New Zealand Government News

Wellington Police release name of victim in Newtown Park Flats homicide investigation (New Zealand Police)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:56:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Police have formally identified the body of a woman found dead at the Newtown Park Flats. The body was that of 42-year-old Allison McPhee. ...

Police name man found in Miramar Wharf yesterday (New Zealand Police)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:54:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A post mortem examination has been carried out today on the body of a man found in Miramar Wharf yesterday. Detective Inspector Paul Basham, ...

Media Release - Homicide investigation launched at Newtown Park Flats, Wellington (New Zealand Police)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:06:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Wellington Police have upgraded the discovery of a body found at the Newtown Park Flats to a homicide investigation. The body of the deceased ...

Wellington Police will hold media conference this afternoon (New Zealand Police)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:19:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News There will be a media stand-up at the Wellington Central Police Station at 2-30pm this afternoon in relation to the body found at Newtown ...

Hells Angels go to High Court over Wanganui ban (Wanganui District Council)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:00-05:00 CDT

Police keen to trace owner of ancient bangle (New Zealand Police)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:09:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Police in Palmerston North are trying to reunite a Roman glass bangle, which is believed to be more than 2000 years old, with its rightful ...

Lifting literacy helps Bruce climb the company ladder (Department of Labour)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

Getting his first-ever dictionary at a Fulton Hogan graduation ceremony on Tuesday was the icing on the cake for 39-year-old general hand Bruce Phillips. ...

Sector Employment and Skills Snapshots (Department of Labour)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

As a supplement to our labour market tools, sector employment and skills snapshots are being developed that provide a quick overview of current trends ...

Police maintain good relations with media (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:22:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Any viewer, reader or listeners of local media know that Police officers and spokespeople are constantly appearing in the news media. Crime ...

Sinister aspects to Carmen's disappearance (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:08:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News The Police investigation into the disappearance of Remuera mother, 32 year-old Carmen Thomas, features in tonight's episode of Police Ten- ...

NZDF: Kiwis helping Pacific medical mission (New Zealand Defence Force)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:50:00-05:00 CDT

Kiwis helping Pacific medical missionSix New Zealand Defence Force personnel are embarked on the United States Naval Hospital Ship (USNS) MERCY for Pacific ...

Ignore hoax email (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:29:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Police say that an email in current circulation which refers to $5 'bills' and crime situations in New Zealand is a hoax and should be ignored. ...

Wellington Police locate body near Miramar Wharf (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:50:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Police have this morning recovered a body of a man in his 50's near the Miramar Wharf. Detective Inspector Paul Basham, head of the Wellington ...

NZDF: A Masterton mid winter music spectacular (New Zealand Defence Force)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:30:00-05:00 CDT

A Masterton mid winter music spectacularThe 65 members of the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force will perform a concert for all ages at the ...

NZDF: A Hawke's Bay mid winter spectacular (New Zealand Defence Force)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:25:00-05:00 CDT

A Hawke's Bay mid winter spectacularThe 65 members of the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force will perform a concert for all ages at the Hawkeâ€™ ...

Arrest in Grey Lynn (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:48:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A 29-year-old man who was at the Grey Lynn address where the Auckland City Organised Crime Unit and Armed Offenders Squad executed a search ...

Methamphetamine lab found at Whangarei Heads house (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:48:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A Whangärei man is facing serious drug charges after police discovered a clan lab at a Whangärei Heads address. Police carried out a search ...

Police say Wanganuiâ€™s gang patch ban is working (Wanganui District Council)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:00:00-05:00 CDT

Chief Executive and Mayor release credit card spending details (Wanganui District Council)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:00:00-05:00 CDT

Hamilton fugitive arrested near Whanganui to appear in Court today (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:19:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A man arrested by Police outside Marton yesterday afternoon will be appearing in court today charged with a variety of offences related ...

Automatic rifle recovered in morning searches (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Auckland City Police's Organised Crime Unit executed search warrants at two addresses this morning in the hope of locating 32 year-old ...

Body found in Newtown Park Flats, Wellington (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:01:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Wellington Police are investigating the death of a person at the Newtown Park Flats, where a body was found yesterday afternoon. Acting ...

Offender's hopes for freedom flushed by Hamilton Police (New Zealand Police)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:57:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A man's hopes of avoiding arrest by hiding in a toilet were flushed by Hamilton Police early this morning following a high speed pursuit ...

Monthly Migration Trends - May 2010 (Department of Labour)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

This report provides a brief summary of migration trends for the 2009/10 financial year to date (July 2009-May 2010). The report focuses on three key areas: ...

Wanted Waikato gang member arrested in Whanganui region (New Zealand Police)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:41:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A man wanted in connection with a series of alleged violent domestic assaults against his estranged partner in the Waikato over recent ...

