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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
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – To attract high-yield visitors to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) constantly promotes the development of Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism through elevating business travellers’ experience in Hong Kong, reinforcing the city’s position as the “World’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – As 2025 unfolds, the global economic landscape is being reshaped, with innovative technologies redefining industrial development. This marks a crucial period for Hong Kong, poised to spearhead future economic growth through innovation-driven productivity. Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) hosted its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Monash University Malaysia is playing a pivotal role in reforming Malaysia’s contract law through its newly established Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies – Malaysia Hub (CLARA-MH), School of Business. The initiative, spearheaded by Monash University Malaysia in collaboration … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE / BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, will present its latest gaming solutions at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, Spain on 20th – 22nd January. At the event, the company will demonstrate how its advanced solution enables … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are issuing a correction to media for a file number issued as part of a media release on Tuesday evening. The original release, appealing for further information after a man was arrested in Ponsonby, contained an incorrect file number. Police ask media to update the file number in … Read more
Source: OutLine Aotearoa Just over a month ago, we shared the heartbreaking news that OutLine Aotearoa, after 50 years of tautoko for Rainbow communities, might have to close its doors. We asked for awhi and launched a crowdfunding campaign to help us survive. Today, we want to share where things are at and thank everyone who … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a vegetation fire at Taheke, which began at around 12.45pm this afternoon. There are six trucks, one tanker, and three helicopters attending, with another helicopter on standby. Northland District Commander Wipari Henwood says the fire is 10ha in size, and fire crews … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is concerned that some mental health nurses are so worried about their safety, they are asking Te Whatu Ora to look into the use of stab-proof vests and personal alarms. It follows the stabbing of a nurse during an after-hours callout … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from Thursday 16 January until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz. Fire … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jan 2025, 09:00 AboutMe (Request My Info Tool) had a glitch between 19 December 2024 and 12 January 2025 and any requests made during that time haven’t been forwarded on to the agency involved. What happened was that an error in our system stopped people receiving an email verification link, which … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Alpro Group, a leading healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the well-being of seniors, has announced a strategic partnership with Skechers Malaysia to launch the “Silver Step-Pro: Empowering Seniors to Take Every Step with Confidence” campaign. This collaboration underscores both organizations’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 50 (SH50) Links Road in Napier will be closed for two nights later this month for resealing. The road, between SH50 Korokipo Road and SH2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway, will be closed Friday 24 January and Saturday 25 January. The work will take place between 8pm and 5am both … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the response to the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly earlier this month, says Biosecurity New Zealand’s commissioner north Mike … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 16th – Tuesday 21st January – MetService is forecasting a warmer weekend ahead, bringing a long-awaited summer feel for most across Aotearoa New Zealand. The settled, mostly dry weather that many have witnessed this week is expected to continue; bringing an end to the unseasonal cool temperatures in some areas. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, Galaxy Macau™ has officially launched its Lunar New Year campaign to celebrate the most joyful and lucky time of the year. Galaxy Macau™, Broadway Macau™, and StarWorld Hotel have adorned themselves with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN/HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Real estate private equity firm Gaw CapitalPartners, today announces the acquisition of 45% stake in Agility Asset Advisers Inc. (AAA). This strategic partnership with Agility Asset Advisers Inc. further enhances Gaw Capital’s corporate profile and reputation in the Japan … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party has welcomed the provisional ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and reiterated its call for New Zealand to push for an end to the unlawful occupation of Palestine. “We welcome the signs of a meaningful ceasefire, but there remains work to do to secure lasting peace,” says the Green … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Transport re-opened Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat late last year after a three-month closure to fix an 18-metre slip and damage to a culvert sustained during the severe weather events of early 2023. The road reconstruction work began in September 2024 near 257 Pine Valley Road, and the road was … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 January 2025Last updated 16 January 2025 Print Share Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Lincoln University and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi share how they are building learner success into the culture and operations of their organisations.Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Lincoln University and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Food prices increase 1.5 percent annually – 16 January 2025 – Food prices increased 1.5 percent in the 12 months to December 2024, following a 1.3 percent increase in the 12 months to November 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for grocery food and restaurant meals … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): September 2024 quarter – 16 January 2025 – We have developed experimental quarterly estimates for institutional sector accounts and balance sheets to provide more timely data on New Zealand’s economy. We have published these experimental estimates on a quarterly basis since the first release for … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Reacting to the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal that will commence on 19 January 2025, Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General said: “The news that a ceasefire deal has been reached will bring some glimmer of relief to Palestinians victims of Israel’s genocide. But it is … Read more
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) As small to medium businesses brace for continued economic challenges in 2025, CommBank is partnering with AGSM @ UNSW Business School to offer a free course for Australian small business owners who want to know more about managing cash flow. Nearly 80 per cent of Australian small to medium … Read more
Source: CoreLogic Commentary from Kelvin Davidson, CoreLogic NZ Chief Property EconomistIn recent months, falls in mortgage rates have understandably meant there’s been a strong focus on the ‘short end’ of the curve, with borrowers mostly choosing floating rates or 6-12 month fixes. However, the timing of a possible shift to longer-term fixed rates is shaping … Read more
Source: Save the Children A pause in hostilities in Gaza will protect children from bombs and bullets for as long as it holds but must be the turning point to secure a definitive ceasefire and to rapidly increase humanitarian aid to children facing malnutrition and disease, said Save the Children. Save the Children is relieved that … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is pleased a temporary ceasefire agreement has been reached over the war on Gaza because it will bring some immediate relief to the Palestinian people from Israel’s genocidal campaign against them. The scale of the humanitarian crisis is overwhelming and the almost total destruction of all … Read more