State Highway 1 Desert Road re-opens after 2-month closure

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand’s largest and most ambitious road maintenance project, the Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance programme, reaches a major milestone this week with the reopening of State Highway 1 (SH1) at the Desert Road on Friday 14 March. SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru, including the Desert Road, has been closed … Read more

Fee changes to improve border management

Source: New Zealand Government Changes to fees and levies for goods crossing New Zealand’s border are being introduced to ensure they are fairer and better recover the costs of Customs and Ministry for Primary Industries services, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. “Customs and the Ministry for Primary Industries make a critical contribution to New … Read more

Uzbekistan’s Sellers Post Record Sales Growth on Wildberries Marketplace

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, saw record sales growth in products from Uzbekistan-based sellers, led by surging demand for Uzbek textile goods in neighboring markets. Sales of goods produced in Uzbekistan increased by 61% overall last year, with textiles … Read more

Intersection blocked after crash involving train, Matamata

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) An intersection in Matamata is blocked following a collision between a train and a pedestrian. It happened around 3:15pm at the intersection of College Street and Firth Streets. The pedestrian is said to be in critical condition. Motorists and others are asked to avoid this intersection if possible while … Read more

Man charged over Grey Lynn bus incident

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise the man sought earlier over an alleged indecent assault is now in custody. The incident occurred aboard a bus in Grey Lynn this morning. The 49-year-old man is being charged with indecent assault and will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow. Police would again like … Read more

Release: Labour supports sanctions against Israel’s illegal occupation

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Labour Party will support Chloe Swarbrick’s member’s bill which would allow sanctions against Israel for its illegal occupation of the Palestinian Territories. The International Court of Justice declared the decades-long occupation illegal and called for Israel’s withdrawal, and for countries like New Zealand to take action,” Labour associate foreign … Read more

Arrests and charges laid following aggravated robberies

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective inspector Daryl Smith. Four people have been arrested following a series of Waikato search warrants this morning targeting prolific and violent offenders, believed to be responsible for several ram raids and aggravated robberies. Investigations into the recent offending has culminated in today’s results, where four people … Read more

Police make arrests following protest during Auckland Pride event

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have made four arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into a protest during the Auckland Pride Festival. Waitematā West Police have been investigating complaints about protestor’s actions on 15 February at the Te Atatū Community Centre. A children’s event was taking place at the centre as part … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Calls on Government MPs to Support Sanctions Bill Against Israel’s Unlawful Occupation

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on Government MPs to take a principled stand for justice by supporting the Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Sanctions Bill. With Labour and Te Pāti Māori already backing the Bill, only six MPs from the Government’s parties—National, NZ First, or ACT—are needed … Read more

CUHK Faculty of Science: Home to Nobel Laureates and Next-Generation Breakthroughs

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – Since its establishment in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Science (CUHK Science) has emerged as a global powerhouse in scientific research and innovation. Over merely six decades, it has built an unparalleled reputation for groundbreaking discoveries … Read more

Asian Auto & Motorcycle Parts Online Exhibition 2025: Building a Global Business Bridge for the Auto and Motorcycle Parts Industry

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2025 – The Asian Auto & Motorcycle Parts Online Exhibition 2025 (AAMPA 2025) is set to launch, offering international buyers a premier opportunity to connect with Asia’s leading suppliers in the automobile and motorcycle parts industry. Running from March 12 to July 31, … Read more

Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland

Source: Auckland Council Hop into action! Easter and the school holidays are on the horizon and there are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained. From egg-citing Easter egg hunts to city centre art trails and hiking trails, here are some great ways to make the most of … Read more

Banking Inquiry exposes $600 million rural lending squeeze

Source: ACT Party ACT’s Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron is calling on the Reserve Bank to scrap its restrictive banking capital requirements, after banking bosses admitted these rules have added billions in extra costs to borrowers – hitting farmers the hardest. “In our Banking Inquiry, BNZ has told MPs the Reserve Bank’s capital rules have … Read more

