Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Security

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

Two new high security units will be built at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison, Corrections Minister, Mark Mitchell, has announced. “With the prison population increasing due...

WorkSafe issues power line hazards warning

WorkSafe New Zealand has warned businesses and workers must steer clear of power lines and plan work carefully, following sentencing for a timber delivery...

Govt announces new consumer scam protections

The Government is introducing new legal protections to allow banks, telecommunications providers and digital platforms to act faster to block suspected online scams. Commerce and...

City safety work wins global honour

Wellington’s collaborative approach to improving city safety has been recognised internationally, with The Pōneke Promise winning the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented...

Tauranga student bus safety video just the ticket

A new Tauranga City Council video campaign is reminding students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school, as Term...

Serious Fraud Office releases long-term corruption insights

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is seeking public feedback on its draft Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) titled Staying ahead of the curve: Responding to...

Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill passes first reading

Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill, which...

Four new Customs detector dog teams sign on

Customs has welcomed the graduation of its four new detector dog teams alongside four Police patrol handlers and dogs at a ceremony hosted at...

New Civil Defence group launched for Denniston

A new Civil Defence community group has been established in Denniston, marking a significant step forward for emergency preparedness in one of the West...

CCTV boost for Hawke’s Bay buses

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is boosting public transport safety with the rollout of CCTV cameras across 23 GoBay buses. Each bus will feature eight cameras...

Selwyn council walks out new school crossings

New road crossing upgrades have opened around three Selwyn schools as part of a Selwyn District Council programme aimed at improving student safety in...

Govt to pilot anti-corruption taskforce

The Government has announced it will pilot a cross-agency Anti-Corruption Taskforce in a bid to better protect public funds and uphold integrity across the...

Auckland Council backs Take 10 pilot for city

Auckland Council is supporting the launch of a new pilot initiative aiming to keep rangatahi and others safe on nights out in Auckland's city...

New sentencing hit list for assaults on first responders, prison officers

The Government is introducing new offences to ensure those who assault on-duty first responders or prison officers spend longer in prison. Under the proposed new...