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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s next large-scale mining operation is on track to begin commercial production by next year, creating 250 local jobs and contributing $350 million to the Coalition Government’s goal of doubling mineral exports revenue to $3 billion by 2035, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. The Snowy River underground gold mine project … Read more
Source: Auckland Council What causes a sinkhole or a tomo? Sinkholes, also known as ‘tomo’, form when soil under the ground surface is eroded by water. This can happen naturally or as a result of human activities. In some cases, they occur naturally due to underground springs or streams. For example, lava tunnels can collapse, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Kris Payne A Hawke’s Bay man is before the courts facing a number of charges, including drug related, after he was arrested following a vehicle stop last week. On Friday 7 March, Police executed an armed vehicle stop on State Highway 50 near … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Hutt Road near the Petone Overbridge. The crash involving a bus and a van was reported at about 10:20am. The road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. No injuries have been reported. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New York and Washington DC later this week for discussions on world affairs and to continue to build New Zealand’s ties with the United States. Mr Peters will hold meetings with members of the Trump Administration including Secretary of State … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed the publication of Pharmac’s Consumer Engagement Workshop Report. “Increasing availability of medicines has always been a priority of mine. For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr … Read more
Source: ACT Party The Haps The world keeps changing, as Free Press surveyed last week. So far, trade wars have not affected New Zealand or interrupted our usual diet of domestic political stories about lunches and Wellington gossip. That could change quickly and we’ll be watching closely for trade trouble coming to our farmers and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roading crews resealing parts of State Highway 2 south of Hastings are now working between Waipawa and Pakipaki. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking drivers to expect delays to their journey times through this area, with stop/go traffic management in place from today until next Saturday 15 March – … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Mairehau, Christchurch last night. Emergency services were called to an address on Innes Road around 9:15pm. Upon arrival, a man was located with critical injuries. Despite urgent treatment, he … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa A petition signed by more than 10,000 people calling on the government to scrap plans for corporate tax cuts will be delivered at a public online event this Monday morning. (ref. https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/say-no-to-corporate-tax-cuts ) Speakers include economist Ganesh Nana and the event will see the official delivery of the petition, which urges … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2025 – In 2025, global markets are navigating a phase of economic uncertainty as potential inflationary pressures induced by trade tariffs, shifting central bank policy, and geopolitical risk shape trading conditions. Traders who integrate fundamental analysis into their strategies can navigate these … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will get major infrastructure projects underway faster by speeding up land acquisition and delivering fairer payments for landowners, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Land Information Minister Chris Penk say. “The Government is committed to a strong pipeline of critical infrastructure projects to boost economic growth and productivity. While the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Initiatives announced this week underscore the Government’s commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare system, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“We are relentlessly focused on improving health outcomes and ensuring Kiwis have access to timely, quality healthcare.“That’s why we are spending more on health than ever before – a record $30 billion … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police have determined that there were no suspicious circumstances relating to the death of a man in Wairoa on Wednesday 5 March. Emergency services had been called to the Lucknow Street address about 4pm, and the man was pronounced dead at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government International Women’s Day is a great opportunity for businesses to use the Gender Pay Gap Toolkit to drive down the gender pay gap, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. “The gender pay gap sits at 8.2 percent and the Retirement Commission has found a 36 percent gap in the amount women … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man has died after a crash involving a motorbike and a vehicle on Postman Road, Dairy Flat, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm, between Dairy Stream Road and Wilks Road. The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene. Police are providing support … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new plan to grow the aquaculture industry will boost the economy and provide vital jobs that support regional communities, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.Mr Jones launched the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan 2025 – 2030 at the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival in Marlborough today.Mr Jones also announced … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand All outdoor fires will be banned across the whole of Northland Region from midnight tonight (Saturday 8 March) until further notice because of the high fire danger and extreme fire conditions. Fire and Emergency has extended the prohibited fire season already in place for some areas to cover the entire … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 54-year-old Joshua, who has been missing for almost three months. Joshua, who typically resides in Christchurch, was last seen in central Dunedin on Wednesday 11 December 2024, and has not been in touch with his family since. Joshua’s vehicle was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 1 at Otaio, near Waimate. One person has been critically injured, while another has serious injuries. The crash was reported about 2.50pm, between Springbank Road and Otaio Cemetery Road. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 March 2025 – OctaTrader, Octa broker’s proprietary trading platform, was recently awarded for the ‘Best Use of AI in Fintech 2025’ by Global Business Magazine. This award gives due credit to OctaTrader’s diverse suite of AI-powered features, including one of its most powerful … Read more
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The death of a man at Northcote Point yesterday afternoon, Friday 7 March, has been referred to the Coroner. Around 1:29pm yesterday, a Police unit was flagged down by a member of the public on Stafford Road, after a man was located unconscious at the entrance to a walkway. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Far North last night. Emergency services were called to SH10, Waipapa, about 9.40pm. The sole occupant died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS … Read more
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is issuing a challenge to women in government to stand with working women on International Women’s Day by pushing policies to reduce the gender pay gap. “We are calling on the women who work in the Beehive to show some solidarity with working women … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are continuing work to contain the vegetation fire burning at Mangakahia in Northland, which began yesterday afternoon. The fire has burned an area of 25 hectares and destroyed one derelict building. No other structures have been damaged and no residents have had to evacuate. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander … Read more
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori extends our deepest aroha to the 500 plus Whānau Ora workers who have been advised today that the govt will be dismantling their contracts. For twenty years , Whānau Ora has been helping families, delivering life-changing support through a kaupapa Māori approach. It has built trust where the … Read more