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Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault
Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police is aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing the...
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Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu. Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house...
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Fire Safety – Fire permits suspended ahead of hot weekend in Queenstown Lakes District
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Hot and windy weather has raised the fire risk in the Queenstown Lakes District to extreme, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to suspend all...
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Local News – Full steam ahead for Porirua streamside planting programme
Source: Porirua City Council More than 100,000 plants will go in the ground in Porirua this year as the city’s streamside planting programme to restore Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour shows...
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Toitū launches national campaign: Climate Action = Smart Business
Source: Toitū Envirocare Toitū Envirocare has launched a new national campaign built on a clear and commercial premise: Climate Action = Smart Business. Aimed squarely at CEOs, directors and senior...
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Millions of people across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia facing drought crisis, as cost of water increases by 2000% in worst hit areas – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Failed October-December rains have pushed nearly 26 million people into extreme hunger in East Africa. 58 million people do not have access to clean drinking water. Millions of...
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Natural Phenomenon – Five years on, triple-tsunami anniversary highlights New Zealand’s ongoing risk
Source: National Emergency Management Agency – NEMA Five years after three tsunamis struck New Zealand shores in one day, the National Emergency Management Agency is urging the public to get...
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Rural News – Search begins for the inaugural Rural Woman of the Year
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers, Rural Women New Zealand and Brightstar are proud to announce the launch of the Rural Woman of the Year award, sponsored by Farmers Weekly. Nominations are open...
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ComfortDelGro Engineering Opens One of Singapore’s Largest Automotive Centres with Advanced Electric Vehicle Capabilities
Source: Media Outreach • The new five-storey, 27,400 square metre automotive centre will bolster ComfortDelGro Engineering’s (CDGE) EV capabilities to meet the demands of an increasingly electrified vehicle population, aligning...
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Stareep S3 Pro AI Mattress Draws Crowds on Opening Day of MIFF 2026
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Stareep, a technology company focused on smart sleep solutions, is exhibiting its S3 Pro AI...
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It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways
Source: New Zealand Government Young Pacific people will have the opportunity to enter New Zealand’s growing $750 million gaming sector through Game On, a programme to support them into the...
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No need for speed after dangerous driver lands in Court
Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver who allegedly stole a car and drove it through Albany while intoxicated is now facing a raft of charges. Late last night, Police...
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DBS Hong Kong collaborates with Know Your Customer Limited to further improve digital account opening for SMEs
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Know Your Customer Limited (“Know Your Customer”), a recognised expert in automated business verification solutions...
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Southco’s New Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch Simplifies Cab Access While Enhancing Operator Safety
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Southco has introduced a new heavy-duty rotary latch solution designed with dual triggers. This latest...
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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St...
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Cautionary approach to Bluff oyster season
Source: New Zealand Government The Bluff oyster season is open, with a cautionary approach and after careful assessment of the fishery, Oceans and Fisheries Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft says. A pre-season...
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The Money Awards by Money20/20 Unveil Global Jury Presidents
Source: Media Outreach The awards, which debuted in 2025, have quickly become one of the industry’s most‑watched benchmarks for innovation and meaningful impact. Building on that momentum, the 2026 program...
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Police RUN recruitment operation in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Ahead of a major recruitment activation and partnership with Round the Bays in Auckland this Sunday, Police are announcing more recruit wings are coming to Auckland. ...
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Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi
Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area...
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Nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Experienced...
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One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika
Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local...
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New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart...
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Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS JONES TO HEAD REAL ASSETS
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Brendon Jones to the role of Head of...
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“Children living in fear”: More than 100 million children impacted in Middle East regional conflict – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children At least 100 million children in countries directly impacted by the escalating violence in the Middle East and wider region face deepening fear, distress and the risk...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026
Source: New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 5 March 2026 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026 were released by the...
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Health and Employment – Payroll failure hits pay for 4,000 Waikato health workers, urgent review needed
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Health NZ to conduct an urgent review after a widespread failure in its payroll system left around 4,000 Waikato hospital and health workers without...
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Health – Strengthening the primary care workforce: The College welcomes employment changes for GPEP 1 registrars
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the Minister’s announcement that Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) will become...