Police investigating Hutt Valley Death

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are investigating the death of a man in Wellington Hospital yesterday, following an altercation in Boulcott in December. The man was transported to Wellington hospital with a brain injury following an altercation with another person at Hutt Hospital, Friday 27 December. Police are working to determine the full … Read more

Delays expected following Glenbrook crash

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in Glenbrook this morning. The two vehicle crash, at the intersection of Wyner and Glenbrook Roads, was reported to Police at 5.50am. One person has been transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Motorists are being advised to expect … Read more

Water rescue, Lake Taupō

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone, Taupō Police: Police received a report about 12:40pm today of a person or people on a jetski in trouble, on Lake Taupō off Acacia Bay. While one person and the jetski made it to shore with assistance from Police and Taupō Coastguard, a … Read more

Time for the Government to address challenges faced by health sector – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is calling on the Government to properly fund and resource the health sector to create an equitable health system that meets the needs of all New Zealanders. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today announced that Simeon Brown will replace Dr Shane … Read more

Politics – Shuffling Ministers ignores need to increase funding for health and the public service – PSA

Source: PSA If the Government thinks changing Ministers will deliver better health and other public services for New Zealanders, it’s dead wrong. “New Ministers need to advocate for increased funding for health and the public service as the disastrous impacts of cuts are being felt all over New Zealand,” said Fleur Fitzsimons Acting National Secretary for … Read more

Unexplained death, Stratford

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police investigating the death of a man in Stratford overnight (Saturday 18 January), are appealing for information. About 11:15pm a man was located deceased on Lear Street, after deciding to walk back from an event on Miranda Street around 10pm. His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries … Read more

Refreshed team to drive economic growth in 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has delivered a refreshed team focused on unleashing economic growth to make people better off, create more opportunities for business and help us afford the world-class health and education Kiwis deserve.“Last year, we made solid progress on the economy. Inflation has fallen significantly and now a steady … Read more

EIT Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates secure roles at partner school | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 minutes ago EIT Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates Isaac Winterson (second left) and Becca Williams with Havelock North Primary School Principal Nick Reed (right) and Deputy Principal Greg Bain (left). EIT’s partnership with local schools continues to thrive, with two Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates the latest … Read more

Two separate whale strandings in the South Island this weekend

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  19 January 2025 Pod of whales stranded in Golden Bay, DOC and Project Jonah responding Attribute to Andrew Lamason, DOC Acting Operations Manager Golden Bay “We had a report come in yesterday afternoon of a pod of whales close to shore near Pakawau.  Our ranger who lives nearby was tracking them. … Read more

Operation Kereru disrupts antisocial road user activity in the Hutt Valley

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Wellington Police were out in force last night disrupting antisocial road user gatherings across the district, with vehicle seizures, impoundments, and infringements being issued. Operation Kereru saw Police staff taking a coordinated zero-tolerance approach within the region, specifically within the Hutt Valley area. Over the course of the night, … Read more

GAZA: Food, water and medicine priorities for children once hostilities paused in Gaza – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children GAZA, 18 January 2025 – Getting food, water, and medical supplies to children in Gaza will be priorities for Save the Children once the pause in hostilities comes into effect on Sunday (local time), with preparations underway in coordination with other aid organisations to deliver supplies as quickly as possible once entry points … Read more

First Responders – Vegetation fire on Mangere Mountain: Update 2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at Mangere Mountain is now contained. Crews remain onsite dampening down hotspots and will continue working this morning, 19 Crews fought the blaze overnight which grew to more than 3 hectares. While no structures were under threat, an emergency mobile alert was issued due to possible impacts from … Read more

Unexplained death, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are making enquiries after a woman was found deceased at a Whau Valley, Whangārei address yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Moody Avenue address shortly before 5pm after the woman was found unresponsive. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unexplained, and a post-mortem examination will … Read more

