Manslaughter charge laid following Papatoetoe death

Source: New Zealand Police An additional charge has been laid over a man’s death following an alleged assault at a Papatoetoe bus stop last month. On 27 April, 61-year-old Peter Te Kira was located with injuries at a bus stop on Great South Road. He remained in intensive care at Auckland City Hospital before succumbing … Read more

Lalamove Enters UAE to Provide Instant Delivery Solutions Connecting SMEs and Driver Partners

Source: Media Outreach Marking its 14th global market entry spanning Asia, Latin America to spur further growth in EMEA region HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, has officially launched operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a strategic entry into its 14th … Read more

UNICEF statement on the reported killing of 45 children in the Gaza Strip in recent days

Source: UNICEF Monday 19 May 2025. It’s now been over two months since any humanitarian aid has been allowed into the Gaza Strip — the longest stretch without relief since the conflict escalation began on 7 October 2023. Combined with more than 18 months of conflict, the ongoing blockade is pushing Gaza’s children to the … Read more

Tax changes to promote growth

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is removing tax roadblocks to investment, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Budget 2025 sets aside $75 million over the next four years to encourage foreign investment in New Zealand infrastructure and make it easier for startups to attract and retain high quality staff. “These changes … Read more

Singapore Building Owners Save $1.2 Million in Energy Costs Through Academic-Industry Partnership between ACwise and Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s CfES

Source: Media Outreach WOODLANDS, SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Buildings in Singapore account for over 20% of the nation’s carbon emissions, making energy efficiency a top priority under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. To drive reductions and meet net-zero targets, the carbon tax jumped from S$5/tCO2e to S$25/tCO2e in 2024 … Read more

New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced, with eight new vehicles and three catering trailers ready to hit the road. Each highly specialised vehicle in the new emergency response fleet is purpose-built and equipped with tools and provisions that … Read more

Reporting nuisance smoke

Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Agencies that respond to fire and smoke incidents Several agencies work closely together during smoke or fire-related incidents, especially in a large-scale event. This ensures all available resources, expertise, and equipment are available for an effective response.   Fire and Emergency New … Read more

Prime Minister must scrap the Regulatory Standards Bill

Source: Green Party The Green Party is urging the Prime Minister to get rid of the Regulatory Standards Bill after the Waitangi Tribunal found that the Bill breaches the Crown’s Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. “The Regulatory Standards Bill is another thinly veiled attack on te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Prime Minister failed to show leadership … Read more

SH1B upgrade work complete – rail crossing remains closed for now

Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age Traffic will be back using the Holland Road/Marshmeadow Road intersection on Wednesday 21 May, following final surfacing work for the safety upgrade of the State Highway 1B Telephone Road railway crossing. While the road will reopen, the rail crossing on Telephone Road itself must remain closed for another … Read more

Cecilia Chang, CEO of Generali Hong Kong, Named ‘Best Woman CEO – Insurance’ at Women’s Tabloid Awards

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, has been named the ‘Best Woman CEO – Insurance’ at the Women’s Tabloid Awards, a global honor recognizing exceptional female leadership. This accolade highlights Cecilia’s vision for driving sustainable business growth … Read more

Russia’s SIBUR to Participate in Major Polymer Conference in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest producer of polymers and synthetic rubber, will take part in the Meet@Commoplast industry conference in Solo, Indonesia, on 22 May 2025. Representatives of SIBUR will join panel discussions alongside industry peers to address the state of international polymer … Read more

Release: Women in funded sector unlikely to get pay equity

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is unlikely to fund pay equity for hospice and Plunket nurses, care and support workers and other workforces made up of mostly women. On Thursday Brooke Van Velden told Parliament that she understood that “the Government, under Minister Nicola Willis’ pay equity reset, suggested that the funded sector would … Read more

Man arrested in FBI bust has thousands in assets restrained

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard Police have restrained more than $650,000 in assets, following the arrest of a Wellington-based man on Friday as part of an FBI investigation. The man appeared in the Auckland District Court on Friday for his alleged involvement in an organised criminal group that stole cryptocurrency … Read more

