Consultation on Proposed Prescription Medicines List for Designated Podiatrist Prescribers: Analysis of Submissions

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Source: ppta-logo-38 In May 2025 podiatrists who have undertaken appropriate training were granted designated prescribing authority under the ‘Medicines (Designated Prescriber-Podiatrist) Regulations 2025’. The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (the Ministry), on behalf of the Director-General of Health, working with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand, is responsible for establishing a list of specified … Read more

Brick by brick: Police nab Lego thief

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have put the pieces together on a Lego theft spree stretching from Northland down to the Waikato in recent months. An Auckland man is facing numerous charges after being arrested on Wednesday. A case has steadily been built by the Waitematā West Enquiries Team after offending began in January. “Retailers … Read more

DOC ranger snaps rare footage of tuatara and takahē “having a scrap”

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date:  15 May 2025 Filmed on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island, the video shows New Zealand’s unique nature at its quirky best and highlights the value in protecting it. It started with the takahē seemingly attacking the tuatara, says DOC Ranger Nick Fisentzidis – who quickly whipped out … Read more

Planning underway for Hahei Beach Walk reroute

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Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date:  15 May 2025 The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track, has been closed since early 2023 due to landslide risks and land movement following severe weather events including Cyclone Gabrielle. “This track has been a priority for DOC since reopening walking access … Read more

Serious crash, Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Hamilton this morning, which is blocking the road near Waikato Hospital. The two vehicle collision has occurred around the intersection of Ohaupo and Kahikatea Drive in Melville. The road will be blocked for sometime. Indications are there are serious injuries.  MIL OSI

Launching the Auckland University of Technology Innovation Fund

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Tēnā koutou katoa, Thank you for inviting me to join you today.  Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa, AUT Council Members, leadership, AUT Ventures staff and the start up community joining us here this morning – I appreciate your warm welcome.  It’s a real pleasure to help launch the AUT … Read more

Police accept IPCA findings following Beachlands disorder

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Source: New Zealand Police Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority following a disorder by a group of young men in Beachlands. On 11 November 2023, Police were called following a complaint of a group of intoxicated men behaving in a disruptive manner, which led to officers failing to follow the correct … Read more

Social Investment Fund to help vulnerable Kiwis

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Vulnerable families and young New Zealanders will benefit from a new approach to the delivery of social services with a $275 million boost to Vote Social Investment, Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis says. “The centrepiece of the Social Investment Budget package is a new $190 million Social … Read more

Progressing Ngāti Hāua settlement at pace

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is striving forward with Treaty negotiations at pace as the Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill passes its first reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “I am delighted to be able to move forward with this settlement just months after the Crown … Read more

Launch of the Social Investment Fund

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai.  Ki te mihi atu ahau, ki ngā mana whenua nei, tenei te mihi i kaikarakia ko Riki Minhinnick, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.  Thank you to the Southern Initiative for hosting us in Manukau today.  … Read more

More jet fuel to be stored near Auckland Airport

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Cabinet has approved regulations that will give fuel companies until 1 November 2026 to increase the jet fuel they hold at or near Auckland Airport to protect New Zealand against unexpected fuel supply disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “As an island nation far from the … Read more

Main Roads Western Australia tests connected vehicle technology to increase road safety

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Source: Media Outreach Trial conducted in cooperation with Kapsch TrafficCom Future use cases include school zone warnings, road works warnings MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – EQS Newswire – 15 May 2025 – Main Roads Western Australia and Kapsch TrafficCom have successfully conducted a trial of connected vehicle technology on roads in Western Australia. Tested on roads in … Read more

Privacy Week 2025: Public concern about privacy remains high

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Source: 15 May 2025, 09:00 The annual privacy survey of New Zealanders was released today during Privacy Week 2025.  Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says public concern about privacy remains high, with particular unease around children’s privacy, social media use, and AI decision-making.   “More people are worried about the impact of technology on their privacy … Read more

2025 annual survey on privacy

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Source: 15 May 2025, 09:00 Read the 2025 survey, ‘Research on Privacy Concerns and use of personal information’ (opens to PDF, 2.1MB). Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says public concern about privacy remains high, with particular unease around children’s privacy, social media use, and AI decision-making.   “More people are worried about the impact of technology … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN Reports Q3 FY25 Results

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) 28% Growth in Profit After Tax Horizon 1 AI Data Center on Track for H2 2025 Pausing Mining Expansion at 50 EH/s to Focus on AI Opportunities SYDNEY, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today reported its financial results for … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces Full Repayment of the Senior Term Loan Granted to Castor Maritime Inc.

