Category: media_crisis
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Work-Related Injury Data Tables Delayed
Stats NZ has delayed the publication of the 'Work-related injury targets at a glance' tables, originally scheduled for release, due to data quality concerns. The agency apologizes for any inconvenience.
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New Zealand Christmas Weather Forecast: Rain and Wind Expected
A wet and windy lead-up to Christmas is forecast for New Zealand. The South Island will experience heavy rain, while the North Island braces for rain and strong winds. Hawke's Bay offers sunshine.
WeatherMediaAustralasiaGeneral WeatherMedia Crisis MetServiceWeather ForecastChristmasMichael PawleyWaikatoHawke's BayMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Police Announce Holiday Media Centre Hours
The New Zealand Police Media Centre announces its operating hours for the holiday season, ensuring continued service with adjusted hours on Christmas Day and reduced capacity for operational requests until January 12.
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TikTok Livestream Leads to Arrest of Youths in Car Theft Spree
Police in Palmerston North used a TikTok livestream to track and arrest six youths aged 12-16 involved in multiple car thefts after they crashed one of the stolen vehicles.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaMedia Crisis Palmerston NorthTikTokcar theftYouth AidManawatuarrestlivestreamNew Zealand Police
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Man Jailed for Threatening Mass Stabbing and Sharing Objectionable Material
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison after threatening a mass stabbing and distributing objectionable material online.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalMediaMedia Crisis SentencingIndecent CommunicationObjectionable MaterialMass StabbingNew Zealand PoliceFBIChild Abuse
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Media Advisory: Suppressions in Place for Mt Wellington Homicide Case
NZ Police advise media of interim suppression orders concerning the Mt Wellington homicide case, including defendants' and victim's names, and gang references, extending until the Auckland High Court appearance on January 21, 2026.
Law EnforcementLegalMediaMedia CrisisSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Stats NZ Corrects 2024 Work-Related Fatality Data
Stats NZ has corrected the provisional number for work-related fatalities in 2024. The corrected data is available in the updated Excel and CSV files, as well as in Aotearoa Data Explorer.
HealthBusinessMediaEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesMedia CrisisAustralasia
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Police Correct Name in Stewart Island Hunting Incident Report
New Zealand Police issue a correction regarding the name of the deceased in a Stewart Island hunting incident from July 2025, clarifying the victim's full name.
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NZ On Air Boosts Journalism Funding by $1.6m
NZ On Air has extended funding for local journalism initiatives, including the Local Democracy Reporting scheme and Open Justice, following a $1.6m boost from the Government's Budget 2025.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis NZ On AirLocal Democracy ReportingOpen JusticeJournalismFundingAmie Mills
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Stats NZ Corrects Graph Title in October 2025 Overseas Merchandise Trade Report
Stats NZ has corrected the title of a graph in the Overseas merchandise trade: October 2025 news story, apologising for any inconvenience caused by the error.
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Police to Address Fatal House Fire in Sanson
Inspector Ross Grantham will hold a stand-up in Palmerston North at 2.30pm to discuss the fatal house fire incident that occurred over the weekend in Sanson.
MediaDisastersLaw EnforcementMedia Crisis fatal house fireSansonManawatūInspector Ross GranthamPalmerston NorthNew Zealand Policeaccident
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New Zealand Police Launch 'Calling Card' Recruitment Campaign
New Zealand Police launch a recruitment campaign, 'Calling Card', targeting individuals with diverse skills and experiences, highlighting policing as an attractive and varied career.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaAustralasiaEmployment and LaborFilm and TVMedia Crisis
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Stats NZ Corrects Food Price Index Movements for September 2025
Stats NZ has corrected the annual and monthly percentage movements for the food price index (FPI) in the Selected price indexes: September 2025 release.
BusinessMediaEconomyDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis Stats NZFood Price IndexSeptember 2025InfoshareCSV filesPrice IndexesWellingtonStatistics NZ
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Police to Hold Stand-Up on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Auckland City Police will hold a stand-up at 10.15 am today concerning the ongoing St Johns homicide investigation. Media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz.
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Auckland Police Update on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will address the media regarding the death of Kyle Whorrall, which occurred over Easter Weekend. The press conference will take place at 10.15am on Tuesday.
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 with the release of Overseas Merchandise Trade data for August 2025 have been resolved, and corrected CSV files for April and May 2025 are now available.
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Rubbish Pile Unrelated to Tom Phillips Investigation, Say Police
New Zealand Police clarify that a pile of rubbish seen in aerial photos alongside police vehicles is unrelated to the Tom Phillips investigation in Waitomo. Investigation material has been removed.
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Cordons Lifted on Te Anga Road After Police Investigation
Police have completed their examination of a scene on private property along Te Anga Road and lifted cordons. Authorities are asking media to respect the privacy of the families involved in the critical incident.
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Police Investigate Media Outlet for Publishing Radio Communications
New Zealand Police are investigating a media outlet for potentially breaching the Radiocommunications Act by publishing police radio communications related to a critical incident in Western Waikato.
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Police Condemn Irresponsible Media Outlet for Releasing Sensitive Information
Police criticize a media outlet for publishing unauthorized, sensitive details from radio communications, potentially jeopardizing ongoing investigations and causing distress to staff and families.
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Man Arrested in Christchurch for Theft of Bronze Sculpture
A 44-year-old man has been arrested for the theft of Llew Summers' "Flight" sculpture from the Mt Pleasant Community Centre. The sculpture, valued at $95,000, was reportedly destroyed and sold as scrap metal.
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Police to Address Media on Waitomo Incident
Commissioner Richard Chambers, Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, and Minister Mark Mitchell will address the media in Hamilton regarding a critical incident in Waitomo.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedia Crisis
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Police Update on Waitomo Incident
Police will hold a third stand-up at 5.50pm today in Waitomo, providing updates on this morning’s critical incident. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will address the media.
MediaLaw EnforcementMedia Crisis Waitomocritical incidentJill RogersPolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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Police to Hold Second Stand-Up Briefing on Waitomo Critical Incident
Police will hold a second stand-up at 3.30pm today in Waitomo, regarding this morning’s critical incident. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to media.
MediaLaw EnforcementMedia Crisis Waitomocritical incidentJill RogersPolice Media CentreNew Zealand PoliceBriefing
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Police to Address Critical Incident in Waitomo
Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to the media at 11am in central Hamilton regarding a critical incident in Waitomo. Media representatives are asked to RSVP.
Law EnforcementMediaSocial IssuesMedia Crisis WaitomoHamiltonJill RogersNew Zealand PoliceCritical IncidentMedia Advisory
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Police Respond to Serious Incident in Western Waikato
Police are responding to a serious incident in Western Waikato. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is en route to address the media, with updates to follow. Commissioner Richard Chambers is currently in Melbourne.
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New Image Released in Search for Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana
Police and the family of missing woman Te Anihana Pomana are asking media outlets to use a newly supplied image in ongoing reporting.
MediaLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Crisis Te Anihana PomanaMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceCCTVFamily AppealImage ReleaseSearch
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Correction: Arrests in Zain Taikato Fox Murder Case
New Zealand Police issue a correction regarding the date of Zain Taikato Fox's death, urging media to update their reports with the accurate date of July 26.
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Zain Taikato FoxmurderNew Zealand PolicecorrectionarrestscrimeJuly 26
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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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NZ Police Media Centre to Operate at Reduced Capacity on July 25
The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity on Friday, July 25, to allow staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries.
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Police Media Centreprofessional developmentNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police appPublic Safety