Parakao homicide investigation: Updated appeal

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are continuing an appeal for information in relation to the death of Whangārei man Geoffrey Ware. A homicide investigation has been underway since the 55-year-old’s body was found at his Parakao home on May 9. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, says a portal has been set … Read more

Southco Showcases Innovative Hardware Solutions at Computex 2025

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, connected access, and positioning technology, is excited to announce its participation in Computex 2025, taking place from May 20 … Read more

Magniflex Celebrates 63rd Anniversary with New Flagship Store in HomeSquare, Shatin

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – On May 22, 2025, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the legendary Italian mattress brand Magniflex, the group is opening its 2nd store in HomeSquare, the largest one-stop home living mall in Hong Kong! This addition to Magniflex’s global network … Read more

Philips Evnia launches the 4th Gen QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, elevating the ultimate gaming experience, along with 4K 240Hz Refresh Rate and DP 2.1 Ports

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Evnia, the premium gaming sub-brand of Philips Monitors, is proud to announce the groundbreaking launch of its flagship 27M2N8800 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor. Designed to redefine competitive and immersive gaming through industry-leading technology, this monitor combining a 4th Gen QD-OLED panel, 3840 x … Read more

Manukau Domain upgrades complete

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Better connections around the Manukau Domain have been unlocked with a new walking track now open. The paths consist of a new track, linking with the Opened Stone sculpture, and a second path connecting to the existing Manukau Domain track.  Chair Ella Kumar is … Read more

10 days of TLC for Mason Bay homestead |

Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house By Sarah Wilcox Volunteers atop Big Sandhill looking south to the Ernest Islands and The Gutter | Riki Everest In January 2025, I was part of a volunteer crew doing maintenance work on the Island Hill Homestead near Rakiura Stewart Island’s west coast. As one of … Read more

One to appear in court following aggravated robbery, Ashhurst

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager A 20-year-old man is before the courts following an aggravated robbery in Ashhurst. On Saturday 17 May, Police were alerted to a person armed with a weapon entering a commercial premises on Cambridge Avenue at around 2pm. The alleged offender … Read more

Gerontechnology: A Scoping Review of Telehealth and Ageing in Place Initiatives for Kaumātua with a Focus on Dementia and Loneliness

Source: ppta-logo-38 This brief was written by Rangimahora Reddy, the inaugural Ageing Well Fellow during her time working with the Office of the Chief Science Advisor as a part of the Ageing Well National Science Challenge. The Brief includes: a summary of the ageing landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a specific focus on kaumātua … Read more

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A project that’s transforming how Auckland deals with flooding has just taken home one of the top awards in the country. At the recent Stormwater Conference and Expo Gala, the Ports of Auckland Outfall project was named Project of the Year, a big win … Read more

Have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Aucklanders are invited to provide feedback to help shape the future use of Western Springs Stadium. This public consultation, led by Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is open for feedback, from today until 15 June 2025. It follows direction from the council’s Governing … Read more

SUNRATE Named Among Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for 2025 by FXC Intelligence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, has once again been recognised by FXC Intelligence as one of the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies worldwide. This marks the second consecutive year SUNRATE has received the accolade, underscoring its growing influence and … Read more

Weather News – MetService Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd May – Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend •    A soggy start gives way to crisp, clear conditions across most of Aotearoa.•    Cold southerlies sweep in behind the weekends rain, dropping temperatures into the low single digits.•    Frosts are expected for … Read more

Update – homicide investigation, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson Police investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City are continuing to appeal to those who may have seen the incident to come forward. The woman died after a vehicle drove into a traffic light pole she was standing next to on … Read more

Health – Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge

Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption, the NZ Drug Foundation says. Wastewater testing data shows that methamphetamine consumption has doubled in the last year, with acute social and health impacts being reported in areas with … Read more