Category: politics_and_government
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Former NZ Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Breaching Stop Order
David McEwen, a former financial advisor previously based in Auckland, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to breaching a stop order issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). His sentencing is scheduled for January 14. The FMA had previously issued…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalAustralasiaFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementEconomy
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Wellington
The Flame of Hope will be carried by Wellington District’s Special Olympics athletes this Saturday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Wellington District Police. The event supports the upcoming Special Olympic Games. The run will begin…
SportPolitics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Special OlympicsWellingtonLaw Enforcement Torch RunLower HuttParliamentInspector Rupert FriendWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Waiteitei Road Near Wellsford
A police investigation is underway following a fatal crash near Wellsford early this morning. At approximately 1.40am, a single vehicle was reported to have crashed on Waiteitei Road. The vehicle collided with a tree, resulting in the death of the…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersAustralasiaSocial Issues
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New Police Officers to Graduate in Wellington and Auckland
Two recruit wings, 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland, are set to graduate this week, marking their attestation as Police Officers. The ceremonies signify the completion of their initial training course. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportGeneral Politics New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloCameron LeslieSir John KeyWellingtonAuckland
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FMA Releases Annual Audit Quality Monitoring Report
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its latest Audit Quality Monitoring Report, offering a snapshot of its oversight of audit firms. The 2024/25 report aims to help directors and auditors improve audit quality, pointing out both strengths and areas…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaFinancial MarketsEconomyClimate ChangeLegal
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NZ Police Commissioner Apologizes for 'Inexcusable Conduct' in Handling of Sexual Assault Complaint
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has issued a statement addressing the findings of an IPCA review into the Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming. Chambers described the conduct of former senior leaders as "inexcusable". Chambers stated he was…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementLegal
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Emergency Services Respond to Incident on Willis Street, Wellington
Emergency services are attending an incident on Willis Street in Wellington. Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 3:30 p.m. as reported in a press release by New Zealand Police. The incident has led to the closure of Willis…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia
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Urgent Road Repairs on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Urgent road surface repairs will be carried out on the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work will occur on State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge southbound clip-on lanes…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorists Advised of Lane Restrictions on SH1
Auckland motorists should prepare for delays on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between the Lonely Track overbridge and the Oteha Valley Road off-ramp. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced daytime lane restrictions from Friday, November 21, to Friday, November…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Police Acknowledge Report on Justified Non-Fatal Shooting in Auckland
Police have acknowledged the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a non-fatal shooting that occurred in west Auckland in September 2023. The incident began on September 27, 2023, when police received information about a stolen vehicle involved…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasiaNational Party
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Iwi Affiliation Data from 2023 Census Released
New data on Iwi affiliation from the 2023 Census has been released, with 20 new tables launched on the Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE). This data provides information on individuals who affiliate with one or more iwi. The launch complements the…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational PartyFederal GovernmentEducation
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Wellington's Central Library Re-Opening Marked by Student Book Relay
Wellington City Council marked progress toward the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui with a symbolic book-moving event. Students from Rongotai College helped shelve books, mirroring a similar effort from 1940 when the library first opened in the…
Politics and GovernmentEducationAustralasiaState GovernmentsSocial Issues
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FMA Releases Annual Report and 'Ease of Doing Business' Survey
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has released its annual report for the year to 30 June 2025, detailing strategic objectives and core functions. These include an evolving outcomes-focused and intelligence-led approach, deterring harmful unregulated…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceLegal
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Police Urge Preparedness After Bush Rescue Near Days Bay
Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident yesterday involving a person lost in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington. The individual was able to relay their location using the satellite emergency messaging feature on their iPhone, enabling a…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Search and RescueDays BayWellingtonMountain Safety CouncilNZ Policetrail markersbush tracksNew Zealand Police
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CAA to Update Civil Aviation Rules, Seeks Sector Input
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) will soon begin updating the Civil Aviation Rules to keep New Zealand’s aviation system safe and efficient. The Rules Update Programme will ensure the rules respond to technological changes, industry needs, and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal Government
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Wellington City Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are now open for public objection. These applications include Kaiota, located at 55 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, with the objection period running from November 5 to December 10, 2025. Leroy's, situated at 2 Gilmer Terrace,…
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Wellingtonalcohol licenceKaiotaLeroy'sGinny'sSalty PidginNew WorldWellington City Council
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Philippines evacuates residents ahead of typhoon
ABC News is reporting that the Philippines has evacuated more than 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall. In other news, police are investigating witness reports of a single gunshot heard near…
Law EnforcementWorldPolitics and GovernmentWeatherSocial IssuesScience & TechnologyAsiaAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeMedical ScienceEducation PhilippinesTyphoon Fung-wongDezi FreemanQueenslandAccidentEvacuationNatural DisasterABC News Australia
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Philippines evacuates residents ahead of typhoon
ABC News is reporting that more than 100,000 residents across the eastern and northern regions of the Philippines have been evacuated ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall. In other news, police are investigating reports of a gunshot heard near…
Law EnforcementWorldPolitics and GovernmentWeatherSocial IssuesAsiaAustralasiaGeneral Politics PhilippinesTyphoon Fung-wongDezi FreemanTongariro National ParkWildfireEvacuationABC News
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State Highway 47 Closed Due to Fire in Tongariro National Park
State Highway 47 is currently closed due to a large fire in Tongariro National Park. Emergency services are working at the scene. The closure affects the stretch of State Highway 47 from the intersection of State Highway 46 at the…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersTransportationAustralasiaLaw Enforcement
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Hutt Valley Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gathering
Hutt Valley Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering in Lower Hutt last night. Dozens of infringements were issued, pink and green stickers were handed out, and a car and some fireworks were seized. The night began in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Hutt ValleyNew Zealand PoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyCrime StoppersQueensgateGumboot Friday
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for November 8-14
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for planned roadworks on state highways between November 8 and 14. Asphalting is underway at night between Westshore and Bay View on State Highway 2. Travelers between Napier and Wairoa…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisastersAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's SH16 The Strand Project Continues with Stage 2 Improvements
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project is moving forward with stage 2 improvements. Recent work has focused on grading the site compound on The Strand, in preparation for reinstating the car park. This grading work is scheduled to continue into…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for 8-14 November 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between 8-14 November 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures due to bad weather will be rescheduled for the next available date before Friday, 14 November 2025. A…
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Auckland SH1 Closure Update: Bombay to Drury
Auckland motorists should note changes to upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that the full northbound closure for general maintenance will now occur between the Bombay interchange and the Drury interchange.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Central North Island Premises Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two premises in the Central North Island have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers. The operation was conducted by Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), alongside Rangitikei District Council and Health Compliance officers, in Taihape, Hunterville, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Central North IslandTaihapeHuntervilleMartonAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Auckland's SH22 to undergo maintenance
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance on State Highway 22 (SH22) at the Puhitahi Hill Road intersection this Sunday, November 9, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has advised that the work is weather dependent and…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 10-11
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Ellerslie interchange and Symonds Street (CMJ). The work is scheduled for Monday, November 10 and Tuesday,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 1EllerslieSymonds StreetRoad closuresNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 9-13
Auckland motorists should prepare for maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) between November 9 and 13. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on Beach Road and The Strand between 9pm and 5am each…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 18 (SH18) between Greenhithe Road and Squadron Drive on Tuesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 13, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 18Greenhithe RoadSquadron DriveNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic ManagementRoad ClosuresNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in November. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place at Tristram Avenue from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November, between 9pm and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments