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Police incident, Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray:

A man has been taken into custody in Flat Bush this afternoon following an ongoing incident.

Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police.

A Police officer was transported to hospital and has since been discharged.

Cordons remain in place on Chapel Road, between Baverstock Road and Stancombe Road, while enquiries continue.

Police will provide a further update when we are able to.

ENDS.

Holly McKay/NZ Police

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Serious crash, SH6, Kingston

Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services are attending the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Kingston Garston Highway, just south of Kingston.

Police received the report at 11.10am of two vehicles that collided on State Highway 6.

Three people have minor injuries and ambulance services are assisting on the scene.

Motorists should avoid the area or expect delays.

ENDS

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Payment to Samoan Government re HMNZS Manawanui

Source: New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Government has made a payment to the Government of Samoa of Samoan Tala (SAT) 10 million (approximately NZD 6 million) following the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in October last year.

Today marks a year since the HMNZS Manawanui sank off the Safata District coastline on the south side of Upolu, Samoa. All 75 passengers and crew survived. 

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the payment follows a request from the Government of Samoa.

“We have responded to the Government of Samoa’s request in full and with good faith. We have always said we will do the right thing,” Mr Peters says.

“We recognise the impact the sinking has had on local communities and acknowledge the disruption it caused.” 

Mr Peters says New Zealand continues to work with Samoa on decisions around the ship and its future. 

“Working with the Government of Samoa, our focus continues to be on minimising any possible environmental impacts and supporting the response. These are our absolute priorities,” Mr Peters says.

A comprehensive Court of Inquiry into the causes of the incident has been concluded and considerable work to implement the recommendations is underway.

 Any disciplinary proceedings that may arise are yet to be determined, but NZDF advises that the investigation is reaching its closing stages. 

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Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

Have your say

New Zealand Food Safety is inviting public comment on proposed changes to the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds.

The proposed changes include:

  • 7 proposals for new, amended, or removed maximum residue levels in Schedule 1
  • one proposal for a new entry in Schedule 3.

This consultation opened on 6 October and we’re accepting submissions until 11.59pm on 5 December 2025.

Consultation document

Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds [PDF, 405 KB]

Related document

NZL 786 – SPS notification: Proposals to amend Maximum Residue Levels (WTO notification) [PDF, 245 KB]

The current food notice

Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds [PDF, 816 KB]

Background information

Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) are the maximum legal levels for residues of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines in food for sale in New Zealand. As new products and uses are registered, new entries for MRLs and compounds for which no MRL applies are established, and existing entries are adjusted as needed. The MRLs are set to ensure that residue levels remain as low as practicable without compromising the ability for the chemical to successfully do what is intended.  

The food notice and its entries are established for agricultural compounds to support good agricultural practice in New Zealand while ensuring risks associated with food safety are effectively managed. MRLs may also be proposed to support the importation of food into New Zealand.

Making a submission

Submissions will be accepted until 11.59pm on 5 December 2025.

Make an online submission – SurveyMonkey

Email and postal submissions

While we prefer online submissions, you can send us your feedback by email or post.

In your submission, answer these questions for any of the compounds for which changes to the notice are being proposed.

  • On balance, do you oppose any of the details of the proposals, such as setting a MRL for a particular commodity or species?
  • Do you oppose an MRL entry being established at all for this compound or for a commodity? If so, why do you oppose it?
  • If an MRL is to be set for this compound for the commodity, do you disagree with the levels or conditions proposed? If so, why do you disagree?

Make sure you also include in your submission:

  • your name and title (if applicable)
  • your organisation’s name (if applicable)
  • your address.

Email ACVM.Consultation@mpi.govt.nz

Or post to:

MRL Amendments
New Zealand Food Safety 
Ministry for Primary Industries
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140.

Submissions are public information

Note that all, part, or a summary of your submission may be published on this website. Most often this happens when we issue a document that reviews the submissions received.

People can also ask for copies of submissions under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). The OIA says we must make the content of submissions available unless we have good reason for withholding it. Those reasons are detailed in sections 6 and 9 of the OIA.

