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Kiwi-made drones join NZDF capability ranks

26/02/2026

News

Tourism Minister welcomes latest domestic travel data

Environment

Talks commence to driver investment in new energy projects

Fleet

Regional airline assistance loans take off with $1.1m for Golden Bay Air

News

More support for Ukraine, new sanctions on Russia

NEWS

Finance

Dunedin council releases draft annual plan

Dunedin City Council has released its draft Annual Plan 2026/27 budgets, which will be considered by Councillors at meetings next week. The proposed non-water rate...

Applications open for affordable housing fund

Christchurch Council issued notice over ‘putrid’ treatment plant stench

More support announced for weather-affected producers

Health NZ dietitians ratify new collective agreement

Senior Appointments

New strategy GM for Western Bay of Plenty council

News

Interim chief executive appointed for Kaipara council

News

Minister announces SOE boards reappointments

PACIFIC ROUNDUP

Pacific Roundup

World Bank-funded Fiji aviation project progresses

FIJI The World Bank-funded Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu, known locally as Na Vualiku, is progressing steadily, with major developments underway across Vanua...

Australian Police charge NZ man over terrorism videos

Leading urologists to meet in Melbourne

Customs Minister headed to Honolulu for Pacific summit

Universities of Samoa and Melbourne partner for a resilient Pacific

Turning the tide on NZ’s water infrastructure challenges

Cyber Security & Software

The hybrid work revolution: what it means for government

Sustainability

Environment

Christchurch Council issued notice over ‘putrid’ treatment plant stench

Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued Christchurch City Council with an abatement notice for failing to provide an adequate action plan to address...

More support announced for weather-affected producers

Hastings to the Great Food Rescue

Fleet

Consultation begins on proposed road rule changes

Public consultation has opened today on two packages of transport system rule changes aimed at making everyday travel safer and cutting red tape for...

Council green lights Te Huia trial extension

Regional airline assistance loans take off with $1.1m for Golden Bay Air

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

Defence

4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation

New Zealand Government agencies working with French authorities have intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia as part of a major international operation. The...

New beds locked in for Hawke’s Bay prison

WorkSafe issues power line hazards warning

Infrastructure

Finance

Applications open for affordable housing fund

Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, which is set to pave the way for up to 770 new...

$4.57m approved for Ohakea Base as permanent alternative airport

Consultation begins on proposed road rule changes

Technology

Health

Online GP Care proves a hit over Christmas

Defence

Kiwi-made drones join NZDF capability ranks

Education

Digital manufacturing skills programme expanded

HEALTH

Health

Online GP Care proves a hit over Christmas

New data released today has shown thousands of Kiwis stayed connected to health services over the Christmas 2025 holiday period thanks to the Government’s...

12,300 Allied Health workers vote in favour of new pay deal

Pharmac looks to widen access to melanoma medicines

Record number of nurses take up advanced learning

Leading urologists to meet in Melbourne

Procurement

Defence

Kiwi-made drones join NZDF capability ranks

Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has announced Kiwi-made drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local...

Auckland Council reviews facilities and maintenance contracts

Talks commence to driver investment in new energy projects

Hawke’s Bay housing development gets fast-tracked

Government commits $200m for new Genesis Energy shares

Education

New call goes out for Applied Doctorates Scheme projects

A scheme that unites student researchers with industry to tackle real world challenges is open for further applications. Established in 2025, the Applied Doctorates Scheme...

Primary principals reach pay settlement

New school maths, english and science resources rolled out

Digital manufacturing skills programme expanded

Francis appointed to Teaching Council board

Awards and Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Future farming scholarships awarded to six students

The Government has awarded scholarships to six tertiary students as part of efforts to support the nation's next generation of farmers. Agriculture Minister, Todd...

2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists announced

Diversity award finalists announced

Lincoln Uni continues to rank in world’s top 100 sustainable universities

Māori shine in New Year Honours list

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Services

Latest survey shows significant drop in victims of violent crime

New data from the latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to...

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