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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Police now believe a homicide and an aggravated burglary in Miramar last month are linked. About 2am on Monday 17 March, Police were called to a Darlington Road address after the occupants located an intruder inside their home. A 28-year-old man has been … Read more
Source: Save the Children Children living in the open in Myanmar after being forced from their homes by the deadly earthquake are at additional risk of heat related illnesses as temperatures in parts of the country climb to 40°C (104 F), Save the Children said. Many children and their families are living in open spaces after … Read more
Source: SAFE For Animals An Australian greyhound racing news outlet has reported 80 New Zealand greyhounds were sent to Australia this week despite the Racing Minister Winston Peters directive that dogs should not be exported overseas for racing purposes in the lead up to the 2026 ban. It was reported that a specially chartered flight containing 80 greyhounds … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Abortion care at Whakatāne Hospital has been quietly shelved, with patients told they will likely have to travel more than an hour to Tauranga to get the treatment they need. “Imagine being in the position that you need this treatment but have to travel when you’re in a state of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The gutting of Kāinga Ora shows public housing is not a priority for this Government as it removes a third of the roles at the housing agency. “If today’s proposal comes to fruition, it will take the total number of jobs cut from Kāinga Ora to a staggering 1,213 in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort (hereinafter referred to as “Galaxy Macau”), offers diverse cultural experiences year-round, creating unparalleled journeys for guests from around the globe. In honor of the Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year celebration, Banyan Tree … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has welcomed the passing of legislation to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act by Parliament. The Bill’s passing will enable Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children and its frontline staff to focus first and foremost on the safety and wellbeing of children when creating care arrangements, says … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – Chubb today announced the launch of its new Premier Life Science package, a tailored insurance solution designed to meet the dynamic needs of companies in the life sciences sector. This solution provides comprehensive coverage for a range of potential liability risks relevant … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 day ago A joint event hosted by EIT and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council gave people a rare glimpse into the nocturnal world of moths. The nighttime event, held at Pekapeka Wetland Regional Park in February to celebrate World Wetlands Month, highlighted the insects’ vital role in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise the service of more New Zealanders as part of official Anzac Day commemorations has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Veterans Minister Chris Penk and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “Anzac Day is a significant anniversary for New Zealanders, where we reflect on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith Police are seeking witnesses following a burglary at a service station in Te Awamutu on earlier this week. About 2.40am on 1 April, Police were called to Ohaupo Road, where a group of people had unlawfully gained entry to the premises. A number … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT’s Defence Spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the first reading passage of the ANZAC Day Amendment Bill, which expands recognition to New Zealanders who served in conflicts and peacekeeping operations after the Vietnam War, saying it reflects how many Kiwis already commemorate the day. “Every year at dawn services across the country, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Today’s stand-up in relation to the death of a man in Northland, Wellington, has been postponed. Police are awaiting the completion of the post-mortem and will share more details when they are available to us. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two Toyota Aquas travelling in tandem through Green Bay sparked an air of suspicion for Police during the early hours of this morning. Just before 3am, Police conducting routine patrols observed the two vehicles travelling at high speed and in tandem along Godley Road. Auckland City West Area Commander, … Read more
Source: PSA – A net 673 roles proposed to be axed across successful public housing provider – Cuts mean a third of workforce gone in a year The latest restructuring of Kāinga Ora proposes deep cuts to the jobs of those working with other agencies to place people on waiting lists into houses, and in call centres where … Read more
Source: CoreLogic Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand rose by +0.5% in March, after a +0.4% lift in February, and a flat result for January. The latest figures confirm that the market is now into its next phase of growth, on the back of lower interest rates and improved affordability after the previous value falls. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have arrested and charged a fourth young person following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. On Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road at around 3.30am. The group targeted cigarettes and tobacco before fleeing the area in a vehicle. After an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Thousands of New Zealanders’ submissions are missing from the official parliamentary record because the National-dominated Justice Select Committee has rushed work on the Treaty Principles Bill. The committee finished more than a month ahead of the 14 May deadline set by Parliament with the report expected to be presented and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 April 2025 2:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers travelling between Upper Hutt and Wairarapa need to be prepared for delays as emergency services and contractors attend a crash scene near Kaitoke. The southbound lane of State Highway 2 is closed near Waterworks Road following a two-vehicle … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 3 April 2025 – ASG2 Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Aspire, a Singapore-headquartered all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, today announced that it has secured the Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The licence will enable Aspire to better serve … Read more
Source: Samsung Boost multitasking and creative expression like a pro with Intelligent Features on the new Tab S10 FE additions AUCKLAND, New Zealand – April 4, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, offering new entry points to the Galaxy ecosystem on a premium … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household net worth little changed in December 2024 – 3 April 2025 – Household net worth showed little change in the December 2024 quarter, up $834 million to $2,440 billion, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Net worth is the value of all assets owned by households less the … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household income and saving increase in the December 2024 quarter – 3 April 2025 – New Zealand household net disposable income rose 1.5 percent to $59.4 billion in the December 2024 quarter. The main driver of this increase was a rise in the income of self-employed business owners up 6.5 percent, … Read more
Source: AgResearch Co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries will be challenging, but is achievable, a review has found. In a just-published article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, leading researcher and Chief Technical Officer for AgResearch subsidiary Grasslanz Technology, John Caradus, looked at the issue through … Read more
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 2 April 2025 – About 130 children are being born daily in Gaza as Israeli authorities’ total siege on supplies enters its second month, putting mothers and newborns at risk as medical and food supplies run out and a lack of flour closes all bakeries , said Save the Children. There are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s announcement of 10 percent tariffs for New Zealand goods entering the United States is disappointing for exporters and consumers alike, with the long-lasting impact on prices and inflation still unknown. “The Government’s strategy of keeping its head down has not given New Zealand any advantage over our competitors,” Labour … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th April – It has been a wet 18 hours across much of the country, and MetService is forecasting further heavy rain as a widespread weather system moves through. The top of the South Island—Tasman, Buller, and Marlborough—is in line for the highest rainfall accumulations. After a … Read more