Category: media_crisis
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Work-Related Injury Data Tables Delayed
Stats NZ announced a delay in publishing the ‘Work-related injury targets at a glance’ tables, which were expected on January 15, 2026. The delay is attributed to ongoing data quality issues. Stats NZ apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this…
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New Zealand Christmas Weather Forecast: Rain and Wind Expected
A "hairy" few days are expected in New Zealand leading up to Christmas, with a significant shift in weather patterns. According to MetService, a surge of wet and warm air from the Tasman Sea will bring rain to the South…
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 have announced their Media Centre's operating hours for the holiday season, ensuring continuous media support. Normal weekday hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. will be maintained, except on Christmas Day when the team will be…
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TikTok Livestream Leads to Arrest of Youths in Car Theft Spree
A TikTok livestream led to the arrest of six youths in Palmerston North after they allegedly stole multiple cars. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, police were alerted to a livestream showing a vehicle crashing into a pole. The occupants then…
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 imprisonment for indecent communications, distributing objectionable material, and threatening to commit a mass stabbing attack. The sentencing follows a joint investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs and…
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 have issued an advisory to media regarding interim suppression orders related to Operation Hawkin, the Mt Wellington homicide case from December 5, 2025. While a Coroner’s non-publication order is set to expire on December 17, 2025, at 5pm,…
Law EnforcementLegalMediaMedia CrisisSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Stats NZ Corrects 2024 Work-Related Fatality Data
Stats NZ has issued a correction to the 'Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024', initially published on 26 November 2025. The provisional number for work-related fatalities in 2024 has been updated in table 13 of the ‘Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024…
HealthBusinessMediaEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesMedia CrisisAustralasia
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Police Correct Name in Stewart Island Hunting Incident Report
Police have issued a correction to a previous media release regarding a hunting incident on Stewart Island in July 2025. The correction concerns the identity of the deceased. The full name of the man who died was Jock David Grant…
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NZ On Air Boosts Journalism Funding by $1.6m
NZ On Air has extended funding for two journalism initiatives, the Local Democracy Reporting scheme (LDR) and Open Justice, after receiving an additional $1.6m from the Government in Budget 2025. The funding aims to support local journalism, with a focus…
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 published on 21 November 2025. The last graph in the news story had the incorrect title of Selected country of origins for…
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Police to Address Fatal House Fire in Sanson
Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, will address the media this afternoon regarding the fatal house fire incident that occurred in Sanson over the weekend. A stand-up will be held at 2.30pm in Palmerston North, where Inspector Grantham will provide…
MediaDisastersLaw EnforcementMedia Crisis fatal house fireSansonManawatūInspector Ross GranthamPalmerston NorthNew Zealand Policeaccident
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New Zealand Police Launch 'Calling Card' Recruitment Campaign
The New Zealand Police have launched a new recruitment campaign, dubbed ‘Calling Card’, targeting individuals with varied skills and experiences. The campaign aims to highlight the diverse career opportunities within the police force and encourage those with relevant abilities to…
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 issued a correction to the annual and monthly percentage movements for the food price index (FPI). The corrected data is available in the CSV files on Selected price indexes: September 2025 and in Infoshare. For all groups…
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
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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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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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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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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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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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
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Police Update on Waitomo Incident
Police will hold a third stand-up at 5.50pm today concerning this morning’s critical incident. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to media in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending should RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details, according to the…
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 concerning this morning’s critical incident in Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will address the media in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. Further details…
MediaLaw EnforcementMedia Crisis Waitomocritical incidentJill RogersPolice Media CentreNew Zealand PoliceBriefing
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Police to Address Critical Incident in Waitomo
Police will hold a stand-up today to address a critical incident that occurred this morning in Waitomo. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is scheduled to speak to the media at 11am in central Hamilton. Media representatives interested in attending are asked…
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 this morning. According to Commissioner Richard Chambers, “Police expect to provide a full update later this morning.” Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is travelling to Waikato and will speak to…
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New Image Released in Search for Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana
Police have released a new image of missing woman Te Anihana Pomana, provided by her family, to aid in the ongoing search. The family and Police are requesting that media outlets use this new photo in conjunction with existing CCTV…
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 have issued a correction regarding the date of death in the Zain Taikato Fox murder case. The corrected date is July 26. An earlier release contained an incorrect date. The police sincerely apologized for the error and…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Zain Taikato FoxmurderNew Zealand PolicecorrectionarrestscrimeJuly 26
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Media Monitor: Arrests Made in Search for Dezi Freeman
The Guardian is reporting that Victoria police have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy in connection with the search for Dezi Freeman, but both have been released pending further inquiries. It said the search for Freeman continues. In…
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 a reduced capacity tomorrow, 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 and significant events. Other…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Police Media Centreprofessional developmentNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police appPublic Safety