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Source: ASB ASB is increasing its variable home loan rates by 25 basis points. Savings on Call and Savings Plus products are also increasing by 15 and 20 basis points, respectively. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “Interest rate increases can be difficult for many households. We have also recently reduced some … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Te Whatu Ora must disclose whether the Waikato emergency department (ED) was short-staffed at the time a man tragically died in the waiting room, NZNO says. A summary of an urgent clinical review was released by Te Whatu Ora this afternoon. The rapid review was ordered after reports the man, … Read more
Source: Auckland Museum Forty years after the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum will open its archives for an evening of storytelling, taonga, music and performance reflecting on a crucial moment in Aotearoa New Zealand’s fight for equal rights. LATE at the Museum | 1986: A Look … Read more
Source: ProCare ProCare has recognised two outstanding Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec Institute of Technology, awarding scholarships as part of its commitment to strengthening New Zealand’s future primary care workforce. The ProCare Metua Bates-Faasisila Top Pacific Nurse Award recognises final year Bachelor of Nursing students who have achieved excellent academic results and shown a strong … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Designed for today’s experience-driven travellers, the locally inspired hotel brand will bring its distinctive blend of thoughtful design, meaningful connections, and neighbourhood experiences to two of Southern Thailand’s most dynamic destinations BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SAN DIEGO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Sapu Nano (US) LLC, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing the proprietary Deciparticle nanomedicine platform, today announced that the independent Safety Review Committee (SRC) has completed its review of the initial safety cohort in the Company’s ongoing SP-03-B101 Phase 1b clinical … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved on 8 July a USD 688 million (23 billion baht) investment by Nestlé (Thai) Co., Ltd. to construct a smart factory and distribution center. The greenfield project will deploy artificial intelligence and advanced automation, … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Forest Care Coordinator Gen de Spa, who will step down at the end of the year after nine years in the role, said the forest is now in a much healthier state. “We are much more on top of the large seeding sycamores, rowans, hawthorns, elderberries and cherries, with hundreds…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 09 Jul 2026 | Author: Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs has acknowledged communities hit by this week’s flooding and reaffirmed the region’s commitment to sustained investment in flood resilience. States of emergency were declared this week in Waitaki and Kaikōura, with…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person following a serious stabbing at a gathering in Te Kamo last week. Whangārei Police were called to a Forest View Road address at 11.50pm on 3 July to reports of an altercation in which one person was stabbed. Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says…
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an alleged copper theft in Wellington last week are seeking the public’s assistance. Between 6am and 7am on Friday 3 July, Police were notified that railway signal cables had been tampered with at the southern end of the Takapu Road platform in Tawa. The damage caused multiple signal issues…
Source: Auckland Council Cassandra Crowley has been appointed by Auckland Council as an Independent Reviewer and Governance Observer to support Heart of the City through the process of restoring a functioning Executive Committee. Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson, who has confirmed Ms Crowley’s appointment, says her role is to verify the Heart of the…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will engage with Australia and Fiji on the possibility of joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance, the Government has announced. “Fiji and Australia this week announced a commitment to become military allies, and New Zealand welcomes this,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “New Zealand and Australia share a close…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is removing costs for thousands of food businesses by launching another free online food safety course, says Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard. “Food safety training can cost food businesses between $50 and $200 per staff member, so making free resources available puts money back in the till.” “This…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Rogan Hare-Huru, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 30-year-old wanted by Police for a firearms offence and is known to have connections across Auckland. Hare-Huru is considered dangerous and should not be approached. If you have seen Hare-Huru or…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will not proceed with a blanket legislative ban on crypto ATMs, instead taking a targeted and proportionate approach to reducing the criminal misuse of virtual assets, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. In June 2025, Cabinet agreed in principle to ban crypto ATMs, subject to further policy analysis. That…
Source: Media Outreach SNP builds on Palantir platforms to deliver new AI-powered solutions for solving mission-critical customer challenges The partnership will build on SNP’s strong base with more than 3,000 customers globally and 15,000 successful SAP transformation projects SNP and Palantir will leverage their strengths to help customers modernize their SAP landscapes and business processes … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Matariki and Puanga are stars that sit in the night sky together to signal the start of the Māori new year for different iwi. The nine stars of Matariki ” data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?fit=580350&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=580350&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-47380″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=1024618&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=300181&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=768464&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?w=1176&ssl=1 1176w” sizes=”(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px”/>The nine stars of Matariki…
Source: New Zealand Police As New Zealanders come together to celebrate Matariki, Police are urging everyone travelling this long weekend to reflect on the choices they make behind the wheel. While most people drive responsibly and follow road safety advice, a small number continue to put themselves and others at risk on our roads, says…
Source: New Zealand First NZFirst Announces Next Tranche of Candidates New Zealand First is today announcing our next set of confirmed candidates to stand in the general election. This latest tranche shows the growing list of candidates with a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds New Zealand First will have representing the party across…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is investing $9 million, the single biggest investment ever made in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to establish community-based hubs in Rotorua/Kawerau, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “This is the first time in New Zealand there has been FASD-dedicated assessment, diagnosis and support in…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has posted its strongest month of growth in nearly five years, with new data showing activity surging to its highest level since July 2021, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says. The latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) jumped to 59.7 in June, up…
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the reported theft of a vessel from Ahuriri are seeking the public’s assistance. Sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday 18 June and, the boat was taken from a commercial location on West Quay. The vessel is a 2023 silver Stabicraft named “Mighty Pelican” and was on a silver…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Nelson Search and Rescue Incident Controller, Senior Constable Jonathan Fris: Police searching for Natalie, who was reported missing from Pōhara, Golden Bay earlier this week, are now asking for assistance from local residents. Natalie, 80, was last seen on Monday 6 July around 8.30am, leaving her home on foot.…
Source: Media Outreach KAMPOT, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Angchum Lower Secondary School – a secondary school in Kampot, Cambodia, which has launched a “Plastic Free School” campaign and is championing healthy environmental practices from tree planting to hygiene awareness – has been awarded the US$15,000 AIA Outstanding Health & … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized a concoction of drugs, cash and a firearm following separate traffic stops in Auckland overnight. The first driver signalled Police interest as his hatchback sped through Penrose. At this point it was 8.30pm on a Wednesday night. “A Road Policing Unit was patrolling along Church Street, when a…
Source: Green Party The Government’s Major Transport Projects Pipeline, released today, shows billions of dollars of mega-roads still unfunded with no timeframe for when many will ever be built. “After years of pressure to front up on how it would pay for its roading wish list, the Government has released less a pipeline and more…