Op Kereru targets antisocial road users in the Hutt Valley overnight

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Infringements, checkpoints, and seizures are some of the results from Hutt Valley Police’s focus on disrupting antisocial road user activity overnight. Operation Kereru saw an increased Police presence into the early hours of this morning, taking a zero-tolerance approach to unlawful road user behaviour. Police intercepted and disrupted a … Read more

Road re-opens, Lincoln Road, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Lincoln Road in Henderson has re-opened after emergency services responded to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian reported at around 10.20am. One person was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more

Road closure, Lincoln Road, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Lincoln Road in Henderson. Emergency services are responding to the incident, reported at around 10.20am. There are cordons in the area and road closures, Police advise motorists to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Myanmar – One week after Myanmar earthquake, children grieve for lost parents while needs, including water and shelter, remain high – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children One week on from the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar, children are grieving for loved ones lost in the disaster while immediate needs such as water, food and shelter remain high, Save the Children said. With local partners, Save the Children is delivering emergency health care and first aid … Read more

Greenpeace Statement – Taranaki: Greenpeace activists stop unloading of palm kernel sourced from Indonesian rainforests

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa activists in Taranaki have occupied the storage facility of Fonterra’s biggest palm kernel supplier Agrifeeds this morning, stopping a ship from Indonesia carrying 30 thousand tonnes of palm kernel expeller from unloading. The organisation says that it is protesting against the use of palm kernel as cow feed on Fonterra farms due … Read more

Strengthening strategic ties with UAE investors

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will attend the Annual Investment Congress (AIM Congress) in Abu Dhabi from 7–9 April to strengthen ties with UAE investors.​“The UAE is a trusted Gulf partner, with two-way trade valued at NZ$1.3 billion,” Mr McClay says.​“In January this year, we signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership … Read more

Pressing go on the second Ashburton Bridge

Source: New Zealand Government A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton District Council (ADC) on how both parties will work together to deliver the second Ashburton Bridge, says Associate Transport Minister and Minister for the South … Read more

Government delivers breakthrough week for building

Source: New Zealand Government Significant action by the Government this week will make building in New Zealand easier by unclogging the consenting system, reducing construction costs, and giving tradies the support they need to get on with the job, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “Tradies are bogged down in paperwork instead of doing what … Read more

Fatal crash, Gore

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a serious crash on Charlton Siding Road, Waimumu, Gore last night. The crash involving a single vehicle was reported at around 10pm, Saturday 5 April. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased at the scene. The road remains closed while the … Read more

Fatality following fire, Ashburton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm that a person has died following a fire at a house on Glassey Drive, Ashburton. Emergency services attended the fire, reported at around 12.45am. One person was located deceased in the building. At this time there are no other people unaccounted for. Enquiries into the circumstances … Read more

Octa recognised as the most innovative broker 2025 by FXDailyInfo

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2025 – Octa, a global broker since 2011, recently received the FXDailyInfo award as ‘The Most Innovative Broker 2025’. This accolade yet again highlights Octa’s focus on incrementally improving its proprietary trading platform, OctaTrader. Financial portal FXDailyInfo recognised Octa as ‘The Most … Read more

The Carnival Fair Transforms Corporate Events With Tailored Carnival Experiences

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2025 – Ditch the dull boardroom activities—The Carnival Fair is revolutionizing corporate team-building with thrilling carnival experiences that drive collaboration and fun! The Carnival Fair is redefining workplace bonding with its newly launched corporate event solutions—designed to inject fun, excitement, and team spirit into … Read more

Police appeal for information after burglary, Nelson

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A 26-year-old man is before the courts following a burglary in Tahunanui and Police are appealing for information from the public as enquiries to locate several firearms continue. On Sunday 30 March, a man allegedly burgled a commercial premises on Parkers Road between the hours of 4am and 5am. … Read more