Mayorâ€™s response to â€˜Dominion-Postâ€™ speculative story (Wanganui District Council)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:00-05:00 CDT

NZDF: Malayan veterans sought (New Zealand Defence Force)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:40:00-05:00 CDT

Malayan veterans soughtThe New Zealand Defence Force is currently seeking Wellington-based veterans who served during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian ...

Consultation on Guideline for the Safety of Staff from the Threat of Robbery (Department of Labour)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

The Department of Labour is seeking input on the new Guidelines for the Safety of Staff from the Threat of Robbery.

Government Procurement (Ministry of Economic Development)

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

Welcome to the New Zealand Government Procurement web pages, where you can: find out more about the cost-saving All-of-Government contracts and Government ...

Business Update (Ministry of Economic Development)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

The Ministry of Economic Development's electronic newsletter

article: Jul 28 2010 - Ruapehu temperature and gas changes continue (Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:52:00-05:00 CDT

GeoNet continues to monitor regular changes at Mount Ruapehu in volcanic gas output and the temperature of the Crater Lake.

Discussion document released: Establishment of an entity to hold NZUs for future owners of Crown Forest Licensed land. ... (New Zealand Climate Change)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:46:56-05:00 CDT

The Ministry for the Environment has released a discussion document on establishing an entity to hold NZUs for future owners of Crown Forest Licensed ...

article: Jul 27 2010 - GeoNet News, Issue 13 (Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:58:00-05:00 CDT

The latest issue of our newsletter "GeoNet News" is released today.

Hawke's Bay policeman in hospital with facial injuries (New Zealand Police)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:04:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News A Hawke's Bay police officer is in hospital with facial injuries after he was punched, stomped on and had his radio smashed into his face ...

Mother's help valued by investigators (New Zealand Police)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:30:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Police investigating the disappearance of 32 year-old Remuera woman Carmen Thomas say they're getting valuable assistance from her mother ...

Wanganui in thick of world rowing action (Wanganui District Council)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:00-05:00 CDT

Lucky escape for King Country officer and children in crash by school bus (New Zealand Police)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:52:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Waikato Police are urging motorists to familiarise themselves with the road rules after a narrow escape for an officer who slowed down ...

Arrest follows west Hamilton domestic assault (New Zealand Police)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:05:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News Get out and get help is the message from Hamilton Police following a serious domestic assault in the City overnight. Sergeant Alan McGlade ...

School Boiler Case Underlines Need for Safety at Schools (Department of Labour)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

The death of a school caretaker and the penalties imposed today on the school's Board of Trustees underline the importance of keeping workplaces safe, ...

Two arrested for immigration fraud; Kingsland Institute permit processing suspended (Department of Labour)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

Immigration New Zealand has suspended the processing of applications for international students to study at Auckland's Kingsland Institute, and is reviewing ...

Tauranga Waterfront Project: Update (Tauranga City Council)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

The Tauranga Waterfront Project is the exciting redevelopment of the City Centre waterfront area which extends from the Tauranga Harbour Bridge to the ...

Consultation on New Guide to Safety with Chainsaws (Department of Labour)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00-05:00 CDT

The Department of Labour is seeking input on the new Guide to Safety with Chainsaws.

New: Kia ora to safe kai during Maori Language Week (New Zealand Food Safety Authority)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:33:02-05:00 CDT

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is throwing its weight behind this year's Maori Language Week, which is dedicated to Te Mahi Kai - The Language ...

Enrol to Vote (Wellington City Council)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:04:00-05:00 CDT

Take the first step in voting for the city you love by making sure you are enrolled to vote.

Te Raekaihau Point (Wellington City Council)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:54:00-05:00 CDT

We're rehabilitating Te Raekaihau Point's ecology, and you have a chance to be part of it.

Manners Mall Update (Wellington City Council)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:42:00-05:00 CDT

New stormwater sumps have now been installed in Manners Mall and excavation work is under way to create the new road.

Emergency Alerts (Wellington City Council)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:40:00-05:00 CDT

Did you know you can now receive emergency alerts on your mobile phone?

New: Agricultural chemical use under the microscope (New Zealand Food Safety Authority)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:02:16-05:00 CDT

Results from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) lastest Food Residue Surveillance Programme study - which looks at chemical residues in fresh, ...

NZDF: NZ PRT part of highway success in Afghanistan (New Zealand Defence Force)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:10:00-05:00 CDT

NZ PRT part of highway success in AfghanistanThe people of Bamyan province, Afghanistan, will soon be able to reach their countryâ€™s capital much more ...

Light aircraft fatality near Feilding (New Zealand Police)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:40:00-05:00 CDT

Location: National News There has been a mid air incident involving two light aircraft near Feilding. The incident happened shortly after 3.30pm today and at least ...