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Source: Insurance Council of NZ A report into the insurance industry’s response into New Zealand’s largest ever weather events has set out a number of actions to improve responses to future events. The North Island Weather Events: The Insurance Industry response by the Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) examined insurers … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be moving parts of Hawke’s Bay into a restricted fire season from 9am, Friday 14 February, until further notice. These areas are: Tararua West, Tararua South, Pahiatua and Eketāhuna. Please see the attached map for an overview of these areas. A restricted fire season … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Twenty-two projects around Te Taitokerau are to share $600,000 of Northland Regional Council funding designed to help build climate resilience. Council Deputy Chair Tui Shortland says during the council’s Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 consultation, the region’s communities had emphasised the importance they placed on council taking a leading role in helping to build … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation By Helen Ough Dealy Whitebaiting can be competitive. Some fishers will go to great lengths to protect their fishing spot, particularly if the whitebait are running well. Fisher conversations tend to disguise the true nature of their haul, “How much you got today?” “Not much, just a cupful – enough for … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 14 February 2025 DOC staff found a group of youths aged 14 to 16 years camped within the fenced area and using DOC’s rangers’ observation hides. The tara iti is New Zealand’s most critically endangered bird, with fewer than 45 adults remaining. This breeding season, almost all tara iti nesting occurred … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Margaret Lowe, who was last seen at her Te Atatū Peninsula home yesterday. Margaret, 22, was last seen wearing a beige shirt and denim shorts and is described as about 175cms tall with a thin build and black hair. It … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to consider how nationwide targets for emergency housing are impacting on homelessness in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau. Committee Chair, Councillor Angela Dalton, says the council has a duty of care to stand up for Aucklanders who don’t currently have a voice. “This is our city; … Read more
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is sounding the alarm about the latest attack on workers from Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden, who is ignoring her own officials to pursue reckless changes that would completely undermine the personal grievance system. “Brooke van Velden’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise a motorcyclist has died following an earlier serious crash on the Southern Motorway, near Greenlane. A section of State Highway 1 has been closed, with the Serious Crash Unit in attendance. An investigation will commence in due course. Police would like to hear from anyone who … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning to you all. Thank you to Simon and his team at the Business Chamber for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here. I especially want to thank members of the business community for being here this morning. I can imagine it’s been a heavy workload listening to speeches … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise a serious crash will close a section of the Southern Motorway near Greenlane. A crash has occurred between a truck and motorcycle on southbound lanes, at around 8am, just prior to the Greenlane on-ramp. Emergency services are responding to the scene. Police will have further information … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 14 February 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand is calling on farmers to consider how vehicles move inside their barns and sheds, following a sentencing for an horrific death at one of South Canterbury’s biggest agribusinesses. Louis van Heerden was crushed to death by an hydraulic tailgate on a trailer at Turley Farms … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is wishing New Zealanders a happy Valentines Day, and revealing some insight into how many couples tied the knot in 2024.“Last year there were 20,383 marriages registered in New Zealand, down from 23,043 a decade prior. Personalised ceremonies were the more popular option, which … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) More than 26 years after the murder of David John Robinson, Tasman Police have reopened the investigation into his death, with enquiries under way in the small West Coast town of Kakapotahi. A homicide investigation was launched on 28 December 1998, after the body of the then-25-year-old David was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Preference for Spontaneous Travel, Grabbing Cheap Flights and Travelling on a Whim HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) today announced the results of a survey1 of young people’s travel habits and preferences, as well as their level of protection … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) announced today that its subsidiary S Experience Limited (“S Experience”) has entered into a strategic deal memorandum with Kingsmen Xperience, Inc. (“Kingsmen Xperience”), the United States location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary of Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (“Kingsmen”), … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham: Police have taken a suspect into custody after a firearm was presented at a member of the public and a Police officer in Palmerston North on Tuesday night. The suspect, a youth, was located at a Dublin Street address in Whanganui … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – At the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025, VinFast officially opened for sales for its mini-SUV VF 3.The company also announced a special policy providing free charging for all VinFast electric vehicles at VinFast charging stations operated by V-GREEN across Indonesia, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – The HKCriminalLawyers.com platform has officially launched, providing Hong Kong citizens with a dedicated resource for criminal legal information and professional lawyer-matching services. Specializing in a wide range of criminal cases—including theft, fraud, assault, drug-related offenses, money laundering, and illegal gambling—the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Brad Allen, Wellington District Road Policing Manager: Police can confirm one person has died after a collision between a shared cycle and a car in Martinborough this morning. The collision happened on Puruatanga Road, between Regent Street and Todds Road, about 10.45am. The deceased was critically … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Sponsorship aims to create new avenues for individuals of all ages to make meaningful connections, improve wellbeing and inspire a love for nature and wildlife. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – AIA Singapore is proud to announce its partnership with the newly opened Rainforest Wild Asia at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a water related incident at Whangapoua Beach this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach about 1pm after the person was recovered from the water. First aid was provided, however, sadly they were not able to be revived. The death will be referred … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to reduce the regulatory burden on New Zealand businesses by improving the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009, Associate Justice Minister Hon Nicole McKee says.The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill, which had its first reading in Parliament today includes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will better protect victims of litigation abuse in family proceedings has passed through Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Going through the Family Court is already a stressful experience for many. This is only compounded when someone engages in litigation abuse, using the court system to control, harass … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is shocked by the decision by Environment Canterbury to not provide free water testing for rural communities impacted by nitrate contamination. ECan voted in favour of running region wide awareness communication campaigns for private well owners on water quality risks, and commissioning a pilot study to test a number of private drinking … Read more
Source: New Zealand Governor General E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Mr Bill Mansfield, Chair of the Southern Seabirds Trust; Ms Janice Molloy, Trust Convenor; and Mr Al Brown, chef, restauranteur … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area. Biosecurity New Zealand, part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) announced the update today. “It’s great to see that restrictions are … Read more