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Next steps for Nelson Tasman weather radar
Nelson Tasman communities are one step closer to more timely and accurate weather information, with a site selected for the region’s new weather radar. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Transport and South Island Minister James Meager say it is a significant milestone for the project, which was fast-tracked by the Government with a commitment of up to $5 million, following the severe July 2025 weather events.
National’s plan to back our firefighters
Firefighters will get the equipment, training and support they deserve under National’s three-point plan to strengthen New Zealand’s fire and emergency services, National’s Emergency Management spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “When New Zealanders face a fire, serious crash, flood, storm or other emergency, our firefighters are there. They run towards danger to protect lives, homes and communities.
More accessible emergency alerts
Emergency alerts are being added to the Govt.nz app making them more accessible for New Zealanders, Digitising Government Minister Paul Goldsmith and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell say. “This brings official emergency alerts and severe weather warnings together in one place. Crucially, it means people will no longer have to rely solely on mobile phone towers to receive emergency mobile alerts,” Mr Goldsmith says.
More Police on the beat, and on the bus
A re-elected National Government will establish a dedicated Auckland Transport Police Team to help keep Aucklanders safe as the City Rail Link transforms the city's public transport network, National's Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “Starting today, Auckland's public transport network becomes bigger, busier and more important than ever before. “The City Rail Link will increase peak commuter capacity through the city centre by around 50 per cent.
Reducing child and youth offending through sport and recreation
The Government is investing $2.4 million across six community programmes using sport and physical activity to support children and young people who may be at risk of offending or reoffending, says Minister for Sport and Recreation, Mark Mitchell.
Greater powers to go after fraudsters
Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with greater powers to go after criminals has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “It’s estimated fraud in New Zealand results in billions of dollars in losses each year, and causes untold harm to countless hardworking New Zealanders and businesses,” Mr Goldsmith says. “We know the scale and complexity of fraud is increasing.
Laws passed to strengthen emergency management system
New legislation to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says. “This is a major milestone, giving us a modern, fit-for-purpose legal framework to manage the more frequent and complex emergencies New Zealand is facing. “I have seen firsthand the difficult situations local authorities can be confronted with in an emergency.
Five Country Ministers meet on security challenges
The Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence Mark Mitchell is this week representing New Zealand at the annual Five Country Ministerial meeting in Sydney, Australia. “The Five Country Ministerial meeting brings together New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States to discuss shared national security challenges and how we can work together to address them,” Mr Mitchell says.
Changes to emergency management legislation
Legislative changes will give emergency management authorities the tools they need to keep their communities safe from an increasing number of emergencies, the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says. “Giving emergency management authorities more powers to take precautionary actions before a state of emergency is declared will be included as an amendment in the Emergency Management Bill currently before Parliament.
Christchurch Men's Prison PPP deal signed
The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the first redevelopment phase of Christchurch Men's Prison, formally locking in the project and clearing the way for construction to begin later this year, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. The Project Agreement was signed this week between the Crown and Southern Renewal Partners (SRP) and reached financial close, with construction planned to begin later this year.
Investment to support India-NZ 100 Years of Unity through Sport
The Government will invest from the Events Boost Fund to support the India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme, say Sport and Recreation Minister, Mark Mitchell, and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Louise Upston. “Marking 100 years of sporting ties is a significant milestone in the relationship between India and New Zealand,” says Mr Mitchell. “It speaks to the power of sport to unite nations, foster mutual respect, and create lasting friendships.
Launch of SafetyNet Critical Communications
Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has today welcomed a major milestone in New Zealand’s public safety sector with the launch of SafetyNet Critical Communications (SafetyNet). SafetyNet, a new independent Crown company, replaces Next Generation Critical Communications (NGCC). With an expanded mandate, SafetyNet will help strengthen New Zealand’s emergency preparedness and response capability and ultimately, deliver better support to communities across the country.
Bill passed to tackle antisocial road users
The Government has delivered on its commitment to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers, and other antisocial road users, with Parliament passing the Antisocial Road Use Legislation Amendment Bill, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “At present, the consequences for antisocial driving behaviour have not been strong enough to deter this appalling behaviour.
On vous explique pourquoi un arbitre de la Coupe du monde est accusé d'avoir effectué un geste de suprémaciste blanc
Geste de suprémaciste blanc ou plaisanterie de très mauvais goût ? Shaun Evans, un arbitre australien de l'assistance vidéo (VAR) de la Coupe du monde de football, est accusé sur les réseaux sociaux d'avoir effectué un geste de suprémaciste blanc, en direct, avant le match entre l'Allemagne et le Curaçao, dimanche 14 juin. La Fifa a ouvert une enquête pour vérifier si ce geste est bien "une expression de la suprématie blanche", rapporte le quotidien britannique The Telegraph.
