New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Top sportspeople recognised with honours
Source: New Zealand Government The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List recognises the outstanding depth of talent, dedication, and leadership across New Zealand’s sport sector, says Sport and Recreation Minister, Mark Mitchell.“I would like to particularly acknowledge the appointment of Catriona Williams as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. As a former […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: King’s Birthday Honours recognise significant contributions of Māori
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka today recognises the significant achievements of the Māori recipients in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, for their dedicated mahi and outstanding contributions across various important areas. “The impressive mahi of Māori recipients this year are too numerous to mention. They have been honoured for achievements […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closed, SH29, Matamata
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 29 is closed following a crash this morning near Hopkins Road. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 8.40am. One person has received moderate injuries. The road is closed due to powerlines on the road. Contractors have been contacted. Motorists are advised to follow diversions and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Commissioner congratulates Honours recipient
Source: New Zealand Police A police officer who has dedicated her career to supporting her community has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Senior Constable Terri Middleton, a School Community Officer based in Greymouth on the West Coast, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to […]
MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people, children it’s killing
COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.” This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell. The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Harihari Highway (SH 6) crash
Source: New Zealand Police A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) this evening. The crash, at Kakapotahi near the Waitaha River Bridge, was reported to Police at 5.15pm. No other vehicles were involved. The road is expected to remain closed for some time and motorists are asked to take […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Harihari Highway (State Highway 6)
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a motorcycle crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6). The road is closed at the Waitaha River Bridge. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or consider delaying travel. An update will be provided when more information is available. ENDS Issued by Police Media […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Death following 28 May crash, SH 5, Tarawera
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera earlier this week. The person was critically injured in the crash on 28 May and was airlifted to hospital. Sadly they passed away in hospital on 31 May. Police extend our sympathies to their family and loved ones. Enquiries […]