Fatal crash: Pakuranga
22 Sep 2026Police say one person died after a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Pakuranga Road last night. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Latest Releases
Latest announcements and media statements, including government releases.Fatal crash, Matamata-Piako
20 Sep 2026New Zealand Police confirm one person has died after a single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road in Matamata-Piako. Another rider on the same bike was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and inquiries are continuing.
Honouring Suffrage Day by backing women to succeed
19 Sep 2026Minister for Women Nicola Grigg marks the 133rd anniversary of Suffrage Day, highlighting progress on women’s rights and ongoing work to empower women and girls. The Government points to a near-record-low gender pay gap and further action on women’s health, safety, and higher-paid work.
Consultation: Improving product and consumption information exchange, EIEP13C and EIEP14C
17 Sep 2026The Electricity Authority is consulting on updates to Electricity Information Exchange Protocols EIEP13C and EIEP14C to improve access to product and consumption data. Better standardised data exchange is intended to support improved consumer services and smarter energy choices.
Name release, fatal fire, Matakana Island
17 Sep 2026Police have named David Russell McCoubrie, 79, of Matakana Island, as the man who died following a house fire on Saturday 12 September. Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire remain ongoing.
F. Meth campaign launched
17 Sep 2026F. Meth, a new national prevention campaign, has launched as part of the Government’s action plan to reduce methamphetamine harm. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the campaign will run across media channels with an expected reach of more than 2.5 million New Zealanders.
A Promise Left Unfinished Could Hold the Key to a Smokefree New Zealand
16 Sep 2026With New Zealanders heading to the polls on 7 November, a coalition commitment to regulate oral nicotine products like nicotine pouches remains unfulfilled. We Are Innovation says pouches could help New Zealand reach its smokefree goal, citing Sweden’s experience and evidence on relative risk.
Pharmac proposal to improve access to medicines for people with high blood pressure and bacterial infections
15 Sep 2026Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal that would make it easier for people with high blood pressure and bacterial infections to access funded medicines. The proposal would see one new medicine funded, and funded access to three other medicines would be widened and simplified.
Reserve Bank releases near-final DTA standards and licensing questions for regulated deposit takers
14 Sep 2026The Reserve Bank has published near-final Deposit Takers Act standards, consultation submissions, and licensing questions for banks and non-bank deposit takers. The standards cover liquidity, the Depositor Compensation Scheme, lending, and incorporation outside New Zealand.
Pacific emergency medical teams strengthen coordination in Auckland
11 Sep 2026Pacific emergency medical teams met in Auckland for WHO EMTCC training hosted by NZMAT from 7-11 September 2026. The programme strengthens regional coordination for deploying and managing emergency medical teams across the Pacific.
DIA reaches major milestones in pokies sector compliance
11 Sep 2026The Department of Internal Affairs reports major pokies-sector compliance milestones, including about $11.5 million secured for community organisations and enforcement against an operator. The work follows a review of how class 4 gambling trusts accounted for and distributed proceeds.
Fatal crash, Clyde Street, Invercargill
11 Sep 2026New Zealand Police say one person died after a truck and motorcycle crash on Clyde Street in Invercargill about 9.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit attended and the road remained closed with delays expected.
Latest OIA statistics released
10 Sep 2026The Public Service Commission today released the Official Information Act statistics for the six months to June 2026. The latest statistics cover 101 agencies that collectively completed 44,431 official information requests between 1 January and 30 June 2026.
10,000 Māori place name audio clips launched in time for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
10 Sep 2026Land Information New Zealand’s Geographic Board has published more than 10,000 audio clips of Māori place names in the Gazetteer for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The clips aim to support correct pronunciation and everyday use of te reo across Aotearoa.
Statement of Issues released for JPT to acquire T&G Fresh
10 Sep 2026The Commerce Commission has published a statement of issues relating to an application from J&P Turner Limited (JPT) seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate, to acquire up to 100% of the shares in
Name release, fatal crash, Templeton
10 Sep 2026Police are now able to release the name of the man who died on Tuesday 21 July, following a crash on West Coast Road in Templeton on 19 July.
