Category: MIL-OSI

Source: New Zealand Police

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Poroporo overnight.

At around 10pm, emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Station Road near Buller Road.

Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.

Three other people were transported to hospital in a serious condition.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

Station Road reopened at around 4.20am this morning.

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Source: New Zealand Government

The Government is delivering on its commitment to support parents living offshore to visit and stay with their families in New Zealand for longer, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. 

Beginning in September, a new ‘Parent Boost’ visa would grant the parents of New Zealand citizens and residents multi-entry access for up to five years, provided they meet specific health, income, and insurance requirements.

“In order to drive economic growth, we need to incentivise skilled migrants to choose New Zealand,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. 

“Ensuring we continue to attract the right people with the skills this country needs will deliver significant economic and social benefits for all New Zealanders.” 

“We know that a longer-term visitor visa for parents is an important consideration for migrants who are deciding where they want to build their lives,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.

“Whether it be welcoming a new child, additional support during health challenges or providing childcare so parents can work, there is nothing quite like having family support close by.” 

“We are proud to deliver this coalition agreement between National and ACT, which will make the New Zealand proposition more appealing and more competitive.”

To be eligible for a Parent Boost visa, applicants must:

• have an eligible sponsor who is a New Zealand citizen or resident
• meet Acceptable Standard of Health requirements
• demonstrate they have at least one year of health insurance coverage which provides emergency medical cover (of at least up to $250,000), repatriation, return of remains and cancer treatment (of at least $100,000) and maintain this insurance for the entire duration they are in New Zealand
• meet character requirements and be a bona fide / genuine visitor
• while offshore during the 3^rd year of the multiple entry visitor visa, complete a new medical assessment and demonstrate they have maintained their insurance
• The sponsor must earn the median wage to sponsor one parent, joint sponsors must earn 1.5x the median wage; or
• The parent/s have an ongoing income aligning with the single rate of New Zealand Superannuation for a single parent and the couple rate for a couple; or
• The parent/s have available funds of $160,000 for a single parent and $250,000 for a couple to support themselves for the duration of their visa

One of the following income requirements must also be met:  

“The Parent Boost Visa strikes the balance of making New Zealand more attractive for people who want to make our beautiful country their home, without putting additional strain on public services,” Ms Stanford says.

“We are committed to delivering an efficient and predictable immigration system that drives economic growth to take New Zealand forward.” 

Parent Boost applications open on 29 September 2025. 

Source: New Zealand Police

Attributable to Sergeant Jason Cleeton:

Police are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run incident this morning that left two women and their dogs injured.

Emergency services were called to Attwood Road, Paremoremo, about 7.10am after a report of a white ute striking two pedestrians.

The vehicle then left the scene without stopping.

One woman sustained serious injuries and another moderate.

Both were transported to hospital for treatment.

Police are now working to identify the driver of the vehicle which struck the women.

The ute was travelling on Attwood Road towards Paremoremo Road.

It sustained some damage in the crash, which will likely be noticeable.

If you have any information about this vehicle or its driver, we are urging you to get in touch.

We would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident who has not yet spoken to us.

If you can help, please call 105 and quote reference number 250608/7303.

You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Source: Green Party

The Green Party is calling out the Government’s parent boost changes that benefit a wealthier minority while doing nothing to help reunite thousands of migrant families. 

“The Government is essentially telling thousands of migrant families that if your parents don’t have a quarter of a million in funds, they are not welcome here,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Immigration, Ricardo Menéndez March. 

“Our migrant communities give so much to Aotearoa, they deserve to be treated with respect and provided with pathways that connect them with their families. Today’s announcement falls significantly short of this. 

“The Government’s changes to the Parent Boost visa send a clear signal that they do not value the significant contribution of our migrant communities who National labelled as essential not long ago. This is not good enough. 

“The requirements of the five-year parent category visa mean only those with significant wealth will be able to apply, leaving out the lower wage migrant workers National was calling “essential” not many years ago.

