New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace slams acceptance of seabed miner’s application
Source: Greenpeace Wannabe seabed miner Trans-Tasman Resources’ Fast-Track application has now been accepted for the next stage by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), a process Greenpeace slams for being anti-democratic and completely ignoring the overwhelming opposition of the local community. Greenpeace seabed mining campaigner Juressa Lee says, “For nearly a decade, Trans-Tasman Resources has failed to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Napier homicide: Police launch 0800 number for information
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria from Napier says rumours the whānau and victim have gang affiliations are damaging and unhelpful to the investigation and the family have no gang connections at all. Kaea was found critically injured at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Supporting safer communities with Māori Wardens
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata. The great work Māori Wardens do to support communities and safety gets a boost in this year’s Budget, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, announced today. “Māori Wardens offer […]
MIL-Evening Report: Time for NZ media to ditch the propaganda and stand against genocide
COMMENTARY: By Saige England in Christchurch “RNZ is failing in its duty to inform the public of an entirely preventable humanitarian catastrophe.” Tautoko to Jeremy Rose, Ramon Das and Eugene Doyle for this critique of a review of RNZ’s coverage of a genocide. Sadly, this highlights RNZ’s failure to report the genocide from the perspective […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Commissioner initiates review into use of Police technology
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has initiated a review to ensure Police has sufficiently strong controls to prevent or detect the misuse of Police technology and equipment for non-work-related purposes. The review was ordered on Monday May 12 and will be done independently and within as quick a timeframe as possible. “I […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Scaffmore Launches Mobile Scaffolding App
Source: Tairāwhiti Graduates Celebrate Success – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Scaffmore Launches Mobile Scaffolding App Scaffmore is proud to announce the launch of its innovative mobile scaffolding application, designed to transform the way scaffolders plan and execute their projects. By addressing longstanding challenges in the scaffolding industry, Scaffmore offers a user-friendly solution that enhances efficiency, reduces […]
MIL-Evening Report: Media Council makes ‘stop Telikom PNG silencing journalists’ plea to PM Marape
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) has called on Prime Minister James Marape to stop Telikom PNG silencing and suppressing media personnel. Telikom PNG, which is 100 percent government-owned, has two key outlets: FM100 radio and EMTV. Recently, it sacked FM100 talkback host Culligan Tanda after he featured opposition East Sepik Governor Allan […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Christchurch Southern Motorway, Wigram
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid the Christchurch Southern Motorway, State Highway 76, at Wigram following a crash this evening. Police were called to the scene, near the Awatea Road bridge, between Curletts Road and Halswell Junction Road about 6pm. The southern/western lanes are expected to be shut for some time, while […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Night ends in custod-y for gang members
Source: New Zealand Police Two gang members on a late night cruise through the streets of Glen Eden ended the evening in Police custody. Officers patrolling the area spotted a vehicle, which had been reported stolen from an Avondale address last month, travelling on Woodbank Drive at about 11.10pm. Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public submissions are now being called for the Valuers Bill and Amendment Paper 286
Source: Media Release Organisation: Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives On behalf of: Primary Production Committee For release: 16 May 2025 Have your say on the Valuers BillThe Deputy Chairperson of the Primary Production Committee is calling for submissions on the Valuers Bill with a closing date of 11.59pm on Friday, 27 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Levin
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday 12 May. He was Joshua Eric Wilson, 33, of Levin. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult time. The circumstances of the crash remain under […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wellington-based man arrested in international cryptocurrency scam investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard: A Wellington-based man was arrested by the Financial Crime Group in Auckland this morning as part of an FBI investigation into an organised criminal group who stole cryptocurrency from seven victims valued at US$265M (NZD$450M). Between March and August 2024, the cryptocurrency is alleged to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police investigations continue after man injured
Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation is ongoing after a man was seriously wounded in Papakura before lunchtime. The incident occurred at around 11.42am, when the victim suffered an injury outside a business on Settlement Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of Counties Manukau CIB, says the victim sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police seek witnesses to fatal crash
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists who were in the Pahiatua area yesterday afternoon may be able to help Police with the investigation into a fatal crash. About 3pm, a flatbed truck carrying containers and a grey Mini hatchback collided on State Highway 2, near the intersection with Avery Road. The driver of the car died […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public Defence Service changes finalised
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: Public Defence Service changes finalised 5:00pm – 15 May 2025 The Public Defence Service (PDS) is releasing the final outcome of its change process following consultation with staff. The proposal was announced on 3 March 2025, and staff had the opportunity to provide feedback until 1 May. “We had a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Hillside Workshops
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. First, let us reiterate the thanks already given to civic leaders, Ministers, Mayors, parliamentarians past and present, union leaders, business leaders and members of the public gathered here today. Let us also acknowledge the KiwiRail workers of Dunedin, especially the former and current workers here […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Otago Regional Growth Summit
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Thank you for being here. We appreciate your time. We appreciate your work. You have been joined this morning by five Ministers: The Honourable Shane Jones, a driving force for the economic success of provincial New Zealand. Customs Minister Casey Costello. South Island Minister James Meager, and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: 150 social homes for Hawke’s Bay through community-led approach
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Families in need will benefit from 150 new social homes to be delivered in Hawke’s Bay using a new community-led approach, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “As part of last year’s Budget, the Government invested $140 million into 1500 new social homes to be delivered by Community […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Manawatū Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre focused on improving compliance and efficiencies
Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age Operations are now underway at the country’s newest commercial vehicle safety centre (CVSC), on State Highway 1/3 at Ohakea in Manawatū. This will streamline travel for heavy vehicle operators, deliver targeted enforcement by NZ Police, and efficient monitoring for heavy vehicle compliance. NZTA Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme Manager […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Minister’s rash orders fail frontline providers
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Auditor-General has found serious failings in the Government’s review of frontline providers such as counselling and prevention services. “It’s been nearly a year and frontline providers who work with vulnerable families are still waiting on certainty about funding,” Labour children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. “The Auditor-General has found that […]