New Zealand News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 27, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Critical incident investigation continues in Manurewa
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash in Manurewa overnight. We are now in a position to release further information as our enquiries continue. The driver of the Mitsubishi vehicle remains […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Youth arrested in restaurant burglary, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Mike Palmer: A youth has been arrested and charged in relation to a burglary in Pukete on Wednesday. The burglary happened at around 2:20am on Wednesday morning at a restaurant on Church Road. Two youths in a stolen vehicle smashed a glass door and took around 35 bottles […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Paul Henry appointed to TVNZ Board
Source: New Zealand Government Broadcaster Paul Henry has been appointed to the TVNZ Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Henry has spent nearly his entire career involved in the broadcasting industry, producing news, current affairs, and entertainment programming both here in New Zealand and overseas. “He was integral in the establishment of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence agency to drop informal name, expand advisory board diversity
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is today announcing it will no longer use the informal name of Te Puna Aonui and will adopt its legal name: the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. “This decision reflects the reality […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: SOPA Announces the Winners of its 2025 Awards for Editorial Excellence
Source: Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain delivered the keynote address about image, voice and trust in the age of AI HONG KONG, June 26, 2025 – The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a Hong Kong-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the highest standards in journalism, announced the winners of its […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ministry for Culture and Heritage – Media Reform summary of submissions released
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage today released a summary of the submissions received on the Government’s recent proposed changes to media regulation and content production. The Ministry received 197 submissions in total, with 103 of these submissions representing organisations. “Thank you to everyone that provided feedback to the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland News – Te Aupōuri wins big at 2025 Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards
Source: Northland Regional Council After years of protecting and reinvigorating the vast and variable whenua of their beloved Te Aupōuri, Oranga Whenua Oranga Tangata Taiao’s hard mahi has paid off, winning two top awards at this year’s Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards. Te Rūnanga Nui O Te Aupōuri’s kaitiaki arm, Oranga Whenua […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Politics – People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity encourage submissions
Source: People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, formed by 10 former women MPs, has today provided an update on progress and released its Terms of Reference, following the Committee’s first meeting. “We are thrilled that hundreds of New Zealanders have already sent in submissions and taken the time to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kākāpō Breeding Season 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation 3…2…1, Boom! Counting down to the kākāpō breeding season Image credit: DOC. After a four-year wait, the Kākāpō Recovery team is thrilled that breeding will return in 2026. Together with our Treaty Partner Ngāi Tahu and National Partner Meridian Energy, we’re preparing for what could be the biggest boom in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Driver licencing wait times shortest yet
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s work to deliver better public services for New Zealanders is paying dividends for people working to gain their driver licence, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “National average wait times are now just four days for a full licence test and seven days for a restricted licence test, down from a peak […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kākāpō breeding season raises stakes for Predator Free Rakiura
Source: NZ Department of Conservation With a bumper breeding season forecast for kākāpō in 2026, we explain why eradicating introduced predators from Rakiura/Stewart Island is critical, so this iconic parrot has space to grow along with other threatened species. Kākāpō used to thrive here on Rakiura. We want to make it safe for them to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ media information release: Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional)
Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional) – information release 27 June 2025 The annual enterprise survey (AES) is New Zealand’s most comprehensive source of financial statistics covering more than 500,000 businesses. It provides annual information on the financial performance and financial position for industry groups operating in New Zealand. Key factsProvisional results for all AES […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – TEO-led WLN
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on TEO-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (TEO-led WLN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on TEO-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – Refugee English
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching Refugee English Fund (Refugee English) Fund delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) delivery, and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – English Language Teaching
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ELT ILN) delivery, and how we monitor their performance.This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – ACE in Schools
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page covers reporting and monitoring requirements for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Schools funding.This page covers reporting and monitoring requirements for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Schools funding. ReportingIf you receive ACE (Schools) funding, you must submit: […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Canterbury granted permanent test flight airspace
Source: New Zealand Government Canterbury’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre has been allocated permanent test flight airspace, giving advanced aviation companies the freedom to safely trial next-generation technologies, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) permanent special use airspace designation for Tāwhaki anchors Canterbury’s growing reputation as a national hub for space […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Roadmap to strengthen emergency management system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe emergencies, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “This roadmap is part of our response to the Government Inquiry into the North Island […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight loss
Source: PHARMAC New GLP-1 agonist (Wegovy) approved for use in New Zealand. Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) approved for use In June 2025, Medsafe approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for use in New Zealand for weight loss. Semaglutide has been approved to treat type 2 diabetes, under the name Ozempic, since 2023. Datasheet for Wegovy | Medsafe [PDF](external link) Consumer […]