Reducing child and youth offending through sport and recreation
An $8 million investment in community programmes using sport and physical activity to reduce child and youth offending has been announced by Sport and Recreation Minister, Mark Mitchell. The Reducing Child and Youth Offending project is a Sport NZ initiative using physical activity and sport to support children and young people who experience higher risk factors relating to offending or reoffending.
Boost for law and order
Budget 2026 builds on the Government's back-to-basics approach to law and order by investing a total of $1.3 billion in policing, corrections and other law and order agencies, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “This includes $391 million to support frontline policing, $512 million for Corrections and $224 million for the Ministry of Justice,” Paul Goldsmith says.
New technology means safer communities
New investment in Budget 2026 will ensure faster, better emergency responses, and make New Zealand more resilient, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Right now, the technology and data that underpins emergency management is fragmented, and getting information takes time – that could lead to delays, blind spots and risk to life,” says Mr Mitchell.
New Zealand Mosque Shootings
New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Brenton Tarrant to withdraw his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. Tarrant, who shot and killed 51 Muslims and injured dozens more, claimed harsh prison conditions led to his involuntary admission of guilt. The court dismissed his appeal, noting it was filed 505 days past the deadline and that the evidence against him was overwhelming. Judges found his mental illness claims inconsistent and unsupported by professionals.
Additional tools to go after fraudsters
Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with more powers to go after criminals has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “It’s estimated fraud in New Zealand results in billions of dollars in losses each year, and causes untold harm to countless hardworking New Zealanders and businesses,” Mr Goldsmith says. “We know the scale and complexity of fraud is increasing.
Cracking down on nitrous oxide misuse
The Government is taking further steps to tighten controls on nitrous oxide to reduce harm and curb its illegitimate use, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. Large canisters with no lawful use will automatically be classified as psychoactive substances Imports of nitrous oxide will require approval from the Director-General of Health.
Government orders review of Dog Control Act
The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks. “New Zealanders are appalled by recent attacks by aggressive and out-of-control dogs. People are reporting that they are avoiding areas in their neighbourhood because they have been attacked or have reason to believe they will be,” Mr Watts says.
Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat
A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime since this Government was elected, figures show. The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to October 2025 than two years previously.
Soft-on-crime Labour puts public safety last
Labour has today confirmed they haven’t learned anything from when crime spiralled out of control under their watch, National’s Police Spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “After Carmel Sepuloni labelled move-on orders ‘cruel’ and ‘despicable’, Labour’s Police Spokesperson Ginny Andersen today rolled out the same old handwringing about how Police wouldn’t have capacity to issue the orders,” Mr Mitchell says.
Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour
The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “New Zealanders are fair-minded people, and our culture is one where we seek to help those who are in need, but that doesn’t mean we should accept our city centres, particularly our showcase tourist spots, becoming places of intimidation, and dysfunction,” Mr Goldsmith says.
Here is the common thread among college athletes accused of fixing games
The recent federal indictments on Jan. 15 accusing a large number of basketball players of throwing college games have predictably triggered indignation and outrage from fans, sports pundits and national news outlets. The dominant explanations are familiar: sports betting, greed and moral failure. Those narratives are emotionally satisfying - and incomplete.
Commentary: Here is the common thread among college athletes accused of fixing games
The recent federal indictments on Jan. 15 accusing a large number of basketball players of throwing college games have predictably triggered indignation and outrage from fans, sports pundits and national news outlets. The dominant explanations are familiar: sports betting, greed and moral failure. Those narratives are emotionally satisfying — and incomplete.
New Zealand Mosque Shootings
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New Zealand Mosque Shootings
Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslim worshipers in New Zealand’s deadliest mass shooting, is asking an appeals court to discard his guilty pleas. He says he was forced to admit to the crimes due to harsh prison conditions affecting his mental state. A panel of three judges at the Court of Appeal in Wellington is hearing evidence starting Monday about his fitness to plead to the charges. Tarrant, an Australian, also seeks to appeal his life sentence without parole.
New Zealand Mosque Shootings
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Is Trump Losing the Plot? There's Still Time To Fix It
AP Donald Trump did not win the 2024 election because America suddenly became meaningfully more Republican. He won because voters, many of them independents and crossover Democrats, many of them young, had lost trust in the system and believed he was willing to confront it. In our (Rasmussen) final 2024 polling, 42% of Trumps electorate came from independents and Democrats. That is not a MAGA monoculture. It is a fragile coalition built on one thing: accountability.
Government gears up to help storm-hit regions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the first stage of Government support for initial recovery efforts in the regions affected by last week’s severe weather event. “The impact has been devastating for many people, particularly those who have tragically lost loved ones at Mount Maunganui, Welcome Bay and Warkworth,” Mr Luxon says. “Over the last few days, I have visited a number of communities and seen the devastation first-hand.