“The Greens support having genuine residency pathways for parents, because it makes no sense for families to be kept apart. Being wealthy should not be a prerequisite to having your parents with you in New Zealand. We will overhaul the parent residency scheme to ensure families are treated fairly,” says Ricardo Menéndez March.

Source: New Zealand Police

The Desert Road is expected to reopen approximately 6:45pm following the fatal crash earlier today.

Motorists are thanked for their patience while emergency services and contractors worked at the scene.

For updates on the road opening, please check https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/bay-of-plenty

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Source: New Zealand Police

One person has died following a crash on the Desert Road this afternoon.

Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One at around 1.10pm.

Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.

Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.

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Source: New Zealand Government

Resources Minister Shane Jones travels to Singapore tomorrow where he will speak to more than 400 executives about New Zealand’s oil and gas investment opportunities at the Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly.

“As a fierce champion for New Zealand’s oil and gas sector, the Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly conference on 9 and 10 June provides an unparalleled opportunity to tell investors from the Asia Pacific region that New Zealand is open for business and ready for investment,” Mr Jones says.

“Investment in our resources means jobs, opportunities and economic growth for regional New Zealand. The Coalition Government is working hard to make New Zealand an attractive proposition for investors, with changes such as the reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban and the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Act.

“Budget 2025 included a tagged contingency of $200 million over four years for business case-approved co‑investment in new gas fields. This investment sends a clear message to the international investment community that New Zealand is serious about oil and gas exploration to supply the gas we need to power our homes and businesses. The industry can also benefit from the Investment Boost policy, also announced in Budget 2025.

“Of particular interest to international investors will be upcoming changes to the Crown Minerals Act which align petroleum decommissioning requirements with international best practice. These requirements were previously seen as a handbrake on investment.

“I look forward to meeting oil and gas explorers and producers on the sidelines of the conference to discuss ways we can open new pathways for investment and opportunities for the oil and gas sector in New Zealand.”

Mr Jones returns to New Zealand on 12 June.

Source: New Zealand Police

The search for missing woman 79-year-old Elisabeth has resumed today in Christchurch, after poor weather conditions paused search activity yesterday.

Police Search and Rescue, along with volunteers from Land Search and Rescue, are out operating in the Fendalton and Riccarton areas.

Residents may notice an increased Police presence, and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

Elisabeth’s loved ones are feeling increasingly concerned for her, and Police are still urging anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward.

We are also asking anyone in the area who has not yet checked any outbuildings for Elisabeth or unusual signs of disturbance to please do so. 

If you have seen Elisabeth or have any information about where she could be, please call 105 and quote reference number 250604/5465.

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Source: New Zealand Police

State Highway One, Desert Road is blocked following a crash this afternoon.

Emergency services received a report of the two-vehicle crash at around 1.10pm.

Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.

The road is blocked near the Oturere Stream.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

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Source: New Zealand Police

The search for missing 25-year-old Travis Langford remains ongoing, nearly five months after he was last seen.

His vehicle was located burnt out on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma in January, and his dog was found in a nearby paddock the following day.

Police recovered personal items belonging to Travis near his vehicle, and the Eagle helicopter surveyed the area not long after his vehicle was found.

An alleged sighting of Travis was reported to Police around Waitangi weekend, where it was believed he was seen at Lake Waipapa, however Police have not been able to confirm whether this was Travis or not.

A further alleged sighting was reported on 2 March, however it was confirmed this was not Travis. 

Travis’s family are grateful for all the information that has been provided since he went missing.

His family are continuing private searches, and Police would like to remind the public to stay alert and report any unusual activity or potential sightings of Travis to Police.

His appearance may have changed over the last five months. Travis did not have any tattoos, however he does have a dark heart-shaped birth mark, about 3cm wide, on the left side of his neck. He is a slim build and approximately 5’10” tall.

There are serious concerns for his wellbeing. Travis was known to be very wary of people, however possibly has help from outside sources if he is hiding somewhere remotely.

Police are asking everybody in the wider Waikato region to keep an eye out for a man matching the description of Travis, and report any potential sightings to Police.

Please contact 105 either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250119/4439.

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