New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 7, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy News – Auckland Business Chamber ‘tone deaf’ in seeking profit from genocidal Israel – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) An Evening for Exploring Israeli-Kiwi Synergies and Partnership Calendar Icon Event hosted by New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub June 25, 2025 – June 25, 2025 Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says it’s astounded that an Israeli-NZ collaboration event is planned in Auckland later this […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Manawatū Tararua Highway open for business
Source: New Zealand Government A more efficient, reliable and safer journey through the Ruahine Ranges will open to traffic from the week of 9 June, with the completion of the Manawatū Tararua Highway, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. The new 11.5-kilometre highway between Ashhurst and Woodville replaces State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge, which […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Full speed ahead for Fast-track projects
Source: New Zealand Government Today marks four months since the Fast-track Approvals Act opened for project applications. The projects which have applied for Fast-track approvals could contribute 12,208 new homes and 1,136 new retirement units, if approved. On Friday, 6 June, associate panel convener Helen Atkins appointed the fourth expert panel to oversee the Milldale […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZP (an ICE Pharma Company) named ExportNZ ASB Exporter of the Year 2025
Source: Business Central NZP (an ICE Pharma Company) has been named Exporter of the Year at the 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. NZP celebrated their win of the supreme award at the Palmy Conference + Function Centre in front of an exuberant crowd on Friday June 6 – the first time the gala dinner […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government congratulates Ahuwhenua Trophy winners
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka have congratulated the winners of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy and the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award, recognising their excellence and leadership in Māori agribusiness. The Northland-based Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust was awarded the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori sheep and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man due in court following crash, Pongakawa
Source: New Zealand Police A man will be appearing in court next week in relation to the death of a man following a crash in Pongakawa. The single-vehicle crash happened around 8:45pm on Tuesday 3 June on Maniatutu Road. It was not reported to Police at the time, and the driver and the passengers of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Crash, State Highway 10, Waipapa
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 10 is closed at the intersection with Waipapa West Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 7pm. Two people have sustained serious injuries. Diversions are in place via Waipapa Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road rage and abusive behaviour concerns road freight operators
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The 2025 National Road Freight Survey has raised concerns about truck drivers facing road rage and abuse while doing their jobs. The survey of 194 industry participants across 128 road freight firms asked respondents to rank their three leading issues, ranging from health and wellbeing of drivers to the state of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Arrest made over Pakuranga fire
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police have made an arrest following a fire at the McDonalds restaurant in Pakuranga last month. Detectives have been investigating the suspicious fire which occurred at the Pakuranga Road branch on 5 May. Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey, of Counties Manukau East CIB, says a 12-year-old young person has […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash: SH1, Kaikōura
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after being hit by a truck at Peketā this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, about 9.20am. The person was a pedestrian and died at the scene. Police are providing support to their next of kin. The Serious […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Voting Opens for 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Voting Opens for 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year Tree of the Year NZ 2025 launches this week, inviting the public to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of six remarkable trees across the country. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Five arrested after Canterbury car thefts
Source: New Zealand Police The plans of five alleged car thieves have been busted by Rangiora Police. The quintet were apprehended about 2am on Wednesday 4 June, two cars of interest were tracked to Pegasus, north of Christchurch. The vehicles had been stolen earlier in the night, one from Bishopdale and the other from St […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy and Development – Cambridge is open for business with $45M energy boost
Source: Waipa Networks This morning, Waipā Networks cut the ribbon on its newly commissioned 33kV zone substation alongside Transpower’s Grid Exit Point (GXP) – a combined investment of over $45 million. With Waipā’s population set to grow to around 75,000 over the next 25 years and another 13,200 homes to be built in and around the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Men’s Health Week: Strong for Life, Not Just for Looks
Source: ExerciseNZ As Men’s Health Week (9–15 June) approaches, ExerciseNZ is calling on men across Aotearoa to rethink strength, not just in terms of muscle, but in how we care for our bodies, minds, and futures. New global research published in European Heart Journal has raised concerns about the heart health of men who overindulge […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Powering up New Zealand Cycle Trails
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Through the first round of the Electrifying the Great Rides Fund, $478,750 in co-funding has been approved to install 10 e-bike charging stations across the Hawke’s Bay Trails and the Remutaka Cycle Trail. These stations will be located at key points along the trails, including outside popular […]