Have you seen Thomas Basire?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Hutt Valley man who has been missing for two months. Thomas Basire, 28, was last seen near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, walking on the stop bank towards Petone on 24 … Read more

Fatal crash: SH1, Wellsford

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wellsford this morning. The crash occurred at around 8.20am on State Highway 1, involving a truck and vehicle. Sadly, the driver of the vehicle has died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been examining the scene … Read more

Parliament must condemn hateful ‘hotline’ targeting Israeli visitors

Source: ACT Party Responding to the Palestinian Solidarity Network’s ‘hotline’ for reporting Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand, ACT MP Simon Court says: “John Minto and his followers, in their pursuit of Israeli tourists, would create a real-life version of the Hunger Games movies. Their undisguised antisemitic behaviour is not acceptable in a liberal democracy like New … Read more

The State of the Nation

Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from hostile MPs. His submission to the Justice Committee is a must-watch. Even people who say there should be no bill seem to want the debate. … Read more

Reminder: State Highway 1 Blenheim roundabout resurfacing to begin next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Two busy Blenheim roundabouts will be resealed next week. The State Highway 1/State Highway 6 Nelson Street roundabout will be the first to be resurfaced with night works planned from Sunday, 2 February until Tuesday, 4 February, between 7 pm and 5 am. During this time the roundabout will be … Read more

Crash closes access to State Highway 2 at Silverstream

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 28 January 2025 9:32 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Access to and from State Highway 2 is following a crash on Silverstream Bridge this morning. The incident was reported around nine am this morning. While State Highway 2 remains open, Silverstream Bridge is closed to traffic in both … Read more

Employment indicators: December 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: December 2024 – 28 January 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the December 2024 month (compared with the November 2024 month) were: all industries – up 0.1 percent (2,615 jobs) to … Read more

Business Appointments – Fusion5 appoints CEO for New Zealand

Source: NZ news tips Message: 28 January 2025 – Wellington, New Zealand. Australasian business solutions company Fusion5 has announced the appointment of Kristy Brown as Chief Executive Officer for its New Zealand operations. The appointment will see Fusion5 Australia and New Zealand led respectively by Sven Martin and Kristy Brown. Martin took on the initial Australia/New … Read more

Fire Safety – Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire must go to checkitsalright.nz and apply for a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. … Read more

Events – Firefighters Compete at UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge

Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer already and they all require one thing – lots of water and brave people to put it there! Firefighting relies on timing, technical expertise, and … Read more

Crash blocks Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive is currently blocked near the Silverstream Bridge following a crash. The two-vehicle crash occurred just before 9am. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Information sought following incident in Palmerston North bar

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating a reported stabbing in Palmerston North last night and would like to speak to witnesses. Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11:30pm, after reports of an altercation between a small group of people. Upon arrival one person was located with a stab … Read more

“Something is very wrong in our society and economy” – NZCTU Workforce Survey shows people fear for future

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Insecurity in work, housing, and health among working people has emerged as the key finding from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi’s 2025 annual Mood of the Workforce survey. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff says the survey, which polled more than 1900 people, shows immense … Read more

Dou Yee Enterprises Partners with BIOVIA to provide LIMS and ELN Software Solutions in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – Dou Yee Enterprises, a prominent global player in high-tech manufacturing and precision engineering, has entered into a strategic partnership with BIOVIA a leader in scientific software solutions. Through this collaboration, Dou Yee will serve as a reseller of BIOVIA Laboratory Information Management … Read more

Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines celebrates milestones, thanks media and content creators at annual Pasasalamat event

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines kicked off 2025 with its annual Pasasalamat event on January 27th at the historic Centro de Turismo Intramuros. Celebrating the vital role of media professionals and content creators, the evening reflected on TPB’s key achievements … Read more

Weather News Update – Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain – MetService

Source: MetService UPDATE: Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, the North Island gets a reprieve from the muggy conditions of the past … Read more

Name Release, Fatal crash, Winton Lorneville Highway

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on Winton Lorneville Highway, Tuesday 21 January. She was Thachawalai Youngdaeng of Thailand. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are … Read more

Release: Nicola Willis prioritises visitors over everyday Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Labour Party In her first announcement as Economic Growth Minister, Nicola Willis chose to loosen restrictions for digital nomads from other countries, rather than focus on everyday Kiwis. “The fact that Nicola Willis is offering benefits to visitors that she won’t even allow New Zealanders, shows exactly where her priorities lie,” Labour’s … Read more

Weather News – Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, the North Island gets a reprieve from the muggy conditions of the past weekend, … Read more

Curtain lifted on illegal cannabis operation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Sergeant Adam Elder, Alexandra Police: A man is before the courts after the curtain was lifted on his cannabis growing operation in Roxburgh, Central Otago. On Friday 17 January Police executed a search warrant at a Roxburgh house, and inside Police located five indoor tents which housed … Read more

Serious Crash, SH5, Waipunga

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Matea Road, Waipunga, Taupō District. The crash was reported around 4pm. Initial indications suggest at least two occupants are in a moderate to serious condition. The road is closed while emergency services work at the scene between … Read more

Quick reporting from public sees two teens arrested, Invercargill

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Peter Smallfield, Invercargill Police: Two young people are facing Youth Court in Invercargill after a series of burglaries in a stolen car overnight. A Mazda vehicle was stolen from a Kingswell address in the early hours of the morning by two people, who later pulled up … Read more

Road closed following crash, State Highway 1, Marton

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a report of a crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1 north of Marton, reported shortly after 2pm.  Indications are that there have been serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and … Read more

Keep your family safe when posting back-to-school photos

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) As thousands of children prepare to head back to school, Police are urging parents to be diligent with their privacy settings before posting photos and videos online. The start of the school year is often memorable, and many people like to mark the occasion by sharing images of their … Read more

Students are back at school

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes students back to school with a call to raise attendance from last year. “The Government encourages all students to attend school every day because there is a clear connection between being present at school and setting yourself up for a bright future,” says Mr Seymour. … Read more

Going for Growth: New rules for visiting tourists

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is relaxing visitor visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting New Zealand, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Tourism Minister Louise Upston say. “The change is part of the Government’s plan to unlock New Zealand’s potential by shifting the country onto a … Read more

JustMarkets Launched a Lunar Contest with Fantastic Prizes

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – As the festive season of Lunar New Year approaches, JustMarkets invites traders in Indonesia and Malaysia to celebrate with exciting opportunities and incredible prizes. The promotion was created for traders to showcase their skills and aim for rewarding trading experiences — … Read more