Name release, fatal crash, Springston

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Springston on 4 February. He was 10-year-old Alexander Bennett, of Springston. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Road closed, Cambridge Road near SH 1

Source: New Zealand Police Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road heading towards State Highway 1 is closed following a two-vehicle collision, reported just after 2pm. Three people are injured, one in a serious condition and two sustaining moderate injuries. They are receiving medical attention. The road will remain closed as emergency services work the scene. The … Read more

Christopher Luxon – Waitangi Speech

Source: New Zealand Government E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga ora. E te hau kainga,  Te Whare Tapu o Ngapuhi  Ki runga, i te kaupapa, o, te kotahitanga. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, Tēna tātou katoa. … Read more

“Eighty-nine new cops for the new year

Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members from all over New Zealand celebrated with their loved ones at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, when Wing 392 graduated from their initial course. Deputy Police Commissioner Mike Pannett addressed the wing alongside members of the police executive and wing patron, Raelene Castle, Ngāpuhi ONZM. “Once … Read more

Construction of rail crossing bridges a step closer

Source: Auckland Transport Date: 18 December 2025 New bridges for drivers and pedestrians over the rail lines in Takanini are a step closer with the award of a construction contract for new bridges to replace rail level crossings.  Auckland Transport (AT) has announced the appointment of Fulton Hogan as the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) partner … Read more

Months of work in just two weeks as Eastern Busway moves closer

Source: Auckland Transport Date: 17 December 2025 About 2,500 tonnes of asphalt will be laid in just two weeks while the Ti Rākau Drive/Pakūranga Highway intersection is closed from 27 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. The closure allows Auckland Transport’s Eastern Busway alliance crews to complete months of work in just two weeks. Auckland … Read more

Environment Canterbury steps in on stench

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Chair Dr Deon Swiggs says the regional council’s responsibilities are very clear: while the Christchurch City Council owns and operates the sewage treatment plant, Environment Canterbury’s job is to ensure it meets the conditions of its resource consent. One of the key conditions is that odour should not leave the … Read more

Early warning: Enhancing Canterbury’s flood warning system

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council During a flood we: Have dedicated knowledgeable staff who actively manage the flood defence systems (such as stop banks and floodgates), make field observations and give advice on the performance of the assets protecting the community. Our technology measures and transmits rainfall and river level data in real-time. Stand up … Read more

Turn local ideas into environmental action — funding closing soon

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 03 Feb 2026 From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible work for the environment – often powered by volunteers, passion and local know-how. Now, we’re inviting community groups across Waitaha Canterbury to take their ideas … Read more

What you need to know about the Nīkau Palm Valley Bay vessel incident

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Preliminary assessment Initial assessments undertaken on Monday show the vessel has sustained more significant damage than originally anticipated. It is likely that the full amount of marine diesel fuel that was on the vessel has been released to the sea; observations are showing us that the environment is coping with … Read more

Councillors gather to discuss submissions on “consequential reforms”

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “These are the most consequential reforms that New Zealand has faced for quite some time and there is a lot at stake” Chair Swiggs said. Canterbury Regional Council plans to file submissions regarding rates capping, the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, and Simplifying Local Government proposal. Staff prepared the … Read more

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120.   Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in planning, natural hazards, law, infrastructure, transport, economics, design, landscape, cultural values and tikanga Māori.  Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown, welcomes the appointments to the panel.  “I’m pleased … Read more

Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood

Source: Auckland Council The Waitematā Station Plaza and eastern glasshouse entrance to the station are open, completing the City Rail Link’s first station neighbourhood in the city centre.  This is the first of three above ground renewal programmes being delivered around CRL stations by the Auckland Council group and City Rail Link Limited, in the … Read more

Top 10 city centre wins in 2025

Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre.  Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to look back and appreciate the visible progress on so many fronts, evident throughout Auckland. “2025 has been another busy year of renewal in the city … Read more

Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA

Source: Auckland Council If you’ve driven past Sylvia Park lately, you’ll have noticed a giant blue-and-yellow newcomer has arrived! Getting the green light for New Zealand’s first IKEA store at Sylvia Park wasn’t as simple as dropping in some flat-packs and grabbing an Allen key! The construction, now complete, was one of the most technically … Read more

Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections and meet legislative requirements from the Government to enable more housing, including near public transport, jobs, and everyday services.  Mayor Wayne Brown says the proposed changes are an important step in ensuring Auckland reduces … Read more

New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal

Source: Auckland Council A heartfelt blessing in Milford last week marked the start of a new chapter for the Wairau catchment, as mana whenua, led by Ngāti Paoa and supported by Te Kawerau a Maki, marked the start of the deconstruction of the Woodbridge Lane bridge. This moment signalled the official launch of the Ngā … Read more

More funding, more impact:

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to tackle climate change and be emergency ready.  The fund supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for emergencies, and adapt to the impacts of a … Read more

Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is proud to be a founding partner of the newly launched Tāmaki Taiao Alliance, a bold new collaboration designed to accelerate nature regeneration at scale across Tāmaki Makaurau. Established in partnership with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), the Alliance brings together community groups, mana whenua, businesses, philanthropy and local government … Read more

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Source: Auckland Council Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice. Since early Wednesday morning, around 40-60mm of rain fell in the far west and south of the Auckland region, with 80-120mm around central and eastern parts.  This heavy … Read more

K-pop Star G-Dragon’s First Solo Fan Meeting in Southeast Asia Goes on Sale on MAISEAT

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – K-pop star G‑Dragon’s first solo fan meeting in Southeast Asia went on sale on Thursday via MAISEAT, the global live‑events platform under Damai Entertainment (HKEX:1060), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group (HKEX:9988). This also marks MAISEAT’s most significant overseas top-tier artist project … Read more

SonicWall Celebrates Its Best Partners Yet with the 2026 Partner Awards

Source: Media Outreach SonicWall Proudly Honours 113 Global Partners Recognized for Driving Innovation, Fueling Growth and Delivering Cybersecurity Excellence, Including 34 in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – SonicWall today announced the recipients of its 2026 Partner Awards, recognizing top-performing SonicWall partners and distributors across Asia-Pacific and … Read more

Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and Hong Kong Construction Association Joint Conference 2026 Redefine Productivity Frontiers

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) and the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) successfully co-hosted the highly anticipated HKICM/HKCA Joint Conference 2026 on 23 January 2026 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together approximately 250 construction … Read more

Alibaba Brings Cloud-Based AI Innovation to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Source: Media Outreach New AI and cloud technologies support smarter, faster, and more efficient Olympic broadcasting worldwide Alibaba’s Qwen powers the first use of LLM technology at the Olympics and a next-generation Olympic archive MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba … Read more

CGTN: Vision 2030: China’s tech blueprint reshaping global innovation

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – In 2025, China achieved unprecedented milestones in technological innovation, from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to advances in deep-space exploration. CGTN presents a feature article examining how these advances reflect not only industrial growth but also China’s evolving role in global innovation … Read more

A Safer Step for Those Who Raised Us: Alpro and Skechers Launch “Silver Line”

Source: Media Outreach Designed by Skechers & Alpro Physiotherapists for comfort and fall prevention, the shoes are introduced alongside the Silver Line Walk & Run family event. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – For many families, a simple walk is no longer taken for granted. As parents and grandparents … Read more

HKUST and Intel Establish Joint Laboratory to Focus on High-Efficiency Intelligent Computing

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency near-memory computing … Read more