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Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members who work for major retailers Briscoes and Rebel Sport have rejected a deal containing pay ‘increases’ below the rising cost of living and have voted to begin strike action today by making their feelings about the “disappointing” pay offer known publicly (a ‘media strike’). Samuel Gilray, a sales … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 7:30 am update: State Highway 58 has reopened to traffic. The highway was closed for approximately one hour while emergency services and contractors attended the crash. Drivers may experience some delays as queued traffic clears. 6:50 am update: State Highway 58 is currently closed between James Cook Drive and Postgate … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise a man has died after he was located unresponsive in water off Red Beach. At 7.27am, an outrigger was reported overturned in water. Police, including the Eagle helicopter, deployed to the area and located a man unresponsive in the water. Members of the public in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says changes are coming to support freedom of choice and reduce the burden on employers when new employees start in a role. The Government has agreed to repeal the changes made by the previous government by removing the 30-day rule and reducing related employer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Relieving Waikato District Commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in relation to an incident in Whitianga in March 2023. Police officers were called to an apartment complex for a family harm matter. One officer went to the address … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two Police operations across the Auckland region have result in several prolific offenders being arrested. Eight arrests were made after two stolen vehicles were detected by Police in the west Auckland area. Amongst those arrests are two prolific offenders sought in connection with two violent aggravated robberies at Auckland … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New global thought leadership series spotlighting the HKSTP I&T powerhouse, uniting its soft power of visionaries to rally the world to keep up with Hong Kong’s innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – HKSTP’s Keep Up global brand campaign has taken the world by storm, reaching … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire- 7 April 2025 – A floral symphony is unfolding across Chaoyang District, transforming this bustling hub into a vast garden, with every street corner adorned with floral displays. To celebrate this floral splendor, the district government has established a Garden City Demonstration Zone and launched the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A transdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Business and the School of Communication empowered students to shape a better future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The HKBU Masters Information Day x i-ConNet Career Expo 2025, jointly organized by the School of Business and the School … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Smaller-sized residential units have been more sought-after following the relaxation of the maximum property value chargeable at a HK$100 stamp duty level as announced in the latest government budget speech, supporting first-hand residential sales. The total residential unit transaction number for Q1 climbed 24% y-o-y to reach 12,200 units. The Grade A … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New, ultra-compact UPS offers next-generation power protection for critical infrastructure environments, including AI-ready data centers, semiconductors, commercial, and industrial manufacturing facilities Pioneering high-density design and fault-tolerant architecture maximizes availability and offers up to 99% efficiency while minimizing total cost of ownership Includes enhanced safety and cybersecurity features, remote monitoring capabilities, and services … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the man who died following an aircraft crash in Hastings on Sunday 6 April. He was 71-year-old Grant Bruce Jarden, of Hastings. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority. ENDS … Read more
Source: Media Outreach World’s Pioneering Drone Solution Achieving Millimetre-level PrecisionSetting a New Benchmark for Smart Sites in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire- 7 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), the Civil Engineering and Development Department, and the Hyder-Meinhardt Joint Venture have co-developed the “Autonomous Air-ground Cooperative Tunnel Inspector” … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Newly published report harnesses data from Trend’s platform insights on cyber risk HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today revealed a continued annual decline in its Cyber Risk Index (CRI) score,* the figure stood at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Rata Street in New Lynn is now open to vehicles following cordons being put in place earlier this afternoon. Officers remain in the area as they continue to work to locate four people who fled from Police. We would ask anyone who notices suspicious activity in the wider area … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s plan to achieve our climate goals falls short, and will cost New Zealanders money and jobs. “The Government needs to come clean on how it is going to ensure we not only reach our Paris Agreement obligations, but also how we are going to meet our domestic net … Read more
Source: Peace Action Wellington Monday 7 April 2025 – “The just announced plan to spend $12 billion on weapons is a shocking waste. It shows both that there is plenty of money for desperately needed infrastructure, and that this government’s priorities are entirely in the wrong place. It also shows that this government has no plan … Read more
Source: Rata Foundation Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui is on a mission to foster and promote te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, or across the top of the South Island. The organisation, based in Motueka, provides low-cost immersion teaching and learning courses, programmes, activities and gatherings … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council NO BUSES – APRIL 2025 HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS A reminder that there will be no CityLink Whangārei or BusLink bus services on the upcoming public holidays on Friday 18, Monday 21 and Friday 25 April. This applies to all CityLink routes and the Far North Link’s Kaitaia – Mangonui route. Additionally, … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Most of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will transition to a restricted fire season from 11.59pm tonight (Monday, 7 April), until further notice. The Muri Whenua Zone, Northland Islands and Public Conservation Land will remain in a prohibited fire season. Details for these areas are … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to immediately strip Greenpeace of their charitable status, following the activist group’s illegal occupation of Port Taranaki this week. “There is no way Greenpeace should be eligible for charitable status when they’re engaging in illegal activity like this,” says Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard McIntyre. “They may … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on the Government to reverse its planned deep cuts to the civilian workforce if it is serious about ensuring our Defence Force can meet our security threats. The Government today announced a $12 billion dollar investment in defence capability over the next four years. But at the same time NZDF … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surrounding buildings. Incident Commander Dave Key says the fire is not extinguished and is deep seated. “We will have a presence at the site overnight as it … Read more
Source: AgResearch Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are altering phosphorus (P) available for plant growth, potentially leading to costly and unnecessary fertiliser application by farmers. New research published in the Global Change Biology journal by scientists from AgResearch and Lincoln University has found that the test used in New Zealand to estimate the … Read more
Source: PSA FinCap workers are set to strike against an obscure pay structure that’s leaving them in financial uncertainty – despite working for a financial wellbeing charity. Members of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi will strike tomorrow – Tuesday 8 April – from 12pm to 2pm. They’re calling on FinCap to abandon a confusing … Read more
Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Government’s Defence Capability Plan, ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “This is a major win for New Zealand’s security and a testament to ACT’s push for a robust defence posture. We’ve campaigned for two percent of GDP on defence for years, and today’s plan finally delivers. “The global situation is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully hosted Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive 2025 at JW Marriott Hong Kong during FILMART 2025, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a global hub for the film and entertainment industry. … Read more