Northland News – Water conservation urged as dry summer continues

Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders and visitors to the region are being urged to conserve water as a dry summer continues. Northland Regional Council Chair Geoff Crawford says parts of the Far North and Kaipara Districts have been under water restrictions since late last year and the region has only got drier since then. “That – … Read more

Finance – ASB kicks off the new year with market-leading mortgage rates

Source: ASB ASB has today announced changes to some of its most popular fixed home lending rates, including the 6-month and 1-year terms. ASB’s 1-year term drops 20 basis points from 5.79% to a market- leading rate of 5.59%, while its 18-month term also drops 20 basis points to 5.39%. ASB’s General Manager Product Emma-Jayne … Read more

Auckland overnight motorway closures 19 – 24 January 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 24 January 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. … Read more

Government and Maori-led health provider team up to support veterans

Source: New Zealand Government Veterans’ Affairs and a pan-iwi charitable trust have teamed up to extend the reach and range of support available to veterans in the Bay of Plenty, Veterans Minister Chris Penk says. “A major issue we face is identifying veterans who are eligible for support,” Mr Penk says.  “Incredibly, we do not … Read more

MPI completes first phase of investigation into alleged animal welfare breaches

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A dedicated team at MPI has completed the first phase of an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices, says Glen Burrell, director Compliance and Response at MPI. “Our team has analysed 235 video files and we continue to speak to PETA (People for the Ethical … Read more

Making progress on Māngere flood resilience projects

Source: Auckland Council Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere.  Neighbourhoods around the Te Ararata Stream in Māngere Central and Harania Creek in Māngere East suffered major flooding in 2023. The projects will reduce the flood risk for hundreds of homes, including some where there is a potential future risk … Read more

Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter – information release – 17 January 2025 – Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related … Read more

Activist News – Nationwide rallies this weekend will celebrate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and Palestinian steadfastness – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Nationwide rallies around the country will this weekend celebrate the ceasefire settlement which will bring huge relief for Palestinians in Gaza.   We will also be celebrating Palestinian resistance and steadfastness which means Israel has failed in its key objectives – it has not crushed the Palestinian resistance nor has … Read more

VANUATU: 12,610 children face disrupted start to school year one month on from devastating earthquakes

Source: Save the Children PORT VILA, 17 JANUARY 2025: At least 12,500 children in Vanuatu may be forced to start the new school year in temporary learning centres following last month’s devastating earthquakes that destroyed or damaged at least 100 classrooms across the country. At least 80,000 people have been impacted by the magnitude 7.3 earthquake … Read more

Road blocked, State Highway 12, Taheke

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 12 is blocked at Taheke, southwest of Kaikohe, following a crash involving a single vehicle, reported shortly after 11am. A truck has rolled and is blocking the road. No injuries are reported at this time. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, the … Read more

Crash, SH29, Lower Kaimai

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has closed State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, this morning. The crash involved three vehicles – a car, ute and small truck – however there are no reports of serious injuries. It was occurred about 10.30am, between Poripori Road and … Read more

SH16 maintenance and improvement works start this Sunday

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises essential maintenance and improvement work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in the Port area will begin on Sunday 19 January and continue through to April 2025. To ensure we make the most of the closure and maximise value for money, our team will use … Read more

New right turn bay planned State Highway 1 Koromiko

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Accessing the Koromiko caravan park near Picton is about to get easier and safer. NZTA/Waka Kotahi will be building a new right turn bay at the Freeths Road/State Highway 1 intersection at the end of this month. Road crews will be on-site for around eight weeks with work to begin … Read more

Well-placed rangers rescue tramper in trouble

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  17 January 2025 Two well-equipped and experienced DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help a hiker who got into trouble near Maniniaro/Mt. Angelus in the Nelson Lakes National Park. The rescue is a reminder of the importance of always carrying equipment … Read more

Kiwis flock to claim FamilyBoost

Source: New Zealand Government Almost 22,000 FamilyBoost claims have been paid in the first 15 days of the year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The ability to claim for FamilyBoost’s second quarter opened on January 1, and since then 21,936 claims have been paid. “I’m delighted people have made claiming FamilyBoost a priority on their … Read more

Three arrested following Mount Wellington firearms incident

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night. At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between two groups of people outside a restaurant on Lunn Avenue before the parties separated and got into two vehicles. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland … Read more

Rockfall protection work planned for State Highway 59. Pukerua Bay – Paekākāriki

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work will begin next Monday night (20 January) to reduce the risk of slips on State Highway 59 north of Pukerua Bay. It is the next stage in ongoing rockfall protection on the route between Pukerua Bay and Paekākāriki and is near the site of a major overslip repair completed … Read more

Time running out to claim $100,000 reward in Arthur Easton investigation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A reward for information to identify the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton 39 years ago will expire in 7 days. Police announced a $100,000 reward in October, for information that leads to finding the person responsible for killing Arthur in his Papakura home nearly four decades ago. The … Read more

Business – New report emphasises infrastructure costs when planning for growth

Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission A new report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, highlights the opportunities that Auckland’s population density offers for reducing infrastructure costs for New Zealand. “Statistics New Zealand’s population projections show that Auckland is expected to grow nearly 30% over the next 25 years, so it’s crucial we figure out … Read more

NZ-AU: American Rare Earths Named to the 2025 OTCQX Best 50

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) DENVER, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the Company) is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a prestigious ranking of top-performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market in 2024. Notably, American Rare Earths … Read more

Smart Mobility, Seamless Journeys: APAS Leads a New Era for “Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – The Transport Department of the HKSAR Government recently announced an increase in the daily processing capacity for “Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles”, raising the limit from 400 to 500 applications per working day, reflecting a growing demand in the … Read more

Chaoyang District of Beijing Strives to Build a World-Class Waterfront Economic Zone

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Throughout history, cities have flourished by embracing the power of water. Over the past few decades, waterfront cities worldwide have leveraged their unique development conditions and strategic opportunities to explore and implement innovative approaches to revitalizing riverside areas. The development of … Read more

Empowering Cambodia’s Next Leaders: Chen Zhi Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2025

Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Prince Foundation announced applications are open for the Chen Zhi Scholarship Program’s fourth batch, aiming to support 100 Cambodian university students in 2025. The program, initiated by Prince Holding Group Chairman Chen Zhi, provides full academic funding for high-achieving students … Read more

Global finance leaders set tone for 2025 at the Asian Financial Forum

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded successfully on January 14 after a two-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, which drew more than 3,600 participants, including over 130 high-level speakers, and facilitated 700-plus one-on-one AFF Deal-making … Read more

Make Your Moment: OPPO Announces Lamine Yamal as Global Brand Ambassador

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – OPPO today announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide … Read more

DHL refashions retired DHL courier uniforms for a charitable cause

Source: Media Outreach The limited-edition pre-order will begin today, marking the addition of new DHL fashion items to the sought-after DHL collection among fashionistas In collaboration with the local NGO Redress, a charity sale of the fashion pieces will be held, with all profits to be donated in support of next generation of designers to … Read more

Serious crash, SH 2 Waihi

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 / Tauranga Road near Waihi is blocked following a serious crash. The single vehicle crash happened about 10km south of the town just after 8pm. Indications are there are serious injuries. The road is blocked and motorists are asked to take alternate routes. ENDS MIL OSI