Category: media
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Police Briefing on Fatal Bucklands Beach Fire
Police will hold a stand-up briefing this afternoon concerning the fatal house fire in Bucklands Beach on October 2. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau District Crime Manager, will address the media at 12.30pm at the Counties Manukau Police…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on politics, cyber fraud, and global energy
The Guardian is reporting that Malarndirri McCarthy is proposing penalties for states that fail to meet Closing the Gap targets. Separately, Western Sydney University graduates were sent fraudulent emails claiming their degrees had been revoked. In other news, global renewable…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaSportEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsRenewable energyAstronomy and SpaceDigital and Print PublishingMedia BiasTennisFootball AustraliaMalarndirri McCarthyWestern Sydney UniversityWinston PetersCyberattackGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on All Blacks' win, Māori MP's recognition, parenting approach, and netball coach's sidelining
Radio New Zealand is reporting that All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said the "hurt" felt during the Rugby Championship was used as motivation in their win over the Wallabies. RNZ also reports that Time magazine named Te Pāti Māori MP…
SportPolitics and GovernmentMediaHealthWeatherNational PartyGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesGeneral WeatherAustralasia
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Latta's Death, Fire Truck Issues
RNZ is reporting that clinical psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta died after being moved into hospice last week. A family spokesperson, Bridgette Tapsell, told RNZ that Latta accepted his fate after being told his body could not take further…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Northland
The Law Enforcement Torch Run event will be held in Northland this weekend, offering a chance to photograph participants and interview local Special Olympics athletes. The first Law Enforcement Torch Run will happen on Saturday 4 October 2025 in Whangārei,…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsNorthlandLaw Enforcement Torch RunWhangāreiFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaFran ScholeyNew Zealand Police
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Police to Hold Stand-Up on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Police will hold a stand-up this morning at 10.15 am regarding the St Johns homicide investigation. The event will take place at the Auckland City Police Hub on Hargreaves Street. Media representatives are required to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz, as the…
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Truck Trailer Rollover Closes Tahuna Road in Waiterimu
Tahuna Road in Waiterimu, Waikato, is currently blocked with diversions in place after a truck trailer rolled over overnight. The incident occurred around 10.20pm. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the trailer's cargo, an animal product, presents a potential health…
TransportationSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementMedia Tahuna RoadWaiterimuWaikatoTruck accidentRoad closureAnimal productNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Update on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Auckland City Police will hold a media stand-up on Tuesday as part of the ongoing St Johns homicide investigation. The investigation continues to seek those involved in the death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia CrisisSocial Issues Auckland City PoliceSt JohnsHomicide InvestigationKyle WhorrallGlenn BaldwinAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Overseas Merchandise Trade Data for August 2025 Now Available
Technical issues that had prevented the publication of some Overseas Merchandise Trade data for August 2025 have been resolved. The harmonised trade tables are now fully loaded and accessible in Infoshare. Additionally, four CSV files on the Overseas merchandise trade…
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Library Card Design Competition Winners Announced
Wellington City Libraries has announced the winning entries for its design a library card competition. The competition was part of the celebrations leading up to the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui next year. Two winning designs were…
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Kimmel Suspension, Vaccine Recommendations, and More
NPR is reporting that ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has sparked a national conversation about free speech after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. NPR said Kimmel's show was pulled after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened retaliation against ABC…
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RNZ Reaches Record 83% of New Zealanders, Trust Increases
RNZ has achieved a record reach of 83% of New Zealanders aged 18 and over per month, according to the latest Verian Value Indices Survey. This represents an increase from 79% in the previous survey. Simultaneously, trust in RNZ has…
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Stats NZ Faces Technical Issues Delaying Trade Data
Stats NZ is experiencing technical issues that are preventing some data from Overseas Merchandise Trade: August 2025 from publishing. Most data will be available at 10:45 am tomorrow, 19 September 2025, on Export Direct and via Overseas merchandise trade datasets.…
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Stats NZ Addresses Data Access Issues for June 2025 Quarter GDP
Stats NZ has announced ongoing technical issues with Infoshare that may impact data accessibility for the Gross Domestic Product: June 2025 quarter. To ensure access, all data will be available at 10:45 a.m. tomorrow (18 September 2025) via Infoshare Export…
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Stats NZ: Technical Issues Delay Ratios Table Update
Wellington, 17 September 2025 – Stats NZ reports technical issues with Infoshare that may prevent the ratios table from updating with June 2025 quarter data. However, all data is accessible via the CSV file under Download data on Balance of…