Roadside drug testing starts today
Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “The rollout of roadside drug testing delivers on a key commitment to crack down on dangerous driving that puts innocent New Zealanders at risk,” Mr Bishop says.
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
Was listening to Mark Mitchell and found it interesting that his polls confirmed some thoughts I had. One was worth mentioning here. Forgive me if I state it poorly. The youth vote is upset at what their parents left for them. They look at the older generation as a burden and feel as if their economic future is in chaos. They are supporting those politicians that will provide them some sort of order for the future and being young and foolish they are willing to support political authoritarianism.
38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime as gang laws mark one year
The Government is tracking well ahead of its violent crime reduction target as it today marks one year since its tough gang laws came into effect, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147,000 victims of serious violent crime in the 12 months to August. That’s 38,000 fewer victims than when we came into government, and 9,000 fewer than our last update,” Mr Goldsmith says.
Government cracks down on drug drivers
Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon face tougher enforcement on New Zealand roads, with the Government confirming which drugs will be screened under the new oral-fluid roadside testing regime, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads,” Mr Bishop says. “Around 30 per cent of all road deaths now involve an impairing drug.
Four steps for successful generative AI governance
With the federal government clearly embracing the potential benefits of generative AI and a skyrocketing number of deployments across agencies, we can expect more debate between those who want to jump into the AI pool quickly and with both feet to reap the benefits and those more concerned about the security and privacy implications and want to take a more cautious approach. Both sides of the argument have their merits.
Pulmonary lesions in Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana): Characterizing fungal pneumonia associated with Purpureocillium lilacinum
Get full access to this article View all access and purchase options for this article. References 1. Albert R, Lemaignen A, Desoubeaux G, et al. Chronic subcutaneous infection of Purpureocillium lilacinum in an immunocompromised patient: case report and review of the literature. Med Mycol Case Rep. 2022;38:5–8. 2. Almgren CM, McClure DE. Granulomatous pneumonia in the Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) associated with an intracellular fungal agent. Comp Med. 2000;50:323–328. 3. Barrie MT, Snyder RL.
Mosasaur Feeding Ecology from the Campanian Bearpaw Formation, Alberta, Canada: A Preliminary Multi-Proxy Approach
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How government can support industry
By Mark Mitchell, Chairman, Cornwall Group The budget has created a challenge for industry. The increase in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance, will cost employers on average £2,000 per employee. That’s a big lump sum but what’s more damaging is the lack of notice. We plan 12, 18, 36-months ahead. We make projections and we plan development and investment strategies based on them.
How government can support industry
By Mark Mitchell, chairman, Cornwall Group. The budget has created a challenge for industry. The increase in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance, will cost employers on average £2,000 per employee. That’s a big lump sum but what’s more damaging is the lack of notice. We plan 12, 18, 36-months ahead. We make projections and we plan development and investment strategies based on them.
Jack Hibbs, Matt Carpenter, Mark Mitchell, Jody Hice
On today’s program: Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, reflects on how God has been at work in this election and previews what’s potentially in store for the nation. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers a recap of the races and ballot initiatives that FRC Action has been tracking. Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, compares and contrasts what the polling showed versus what actually happened when votes were counted.
Opinion: The drivers of CT's health disparity
It was good news to read EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. Connecticut will receive a portion of the funding to boost electric vehicle infrastructure along Interstate-95 corridor to include commercial zero-emission vehicles and provide technical assistance for workforce development. Additional money to accelerate the adoption of cold-climate heat pumps and water heaters is also included. Why is this helpful?
Evaluating the Physiologic Effects of Alfaxalone, Dexmedetomidine, and Midazolam Combinations in Common Blue-Tongued Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides)
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For the Sake of Others
Introduction One of the hardest-to-get, most-difficult-to-live-into, toughest-to-hold-onto ideas of the truly Jesus-like life is this: A Christian lives for the sake of others. I did not make this idea up. It is not the product of some soft-minded, gushy-hearted spirituality. This idea is central to a biblical understanding of what it means to be truly a Christian—literally "a little Christ"—rather than a person merely playing at discipleship.
New Zealand Kim Dotcom
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New Zealand Kim Dotcom
Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering. New Zealand’s Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith divulged Friday that he had decided Dotcom should be surrendered to the U.S. to face trial. A date for the extradition was not set and Goldsmith said Dotcom would be allowed time to get advice on the decision.
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Former pro hockey player Tommy Abrahamsson now a professional fisherman for "havskräftor" (ocean crayfish, Nephrops norvegicus) at work in the North Sea. Photo: Mark Mitchell Back in 1974, the buzz of Hartford, Connecticut was that the new hockey league, the WHA, was coming to town. Finally, big league sports in Hartford! The Whalers invited my dad and me to their office to explain their business plan to us.
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