for survivors of abuse in state care. “This falls severely short of real redress, our survivors deserve so much better,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “In November, the Prime Minister stood […]