New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Global survey finds 8 out of 10 people support taxing oil and gas corporations to pay for climate damages
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political […]
MIL-Evening Report: Why New Zealand has paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal
BACKGROUNDER: By Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor/presenter;Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific; and Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist New Zealand has paused $18.2 million in development assistance funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. This move is causing consternation in the realm country, with one local […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: India: Stop unlawful deportations and protect Rohingya refugees – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International The Indian government must immediately halt all deportations of Rohingya men, women and children, recognize them as refugees and treat them with the dignity and protection they deserve under international human rights law, Amnesty International said ahead of World Refugee Day. In just the last month, the Indian authorities allegedly deported […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH6/Lightband Road, Hope closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 6/Lightband Road, Hope is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near Clover Road was reported just after 8:30pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as the road is expected to be closed for several hours. Detours are in place. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Matariki – Matariki Message from HM King Charles III
Matariki Message from HM King Charles III Source: New Zealand Government House – for HM King Charles III E mihi ana ki a Matariki mā Puanga. My wife and I send our warmest greetings to all those in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year. This year, I particularly acknowledge those iwi and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 58, Paremata closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 58/Paremata Road is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 7:35pm. One person has been seriously injured. State Highway 58 is currently closed between James Cook Drive and Joseph Banks Drive. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for witnesses following crash, SH60, Mapua
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police investigating a serious crash on State Highway 60, near Mapua Drive, are seeking witnesses to the incident. At about 2pm on Thursday 19 June, Police were called to a two vehicle crash. Two people were transported to hospital with injuries, one of whom is in a critical condition. Police […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZTA confirms outcome of state highway urban connector speed reviews
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 ‘urban connector’ sections of state highway. The speed reviews were undertaken on 16 of 38 sections of state highway which were required to automatically reverse to previous higher speed limits under the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ōtaki to north of Levin highway project moving forward
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board has given the green light for the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway to proceed to construction, marking a significant milestone towards a safer, more resilient and efficient transport connection for the fast-growing Horowhenua and Greater Wellington region. At its meeting […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – Electricity generators collaborate to help secure New Zealand’s energy future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement from Genesis Energy and other major electricity generators, Mercury, Meridian, and Contact, setting out a proposed long-term agreement to establish a strategic energy reserve and retain Huntly’s Rankine units to support a secure energy future for New Zealand. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: National Emergencies – Volunteers crucial to our emergency management system – NEMA
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Emergency management is everyone’s responsibility – and this National Volunteer Week (15-21 June), NEMA is celebrating the people in our communities that put in the hard yards when things get tough. Volunteers are involved at every level in Aotearoa New Zealand’s emergency management system. They are a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mt Roskill incident resolved safely
Source: New Zealand Police Police have resolved a family harm incident in Mt Roskill safely. One man is in custody after Police spent a lengthy time trying to engage with the man who was inside a property with a distressed female. The Police helicopter, Eagle, identified an opportunity to separate the pair. Specialist staff deployed […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 60 cleared following crash near Mapua Drive, Tasman
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise State Highway 60 has reopened in both directions following an earlier crash near Mapua Drive. The two vehicle crash occurred at about 3pm. Police thank motorists for their coperation on the road while it was closed. ENDS Issued by Police Media Team MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal house fire, Waitara
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a house fire in Waitara on Friday 6 June. He was 45-year-old, Jamie Elliott. His dog was found alongside him. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and Employment – Theatre nurses in Whangārei to strike – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora theatre nurses and health care assistants at Whangārei Hospital who are NZNO members will strike next Tuesday over concerns about chronic and ongoing staff shortages. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) perioperative nurses and health care assistants – from the surgical admission unit, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Aotea Lagoon southern area re-opens – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council After eight months of work, the south end of Aotea Lagoon in Porirua is open for the public to enjoy. The project to make this popular place in Porirua safer, more inviting and modern was officially opened on Thursday (19 June) and the upgrade includes: – New toilets – A wider and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man arrested after incident in Tahuna last night
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Norman. Waikato Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old following a serious, violent incident in Tahuna. At around 7.20pm, Police were alerted to a group of people fighting on Tahuna-Ohinewai Road after a person who confronted three men in a vehicle doing burnouts was assaulted and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: $414,527 worth of lottery-funded cyclone recovery projects now complete in Waikato
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in the Waikato are benefitting from over $414,000 in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief. “Cyclone Gabrielle had a significant impact on parts of the Waikato, causing destruction to property, blocked roads, and requiring coordinated […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kiwis’ Lotto generosity turns into 178 completed cyclone recovery projects – Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in Hawke’s Bay are benefitting from $4.77 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief. “Cyclone Gabrielle had a devasting impact on Hawke’s Bay, causing widespread destruction to property and requiring significant relief efforts. Now, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kiwis’ Lotto generosity turns into 161 completed cyclone recovery projects – Northland
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in Northland are benefitting from $3.59 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief, two years later. “Cyclone Gabrielle had a devasting impact on Northland, causing widespread destruction to property and requiring significant relief efforts. […]