Category: media
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Auckland Central Police Base Public Counter to Open
The public counter at the Auckland Central Police Base will open on Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell will be present at the opening, held at 210 Federal Street,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia Auckland Central Police BaseJill RogersMark MitchellAucklandNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Missing Totara Park Man Found Safe After Search
A Totara Park man, who had been missing since midday, was found safe and well this evening. A large search effort was launched to find him. Police have expressed their gratitude to the agencies that supported the operation. These included…
Law EnforcementMedia Totara ParkLand Search and RescueFire and Emergency New ZealandARECCommunity PatrolNew Zealand PoliceSearch and Rescue
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Fast Weather Fronts to Bring Wet and Blustery Conditions to New Zealand
A rapid succession of weather fronts is set to bring wet and blustery conditions across New Zealand from Monday, July 14th, to Thursday, July 17th. Monday started with warmer, cloudier, and foggier conditions nationwide, with showers easing in the west…
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Police Search for Missing Teenager Tamiya Last Seen in Torbay
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 15-year-old Tamiya, who was last seen in Torbay, North Shore, around 1pm on July 7. Waitematā Police and Tamiya's family are concerned for her safety. Tamiya is described as having a thin build…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Missing PersonTamiyaWaitematā PoliceTorbayNorth ShoreCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Mirrors 2023 Figures
New Zealand experienced a significant net migration loss to Australia in 2024, with approximately 30,000 people moving across the Tasman Sea, according to Stats NZ. This figure mirrors the 29,400 losses recorded in 2023. Sarah Drake, international migration statistics spokesperson,…
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NZ On Air Announces Second-Year GDSR Recipients
Forty game development studios across Aotearoa New Zealand will receive a share of $22.44 million in the second year of the Game Development Sector Rebate (GDSR). Initial data indicates a 20.5 percent increase in roles, with each GDSR-funded employee generating…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Extended State of Emergency, Court Cases
RNZ is reporting that a state of emergency in Nelson Tasman has been extended by a week, as Civil Defence is deployed and residents brace for more floods. It said weather warnings and watches are in place across both islands…
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New Zealand Hit by Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Snow
New Zealand is experiencing a barrage of severe weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms hitting the North Island, while the South Island faces a heavy snow watch. The wild weather is expected to last from Thursday, July…
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Media Monitor: NZ Herald to Explore AI for Content Generation
Newsroom is reporting that the New Zealand Herald is creating an ‘editorial futures working group’ to explore using AI to write stories. Newsroom said the Herald had a false start last year when AI was used to write an editorial,…
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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…
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Media Monitor: Wild Weather, NZ MP Resigns, Iran's Warning, and Bezos' Wedding
Media Monitor: 1News is reporting that severe weather has hit much of New Zealand, with states of emergency declared in the Nelson/Tasman region and part of Marlborough. It said the extreme weather has sparked evacuations and road closures. In other…
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67 New Police Officers Join New Zealand's 'Blue Family'
Sixty-seven new constables graduated from Wing 385 today, joining the New Zealand Police force. The graduation ceremony was held at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, with Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura, police executive members, and Wing Patron Glenda Hughes in attendance. Minister…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia New Zealand PolicegraduationTania KuraMark MitchellGlenda HughesPorirua
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New Zealand Police to Graduate Glenda Hughes 385 Recruit Wing
The New Zealand Police will hold the graduation ceremony for the Glenda Hughes 385 Recruit Wing tomorrow, June 26, at 2 p.m. at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Media representatives are requested to be in place by 1:45 p.m. The…
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement New Zealand PoliceGlenda HughesTania KuraMark MitchellAnita BakerPoriruaGraduation
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Media Monitor: One News reports Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
One News is reporting that U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. One News reports that neither Iran, nor Israel, has confirmed the agreement.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMiddle EastBusinessLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesScience & TechnologyMediaEconomy One NewsDonald TrumpceasefireIranIsraelagreementpoliticsOne News NZ
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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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Levin House Fire Under Investigation; Man Arrested
A suspicious house fire in Levin is under investigation by Manawatū Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand after being reported at 4:15 a.m. on Cambridge Street. The occupants escaped without injury. A 40-year-old Levin man is in custody and…
