Seminars
US national arrested with 31kg of methamphetamine in luggage
A 24-year-old woman has appeared in the Manukau District Court today after Customs officers found an estimated 31 kilograms of methamphetamine in her checked-in...
Cobble skinks beat the odds to return to Westport
An 'insurance' population of 148 cobble skinks has been returned to the wild north of Westport on the South Island’s West Coast, the Department...
Cabinet reshuffle to deliver refreshed team effort says PM
Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon says a cabinet reshuffle announced today is set to deliver a refreshed team focused on unleashing economic growth to make...
Latest appointments will strengthen Waitangi Tribunal says Minister
Māori Development Minister, Tama Potaka says a host of new appointments will strengthen the Waitangi Tribunal and help ensure it remains fit for purpose.
“As...
Govt joins with Maori-led health provider to support veterans
Veterans’ Affairs and a pan-iwi charitable trust have teamed up to extend the reach and range of support available to veterans in the Bay...
MPI completes first phase of shearing investigation
A Ministry for Primary Industries team has completed the first phase of an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices.
MPI...
Slain veteran Police officer farewelled
More than 1,200 mourners packed into Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre today for a moving ceremony to farewell veteran Police officer, Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was...
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...
Student research sheds light on Canterbury fire risk
University of Canterbury student research is providing new insights into the impact of hedgerows and shelterbelts on rural fire risk.
In partnership with Fire and...
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...
Work begins on Māngere tanker filling station
Watercare is laying the groundwork for its first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere.
The $1.2 million filling station will be available to commercial...
