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Public consultation opens for firearms Act rewrite
Associate Justice Minister, Nicole McKee, has reminded the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on a rewrite of the...
NZ’s biosecurity protocols tested by world events
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of strong biosecurity to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Minister Hoggard said...
Marlborough to honour fallen officer
The New Zealand flag will fly at half mast on public buildings in Marlborough this Thursday 16 January, in memory of NZ Police Senior...
Invictus Games help heal former soldier
In August 1990, Sonny Tavake, NZBM, was one of 13 soldiers who set out on an alpine training course on Mt Ruapehu.
The men were...
Hamilton Mayor to bow out of politics
Hamilton City Council Mayor, Paula Southgate, has announced she will leave politics in October, saying it’s time to make room for the city's younger,...
Action against disruptive tenants pays off for Kāinga Ora
Housing Minister, Chris Bishop says latest data shows Kāinga Ora is taking action against disruptive tenants, leading to improved behaviour.
In March last year, Ministers...
Fruit fly control efforts continue
Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north, Mike Inglis says significant work is continuing in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe, with no signs of any further...
Building determination wait times cut by 80%
Building and Construction Minister, Chris Penk says processing times for building determinations have improved significantly over the last year, meaning fewer delays in homes...
Contract awarded for new Westgate bus station site works
Work is set to get underway this week on a new bus station at Westgate, with a contract awarded to HEB Construction to start...
Police officers injured at scene of Maungatapere crash
Two Police officers have been injured after a car veered off the road and into the scene of vehicle crash on State Highway 14...
Māori Party co-founder passes away at age 80
Minister for Māori Development, Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti, and Whānau Ora Tama Potaka says it is with deep sadness that the Government received...
Movement of fruit and veg restricted after fruit fly find
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, following the detection of a single male Oriental...
New year begins with trio of Customs drug courier arrests
Customs has arrested three alleged drug couriers at Auckland International Airport, in separate smuggling attempts this week, seizing a total of an estimated 27...
HMNZS Manawanui fuel recovery begins
NZDF says a considerable milestone in the Operation Resolution response to the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui has been reached, with fuel recovery...
Tairāwhiti Police pleased with behaviour at NYE celebrations
Tairāwhiti Police say they were overall pleased and impressed with the behaviour of the visitors to the region and local residents for New Years...
