Category: education
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Wellington City Council: Late Enrolment and Zero-Waste Initiatives
Wellington City Council advises that even if residents missed the 1 August deadline to enroll or update their address, they can still vote in this year’s local election. The council acknowledges that people lead busy lives and important dates can…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation Wellington City Councillocal electionMug.CycleSimon Edmondszero-wasteenrollmentcandidates
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ACT Party Aims to Overhaul Regulations and Boost Local Governance in New Zealand
ACT is spearheading significant changes across New Zealand, addressing issues from building regulations to education and local governance. The party is focused on removing bureaucratic obstacles and improving essential services. ACT is advocating for common-sense solutions to enhance efficiency and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeLegal ACT PartyNCEABuilding RegulationsLocal GovernmentCharter SchoolsDavid SeymourACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Unemployment Rise Leads to Longer Commutes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent, a near-five year high, as businesses reduce staff or halt hiring. RNZ said that 156,000 people are out of work. According to RNZ, a Hawke's…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesSportAustraliaEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationLaw Enforcement Radio New ZealandunemploymentHawke's BayShannon KendallPalmerston Northconstruction industryjob marketRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Hobson's Pledge to Remove Image From Anti-Māori Ward Campaign
RNZ is reporting that Hobson's Pledge will remove an image of a Rotorua woman used in its anti-Māori wards campaign. The woman, Ellen Tamati, told Aukaha news she was devastated to see her face on billboards without her knowledge. In…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessWorldSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyLaw Enforcement
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Music Funding Seminar Coming to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
A seminar titled ‘Building Support and Music Funding 101’ will be held in Ōtautahi-Christchurch on Saturday 23 August 2025. Presented by NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission, the seminar will explore developing a music career and available support…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Baby's Death Due to Medication Overdose, Jobseeker Benefit Issues
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a two-month-old baby died after being given more than 13 times the prescribed dose of medication. A member of the Pharmaceutical Society said the death is a symptom of a systemic issue. RNZ also…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEducationLegal Radio New ZealandPharmaceutical SocietyJobseeker benefitDengue feverInvercargill mayoralHealthcareMedicationRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Former NZ Deputy Police Commissioner Faces Charges
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, over a four-year period. It said the charges carry a maximum…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportAustraliaLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducationLegal Radio New ZealandJevon McSkimmingchild exploitationbestialityNCEAChristopher LuxontoddlerRNZ News
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NZ Police Launch Cinema in a Car for Recruitment
New Zealand Police have launched a mobile cinema housed in an upcycled patrol car to promote recruitment. Unveiled in Wellington, the mini-cinema features a wide screen and comfortable theatre-style seating for viewing the police's YouTube vlog, ‘Ride Along,’ and other…
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Eighty-Seven New Police Officers Join New Zealand Force
Eighty-seven new police officers graduated from Wing 386 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, marking a boost in talent for the New Zealand Police. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, Minister of Police the Hon Mark Mitchell, Dame Noeline Taurua,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportAustralasiaState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PolicegraduationRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeKaha BluegumLeo Wynyard WiniataPorirua
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New Zealand Police Launch Recruitment Drive with Mini Cinema
New Zealand Police are launching a recruitment drive featuring a decommissioned patrol car upcycled into a mini cinema. The unveiling event will take place at The Roxy Cinema in Wellington on Saturday, August 2, from 10 am. The mini cinema…
Politics and GovernmentFilm and TVLaw EnforcementMediaSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersRide AlongRecruitmentWellingtonRoxy CinemaBig Buddy
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Baby's Death After Alleged Pharmacy Error
RNZ is reporting that a two-month-old baby died from an overdose after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of medication from a pharmacy. It said the parents are advocating for mandatory double-checks on medication dispensing. The Ministry of Health and Health…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSportMedical ScienceLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyEducation RNZMedsafePharmacy CouncilMinistry of HealthHealth New ZealandPayWaveNCEARNZ News
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ACT Claims Policy Wins: Waikato Medical School, Passport Changes, and More
ACT, a New Zealand political party, has announced several policy achievements, including securing a new medical school for Waikato while reducing costs to taxpayers. The party says it has ensured fiscal responsibility in the project. ACT says its intervention led…
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical Science ACT PartyWaikato UniversityMedical SchoolPassportsElectoral LawParmjeet ParmarACT Party NZ
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NZ Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man in Mount Roskill
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries into concerning behaviour outside a school on Frost Road, Mount Roskill, on Thursday 22 May at about 9.10am. They have released images of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation NZ PoliceMount RoskillFrost RoadAucklandCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Norton Report: Cyberbullying and AI Companionship Challenge Kiwi Parents
A new Norton report reveals that cyberbullying and AI companionship are growing concerns for Kiwi parents. The 2025 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Connected Kids, released on Tuesday, shows that 13% of parents report their children have experienced cyberbullying, while…
Science & TechnologySocial IssuesEducationAustralasiaComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues NortonCyber SafetyCyberbullyingAIParental ControlsChildren
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Nelson Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Man
