Category: australia
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FMA Cancels Sydney Auditor Scott Bennison's New Zealand Licence
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority has cancelled Sydney-based auditor Scott Bennison's licence over multiple breaches tied to the Greenfern Industries audit, with appeal rights noted.
BusinessLaw EnforcementAustraliaFinancial MarketsLegalBanking Financial Markets AuthorityScott BennisonAuditor Licence CancellationGreenfern Industries LimitedLouise UngerAustralian Securities and Investments CommissionAuditor Regulation Act 2011NZ Financial Markets Authority
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Motu Move Ticketing Launches in Canterbury as Auckland Councillors Push Back on Fast-Track Housing
National ticketing system Motu Move fully launches in Canterbury, Auckland leaders draft a bill to remove greenfield housing from fast-track laws, and City Rail Link searches surge.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustraliaUSAState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyEurope Motu MoveNational Ticketing SolutionChris BishopCanterburyAucklandCity Rail Linkfast-track legislationTransport
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National to Trial Seamless Trans-Tasman Travel Before 2028 T20 World Cup
A re-elected National Government would trial fully digital trans-Tasman travel using smartphones, digital credentials and biometrics, aiming to launch it before the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportAustraliaGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyTransportationTrade Louise UpstonNew Zealand National PartyTrans-Tasman travelSmartGate2028 ICC Men's T20 World CupNew Zealand tourismBorder securityNZ National Party
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Trans-Tasman Drug Operation Nets 34 Arrests, 30kg of Meth in New Zealand
New Zealand Police and Customs seized 30kg of methamphetamine, 270kg of cannabis and four firearms during a trans-Tasman week of action, arresting 34 people across 85 search warrants.
Law EnforcementAustraliaLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceNew Zealand CustomsIllicit Drug Working GroupOrganised crimeMethamphetamine seizureCannabis seizureAuckland
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Hipkins Pledges Independent, Nuclear-Free Foreign Policy in Major Speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand must stay independent, principled and unafraid, ruling out AUKUS membership and backing recognition of the State of Palestine.
Politics and GovernmentWorldAustraliaGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyTradeMilitaryInternational Law Chris HipkinsNew Zealand Labour PartyForeign PolicyAUKUSState of PalestinePacificElection
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MSMT Report Exposes North Korea's Overseas Labour Sanctions Evasion
Eleven nations release MSMT report detailing DPRK's unlawful overseas labour deployments, generating up to $800 million in 2025 and urging the UN Security Council to restore its Panel of Experts.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictLaw EnforcementMilitaryAsiaEuropeNorth KoreaRussiaChinaUnited KingdomUnited StatesAustraliaCanadaFranceGermanyItalyJapanNetherlandsSouth KoreaFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and Labor Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring TeamDPRKUnited Nations Security Council resolutionsoverseas labour programsanctions evasionPanel of ExpertsUK Government
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Transport Planner Highlights Queensland's Public Transport Paradox
Transport planner Darren Davis observes Queensland's focus on major rail infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics, contrasting with limited service improvements. Despite this, 50-cent flat fares have driven a significant surge in public transport patronage.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationEconomyElectionAustralasiaAustralia Darren DavisQueenslandPublic TransportInfrastructureFaresPatronageAucklandTransport
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Far North Man Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses After Community Tips
A Far North man faces child exploitation material charges after community concerns led to a police investigation. Authorities are appealing for information regarding the 67-year-old's past residences in Auckland, Waiheke Island, and Australia.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustraliaLegalComputers and Internet Far NorthNew Zealand PoliceChild Exploitation MaterialKaitaiaKarikari PeninsulaChild Sexual Abuse Material
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Decreases in 2025
New Zealand saw a net migration loss of 28,500 people to Australia in 2025, a reduction from 2024. This trend is attributed to more arrivals from Australia, while departures remained similar, according to Stats NZ.
AustraliaBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesGeneral Politics MigrationStatistics New ZealandDave O’DonovanPopulationDemographics
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New Zealand's Biotech Sector Boosts Global Presence and Domestic Innovation
New Zealand's biotechnology sector is gaining global momentum, with a strong presence at the USA BIO Pavillion and domestic advocacy for innovation. Key initiatives include an ambassador program and upcoming industry events.
USAAustraliaScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceLegalTradeEconomyGeneral Politics BiotechnologyUSA BIO PavillionGene EditingBioTechNZLife SciencesAwardsTechnology
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Media Monitor: One News NZ reports on All Whites' World Cup loss, missing persons, and Greens' tax plan
One News NZ reports the All Whites' World Cup defeat, the confirmation of a missing man's remains, a grandmother speaking about a missing child, and a debate over the Greens' inheritance tax plan.
AustraliaSportLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and Labor All WhitesFIFA World CupMissing PersonsSamuel McAlisterGus LamontInheritance TaxChlöe SwarbrickOne News NZ
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EdTech New Zealand Strengthens Regional Ties at EDUtech Sydney
EdTech New Zealand attended EDUtech in Sydney, gaining insights into Australia's EdTech market. They connected with members, learned about demand for evidence-based data and ST4S frameworks, and leveraged EduGrowth's presence.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEducationComputers and InternetEconomyAustralia EdTech New ZealandEDUtechSydneyEdTechST4S FrameworksEduGrowthTechnology
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Federated Farmers Endorses ACT's Rural Workforce Visa to Tackle Farm Labor Shortages
Federated Farmers backs ACT's Rural Workforce Visa proposal, aiming to attract migrant workers and ease farm labor shortages by offering a clear residency pathway. The group seeks clarification on visa terms while opposing a separate seasonal visa levy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEconomyAgricultureCanadaAustralia Federated FarmersACTRural Workforce Visaimmigrationlabor shortagesfarmingelection
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New Zealand and Australia Deepen Cooperation at Annual Leaders' Meeting
Prime Ministers Luxon and Albanese concluded their annual meeting, committing to stronger ties. Discussions focused on fuel supply, Indo-Pacific goals, economic resilience, and defense cooperation, with an eye on future trade opportunities including the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportAustraliaGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitary Christopher LuxonAnthony AlbaneseBilateral RelationsIndo-PacificBrisbane 2032 OlympicsNew Zealand Government
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Minister Doocey Leads HealthTech Delegation, Consults Australian Mental Health Commissions
Minister Matt Doocey leads a 26-company HealthTech delegation to Australia's Digital Health Festival. He will also consult with Australian mental health commissions to inform New Zealand's upcoming review of its own commission, seeking insights on best practices.
AustraliaHealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomy Matt DooceyDigital Health FestivalMental HealthHealthTechMental Health CommissionsNew Zealand Government
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on Fortescue payout, gambling report, and AI's global impact
ABC News reports a record $150 million payout by Fortescue to traditional owners, government accusations of burying a gambling report, and the rising global power of AI.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesMilitaryEducationAustralia FortescueTraditional OwnersGambling PolicyTaxationABC News PM
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ACT Party Proposes Sweeping Reforms Across Healthcare, Immigration, and Regulation
The ACT Party has announced wide-ranging policy proposals, including empowering pharmacists for broader healthcare, reforming immigration with stricter rules, scrapping the BSA, and easing solar power installation, aiming to fix systems and reduce pressure on public services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessMediaAustraliaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationLegalEnergy HealthcareImmigrationRegulationPharmacistsCitizenshipBroadcasting Standards AuthorityPoliticsElection
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New Zealand Launches Review to Cut Red Tape on Solar Panel Installations
Regulation Minister David Seymour has launched a review to cut red tape in New Zealand's solar panel installation process. The initiative aims to reduce approval times, lower costs, and make the system the simplest in the developed world.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyAustraliaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyLegalEnvironmentAustralasia David SeymourSolar EnergyRegulationEnergy Efficiency and Conservation AuthorityGovernment PolicyHome ImprovementNew Zealand Government
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Wellington to Host LEGO Star Wars Exhibition and New Fashion Platform
Wellington is set to host the New Zealand debut of LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition, alongside a new three-day fashion platform at City Gallery Wellington and a support grant for impacted south coast businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentAustraliaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyFilm and TVAustralasiaSocial Issues WellingtonLEGO Star WarsCity Gallery WellingtonCommon MaterialMoa PointFine ArtLocal NewsWellington City Council
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Property, Vehicles, and Cash Seized in Gisborne Money Laundering Operation
