New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ERA releases recommendations to settle Te Roopu Taurima dispute due to public interest
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) making public its recommendations for settling a Collective Agreement with workers employed by disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau. The recommendations, made after four days of hearings with an independent ERA Facilitator involving Te Roopu Taurima and the PSA representing 38 workers, had been […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – PSNA appalled at deportation of Palestinian New Zealander from Egypt
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa PSNA has conveyed to the Egyptian government its shock and anger at the deportation of a Palestinian New Zealander from Egypt yesterday (Thurs eds). PSNA says Rana Hamida was deported because she planned to take part in the Global March to Gaza. Others deported include Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Moroccan, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Eugene Doyle: Team Genocide and the West’s war on Iran
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle I have visited Iran twice. Once in June 1980 to witness an unprecedented event: the world’s first Islamic Revolution. It was the very start of my writing career. The second time was in 2018 and part of my interest was to get a sense of how disenchanted the population was — […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, SH2, Maharahara
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara earlier this evening. Emergency services received a report of the two-vehicle crash at around 5.05pm. Sadly, despite best efforts from emergency services, one person died at the scene. Two others have received moderate to serious injuries. The road […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Te Aroha
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Te Aroha this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on Stanley Road South was reported just before 1:40pm. One person died at the scene, a second person was seriously injured and a further two people sustained moderate injuries. The road has since […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, SH2, Maharahara
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway Two, Maharahara is closed following a serious crash this evening. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash near Gaisford Road at around 5.05pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed while emergency services are at the scene. Motorists […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police statement – Coroner’s findings in Lachie Jones death
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson: Police acknowledge the findings by the coroner into the tragic death of three-year-old Lachie Jones who was found deceased in a Gore oxidation pond in January 2019. Police will now need to consider the findings and the direction by the coroner for Police to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: PSNA Statement: ‘Expel the Israeli ambassador now!’
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is calling on the government to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador from New Zealand. PSNA Co-Chair, John Minto says Israel’s strikes on Iran are “unprovoked, unilateral and a massive threat to humanity everywhere.” “This is such a dangerous action, that diplomatic weasel words about Israel are […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ten arrested and charged after search warrants in Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird, Ten people have been arrested and are facing over 70 drug charges following a series of search warrants in Southland and Otago this week. Police seized approximately $16,000, ammunition, drugs, and other drug paraphernalia. The Southland and Otago Coastal Organised Crime teams executed the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police acknowledge sentencing in relation to the death of Yanfei Bao
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves, Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Tingjun Cao today in the Christchurch High Court. Mr Cao was sentenced to life imprisonment with 17 and a half years non-parole for the murder of Yanfei Bao. A dedicated investigation team, supported by our forensic specialist partners, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Traffic delays: Henderson
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays around Newington Road in Henderson. A young child was struck by a car around 3pm and sustained a broken leg and foot injuries. A section of Newington Road between Great North Road and Keruru Road is closed. Traffic management is at the scene and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Indonesia Press Remarks – Remarks to media alongside Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono
Source: New Zealand Government Good Morning. It is a pleasure to be in Jakarta again today.Indonesia is an absolute priority for the New Zealand government, which is why we have now visited here four times since re-taking office as New Zealand Foreign Minister in late 2023.Indonesia is one of New Zealand’s oldest friends in Southeast Asia […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister visit strengthens ties with Indonesia
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ visit to Indonesia today has secured tangible progress in New Zealand’s relationship with Southeast Asia’s most populous nation. “Indonesia is an indispensable partner for New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “Demonstrating our commitment to the relationship, this is our fourth visit to Indonesia in the past 18 months, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police put the brakes on scooter thief
Source: New Zealand Police Good police work intercepted an alleged thief looking for an easy ride in Auckland early this morning. Around 3am two offenders arrived at a warehouse on Taylors Road, Morningside. “The van both offenders were travelling in was used to force its way through roller doors at the address, damaging them enough […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Clubs and societies
Source: Privacy Commissioner 13 Jun 2025, 13:00 The Privacy Act applies to any person, organisation, or business that collects and holds personal information about other people. This includes social clubs, charities, societies, and community groups regardless of the age of its members. Personal information held by these clubs needs to be collected, stored, and used […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Joint Statement: By the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Indonesia and New Zealand at the 12th Joint Ministerial Commission
Source: New Zealand Government His Excellency Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, convened the 12th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on 13th June 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Ministers welcomed meeting in person, underscoring the importance of regular […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closed – Lorna Street, New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police Road Closure. Lorna Street, New Plymouth. Emergency services are reponding to an incident in Lorna Street, reported at 3.20pm. There is not believed to be a risk to the wider community but Police request the public stay away from the area. The road is closed from Devon St. West to David […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Two to appear in court following Marton incidents
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Carey Priest, Two men are before the courts following two incidents in Marton. At approximately 10pm on 10 May, Police were called to an alleged aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Broadway. After closing and securing the premises, the employee was confronted by the alleged offender […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New modular units will expand bed capacity during hospital upgrades
Source: New Zealand Government At least four new rapidly deployable relocatable inpatient units will be rolled out across the country to ensure hospitals can continue delivering care to patients while major infrastructure projects are underway, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “These new inpatient units – part of the Government’s $1 billion Budget 2025 investment in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling talent shortages in manufacturing and boosting New Zealand’s economic recovery by fast-tracking residency for skilled tradespeople.“We know how important skilled workers are to the resilience of the manufacturing sector. When we don’t have enough people to fill these roles, productivity slows, business growth stalls and the economy […]