New laws now live to support Police in responding to stalking and harassment

Source: New Zealand Police Stalking and harassment is a crime. From today, new laws give Police the power to serve a stalking and harassment notice or charge someone with a stalking and harassment offence. “These new laws mean our staff can now take immediate action where stalking is identified,” says Inspector Natasha Allan, acting Director…

Warrant to arrest: Jin Zhong

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Jin Zhong, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Zhong, 39, is wanted for failing to appear in court and is known to frequent the wider Tāmaki Makaurau areas. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. If you have seen him…

Update: Mount Wellington incident

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, Auckland City CIB: Police investigations are underway after a man suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Mount Wellington this morning. Emergency services were called to a property on Mount Wellington Highway just after 6.30am. Upon arrival, a man was…

Avondale burglar cops a trip to court

Source: New Zealand Police An alleged burglar who got spooked by a security guard and thought he was in the clear has been sniffed out by our four-legged friends. At about 2.10am, Police were notified of an unknown person inside a Blockhouse Bay Road property by an onsite security guard. Auckland City West Area Commander,…

Delivering a fairer electricity market for Kiwi consumers

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will benefit from new rules announced by the Electricity Authority to create a level playing field in the electricity market, preventing the country’s four biggest electricity generators from using their market power to squeeze out smaller competitors, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. “Creating a level playing field in the…

Delays expected following incident, Mount Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of delays on Mount Wellington Highway as Police respond to an incident. The incident, between Te Horeta Road and Rowlands Avenue, was reported to emergency services just after 6.30am. There is disruption to traffic while emergency services work on a person who has been seriously injured. At…

“Made in Binzhou” Heads to Tianzhou-10 Cargo Spacecraft——Binzhou Sci-Tech Power Embarks on a Hardcore Space Mission

Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – On May 11, experimental samples for the project “Study on the Effect of Rotating Magnetic Field on the Solidification Process of Aluminum-based Lightweight High-entropy Alloys under Space Microgravity Conditions” were officially launched aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft. Co-developed with the Metal … Read more

Rainforest Tea Culture from Wuzhishan, China, Debuts in Rome

Source: Media Outreach ROME, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – The Rainforest Children’s Choir and Rainforest Large-Leaf Tea from Wuzhishan, Hainan, China, took centre stage at the International Tea Day event held at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome on May 21, becoming the occasion’s most sought-after … Read more

TCMA x Chulalongkorn University Join Forces with Canadian Partners to Advance Strategic Collaboration for a Low-Carbon Industry toward Net Zero 2050

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chulalongkorn University to advance a strategic collaboration on knowledge, and technology, with support from international partners. The partnership aims to develop and pilot carbon capture technologies in SARABURI … Read more

Brazilian Rare Earths Announces the Alurion Resources Limited Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE / OTCQX: BRELY) (‘BRE’) is pleased to announce the appointment of an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors of Alurion Resources Limited (Alurion, or ALU). Alurion is the newly formed BRE subsidiary that holds the Amargosa Bauxite … Read more

KPMG Launches Trusted AI Centre of Excellence to Strengthen Singapore’s Position as a Globally Trusted AI Hub

Source: Media Outreach At the launch, KPMG also unveiled its Trusted AI Assurance offering that is aligned with relevant international standards and frameworks to mitigate risk and build trust in AI deployment. This gives businesses a clear, credible pathway to scale AI confidently as Singapore reinforces its position as a trusted node in the global … Read more

Serious crash, SH2, Twyford

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 2 / Hawke’s Bay Expressway that has blocked all lanes near the Ngaruroro River. The incident was reported to emergency services around 7pm. Injuries are reported. Links Road roundabout is blocked off with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid…

Greenpeace – Govt forced to admit its fossil gas story was always a fairytale

Source: Greenpeace The NZ Government has been forced today to reinstate a scheme to support businesses transitioning off fossil gas. “This is a major admission by the Government that the fairytale they have been telling the country, that there is more fossil gas, was always nonsense,” says Dr Russel Norman, Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director. “As the … Read more

Energy and Finance – Loan Backing Scheme Timely as Under-Pressure Businesses Transition Away from Natural Gas

Source: EMA The Government’s decision to introduce the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme, a loan backing scheme to help businesses transition away from natural gas energy, will be a welcome and timely option for under-pressure businesses, says the EMA. Alan McDonald, EMA’s Head of Advocacy, says that in the past 12-18 months, several EMA members have … Read more

BusinessNZ – Gas transition plan will aid critical sectors

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announced loan scheme to help commercial and industrial gas users transition, in the face of significant gas price increases and rapidly declining domestic production. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says until now, successive governments have pursued a net-zero goal without a workable transition plan that keeps businesses and jobs intact. … Read more

Events – Jim Beam Homegrown answers fan demand with final early bird ticket release

Source: Brainchild PR for Jim Beam Homegrown 25 May 2026 – Jim Beam Homegrown is giving Kiwi music fans one final reason to celebrate New Zealand Music Month, announcing a limited release of Early Bird and VIP tickets for Homegrown 2027. After Loyal Fan tickets sold out in under 10 minutes and Super Early Bird … Read more

Green bill could halt New Zealand’s infrastructure rebuild – Aggregate and Quarry Assn

Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ The quarry industry has written to the Green Party saying a new private member’s bill to ban all new extractive activity on all conservation land could have profound implications for New Zealand. Aggregate and Quarry Association CEO, Wayne Scott, says quarrying companies are extremely concerned that if the bill … Read more

Whangārei Police seek help to identify alleged offenders

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police investigations are continuing following a serious assault in Tikipunga on Sunday. Police were called to an address on Townsend Place at about 1.15am after reports a man had been stabbed. Upon arrival Police located an injured man, who had suffered…

ONYX Hospitality Group Enters Joint Venture with JR Kyushu Group to Develop Shama North Pattaya, Strengthening Strategic Partnership in Thailand

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, has announced a significant international partnership through the signing of a joint venture agreement with JR Kyushu Business Development (Thailand) Co. … Read more

Loans to help businesses transition away from gas

Source: New Zealand Government A new initiative will help businesses transition from gas, protecting jobs and securing New Zealand’s dwindling gas supplies for other users, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is a practical, helpful Budget 2026 initiative which is…

BrokersThai Data: Local Traders Compare Gold and Crypto Side by Side as Markets Shift

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – Thai retail investors are increasingly changing the way they manage their portfolios amid rising volatility across global financial markets. According to new market insights from BrokersThai.com, traders in Thailand are no longer focusing on a single asset class, but are instead … Read more

Willowpark Road, Hastings closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Willowpark Road, Hastings is currently closed near the intersection with Albert Street following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a truck and a van was reported just after 1pm. No serious injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

3E Accounting Marks 15 Years of Excellence, Accelerating Global Business Growth with AI-Powered Efficiency

Source: Media Outreach From incorporation to compliance, the award-winning firm combines automation and practical expertise to support business growth across 110+ countries. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – 3E Accounting marks 15 years of supporting businesses in Singapore and around the world, strengthening its position as an award-winning corporate services firm … Read more