If you think there are grounds to withhold specific information from publication, make this clear in your submission or contact us. Reasons may include that it discloses commercially sensitive or personal information. However, any decision MPI makes to withhold details can be reviewed by the Ombudsman, who may direct us to release it.

Official Information Act 1982 – NZ Legislation

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Speed limit change proposed for SH1 Motutere, south of Taupō

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

Public feedback is now being sought from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) on a proposed speed limit change on a short section of State Highway 1 (SH1) at Motutere, south of Taupō.

The proposal is to put in a new speed limit of 60km/h on a 0.85km stretch of SH1 alongside the Motutere Holiday Park.

Andrew Corkill, NZTA’s Director of Regional Relationships Waikato Bay of Plenty, says this follows considerable community concerns about safety especially for the large number of pedestrians in the area as well as many vehicles turning and stopping there.

“NZTA has received a considerable amount of feedback from the local community, iwi, Taupō District Council, and freight operators that the 100km/h speed limit is not appropriate here.

“The holiday park straddles SH1, with many people crossing the state highway to access Lake Taupō. The nearby Motutere boat ramp is a popular access point to the lake and the area experiences consistent traffic throughout the year,” says Mr Corkill.

The proposed 60km/h zone would extend approximately 700 metres north of Waitapu Road to 150 metres south of Waitapu Road, covering 425 metres either side of the Motutere Holiday Park entrance.

Under the new Setting of Speed Limit Rules, which came into effect on October 30 2024, the 4.31km section of SH1 between Halletts Bay and Motutere/Te Pōporo Bulli Point, was raised from 60km/h to 100km/h on 22 May 2025.

“NZTA has listened to concerns that have been expressed since that the new speed limit is unsuitable for this short section of SH1. We are now seeking formal public feedback on whether the speed limit in that short area should be lowered to 60km/h,” says Mr Corkill.

“The new rules are very prescriptive in how speed limits are set and there is a requirement for further public consultation, which we must consider alongside the economic impacts and technical safety assessments to determine if we make any changes in this area,” says Mr Corkill.

Consultation on the proposed speed limit change is now open (6 October 2025). Have your say at nzta.govt.nz/waikatospeed

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Police responding to incident, Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police

Police are responding to an incident in Flat Bush this morning.

Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police.

One officer has been injured, however at this early stage it appears the injuries are non-life threatening.

Chapel Road, between Baverstock Road and Stancombe Road, has been cordoned off while Police respond.

The public is advised to avoid the area.

Police will provide a further update when we are in a position to do so.

ENDS.

Holly McKay/NZ Police

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Hawke’s Bay Expressway blocked following crash

Source: New Zealand Police

The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road is currently blocked due to a crash.

The single vehicle crash was reported just before 10am.

No injuries have been reported.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

A diversion is in place via Pakowhai Road.

ENDS

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Update: Search for missing 17-year-old Marley

Source: New Zealand Police

Police are today continuing the search for missing 17-year-old Marley, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Friday 26 September in Scarborough.

Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says a helicopter will be utilised to assist with search efforts today.

“Today we are conducting an aerial search of the coastline between Sumner and Godley Head.

“LandSAR will also conduct a further search of an area near Taylors Mistake on Wednesday.”

Residents in Scarborough and Sumner can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area as searches continue.

If you see Marley, please call Police on 111, quoting the file number 250927/3331.

ENDS

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Man charged in Dunedin homicide

Source: New Zealand Police

A man is appearing in court today on a murder charge following the death of another man in North Dunedin.

Police located the 36-year-old deceased at a property on Great King Street on Friday afternoon.

The pair are believed to have been known to each other.

The 25-year-old accused is due in Dunedin District Court today.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre

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Home and Community Support Services Conformity Assessment Bodies: Auditing Requirements

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health

Publication date:

This document sets out what conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that audit and certify providers of home and community support services (HCSSs) must do to audit and certify these providers against Ngā paerewa Health and disability services standard NZS 8134:2021 (Ngā Paerewa). 

It also outlines the roles of other stakeholders operating within the certification scheme, including the Oversight Committee, the Independent Assessment Committee and HealthCERT.