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), an international energy transportation services company, announces that on May 5, 2025, the senior term loan facility granted to Castor Maritime Inc. in December 2024 was fully repaid. About Toro Corp. Toro Corp. is an international … Read more

NZ-AU: Fair Solar Expands Commercial Solar Solutions Across Australia

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Photo Courtesy of: Fair Solar BRISBANE, Australia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fair Solar, one of Australia’s fastest-growing solar installers, continues to expand its commercial solar portfolio, helping businesses reduce energy costs and transition to renewable energy. The company has successfully completed multiple large-scale commercial installations across Queensland, Victoria, New South … Read more

CGTN: Peng Liyuan and Brazil’s first lady visit NCPA in Beijing, vow to deepen cultural exchange

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Tuesday welcomed Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Rosangela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as CGTN reported. Rosangela is accompanying … Read more

Cyberport Hosts “AI x Cybersecurity Forum”

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Co-organised by Cyberport and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professionals Association, the “AI x Cybersecurity Forum” took place today at Cyberport. Under the theme “Navigate the Future of AI-Powered Cybersecurity,” the forum brought together over 400 government representatives, cybersecurity experts, leaders … Read more

Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Therapy (IHHT) Launched: Breakthrough Breathing Therapy for Heart, Brain, and Healthy Aging

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Ai Mediq SA today officially launched Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Therapy (IHHT), a science-backed, non-invasive breathing therapy that strengthens the cardiovascular system at its cellular core. By training the body to adapt to fluctuating oxygen levels, IHHT enhances heart function, improves metabolic … Read more

Prof Dr Klemens Joos back as CEO of the EUTOP Group

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Source: Media Outreach BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Newsaktuell – 14 May 2025 – Prof Dr Klemens Joos (56) has been back at the helm of the EUTOP Group as CEO since 13 May 2025. The background to this is an ambitious growth strategy up to 2035 for the EUTOP Group, which he founded in 1990 while … Read more

The Chinese and French children’s choirs have another musical rendezvous in Paris

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Source: Media Outreach WUZHISHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – May is a great season to experience the French romance. Nearly 20 members of the Wuzhishan Li & Miao Children’s Choir once again set off in central Hainan Island, China, for a cultural exchange in France. From May 8 to 10, … Read more

Johnson Electric Hosts 2025 Humanoid Roundtable to Explore Hardware Standards in Next-Generation Humanoid Robotics

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Source: Media Outreach Leaders from seven humanoid manufacturers convene with hardware experts to discuss the future of humanoid hardware standardization VANDALIA, OHIO – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Johnson Electric, a global leader in motion systems, hosted the inaugural 2025 Humanoid Roundtable on April 29 in Boston, MA, USA. The event brought … Read more

Bora Pharmaceuticals Exits Integration Phase with Sequentially-Improved Gross and Operating Margins

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Source: Media Outreach Positioned to Unlock M&A Value through U.S. Manufacturing Amidst Geopolitical Complexities and Specialty Portfolio HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Bora Pharmaceuticals (TWSE: 6472) today announced its financial results and operational highlights for first quarter of 2025. Quarterly Business and Financial Highlights Fueled by expanded capacity … Read more

Trade Minister to meet US Trade Representative at APEC in Korea

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay travels to Korea today for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministers meeting where he will meet with APEC and CPTPP trading partners including a first in person meeting with United Stated Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. “These meetings are an opportunity … Read more

Alternative Budget – Green’s Budget Gets Thumbs Up from Tax Reform Group

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Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign welcomes the Green Party’s alternative budget released today, for recognising the need to grow revenue and ensuring that those who can afford it get to contribute more. “The Green Budget recognises that we face enormous challenges as a country … Read more

Economy – Examining Māori Access to Capital – Market Failures – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 14 May 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has published a Bulletin article which discusses the barriers Māori face in accessing capital that may be associated with market failures or imperfections. The Bulletin highlights barriers specific to Māori, including legislative … Read more