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Medallic recognition extended for NZDF personnel
The Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea.
Defence...
1,000+ submissions received on future of Hastings water
More than 1,000 submissions have been received by Hastings District Council during consultation on how best to manage drinking water, wastewater, and urban stormwater...
Matariki celebrated with new Te Hangāruru cycle trail
Ruapehu has marked Matariki by celebrating the opening of a spectacular new section of its cycle trail network – the first stage of Te Hangāruru,...
$27m investment announced for Otago school infrastructure
The Government has today announced a $27 million investment in Otago school infrastructure which will deliver six new teaching spaces for Dunstan High School...
Consultation opens on Early Childhood Education licensing criteria
The Ministry of Education has begun consultation on plans to change, merge, or remove approximately three-quarters of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) licensing criteria.
Earlier...
New sanctions target ‘crucial enablers’ of Russian war
The Government has today announced new sanctions on "crucial enablers" of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine.
The latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in...
184 overseas doctors apply for NZ training programme
A total of 184 overseas-trained doctors have expressed interest in a new Government-funded training programme aimed at boosting New Zealand’s primary care workforce, Health...
UC rises to 61st in global impact world rankings
The University of Canterbury has strengthened its global standing as a leader in global impact, placing 61st in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE)...
NZ Embassy staff in Tehran evacuated overnight
Foreign Minister, Winston Peters says the safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East is a pressing priority for the Government, as staff and...
Wellington’s first fully accessible bathroom opens
Wellington City Council has this week opened the city's first fully accessible public toilet facility
While many people can leave their house without a second...
Auckland Council works to remove emergency barriers for disabled
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is starting work to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in emergency situations, as part of readiness planning...
New certification scheme unlocks $200m Chinese market for Kiwi cosmetics
Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, Scott Simpson, have welcomed a new certification scheme, announced by the Prime...
New appointments to Health Quality & Safety Commission
Health Minister, Simeon Brown, has today announced three new board appointments to the Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC).
The HQSC is a Crown entity...
Expanded orthopaedic surgery capacity for Northland
In a major boost to local orthopaedic services, Health New Zealand has welcomed three new orthopaedic surgeons to the Northland region.
The health authority says the...
Medsafe expands access to Melatonin and Psilocybin
Associate Health Minister, David Seymour, has welcomed Medsafe's decision to give Kiwis greater access to more treatments, starting with melatonin and medicinal psilocybin.
“Many New...
