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Source: Consumer NZ Microsoft has suggested its customers migrate to the latest software – Windows 11. But with an estimated 400 million Windows 10 devices worldwide ineligible for an upgrade, the advocacy organisation Consumer NZ is concerned this is an anti-consumer move. Nick Gelling, product test writer at Consumer, explains that the premature expiry of … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council About two dozen staff – most from the Northland Regional Council – will be taking part in an oil spill exercise at Ruakaka on Wednesday April 02. The several-hour long exercise will centre on a fictional 750-litre waste oil spill which has found its way into the Ruakaka River near the end … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s decision to review its capital requirements has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis.“Submissions made to the finance and expenditure committee’s banking inquiry have raised concerns that New Zealand’s bank capital regime is too conservative, and that this is undermining banking competition, driving up the cost of lending … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have located four guns inside a guitar case in Ōrākei following a call to Police. At about 2.10pm yesterday, Police received a report of a person in possession of what appeared to be a firearm outside a property in Kitemoana Street. Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National is paying lip service to its promises to bring down the cost of living, failing to make any meaningful change in the grocery sector. “This long-awaited big announcement doesn’t bring competition into the supermarket sector, introduce a new player or bring down prices for New Zealanders as promised,” Labour … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have located four guns inside a guitar case in Ōrākei following a call to Police. At about 2.10pm yesterday, Police received a report of a person in possession of what appeared to be a firearm outside a property in Kitemoana Street. Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Northland Police will be out in force in coming weeks in a bid to reduce speed on local roads. Throughout the next six weeks Police will increase focus on speeding drivers in the North, enforcing the ‘anywhere, anytime’ motto. Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector Anne-Marie Fitchett, says road users … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Kawhia Road, Oparau, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.45pm. The sole occupant died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and the death will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Wairere Road, Queenwood, Hamilton. Police were called about 7.12am. Initial indications are there have been serious injuries. Diversions will be in place, and motorists are asked to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) District: Police are assisting with traffic control on Washington Road, Nelson, after a water pipe has burst. Diversions are in place near Pioneers Park. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, if possible. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: ACT Party “A racist outburst from the Dean of the AUT Law School targeting an ACT MP on the basis of her being an immigrant reveals exactly why we need the Treaty Principles Bill,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. In response to Dr Parmjeet Parmar’s draft bill to stop the allocation of university resources … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has died following an incident in Katikati. At around 2.50pm yesterday, Police were alerted to two people sustaining dog bite injuries. One person was transported the Katikati Medical Centre in a critical condition, where sadly they died a short time later. Another person received moderate injuries and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a single motorbike crash on Christchurch Akaroa Road near Bayleys Road, Birdlings Flat. The crash was reported around 5pm. One person is in a critical condition and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is down to one lane while emergency services … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Brockville Road, Brockville, Dunedin. The crash was reported around 4:15pm. One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and enquiries into the circumstances of the … Read more
Source: Save the Children Children and families in Myanmar need urgent humanitarian support after the strongest earthquake in a century [1] struck the country, causing widespread damage and casualties with many people still unaccounted for, Save the Children said. The epicenter of the earthquake lay just outside Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, and with a magnitude of … Read more
Statement: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Maher Nazzal Palestinians around the world commemorate Land Day today, marking 49 years since the killing of six unarmed Palestinian protesters by Israeli forces on March 30, 1976. This annual event stands as a powerful reminder of the Palestinian struggle against land confiscation, dispossession, and apartheid policies. Land Day originated from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today I am announcing next steps in the Government’s mission to deliver better grocery prices for Kiwis.Our Government knows that the cost of living is a major concern for New Zealanders. We are focused on delivering changes that will bring down the cost of living, now and in the years ahead.One … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Singapore this week to build on the momentum from the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit and show New Zealand is ‘open for business’.“The NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit was a real success, with huge interest from around the world in investing in New Zealand,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government All options are on the table to deliver a better deal for supermarket shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says.“Today I am issuing a Request for Information (RFI) asking potential supermarket challengers – both in New Zealand and overseas –what regulatory changes are needed to help them compete at a national … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Hāua are now entering the final stages of their settlement after agreeing on the terms at Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “It is an honour to be able to sign a Deed of Settlement and deliver a Crown apology after eight years … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Pahiatua-Mangahao Road on 25 February. He was 17-year-old Corey James Wiki, from Woodville. Police extend our condolences during this difficult time. Enquiries into the crash remain ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died and another person is critically injured following a light plane crash near Lake Hawea yesterday. Emergency services were called to an area east of the lake about 1:30pm. One of the plane’s two occupants was helicoptered to Dunedin Hospital in a critical … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One, Glen Oroua, is closed following an earlier crash overnight. At around 9pm, Police were alerted to a single vehicle crash on SH1 near Taikorea Road. There are no reported injuries in relation to the crash. The road is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are … Read more
Source: PSA Today marks 1000 days that 65,000 mainly female care and support workers have waited for the Government to fund their pay equity claim, meaning they have missed out on about $18,600. In 2017 legislation increased the pay of care and support workers to 21% above the minimum wage. This increase was in recognition that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana. Detective Inspector Joel Syme says the woman appeared in the Timaru District Court yesterday, after being arrested on Thursday. She has been remanded in custody to reappear in the High Court at … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar has drafted a bill that would ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race. “This week I wrote to the Minister for Universities to raise concerns about allocation of resources toward students based on ethnicity. This includes special allowances, separate study … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are asking for the public’s help finding Raumiria, who has been reported missing from her Grandview Heights, Hamilton home. Raumiria was last seen yesterday wearing a dark grey Star Wars T-shirt with “Mandalorian” written on it, light grey trackpants, and white New Balance sneakers. Police and her family … Read more