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Source: New Zealand Parliament WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations, that we may conduct … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are urged to be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds later today and this evening, which are forecast to hit during the commute home this afternoon. MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June). A strong … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2025 – Octa, a global regulated broker since 2011, conducted a survey to learn more about Malaysian traders’ security habits and behaviours, both in everyday life and in trading. Below are some insightful takeaways on how traders approach one of the most … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Okoia on Monday 26 May. He was 76-year-old David Hauparoa Hiroti, of Okoia. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest $15.2 million into upgrading infrastructure and enhancing conservation at Milford Sound Piopiotahi to sustainably grow tourism while also protecting the jewel in our conservation crown. The first tranche of decisions from the Milford Opportunities Project, announced today, also provide certainty to operators by confirming that cruise ships … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Most people don’t think of computer repair shops when they think of environmental action. But Computer Help NZ is flipping that assumption like a laptop lid. In an ambitious 10-year sustainability campaign, Computer Help NZ has launched the 4th of 31 projects designed to halve their carbon footprint—and this one’s a … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Until Thursday 19 June, New Zealanders are invited to cast their votes for People’s Choice as part of the 2025 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards – celebrating the tastiest, most expertly crafted pork products made from New Zealand-born and raised pork. In 2024, Reuben Sharples and the team at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police’s newest recruitment advertising campaign is now mobile across Tāmaki Makaurau with five double-decker buses wrapped in Police livery. Commissioner Richard Chambers says: “This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our target of 500 additional officers. “These newly decorated double-decker buses seat 500 people, which is exactly the number we … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell. From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary to complete routine maintenance, including drain clearing, sign maintenance, road marking and surface repairs. “We occasionally close SH29 for essential … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement predicts a sluggish economy with higher inflation and more job losses. “Just days after Nicola Willis slashed women’s pay in order to deliver her so-called ‘Growth Budget’, growth is now predicted to slow,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “The Reserve Bank … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is continuing its attack on women, this time targeting the pay of early childhood education (ECE) teachers. David Seymour’s changes will mean new ECE teachers being at the whim of their employers who will choose what they’re paid, regardless of any higher qualifications. “It wasn’t enough that the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Public schools aren’t converting to charter schools at the rate David Seymour claimed they would. Due to low demand over the past year, $4 million was taken out of the money set aside for charter schools to be used on other things. Despite that, the Government is still funding ACT’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to obliterate science and innovation in New Zealand. “New Zealand’s world leading crown research institutes are being left to dwindle, and New Zealand’s best scientists are losing their jobs and leaving the country,” Labour science and innovation spokesperson Reuben Davidson said. “National’s decision to cut Callaghan Innovation … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it was the result of outstanding investigative work by an officer in the Tauranga Retail Crime Unit. The officer began his investigation based … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton which will deliver economic growth for the region, and approved $4.1 million for the next stage of design work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. The project, which is cost-shared between Hamilton City Council … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 June 2025 Campbell Hutchings nearly sped up the car when he saw something brown and vaguely possum-like on the road, but he’s glad he didn’t. He slowed down on the road near Ōtanewainuku and was rewarded with a kiwi encounter many New Zealanders dream of. In a video sure to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is welcoming the recent conviction and sentencing of an unapproved vehicle inspector for fraudulently issuing warrants of fitness (WoFs), noting the sentence should serve as a deterrent to others. On 26 May, Aucklander Imroz Taki, owner of Newmarket Automotive Repairs, was sentenced to 10 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is advocating for increased protections for family pets in family violence incidents. “I want to talk about some hidden victims of domestic abuse – our pets,” says Mrs Chhour. “New Zealand unfortunately has unacceptably high rates of family violence in … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Haps An ACT MP becoming Deputy Prime Minister has seemed impossible for most of the Party’s history. Now it is real. David Seymour’s first speech since becoming Deputy PM has been described by Mike Hosking as ‘uplifting’ We agree. He thanks supporters who helped the party ‘through the wicked old days, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has welcomed an Office of the Privacy Commissioner report into the trial of facial recognition technology by a major supermarket chain, saying such technology is a valuable tool for fighting crime. “I welcome the OPC’s comments about the potential benefits of facial recognition technology and the finding … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is welcoming a report which shows facial recognition technology is an effective way of combatting retail crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Privacy Commission today announced it has found the live facial recognition technology model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island, is compliant with the Privacy Act. “It found … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died this morning, following a crash on No 3 Road, Te Puke last night. Police were called to an address in Te Puke this morning after a man was located deceased. It was later discovered that he was involved in a crash last night. Enquiries into the circumstances … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Pardoa Boulevard on-ramp to the northbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway is currently closed following an earlier crash. The two-vehicle crash, involving a truck, was reported at around 3:30am, nobody was injured. The on-ramp will remain closed while recovery crews work to move the truck and clean paint that has … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 4 Jun 2025, 07:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has found that the live facial recognition technology model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island is compliant with the Privacy Act. However, his Inquiry report released today, shows that any business considering or using FRT needs to make sure it sets things up right to … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) South Brisbane, Australia, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fiobit sparks among cloud mining companies, attracting numerous beginners and seasoned miners with its state-of-the-art technology and user-friendly platform. To address the latest approach, Fiobit is set to revolutionize the cloud mining platform with enhanced security and user-friendliness. The platform aims to make cloud mining affordable to … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a leading Australian cloud mining giant, FioBit has earned global trust since its launch. For cryptocurrency enthusiasts, FioBit is not just a simple investment platform but an ideal choice for long-term passive income. FioBit offers daily free Bitcoin events and a referral reward system—invite friends … Read more