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Source: Media Outreach Advanced AI models, tools and infrastructure updates now available to international customers HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today at its Spring Launch 2025 online event unveiled new AI models, tools and infrastructure upgrades for its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Phu Quoc Island has captured global attention as the chosen venue for the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week. PHU QUOC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – 2027 will be the third time Viet Nam has hosted APEC, following the events in Hà Nội in 2006 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Sergeant Shane Tailby Bay of Plenty Police have laid charges in relation to three fatal crashes in the region over the summer period. A 47-year-old woman is due to appear In the Opotiki District Court on 10 April, facing charges relating to a crash on State … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are making enquiries following damage to a number of water meters, directly impacting the Huntly Reservoir water levels. We would like to hear from anyone with information that could assist our enquiries, including any reports of suspicious behaviour around the Huntly area over the weekend. You can contact … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are in attendance at a four vehicle crash in Dome Valley. The crash, reported to Police at 3.45pm, happened on State Highway 1 and is causing congestion. Early indications suggest one person has suffered injuries and will be transported to hospital. Both southbound and northbound traffic will … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT is celebrating the Government’s decision to wind down New Zealand Green Investment Finance. “NZGIF has poured nearly $400 million down the drain with next to nothing to show for it. It’s the kind of greenwashed corporate welfare ACT has railed against for years,” says ACT Finance spokesperson Todd Stephenson. In 2018 when Labour … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) – Police shut down illegal 3D printed firearm operation– Five warrants across Auckland; five arrested on serious charges– Significant seizure of firearms, 3D printed parts and 3D printers– Police targeting criminal distribution of firearms on multiple fronts– Prevalence of 3D printed firearms in community still low Police are sending … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health View all formats This is the first periodic Review of Certain Matters under the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. The review identifies that some good progress has occurred. There is increased access to abortion services, with more providers, and an increase of locations of provision. In addition, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health View all formats This research report was commissioned by the Ministry to help inform the Review of Certain Matters under the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. It was one of three reports commissioned for three different consumer groups. The research report focuses on the experiences of Māori and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health View all formats This research report was commissioned by the Ministry to help inform the Review of Certain Matters under the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. It was one of three reports commissioned for three different consumer groups. The research report focuses on the experiences of disabled people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health View all formats This research report was commissioned by the Ministry to help inform the Review of Certain Matters under the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. It was one of three reports commissioned for three different consumer groups. The research report focuses on the experiences of rainbow people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Three nights of work are planned for Sunday, 13 April, Tuesday, 15 April, and Wednesday, 16 April. Weather permitting, work crews will be on site … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. “Almost $400 million has been invested with very limited results and there are more than 20 other government funds operating with similar … Read more
Source: IHC Joint Statement – Disability advocates, including IHC and New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, are calling on the New Zealand Government to reverse a deeply discriminatory immigration policy that targets children with intellectual disabilities. A six-year-old boy with Down syndrome, the child of a South African couple living in Waikato, is facing deportation following … Read more
Source: Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can experience new visual conversation capabilities through a free software update AUCKLAND, New Zealand – April 8, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the rollout of a new AI experience with Gemini Live, bringing real-time visual conversations with AI to Galaxy users. The feature will begin rolling … Read more
Source: PSA The disestablishment of hundreds of staff at Kāinga Ora will have a devastating impact on Māori and Pacific tenants, the PSA says. The latest restructuring of Kāinga Ora proposes deep cuts to roles that directly support whānau on the housing waitlist and those who rely on call centres for urgent assistance. The proposed restructure, … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Heavy rains that struck Mandalay and Sagaing – the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Myanmar – over the weekend have further complicated the humanitarian situation. The existing lack of sanitation and clean water is now increasing the risk of waterborne diseases, said Oxfam today. Rajan Khosla, Oxfam in Myanmar Country Director, said: … Read more
Source: Greenpeace In response to the “desperate bid” by Federated Farmers to curtail Greenpeace, the environmental heavyweight has issued a correction to the agri-industry lobby group’s “scurrilous complaint” made to the Charities Commission yesterday. Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson Niamh O’Flynn says, “It’s just another attempt to shut down dissent by Federated Farmers. The Feds are a lobby group … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 8 April 2025 – Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand for a six-month term by the Minister of Finance, upon the recommendation of the RBNZ Board. Mr Hawkesby has been acting Governor since 5 March and will be Governor from 8 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to prescriber regulations, giving New Zealanders better access to medicines, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour say.“We are committed to ensuring Kiwis have access to timely, quality healthcare in their communities,” Mr Brown says.“Making our health system more efficient and enabling our … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as Governor of the Reserve Bank for a six month period, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The appointment is effective from 8 April 2025 and can be extended by up to three months with written notice. “Mr Hawkesby is an experienced central … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Cristiano Ronaldo is set to redefine the shopping experience with the grand opening of the first-ever CR7®LIFE Official Flagship Store at Times Square in Hong Kong celebrating his museum and legacy. Set to open its doors on June on the … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT is encouraging public sector organisations to make use of 90-day employment trials, once a law change announced today allows for it. Today Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced the end of the ‘30-day rule’ which forces new employees onto collective contracts even if they are not union members. The removal … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Labour Leader today acknowledged and celebrated David Parker’s 23-year contribution to the Labour Party and to Parliament. “David Parker is a principled and talented Parliamentarian and the Labour team will miss him,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “He is optimistic and hard-working and has served in a variety of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Long-serving Labour MP and former Minister David Parker has today announced his intention to leave Parliament. “It has been a privilege to be elected by the people of New Zealand to represent their interests in Parliament for the last 23 years,” David Parker said. “I have served to the best … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A high-level delegation from across New Zealand’s Parliament will visit the Pacific over the coming week, led by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. “New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific is long-term and endures through successive governments and across the political spectrum,” Mr Peters says. “That’s why we are visiting the region … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Showcasing Five Platform Technologies to Empower Industrial Advancement in the Central Japan Region HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR) will debut in Japan at Manufacturing World Nagoya 2025 (9-11 April, Port Messe Nagoya), showcasing advanced technologies … Read more