Customs arrests traveller for attempting to smuggle 16.8 kg of methamphetamine and assaulting two officers
8 Sep 2026New Zealand Customs arrested a British national after finding about 16.8 kg of methamphetamine at Auckland International Airport. Two officers were injured during the detention; the drugs had an estimated street value of NZ$5 million.
Royal Australian Air Force F-35A flying schedule
8 Sep 2026Aircraft live tracking links for arrival
Matrix AI launches specialist AI advisory and training service for engineering, infrastructure and construction
8 Sep 2026Matrix AI Consulting has launched a specialist AI advisory and training service for organisations operating across the engineering, infrastructure and construction sectors.
Serious incident, Glenholme, Rotorua
8 Sep 2026Attribute to Bay of Plenty Acting District Commander Inspector Logan Marsh
Stats NZ appoints Deputy Government Statistician for Census Transition
7 Sep 2026Stats NZ has appointed Anton Youngman as Deputy Government Statistician and Deputy Chief Executive for Census Transition. The fixed-term role will lead preparation for the next census and work linked to the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill.
Fatal crash, Lytton Road, Te Hapara
5 Sep 2026One person has died after a serious crash in Te Hapara this afternoon.
Company falls short after ignoring WorkSafe notice
4 Sep 2026WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding construction businesses that a prohibition notice means work must stop, after an Auckland company was sentenced and fined for allowing workers to work at height while a notice was in pla
Rural training helping strengthen New Zealand’s health workforce
4 Sep 2026Health New Zealand is helping grow and sustain Canterbury’s rural health workforce through rural-focused education, training and research at the Rural Health Academic Centre Ashburton (RHACA).
Loop linked again as work continues on Tongariro Northern Circuit
4 Sep 2026The full Tongariro Northern Circuit will operate as a loop this summer, but setbacks in construction of the new Oturere Hut have delayed the hut’s opening until mid-December.
Cutting red tape between the farm gate and the freezer
31 Aug 2026The Government is seeking feedback on changes that would make it easier for people to buy an animal from a local farmer and get it processed sooner, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says.
Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone
29 Aug 2026More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative staff work, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says.
Five Country Ministerial 2026: Communiqué
28 Aug 2026Five Country ministers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States met in Sydney on 25–26 August 2026. Their communiqué sets out shared priorities on security, resilience and cooperation among the Five Countries.
Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention changes finalised
27 Aug 2026Final decisions on proposed changes to the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention structure have been announced today [27 August] following consultation with staff, Board Chair and Secretary for Justic
New Analytical Notes model pension scenarios
30 Jul 2026The Treasury has published two Analytical Notes, the latest in a series of background papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement. These papers contribute to the evidence base underpinning public discussion of New Zealand’s long-term fiscal sustainability.
New workplace guide supports employers to respond to stalking
23 Jul 2026The Ministry for Women has published a workplace guide on recognising, responding to and supporting employees affected by stalking. Developed with Shine and Human Resources New Zealand, it follows recent law changes on stalking offences.
Media release: Inquiry into the Healthy School Lunches Programme
30 Jun 2026Changes to the Healthy School Lunches Programme have saved money, but the Ministry of Education is not able to clearly show whether the programme is delivering the outcomes it set out to achieve, an Auditor-General’s inq
Donated bikes make a difference in community
17 Jun 2026Tongariro Prison and Te Kapua Whakapipi Trust are refurbishing donated bikes for local communities through the prison's Offender Employment programme. The project gives people in prison practical skills while supporting whanau and community wellbeing.
Takeovers Panel welcomes new members, Chair and Deputy Chair
20 Oct 2025The Takeovers Panel has appointed Michael Pollard and Sarah McEwan as new members, alongside a new Chair and Deputy Chair. Anna Buchly becomes Chair as Carl Blanchard and Sacha Judd depart the Panel.