Councils need to follow Govt’s lead on procurement

Source: ACT Party ACT Leader David Seymour is calling on local councils to ditch complex procurement rules, in line with today’s announcement for central government from the Economic Growth Minister. “MBIE encourages local councils to follow all-of-government practice on procurement, so councils should sit up, take notice, and rapidly implement simplified procurement policies in line with the Government’s moves. … Read more

Government plan to scrap the Living Wage for contracts “abhorrent” – E tū

Source: Etu Union E tū is furious to learn that the Government is proposing to scrap the Living Wage for workers employed by government contractors. Currently, contractors who deliver cleaning, security, and catering services for government agencies are required to pay at least the Living Wage ($27.80 at present time) to all their workers. In … Read more

Release: Govt procurement plan cuts wages and trashes the environment

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s new procurement rules are a blatant attack on workers and the environment, showing once again that National’s priorities are completely out of touch with everyday Kiwis. “Nicola Willis is so desperate to have their failing policies work that they are selling working Kiwis and the environment down the … Read more

Update in Grey Lynn appeal

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can provide an update in the investigation into an indecent assault aboard a bus in Grey Lynn this morning. We acknowledge the public for a very swift response to our appeal this afternoon. Police have received further information which is assisting Auckland City Crime Squad’s enquiries.  Police are … Read more

Survey results show continued high levels of trust and confidence in Police

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police is pleased to see an increase in trust and confidence in the latest results from the Police component of the annual Ministry of Justice New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). The Police Module, which measures the public’s perceptions, experiences, and views about New Zealand Police, … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Next steps to increase investment

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has decided on the next steps to establish Invest New Zealand (Invest NZ) including its scope and mandate to drive a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to New Zealand, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. “Cabinet has directed Invest NZ to provide the certainty international investors need … Read more

Permanent works underway to repair an underslip at Devil’s Corner on SH2

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency More than 500 truckloads of earth have been removed from the largest recovery site at Devil’s Elbow, as work onsite progresses. This recovery site, known as Devil’s Corner, on State Highway 2 north of Napier, is the final project underway in the 5km Devil’s Elbow area, following extensive damage caused … Read more

EIT student’s passion for wine takes her to Italy on Bragato Exchange | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 6 minutes ago Elise Williams love for wine science is taking her beyond the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay and into the heart of Italy, thanks to the prestigious Wine-Searcher Bragato Exchange Scholarship. The 23-year-old is in her final year of the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science at … Read more

New procurement rules hurt low-income workers

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU New draft government procurement guidelines will remove living wage protections for thousands of low-paid workers in Aotearoa New Zealand, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. “The Minister of Finance Nicola Willis has proposed a new rule saying that the Living Wage no longer needs to be … Read more

Procurement proposals pose risk to people and planet

Source: Green Party The Green Party is concerned by the impact the Government’s proposed changes to procurement processes could have on people and planet. “These proposals are nothing more than an attempt to weaken workers’ rights and erode environmental protections,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson.  “Instead of undermining the accountability and responsibility Government agencies … Read more

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

Source: Auckland Council Old soul, new life. Anyone who has been to Old Papatoetoe will know that there’s a lot happening in the neighbourhood now. Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board deputy chair Vi Hausia, a local of Papatoetoe, shares, “Exciting changes are underway in Old Papatoetoe! This is something we’ve worked towards for years, and now we’re … Read more

Update: Missing Wellington teenager located

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Location: Wellington The 17-year-old Police were working to locate in the Karori area has been located and is safe. Police would like to thank members of the public who reported information which led to us locating him. ENDS Issues by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Update: Missing teenager Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Location: Wellington The 17-year-old Police were working to locate in the Karori area has been located and is safe. Police would like to thank members of the public who reported information which led to us locating him. ENDS Issues by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Can you help identify this man?

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man following an indecent assault aboard a bus in Grey Lynn. This incident occurred just after 8am on bus 18 travelling along Great North Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of Auckland City Crime Squad, says a man got on … Read more