Travellers to benefit from joint airline agreement extension

Source: New Zealand Government The British Airways and Qatar Airways joint business agreement has been extended for five more years by the Government, Acting Transport Minister James Meager announced today. “This continuation is great news for both New Zealand travellers and tourists visiting from overseas – people will continue to benefit from more convenient flight … Read more

Modern civil aviation law comes into effect

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new civil aviation law will modernise regulations and ensure New Zealanders are safe in our skies, Acting Transport Minister James Meager says.“A strong aviation sector is integral to New Zealand’s economic success and to ensuring New Zealanders can get to where they need to go for work or leisure,” … Read more

Four before the courts following incident in Levin

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: Manawatū Police have arrested and charged four people following a serious incident in Levin. In the early hours of Thursday 3 April, Police received a report of an aggravated robbery in which four people entered a store on Oxford Street, Levin … Read more

Super-sized granny flats coming to backyards

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will go even further than it earlier proposed to make it easier to build granny flats by increasing the maximum size allowed to be built without consents, say RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk.  “It’s … Read more

Second fatality following crash, Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)  A second person has died following a single-vehicle crash near Little River on Thursday 3 April. Emergency services were called to Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River at around 10.40am. One person died in hospital a short time later and a second person transported in a critical condition has died … Read more

‘Decolonising’ deadlines: Waikato law faculty undermines excellence with automatic extension policy

Source: ACT Party ACT can reveal that Waikato University’s law faculty is giving students an automatic 10-day extension for assessments submitted past deadline. A law lecturer has confirmed the policy in an email to ACT, saying a normal deadline policy “creates a burden for students.” A concerned Waikato University student has told ACT that their lecturer … Read more

Security resources to support ethnic communities

Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Ethnic Communities has released resources to support people in New Zealand who may be subject to foreign interference, Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Foreign interference impacts the safety and security of everyone in New Zealand. “Some of our Ethnic Communities in New Zealand are receiving unwanted attention … Read more

Ethnic Communities Minister outlines key priorities

Source: New Zealand Government Distinguished guests, community leaders, business representatives, and faith leaders.It is my pleasure as the Minister for Ethnic Communities to address you today. New Zealand is home to speakers of more than 170 languages, and while I would love to greet you in each one, for now let me extend a warm welcome … Read more

Dirt bikes recovered, Matamata

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Three stolen dirt bikes ridden dangerously around the Matamata community recently have been recovered by local Police following the execution of warrant in Matamata township yesterday. The warrant follows incidents of the dirt bikes, stolen from three separate properties, being ridden dangerously around the streets of Matamata. Police have … Read more

Fatal crash: SH2, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2, Woodville yesterday. Emergency services attended the crash reported at around 3.30pm, Friday 4 April. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted … Read more

WRNZ Pioneers Sustainable ACM Panel Restoration in New Zealand

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand New Technology Reduces Waste and Costs in Building MaintenanceAs buildings age, their exterior surfaces often deteriorate, leading to significant maintenance challenges. Traditionally, replacing ACM panels has been the go-to solution, requiring substantial financial investment and generating large amounts of waste. WRNZ is changing the landscape by offering an … Read more

Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown Competition to Conclude in Miami with Exciting Creator Summit

Source: Media Outreach MIAMI, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown talent competition will come to a thrilling conclusion on April 9, 2025, at BIGO Fest: Miami Live. Organized by global social livestreaming platform Bigo Live, Harmony Showdown is a head-to-head talent competition featuring musical acts and performers … Read more

CIIE Global Promotion Gains Momentum Across Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – In March 2024, three delegations from the China International Import Expo (CIIE) launched a series of global promotional events to boost participation in the 8th CIIE. Spanning across nine countries—Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Sweden, Italy, Malta, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador—these initiatives engaged … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN March 2025 Monthly Update

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for March 2025. March Highlights Operating data center capacity increased to 660MW Bitcoin mining capacity now 37 EH/s, up from 31 EH/s On track for 50 EH/s in H1 … Read more