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Wellington Celebrates 20 Years as Home of World of WearableArt Show
Wellington is celebrating its 20th year as the home of the World of WearableArt (WOW) Show. The city is marking the occasion with a WOW Wanderer minibus, a new WOW sign, and special retail and dining offers. The Wellington City…
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Tairāwhiti Gang Gathering Sees Minimal Issues, Say Police
Police report that a planned gang-related gathering in Tairāwhiti this weekend saw no significant issues regarding the behaviour of those who attended. Additional police were brought in from around the Eastern district to increase police presence for the event. Inspector…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia TairāwhitigangEastern DistrictalcoholpoliceGwynne Pennellpublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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Rubbish Pile Unrelated to Tom Phillips Investigation, Say Police
New Zealand Police have clarified that a pile of rubbish seen in aerial photos next to police vehicles is unrelated to the Tom Phillips investigation. The photos, used by several media outlets, show a quad bike and motorbike relevant to…
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Cordons Lifted on Te Anga Road After Police Investigation
Cordons on Te Anga Road have been lifted after a scene examination. The area is on private property, and the landowner has indicated that entry would constitute trespassing. Media are asked to stay away from the area. The Phillips family,…
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Celebrates 50 Years in Pōneke
Next week, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will mark 50 years of revitalising te reo Māori across Aotearoa, New Zealand. The annual event is a chance to promote the language and culture. Celebrations will take place in Pōneke.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesState GovernmentsDigital and Print Publishing Te Wiki o te Reo MāoriPōnekeWellingtonMāori languageCultureRevitalisationWellington City Council
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Police Investigate Media Outlet for Publishing Radio Communications
New Zealand Police have launched an investigation into a media outlet for the unauthorized use of police radio communications. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has instructed staff to explore legal action, citing a potential breach of s.133A of the Radiocommunications Act.…
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Police Condemn Irresponsible Media Outlet for Releasing Sensitive Information
Police have strongly criticized a media outlet for its "grossly irresponsible" use of material based on Police radio communications regarding events in Western Waikato on Monday night. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers stated that the material, which was not released…
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Henderson Beat Team Launching
The Henderson Beat Team, which began patrolling this week, will be officially launched at an event in Henderson on Friday morning. The launch event will be held at Waitākere Chambers, 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, with entrance via Te Ara…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia HendersonHenderson Beat TeamSimon WalkerMark MitchellWaitematā WestNew Zealand Police
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Waitomo Search Reveals Hidden Campsite Linked to Tom Phillips
Police are continuing their search of what they believe to be Tom Phillips' main campsite in Waitomo. The area, difficult to access and well-hidden, highlights the challenging environment the family used. The campsite is approximately 200 metres from where the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia WaitomoTom PhillipsOperation CurlyAndrew SaundersWaikato HospitalNew Zealand PoliceCritical Incident
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Man Arrested in Christchurch for Theft of Bronze Sculpture
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the theft of a bronze sculpture from the Mt Pleasant Community Centre. The man is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on September 16, facing a charge of theft. Acting…
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Woman in Custody After Sockburn House Fire
A woman is in police custody following a house fire on Epsom Road, Sockburn. Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.10pm today. According to Response Manager Inspector Paul Reeves, the woman was the sole occupant and refused to…
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Waitomo Shooting: Police Release Photos of Tom Phillips' Campsite
Police have released photos of a makeshift campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were hiding before Monday's shooting in Waitomo. The camp, located about 2 kilometers from the shooting scene on Te Anga Road, was found by specialist police…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsLegalMedia WaitomoTom PhillipsShootingPoliceFirearmsInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Update: Youth Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Case
Napier, New Zealand - A youth charged with the murder of Kaea Karauria faces revised charges following a recent court order. The Judge in Napier Youth Court has directed media outlets to remove additional charges initially reported in connection with…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesMedia Kaea KarauriaNapierYouth CourtMurderNew Zealand PoliceCourt OrderLegal Proceedings
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Decrease Slightly in June 2025 Quarter
Figures released by Stats NZ show a slight decrease in filled jobs for the June 2025 quarter. Total actual filled jobs reached 2.26 million. Seasonally adjusted filled jobs were down 0.5 percent (10,560 jobs) compared to the March 2025 quarter.…
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Police to Address Media on Waitomo Incident
Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers, Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell will address the media in Hamilton at 1.30pm today regarding a critical incident in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedia Crisis