Arrests made after quick-thinking locals call in

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested two offenders following a report of suspicious behaviour by some quick-thinking Canterbury locals in a Rolleston supermarket carpark. In the early hours of yesterday morning, Saturday 18 January, a vehicle was stolen from Gloucester Street in Christchurch. Around 3.20pm, members of the public at a Rolleston … Read more

VinFast officially enters the Indian market with the launch of the VF 6 and VF 7

Source: Media Outreach VinFast India officially launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The launch event marks a significant milestone for VinFast in the promising Indian electric vehicle market. VinFast chose the VF 6 and VF 7 as its first models for the market. India is also the first market where VinFast has developed … Read more

Serious crash Waikato Expressway – Tamahere

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are advised of a serious crash on the Waikato Expressway which has blocked on and off-ramps. It involved one vehicle and happened shortly after 7pm, at Tamahere. There is serious injury involved and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists are asked to avoid using the Cambridge … Read more

Serious crash, Fergusson Drive

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive in Trentham is blocked following a serious crash. It happened shortly before 1:45pm and involved a car and several pedestrians. There are serious injuries involved. Fergusson Drive near Tararua Street is blocked and is expected to be so for at least another hour. Motorists, including those heading … Read more

Galaxy Macau Collaborates with “Luzhou Laojiao · Guojiao 1573” Spring Festival Tasting Pop-Up Store Debuts

Source: Media Outreach Experience Exclusive 2025 Yisi Snake Year Baijiu at Galaxy Macau Until March 31, 2025 MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 January 2025 – In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, the world-class integrated resort, Galaxy Macau™ has partnered with the renowned Guojiao 1573, one of China’s most prestigious baijiu … Read more

Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Murchison and Lake Rotoiti

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Murchison and Lake Rotoiti areas from 8am, Monday 20 January, until further notice. This is inclusive of the Murchison township. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire … Read more

Five to appear in court after incidents in the Kinleith Forests

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders, Tokoroa Police: Five people are before the courts following several incidents in the Kinleith Forests over the past year, costing the business who manages them and its contractors around $1 million. Police have been working closely with the company who manages the Kinleith … Read more

Fatal crash, Acacia Bay, Taupo

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, overnight. Emergency services were called about 11.45pm. Two people died at the scene. Diversions have been in place overnight while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene, with the road reopening shortly after 7am. Enquiries into … Read more

Nomination period for the Broermann Medical Innovation Award started

Source: Media Outreach Prize money of one million euros higher than the prize money for the Nobel Prize for Medicine Award honors researchers worldwide who have done pioneering work in medicine, biotechnology, or related fields GIEßEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 17 January 2025 – The nomination period for the Broermann Medical Innovation Award has started. … Read more

1st APAC Intelligent Finance Forum and “Embarking on Prosperity Journey Together” Partnership Convention Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – On January 16, 2025, the 1st APAC Intelligent Finance Forum, hosted by the Global Corporate Scale Management Association and co-organized by Jin Xing Hui and HK Strategy King, was successfully held at the Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The … Read more

The Functional Foods for Wellness Summit BKK 2025 concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 16th

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – The Functional Foods for Wellness Summit BKK 2025 concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 16th. The summit received strong support from international organizations such as the International Probiotics Association (IPA), the Health Food Supplement Association (HFSA), the Malaysia Dietary Supplement … Read more

Galaxy Macau Celebrates 34 Awards, Continuing Its Ongoing Legacy of Luxury in Tourism and Leisure

Source: Media Outreach Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 … Read more

ICONSIAM Hosts Spectacular Chinese New Year 2025 Celebration to Commemorate 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Relations

Source: Media Outreach The Chinese New Year Festival has been Recognized as Part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity A 150-Million-Baht (US$ 4.35 Million) Investment to Honor the 50-Year Milestone, Featuring Breathtaking Sculpture Exhibition, Cultural Displays and Performances, and a Vibrant Chinese Street Market. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 … Read more

Serious crash, SH2, Waihi

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Tauranga Road, Waihi, Hauraki District. Emergency services received the report about 5:40pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. SH2 is blocked and diversions are in place at … Read more