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Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich. Supplied The New Zealand Initiative is pleased with the government’s plan to slash nearly 9000 public sector roles over the next three years. The changes will see public service jobs slashed by about 14 percent by 2029, in a shake-up the government says…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 6 (Middle Renwick Road) in Marlborough is closed between Jacksons Road and Bells Road following a crash this afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at 4.45pm. Initial indications are that those involved have sustained minor to moderate injuries. The crash has resulted in a lot…
Source: Radio New Zealand Wairau Bar Rd, just outside Blenheim. Google Maps Police have closed a rural road just outside Blenheim overnight after a sudden death, but say there is no risk to the public. The road is closed between Ferry Road and Dicks Road. Marlborough Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham said police were investigating…
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Simon Feltham, Marlborough Area Commander: Police are investigating a sudden death in Blenheim. Just before 1:30pm, Police were called to Wairau Bar Road. The road remains closed, with a scene guard to remain in place overnight. A scene examination is due to be carried out tomorrow morning.…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – The ECOVACS WINBOT is the world’s #1 bestselling robotic window cleaner, according to data from global market intelligence firm IDC. ECOVACS Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, pioneered this category in 2011 with the WINBOT 5 Series – the world’s first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Jarden building at the bottom of Queen Street, Auckland Google Maps Brokerage and financial services firm Jarden is in for a significant restructuring, with the wealth and asset management operations to be split off and the investment banking business to be retained in an employee-owned structure, sources have told RNZ.…
Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has announced today that a new Chair has been appointed to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board [the Board]. “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Mr Raveen Jaduram as Chair of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board,” says Minister van Velden. Mr Jaduram succeeds Rebecca Keoghan MNZM,…
Source: New Zealand Government Youth Minister James Meager has confirmed at least 300 at-risk young Kiwis will be supported to re-engage in education or transition into the workforce, through new joint Government and community funding initiatives. It follows Mr Meager’s launch of Youth Week 2026 at Parliament this evening, marking the start of a nationwide celebration…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – In the rapidly evolving logistics landscape of 2026, precision and speed define the ultimate prerequisites for high-value essentials. Leveraging Hong Kong’s unparalleled “geographical superpower”, the ability to reach half the world’s population within a five-hour flight, Cathay Cargo is reinforcing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Wairau Bar Road, Blenheim is currently closed between Ferry Road and Dicks Road while Police respond to an incident. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. There is not believed to be any risk to public safety. Further information will be released when we are in a position…
Source: Radio New Zealand Spain’s tax authority has been ordered to repay Colombian superstar Shakira more than 55 million euros (NZD$109 million) after a court in Madrid ruled that it had mistakenly pursued her for unpaid taxes. Tax officials imposed massive fines on the singer in 2021 after concluding that she had spent more than…
Source: Media Outreach New research commissioned by Bupa highlights how creative activities like art can help people process and share health experiences, with 85% agreeing creativity can support mental and physical health The research coincides with Bupa’s Express Your Health campaign featuring health stories from creators and storytellers worldwide, including Hong Kong artist Sophia Hotung … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s spending dropped 2.8 percent over the year, compared to a fall of 1 percent for the country. File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Wellington’s struggling economy is expected to be hit with another blow, with the government planning to cut 8700 jobs from the public sector by mid-2029. There are…
Source: Radio New Zealand Part processed skins at a Tasman Tanning facility. Supplied A European Commission proposal to exclude leather products from new anti-deforestation import regulations is being labelled as a “bit of a relief” by a readied leather producer, but “nonsense” by campaigners. The European Union was working to reduce global deforestation in the…
Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Southland will benefit from higher-quality diagnostic imaging following the installation of an upgraded fluoroscopy machine at Southland Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a significant step forward in the quality of diagnostic imaging available locally, meaning Southlanders can access more advanced care close to home,” Mr Brown…
Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today published the terms of reference for a statutorily required review on the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA), Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “The review will examine whether the DIRA’s current competition provisions that regulate Fonterra remain necessary, fit-for-purpose, and achieve net benefits for…
Source: New Zealand Police A would-be thief who allegedly attempted to leave a store without paying has been caught red-handed. At about 10.20pm last night, Police were called following a report of a person inside a retail store who had allegedly taken a number of items and left without paying. Whangārei Area Response Manager, Senior…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Mike Henwood, Area Commander: Eastern Waikato. A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a pursuit on Terminus Street in Te Aroha last night. At approximately 7pm an officer observed a vehicle parked on the main street of Te Aroha with a number of people gathered around it. Officers…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released insights from its 2026 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report for Asia Pacific, highlighting that construction activity across the region remains resilient in 2026, supported by sustained investment in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The driver of a stolen vehicle snapped speeding through Papakura is now facing a raft of charges. At about 11.15pm, officers attempted to stop a BMW travelling along East Street, which had been flagged as stolen. Counties Manukau South Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Clive Wood, says Police elected not to…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Real Asset Management (RAM) has hosted an exclusive Active Investor Plus investor briefing at its Hong Kong office, bringing together distribution partners, investors and representatives from Invest New Zealand, as offshore investor interest in New Zealand’s residency-by-investment pathway continues to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party Education spokesperson Lawrence Xu-nan. VNP / Phil Smith A primary teachers union says a last-minute amendment from Education Minister places the Teaching Council under total ministerial control. The Green Party says it bad lawmaking and an ideologically driven undermining of the Council’s independence. Erica Stanford unveiled the changes to…
Source: Green Party Luxon’s cuts to the public service will only put more pressure on frontline workers, meaning New Zealanders miss out on the support they need, says the Green Party. “In 2024, Luxon told New Zealanders that frontline services would be ‘protected,’ which has now been shown to be a sham,” says Green Party…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 May 2026 Native migratory fish have been detected nearly 300 km inland from the Whanganui River mouth in recent research aimed at guiding restoration of the river. The research, conducted in partnership by Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and the Department of Conservation, has involved surveying 16 sites through the…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is embarking on a fundamental overhaul of the public service to improve services, lift productivity and deliver better value for money, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government Paul Goldsmith say. “The overhaul will reduce the number of government departments, increase the use…
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone. It’s my pleasure to join Business North Harbour once again and to speak with you about this year’s Government Budget. Let me acknowledge my colleague, Paul Goldsmith, the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government. Most importantly, let me acknowledge the business leaders, employers, entrepreneurs and Kiwi…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a series of vehicle break-ins reported in the Whataupoko area overnight. Detective Marshall Robb from Gisborne Police says they received seven reports of vehicles being unlawfully entered, and property stolen, between 6pm on Friday 15 May and 6am on Saturday 16 May. Items taken include…