Nelson Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into concerning behaviour at a school on William Street, Richmond, on Tuesday, June 8, between 11:25 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.…
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Media Monitor: Brothers Convicted of Rape Challenge Sentences
RNZ is reporting that two brothers convicted of drugging and raping young women at their family's bar and restaurant in Christchurch are challenging their convictions and sentences. It said Danny and Roberto Jaz were convicted in 2023 of drugging and…
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentSportSamoaLegalEconomyEducationFilm and TV RNZChristchurchDanny JazRoberto JazHamiltonTyreece Te PairiEmma-Jane KupaRNZ News
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ACT Celebrates Wins, Pushes for Accountability and Practical Reforms
ACT celebrates its recent achievements and outlines its future goals, including holding councils accountable, improving classrooms, lowering grocery prices, and regulating online gambling. The party's annual rally saw over 500 supporters gather to celebrate wins and prepare for the upcoming…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMedia Bias ACT PartyLocal CouncilsSupermarketsOnline GamblingPolitical ReformACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: DeLuney Interrupts Closing Arguments in Murder Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including Julia DeLuney's trial in Wellington for the alleged murder of her mother, Helen Gregory. RNZ said that DeLuney interrupted the Crown prosecutor's closing address, objecting to a suggestion about checking the…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportIrelandCanadaItalyUnited StatesLegalEducationEconomyTradeFilm and TVSocial Issues Julia DeLuneyHelen GregoryWellingtonMurder trialClosing argumentsCrimeRadio New Zealand
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CAA and AIANZ to Host Safety Manager Workshop in Wellington
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is partnering with the Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand (AIANZ) to present a workshop for Safety Managers in various sectors. This interactive workshop aims to enhance confidence and capability in influencing safety outcomes, moving…
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Royal New Zealand Police College Opens Auckland Campus
The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) has opened a new Auckland Campus, marked by a formal ceremony attended by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, and Associate Minister of Police Casey Costello. The new campus, leased…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducation Royal New Zealand Police CollegeAucklandRichard ChambersMark MitchellCasey CostelloMassey Universityrecruit trainingNew Zealand Police
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Wellington City Council Adopts Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan Amendment
Wellington City Council has adopted its 2025-26 Annual Plan and an amendment to the 2024-34 Long-term Plan, setting the course for investment in the coming year. The council acknowledges that local elections may not be everyone’s priority but emphasizes their…
Politics and GovernmentWorldSocial IssuesEnvironmentState GovernmentsElectionsClimate ChangeTransportationEducationAustralasia
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Royal New Zealand Police College Auckland Campus to Open
The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus will open on Tuesday, July 1, at 8:30 a.m. The campus is located at Student Central Level 2, Massey University, East Precinct, Albany Expressway, North Shore. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Minister…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand civil defense warns of floods, missing teen search continues
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Tasman Civil Defence is warning residents to remain cautious after floods. The region remains under a state of emergency. RNZ also reports that a Ministry of Education report said students who participated in the…
WeatherSportSocial IssuesEducationDisastersEmployment and Labor TasmanCivil DefenceFloodsMinistry of EducationMāori All BlacksJapan XVMissing PersonRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Pohutukawa Fate, Tornado Watch, and Biodiversity Credits
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a New Plymouth resident is claiming a moral victory after a lines company removed an overgrown pohutukawa tree that had grown through powerlines near their property. Separately, MetService is investigating a possible tornado in…
WorldWeatherScience & TechnologyEnvironmentMediaEducationAustralasiaGeneral Weather
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Wellington City Archives Prepares for Major Relocation
Wellington City Archives is in the process of relocating its collection of over 800,000 items from its current Barker Street location to two new city centre homes: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington’s central library, and the new Wellington…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing
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Media Monitor: Woman sleeps in car after hospital discharge
RNZ is reporting that a homeless woman in Rotorua was forced to sleep in her car on hospital grounds after being discharged with injuries. It said Nicola was attacked on Friday, June 13, and drove to Rotorua Hospital the next…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportEducationMedical ScienceGeneral Politics RNZRotoruaHelen GregoryMichael MurdochWaikato RiverJulia DeLuneyNgāruawāhiaRNZ News
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Wellington City Libraries Announces Library Card Design Competition
Wellington City Libraries has announced a design competition to mark the opening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui in March 2026. The competition invites people of all ages to submit artwork reflecting the theme te taiao/nature, mirroring the new…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast to End School Term in New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as the school term concludes, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across both islands. After a spell of cold mornings, including a record low of -4.2℃ in Christchurch,…
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ACT to Host James Lindsay, Ease Melatonin Access, Revise Work Rules
ACT is set to host Dr. James Lindsay at its 2025 rally, aiming to foster discussions on significant ideas and common sense in politics. The party also announced that adults will soon be able to purchase melatonin over the counter…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEducationLaw EnforcementLegal ACT PartyJames LindsayMelatoninEmployment LawEarly Childhood EducationDavid SeymourBrooke van VeldenACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on suspicious death, missing woman, housing developments
RNZ is reporting that the family of Michael Tamatea, who was found dead four months ago at Hokio Beach near Levin, believes people in the small lower North Island town know more than they are saying. RNZ said police are…
Politics and GovernmentWorldHealthSportAsiaAustralasiaChinaEducationMedical Science Michael TamateaElisabeth NichollsKāinga OraCook IslandsHokio BeachFundingRNZ News