Police name victim at centre of Wellington homicide probe

Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police guarding the scene in Lower Hutt. RNZ Police have named a deceased man at the centre of a homicide investigation in the Wellington region. Nathaniel Sturmey, 29, was found dead at a property on Malone Road in Lower Hutt on 9 April. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods said police have … Read more

SEOExpert Launches in Singapore’s Digital Marketing Space With Proprietary AI and a Results-Only Promise

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Singapore’s digital marketing industry has a trust problem, and SMEs are feeling it the most. The pattern is familiar: thousands a month on SEO, reports full of jargon, keyword targets with no real search volume, and a new account manager every quarter … Read more

Stolen rings found during search, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police Police want to find the owners three rings, that were recovered during a search warrant in Gisborne. Police conducted a search warrant today, at an address on Taruheru Crescent. During the search, the pictured rings were found and are believed to be stolen. The rings are quite distinctive, and Police would … Read more

Kiwis urged to get naturing this Conservation Week

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 April 2026 From planting natives and coastal cleanups to pest eradication on workplace grounds, families, communities and colleagues are coming together to connect with and care for Aotearoa’s unique natural taonga. DOC Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming says naturing means different things to different people, and that’s … Read more

Auckland courier company to pay $50,000 for unjustified dismissal

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A parcel courier company has been ordered to pay three former employees a total of $50,000 for unjustified dismissal, unjustified disadvantage and humiliation. The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) delivered the ruling against Fast Horse Limited (trading as Fast Horse Express), based in the central Auckland suburb of Avondale, on Monday. … Read more

Drugs, cash, weapons located in routine traffic stop, Lower Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop yielded drugs, cash, and weapons yesterday in Lower Hutt. Wellington Police Dog Section Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Paul Fleck, says a Police dog handler unit and partner stopped a vehicle that was seen to be speeding, around 5pm on Waterloo … Read more

New Zealand tourism continuing to rise

Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New Year. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says Stats NZ’s latest monthly international travel data shows New Zealand tourism continues its strong positive recovery.   “Our tourism … Read more

NZ-AU: Corporate Update and Project Development Progress

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Surface miner mobilised to Daniel Plateau, with trial mining operations scheduled to commence this month Updated financial cashflow modelling confirmed that current cash position plus the existing AFG debt financing facility fully supports the Company’s CAPEX requirements to first ore shipment First production targeted for Q2 2026 and first ore shipment … Read more

ISCA and LawSoc Team Up to Help Professional Services Firms Expand Regionally and Offer More Value

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work more closely together, as more businesses expand across the region and face more complex issues. What clients need from professional … Read more

Māori sisters lead engineering project to protect mana of pou

Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix Manukau, Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick, Ngarui Manukau at He Kura Nā Rāta, He Kura Pūkaha Engineering NZ event September 2025 Supplied Māori sisters are combining engineering and tikanga in a landmark project to ensure the mana of traditional pou is upheld. Ngāpuhi and Waikato sisters Ngarui Manukau and Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick have been … Read more

Police seek information after ambulance tyres slashed

Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police are seeking information into two incidents where ambulances were targeted and damaged. Police are investigating the wilful damage reports at two Hato Hone St John bases in Manukau and Ōtāhuhu. A new appeal is being issued after the latest incident was reported at the Ōtāhuhu Station, on Atkinson … Read more

Vietnam-China Agricultural Cooperation in a New Era: From Strategic Vision to a Sustainable and Prosperous Supply Chain

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – At the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of … Read more

Timetable tested as Auckland’s City Rail Link moves closer

Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the morning peak at one of Auckland’s newest train stations. The rumble of the tracks, the hiss of the brakes, and the doors slide open … but instead of suits and briefcases, it’s clipboards and high-vis. This week, staff are putting the near-completed City Rail Link to the test, running … Read more

Advocacy – Auckland council votes to investigate sanctioning Israel for war crimes – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA   PSNA has congratulated Auckland City Councillors who voted this morning to investigate supporting sanctions against Israel for war crimes.   The Auckland Council Policy, Planning and Development Committee has just voted 14 to 2 to request a staff report by July on sanctioning companies on the UN’s … Read more