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Police Media Centre to Close Temporarily on June 22
The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Sunday, June 22, due to staffing constraints. Prior to the closure, the center will operate with reduced staff, focusing on urgent and serious incidents. After 6pm, information regarding significant public safety…
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Missing West Auckland Teen Located Safe and Well
A West Auckland teenager, who had been missing since Monday, has been found safe and well. Police have thanked both the public and the media for their help in locating the missing teen. The police had issued a release appealing…
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Christchurch Police Release New CCTV Images in Search for Missing 79-Year-Old Elisabeth Nicholls
Police in Christchurch have released further CCTV images in an ongoing effort to locate 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls, who was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton around 7.54pm on Wednesday, June 4. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge stated…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Elisabeth NichollsChristchurchNew Zealand PoliceMissing PersonRiccartonHagley ParkCCTV
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ACT Leader David Seymour Calls for Direct Communication with New Zealanders, Bypassing Traditional Media
ACT Leader David Seymour is advocating for direct communication with New Zealanders, bypassing what he describes as a biased media. Seymour claims that traditional media outlets are losing viewership as people turn to alternative platforms like social media and YouTube…
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesMedia Bias David SeymourACT PartyJohn CampbellTVNZPoliticsACT NZ
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Media Monitor: Time Reports on Possible US Attack on Iran
Time Magazine is reporting that former President Trump is considering a U.S. attack on Iran, demanding “unconditional surrender.” Time said Trump allies are falsely linking Democrats to a Minnesota suspect, despite the suspect’s apparent support for the former President. Time…
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Fire and Emergency NZ Thanks 11,800 Volunteers
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is expressing its gratitude to its 11,800 volunteers during National Volunteer Week. National Commander Kerry Gregory emphasized the importance of acknowledging the volunteers' dedication to communities across New Zealand. He noted that volunteers make up…
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial Issues Fire and Emergency New ZealandNational Volunteer WeekKerry GregoryWhiria te tangatavolunteer fire brigadesVolunteers
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Dr. James Lindsay to Keynote 2025 Rally
Dr. James Lindsay, author of the bestseller "Cynical Theories," will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Rally. ACT Leader David Seymour anticipates that Dr. Lindsay’s address will be a significant event, following the popularity of Paul Henry’s speech last…
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Fatality in Waihi Fire
One person died in a fire on Montrose Road, Waihi, this morning. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 7:50 a.m. Police, along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators, are currently examining the scene to determine the cause of the…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Disposal, Drone Incident, and Housing Case
RNZ is reporting that a second-hand bookstore owner in New Zealand is upset over the National Library's plan to dispose of half a million books. It said the library claims it has been trying to re-home the books since 2018,…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldMediaSportEducationSocial IssuesLegalFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceTransportation RNZNational Library of New ZealandTransport Accident Investigation CommissionAuckland AirportBook disposalDroneHousingRNZ News
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Missing US Aviation Student Located Safe
William Henry Johnson, a 24-year-old US aviation student reported missing on June 9th, has been found safe. Police confirmed they located Johnson after he had not contacted his family for several days. Authorities have stated they have no concerns for…
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Name Released in Trentham Fatal House Fire
Police have released the name of the man who died in a house fire in Trentham, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday morning. He was 69-year-old John Louis. Police extend condolences to his family and friends. The cause of the fire is…
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Police Update on Search for Missing Christchurch Woman
Police will hold a stand-up in central Christchurch at 2.30pm today concerning the search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will address the media. Interested media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details.…
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New Zealand Sees Increase in Overseas Visitors in April 2025
Overseas visitor arrivals in New Zealand reached 267,300 in April 2025, marking a 42,200 increase from April 2024, according to recent data. The largest increases were in arrivals from Australia (up 33,800), the United Kingdom (up 4,000) and the United…
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Western Nations Impose Sanctions on Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Over West Bank Violence
In a joint statement, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The ministers…
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