Sunday, February 9, 2025

Security

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...

Extra security to keep EDs safe this summer

Health Minister, Shane Reti, has today issued a reminder to all New Zealanders that violence against patients, visitors and health workers will not be...

Wellington bus lane cameras roll out

New fixed cameras will monitor bus lane use on Wellington's Riddiford Street, Adelaide Road (northbound), and Chaytor Street from today. Wellington City Council says it...

Border agencies unite for aviation threat training

Border agencies from around the world have met at Melbourne Airport for an exchange of expertise and training on how to counter criminal infiltration...

Consultation launched on changes to border goods fees

Customs and the Ministry for Primary Industries have today launched public consultation on proposed changes to fees charged to clear goods at the border. Customs...

RealMe identify verification service expanded

Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden says it will be easier to verify your identity online with the Government's rollout of the RealMe...

Dunedin considers bus hub safety options

Dunedin’s new Central City Safety Advisory Group has begun considering options to improve safety around the bus hub area. The new multi-agency working group was...

Speed cameras to be signalled to drivers

Transport Minister, Simeon Brown says the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras will encourage drivers to check their speeds, improving...

Auckland CBD safety measures gain momentum

Auckland Council has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at improving safety in the city centre under the banner of its ‘Together for...

New cameras for Whakatāne Harbour

Coastguard Whakatāne has installed two new live-feed cameras thanks to funding support from Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The cameras provide better visibility...

Air Force crew monitors Pacific fishing activities

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon surveillance crew has clocked up around 9,000 nautical miles monitoring fishing activities in the exclusive economic...

New security technology in the bag for Auckland Airport

Passengers travelling internationally from Auckland Airport will now be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks to...

Auckland Mayor backs city safety measures with funding

Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, has approved an additional $570,000 to help fund a City Safety Coordinator and the establishment of volunteer community safety patrols. This...

Minister confirms NZ Parliamentary network breached by China

New Zealand stands with the United Kingdom in its condemnation of People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-backed malicious cyber activity impacting its Electoral Commission...

Increased hospital security to stay

Health Minister, Shane Reti says a continuation of increased security measures at eight key hospitals around New Zealand reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to...