Police seized property, vehicles, and cash in Gisborne, concluding Operation Set, a multi-agency investigation into drugs and money laundering that originated from a Customs border cash seizure.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaBankingEconomyAustralia GisborneMangapapaOperation SetMoney LaunderingAsset RecoveryNew Zealand CustomsPolice
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on visa cancellation, hospital funding, and more
ABC News reports the Australian government revoked a visa for a man who attended a Neo-Nazi rally, a dispute between the PM and state health ministers, and Donald Trump's call to release Epstein files.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldBusinessEntertainmentAustraliaWhite HouseRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTradeMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Neo-NaziNational Socialist NetworkHospital FundingJeffrey EpsteinPaige GrecoAsbestosAustralian beefABC News Australia
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Speakers Announced for ASPI's Sydney Dialogue 2025
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has announced the initial speakers for the Sydney Dialogue on technology and national security, scheduled for December 4-5, 2025.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldAustraliaEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMilitarySocial Issues ASPISydney DialogueTechnologyNational SecurityMargus TsahknaKateryna ChernohorenkoMichelle Simmons
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Think Tank Funding, US Shooting, Economic Forecast
The Guardian reports on the debate around think tank funding transparency in Australia, the shooting of Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk, and a grim economic forecast for young Australians.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessWeatherEntertainmentSportAustraliaUnited StatesPolandMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsMilitaryDisastersLaw EnforcementFilm and TV Think TanksCharlie KirkShootingUtahEconomic ForecastRussiaGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on Australian and world news
The Guardian covers the Erin Patterson mushroom case, a fugitive father killed in New Zealand, and Trump's warning to foreign companies on immigration law.
WorldAustraliaPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportEntertainmentScience & TechnologyMedical SciencePublic HealthDigital and Print PublishingMusicFilm and TVOpinionSocial IssuesTechnologyArtificial IntelligenceMedia Erin PattersonIan WilkinsonTrumpIsraelPalestinian prisonersGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Missing Dad, School Threats, Bell Tower
Radio New Zealand reports police believe people know where Tom Phillips is. It also reports on school threats, bell tower costs, a police shooting, and Naomi Osaka's racism condemnation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldSportHealthWeatherBusinessAustraliaUnited StatesLegalEducationTrade Tom Phillipsthreatening emailsbell towerNaomi Osakapolice shootingcrimeRadio New Zealand
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Media Monitor: Arrests Made in Search for Dezi Freeman
The Guardian reports on arrests made in the search for Dezi Freeman, heckling of PM Albanese and Premier Allan, and a study on the Atlantic current.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportMediaAustralasiaAsiaEuropeSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeFinancial MarketsMedia CrisisAustraliaIndiaIran Dezi FreemanVictoria PoliceAnthony AlbaneseJacinta AllanNews CorpAtlantic CurrentArrestGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: Man Arrested After Approaching School Girls
RNZ reports a man was arrested for allegedly asking school girls for inappropriate favors. Other reports include a shooting in Australia and gang violence in Levin.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustraliaAsiaTradeLegal RNZMerivaleSt AlbansPorepunkahLevinCrimeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand to Replace Defence Force Aircraft, Helicopters
RNZ reports New Zealand government will purchase MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and Airbus A321XLR aircraft to replace Defence Force's aging Boeing 757s and maritime helicopters.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldHealthSportAustraliaLegalMilitary Judith CollinsWinston PetersMH-60R Seahawk helicoptersAirbus A321XLR aircraftMinistry of Businessnatural gasRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports NZ Woman Detained by US Immigration
Radio New Zealand reports that a New Zealand woman and her son have been detained by U.S. immigration. Also, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour commented on recognizing a Palestinian state.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportUnited StatesAustraliaSocial IssuesMedical ScienceEconomyFilm and TVLegal RNZSarah ShawIsaacWashington stateDavid SeymourPalestinian stateRugby World CupRNZ News
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Israeli Hostage, Gaza Crisis, and Apollo 13 Commander
ABC News reports on an Israeli hostage's father calling for Palestinian recognition, defense and trade talks between Australia and New Zealand, and the death of Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyAustraliaMedical ScienceEnergyFederal GovernmentTradeMiddle EastAsiaEnvironmentAstronomy and Space Israeli HostageGazaApollo 13Jim LovellBenjamin NetanyahuABC News Australia