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New Criminal Offences For Coward Punches

Monday, 30 June 2025, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

A ‘coward punch’ gets its name for obvious reasons. These attacks affect everyday Kiwis and are often committed by cowardly attackers, who strike when the victim is distracted. More >>

Whānau Ora Focused On Serving Greatest Need

Monday, 30 June 2025, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Four new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies - Rangitāmiro, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Te Tauraki (a subsidiary of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu), and the Cause Collective (operating as The Tātou Collective) - will begin commissioning services from providers starting ... More >>

Pūhoi To Warkworth Motorway Going To 110km/h

Monday, 30 June 2025, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

“Kiwis have had their say and NZTA has completed all required technical assessments, with the motorway being assessed as safe to increase the speed limit to 110km/h. More >>

Backing First Responders And Prison Officers

Sunday, 29 June 2025, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Government

“This builds on our sentencing reforms which came into affect today, and is another way we will denounce violence in New Zealand,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Backing First Responders And Prison Officers

Sunday, 29 June 2025, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Government

“This builds on our sentencing reforms which came into affect today, and is another way we will denounce violence in New Zealand,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Government Restores Real Consequences For Crime

Sunday, 29 June 2025, 5:58 am | New Zealand Government

This Government promised to restore real consequences for crime. That’s exactly what we’re delivering. It’s part of our plan to restore law and order, which we know is working, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

New Digital Platform To Help Women Detect Breast Cancer Earlier

Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government

The new system, which began rolling out in February, is now live nationwide. It introduces a more proactive approach to screening, with women now automatically identified when they become eligible and invited to book a mammogram – shifting from an opt-in ... More >>

New Caledonian Delegates To Learn About NZ Economy

Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government

The programme includes a meeting with Māori policymakers and engagement with a range of iwi on areas such as youth, tourism, services and private sector partnerships. More >>

New Diplomatic Appointments Announced

Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced three new diplomatic appointments. More >>

Government Data Centre Officially Opened

Friday, 27 June 2025, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) will operate the $326 million facility located at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Auckland (Whenuapai). More >>

Paul Henry Appointed To TVNZ Board

Friday, 27 June 2025, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Broadcaster Paul Henry has a deep and passionate understanding of the sector and will enhance the board’s insight and strategic decision making, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Driver Licencing Wait Times Shortest Yet

Friday, 27 June 2025, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government

National average wait times are now just four days for a full licence test and seven days for a restricted licence test, down from a peak of up to 90 days in some regions, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>

Prevention Of Family And Sexual Violence Agency To Drop Informal Name, Expand Advisory Board Diversity

Friday, 27 June 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

“This decision reflects the reality that all people are potentially victims of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, as well as the wishes of disgruntled former advisory board members who have asked for the gifted Te Reo name to be returned,” ... More >>

Canterbury Granted Permanent Test Flight Airspace

Friday, 27 June 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) permanent special use airspace designation for Tāwhaki anchors Canterbury’s growing reputation as a national hub for space and advanced aviation innovation. More >>

New Mental Health Centre To Transform Care In The Wellington Region

Friday, 27 June 2025, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the purpose-built centre would help ensure New Zealanders in distress receive timely, appropriate care. More >>

PM Saddened By Passing Of Takutai Tarsh Kemp

Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

On behalf of the Government, our thoughts are with her whānau, friends, colleagues, and the Tāmaki Makaurau community, Mr Luxon says. More >>

Supermarkets Warned About Unfair Practices

Thursday, 26 June 2025, 7:21 am | New Zealand Government

Unfair practices include customers being charged more at the checkout than the advertised price, specials being advertised that don’t represent a saving on the normal price, and multibuys that are more expensive than if the products are individually purchased. More >>