Skincare Brand KK Éclat Celebrates Vogue Beauty Award Triumph with Exclusive Gala in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – In March 2026, French luxury skincare brand KK Éclat hosted a special celebratory dinner at The Pin, an elite private club in Central. The event honored the brand’s major victory at the Vogue Beauty Awards 2026. KK Éclat celebratory dinner … Read more

Otis Takes Majority Stake in WeMaintain, Supporting Growth and Innovation in Service Technology

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, service and modernization, and WeMaintain today announced that they have closed an agreement under which Otis will acquire a majority stake in WeMaintain, a fast-growing, … Read more

Auckland man accused of pointing laser at police helicopter

Source: Radio New Zealand The Police Eagle helicopter. Supplied / NZ Police An Auckland man faces up to 14 years in prison after allegedly shining a laser at the police’s Eagle helicopter. The incident happened in Glen Eden at about 2.35am. The laser shone directly into the cockpit, Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen said, subjecting the … Read more

Person killed in crash on SH1 near Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Police asked motorists to avoid the intersection of Telegraph Road south of Burnham. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A person has died after a crash near Christchurch. State Highway 1 was blocked and two people were trapped after two vehicles collided south of Burnham at the intersection of Telegraph Road … Read more

Name release and appeal for information: Lower Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police: Police can now release the name of the man found deceased at a Malone Road, Lower Hutt property on 9 April. He was 29-year-old Nathaniel Sturmey. We acknowledge this is an incredibly difficult time for Mr Sturmey’s family and support is being provided. … Read more

Dodgy plates land duo in court

Source: New Zealand Police Dodgy licence plates spotted by Police have served up two prolific burglars overnight. An eagle-eyed Police Camera Operator observed a vehicle travelling with mismatched licence plates in Manurewa at about 1.45am. Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector MinHo Lee, says Police units arrived quickly to its location at outside a … Read more

South Island gets its first crisis recovery café

Source: Radio New Zealand Mental health minister Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii The South Island’s first crisis recovery café has opened in Christchurch. The government is providing funding to bring the total number of cafés around the country from six to eight. Opening the Christchurch site on Colombo Street, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey … Read more

Charlisse Leger-Walker becomes just second New Zealand woman to be drafted in WNBA

Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker of the UCLA Bruins makes a pass during the second half of their game against the Tennessee Lady Vols at UCLA Pauley Pavilion on 30 November 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Luiza Moraes / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP Charlisse Leger-Walker has become just the … Read more

Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia to Champion Singapore and Southeast Asian Brand Expansion into Global Markets

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia. This newly created leadership role is designed to accelerate the company’s growth across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines – … Read more

New Zealand Returns to Food and Hospitality Asia 2026 With National Pavilion Featuring 15 Premium Food and Beverage Exporters

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – New Zealand returns to Food and Hospitality Asia (FHA) for the first time since 2018 with a dedicated national pavilion showcasing 15 food and beverage companies at Singapore Expo from 21 to 24 April 2026. The pavilion will spotlight innovative and premium … Read more

Man to front court following laser strike

Source: New Zealand Police Police are condemning a man’s actions, after the Police Eagle helicopter suffered a laser strike overnight. The west Auckland man will appear in court this week facing a serious charge. At about 2.35am this morning, Eagle was in the Glen Eden area attending jobs when the crew were repeatedly targeted by … Read more

New Retirement Commissioner appointed

Source: New Zealand Government David Boyle has been appointed as Retirement Commissioner, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer has announced. Cameron Brewer says Mr Boyle has had a strong focus on retirement savings during his extensive experience in the public and private sectors. “He played a key role in establishing KiwiSaver at ING and … Read more

Rugby: Discipline the focus for Black Ferns as chance for revenge looms

Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Ferns know they won’t get away with more ill-discipline shown in this weekend’s highly anticipated clash with Canada in Kansas. The two teams meet for the first time since last year’s World Cup semi-final in England, which Canada won to end New Zealand’s title defence. The Black Ferns, coming … Read more