Willowpark Road, Hastings closed following crash

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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

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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

Bernie & Bella Welcome Families to a Summer of Fun at Swiss-Belhotel International

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 May 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI), the global hospitality management group with a growing portfolio of hotels, has announced an enhanced focus on the family travel segment with the launch of several new initiatives designed to make family stays more fun, more engaging, rewarding, … Read more

Tax Reform – Public support for banking levy high ahead of cash strapped budget

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Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign A majority of the public support a banking levy, according to a Talbot Mills poll commissioned by the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign. The Minister of Finance has previously indicated she was considering a banking levy, like the ones in Australia and the UK, ahead … Read more

New investor settings support growth and giving – BusinessNZ

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Source: BusinessNZ Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa settings mean charitable contributions of up to $1 million will qualify as part of an applicant’s minimum $5 million growth investment in New Zealand. BusinessNZ says the move will strengthen public confidence in foreign investment by broadening the benefits beyond economic outcomes alone. Director of Education, Skills … Read more

Leveling up: GridAKL drives Auckland’s gaming industry forward

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s innovation hub, GridAKL, puts the spotlight on the future of gaming with the return of its popular Indie Games Showcase. Now an annual fixture on the city’s tech calendar, the event highlights how Auckland is truly game-on when it comes to nurturing emerging talent and driving innovation in New Zealand’s…

Budget 2026 – Budget must balance discipline with bold choices for growth – Business Canterbury

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Source: Business Canterbury Businesses across Canterbury are looking for a Budget on Thursday that shows the Government is responding to current conditions in the same way they are, through careful cost management and clear prioritisation, while still maintaining a strong focus on the future. Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, “The signals from Government … Read more

Employment Issues – Te Puni Kōkiri restructure heads to mediation – PSA

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Source: PSA Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri’s unlawful decision to disestablish 27 roles will be subject to a round of mediation with the PSA in Wellington today. The proposed cuts would come on top of earlier losses of 75 FTE roles, meaning that more than 20 per cent of Te Puni Kōkiri’s workforce would be … Read more

Openings – New inclusive café expands Delta’s services, creating more ways to connect

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Source: Rata Foundation Christchurch-based Delta Community Support Trust has launched Flourish Café, an inclusive community space creating real-world hospitality experience and employment pathways for people with intellectual disabilities. Run by members of Delta’s Friendship Link, alongside staff and volunteers, the café gives adults with intellectual disabilities supported, hands-on experience in food preparation and customer service – … Read more

NZ democracy at risk of corporate corruption – Green Party backs urgent inquiry

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Source: Green Party Allegations that the Prime Minister’s office withheld information about backroom lobbying by major climate polluters – ahead of legislating to prevent court action against those same corporations – must be investigated, says the Green Party. “The facts are that major polluters had a meeting with the Prime Minister and that the full…

Fatal crash, Oakleigh

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Oakleigh, Whangārei overnight. Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at about 1.30am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. A second occupant was transported to hospital in a serious condition. The Serious Crash Unit has completed…

English language requirement extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles

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Source: New Zealand Government Minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are being extended to skill level 3 roles, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.  From 1 June 2026, the requirement will apply to ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) skill level 3 roles, aligning them with the existing English language requirements…

On the hunt for new wheels following flee

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Source: New Zealand Police A Head Hunters gang member who failed to stop for Police will have to patch up his ride after his tyres were spiked not once but twice. Just before 1am, Police observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee travelling on Custom Street East and signalled for the vehicle to stop. Senior Sergeant Shaun…

Rescue operation hits close to home

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Source: Maritime New Zealand How the daughter of our Rescue Coordination Centre’s Lead Advisor ended up at the centre of a rescue operation. The night before his daughter Madeleine set out to hike the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park, Dave Wilson gave her his personal locator beacon (PLB). An experienced tramper, Madeleine had already…

Fatal crash, Kaipara District

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died in a single vehicle crash southeast of Dargaville. Emergency services were notified shortly before 7.50pm on Sunday of the crash, which happened on Arapohue Road near Rowland Road. The Serious Crash Unit was advised, and the circumstances of the crash are under investigation. ENDS. NZ Police Media…

ASB: Strait closure may squeeze NZ far beyond fuel

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Source: ASB As the Middle East conflict enters its 12th week, new ASB analysis suggests the economic fallout for New Zealand is spreading well beyond the pump, with supply chain costs rising and household spending expected to come under further pressure. “While the immediate effect has been higher fuel prices, that’s only one piece of … Read more

Opinion – From Victimhood to Empowerment: Palestine Through the Eyes of Its Indigenous People

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand OPINION: For decades, the Palestinian cause has largely been presented to the world as the story of a suffering people, a nation living under occupation, siege, displacement, and violence. While this reality cannot and should not be denied, reducing Palestinians solely to the image of “victims” carries a profound … Read more

Rural News – Major breakthrough in battle against wilding pines – Federated Farmers

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Source: Federated Farmers After years of pushing for more funding to tackle wilding pines, Federated Farmers says today’s Government announcement is a major breakthrough. The Government has committed an extra $79 million for wilding pine control over the next three years, taking the total commitment to $109 million, targeting some of the country’s worst-affected areas. Federated … Read more

Fatal crash, SH8, Tekapo

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer: One person has died following a serious crash in Tekapo this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on SH8/Tekapo-Twizel Road at around 4.30pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. There were no other injuries. The road will remain…

Road closed, SH8, Tekapo

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 8/Tekapo-Twizel Road is closed following a serious crash in Tekapo this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a two vehicle crash on SH8 at around 4.30pm. There are reports of serious injuries. The road is closed south of the Tekapo-Pukaki Canal Bridge near Tekapo Canal Road, and will be…

Government boosts funding to tackle wilding pines

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in rural productivity by supercharging efforts to tackle the spread of wilding pines, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Wilding pines threaten productive farmland, water supplies in sensitive catchments, and native biodiversity – and they significantly increase the impact of wildfires.” “Budget 2026 invests an additional $79 million…

Crash blocking State Highway 1, Piarere

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked at the intersection with Horahora Road in Piarere following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 1:25pm. Two people have sustained moderate injuries, a further two have been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media…