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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
Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – SIBUR, the largest Russian manufacturer of synthetic materials, plans to increase the use of polymers in the production of components for the automotive industry. In February 2025, SIBUR signed an agreement with the auto parts manufacturer DIPO for the joint development … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released results from its 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study. The global study of more than 9,000 employees across 23 geographies, including the U.S., China, India and Japan, found that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government AcknowledgementsGood afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here.It’s a pleasure to join you here today to officially open this beautiful facility at Wakefield Hospital.I’d like to acknowledge the Evolution Healthcare leadership team, and their esteemed guests here today including investors, and mana whenua.I’d also like to acknowledge: Evolution Board Chair, Scott … Read more
Source: ACT Party Responding to news that the resource consent for a McDonald’s in Wānaka has been declined, ACT Environment spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: “A legitimate business has been blocked from investing, hiring locals, and selling products to willing buyers. This is an economic own-goal for Wānaka, and it shows how our planning regime stifles development. … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron is renewing calls for Kiwi banks to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the wake of the withdrawal of Australia’s Macquarie Group. “First it was the big American banks, then Canada’s banks, and now Macquarie Group is the first of the big Australian banks to pull … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Cameron Luxton – Parliament’s only LBP builder – is on a mission to find a young tradie to take his seat in this year’s Youth Parliament. “Tradies and practical people are underrepresented in politics, and that includes Youth Parliament,” says Mr Luxton. “If you’re on the path to university, good … Read more
Source: ACT Party “The Government’s Going for Growth agenda shows New Zealand has turned the corner. Governments ignored economic growth, taking wealth for granted and wasting billions until we started feeling poor,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This Government’s focus on growth is team effort. ACT’s impact can be seen in a number of priority areas. “To develop … Read more
Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Oceans and Fisheries Minister’s announcement of reforms to the Fisheries Act, ACT Oceans and Fisheries spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “Access to healthy fisheries is practically a Kiwi birthright. Our fishers understand this, and they know their livelihoods depend on sustainable practices. “Sadly, the fishing sector has been overregulated and stigmatised by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioweka Gorge will be extended as additional days are required next week to complete the maintenance work. Work is well underway repairing SH2 and laying a new asphalt, providing a good quality surface, improving resilience and safety through the area. The … Read more