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Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission All people have the right to a life of dignity and freedom from discrimination. Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill falls short of the government’s human rights obligations, and risks harm to communities who continue to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes figures released today which show that charter schools are cheaper to open than the same sized state schools. New figures show that a new primary charter school with 100 students would receive around $401,675 in establishment staff and operations funding. The same school set up…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 / Tirau Road, near Karapiro Road, is currently blocked while Police respond to an incident. Police were called to the incident around 10.20am. There is disruption to traffic while Police work in the area to locate a person of interest. Cordons are in place on roads in the…
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes yesterday’s advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirming that the right to strike is protected under International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise. The ICJ is the highest court…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Bodi Mckee, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. McKee, 32, is wanted by Police for breaching release conditions and is known to frequent the East Auckland and Counties Manukau areas. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. McKee is considered…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Jamie Woods: Wellington Police investigating the death of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt last month are asking for the public’s help, as the homicide investigation continues. On Thursday 9 April, Police responded to Malone Road in Waterloo after Nathaniel was reported to be…
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, Auckland City CIB: Police are aware of a number of threatening emails sent to various locations across Auckland this week. The indication is that these threats are not genuine. Preliminary enquiries suggest these emails have originated from outside of New Zealand. These emails and…
Source: New Zealand Police The Western Hutt Road is blocked in northbound lanes following a crash. Police were notified of the crash about 10.45am. The crash, involving a vehicle and a bike, was near Silverstream on the Western Hutt Road by the Fergusson Drive intersection. One person has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to…
Source: New Zealand Government More ambulance crews, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support will strengthen ambulance services across New Zealand, enabling quick and effective responses to emergencies, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say. “When New Zealanders call an ambulance, they need confidence that they will get the help they need quickly…
Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on a major solar energy project on Stewart Island/Rakiura that will reduce the island’s reliance on diesel-generated electricity and cut power prices, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. Mr Patterson was on the island today to turn the first sod on…
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. “A second crossing over the Ashburton River is going to be a game changer for residents moving around and through the Mid Canterbury town. It will also be important for…
Source: New Zealand Government Small businesses will get practical support to strengthen performance and seize growth opportunities, with a new Government-backed training initiative announced today at the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce conference. “In my engagement with businesses across the country, I’ve heard the need for support to manage disruption, strengthen resilience, and plan with…
Source: New Zealand Government Programmes aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says. The six successful applicants of the Access Activator pilot programme have been selected. The programme is run through the Ministry of…
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a house fire on Trafalgar Street, Onehunga this morning. At around 7.20am, Police received reports of a house well involved in fire. Several people were able to evacuate the house. At this time, one person remains unaccounted for and Police are urgently working to locate the…
Source: New Zealand Police A senior figure of Christchurch’s King Cobra chapter is among six people arrested by Police in an operation targeting the flow of Class A drugs into Canterbury. Over the last three days, Police executed more than 10 search warrants at properties across Christchurch, including the gang’s Addington pad, uncovering about a…
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Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – The China-ASEAN Business and Trade Information Platform was officially launched in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday. A sub-forum themed international exchange and mutual learning of cyber civilization at the 2026 China Internet Civilization Conference is held in Nanning, Guangxi … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Total exports reach $8.6 billion in April 2026 – news story 21 May 2026 New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.6 billion in April 2026, an increase of $943 million (12 percent) compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Meat (up $272 million), … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), in collaboration with Gemadept Corporation and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies, today hosted a high-level forum to officially launch the International Maritime Financial Ecosystem … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 · Trip Best 2025 · Global Top 100 Family-Friendly Attractions PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Andamanda Phuket, the island’s largest water park, spanning over 100,000 square meters, is inspired by Thai mythology and the Andaman Sea. A proud recipient of the Tripadvisor … Read more
Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Migrant bus drivers in Auckland will be protesting at Britomart Square on Friday afternoon, seeking support from the public for the Union Network of Migrants (UNEMIG) campaign: ‘ Migrants are not Disposable Workers’. WHEN: Friday 22 May, 16:00 WHERE: Britomart, Te Komititanga Square along Customs Street, Auckland WHY: “Migrant bus drivers have … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Today a long-awaited construction and demolition processing facility was officially opened in Porirua. The facility will help to divert resources from landfill and seed the development of the circular economy in the local construction sector. After Dr Te Taku Parai Ngāti Toa kaumātua blessed the facility, Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for the … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington A te reo Māori expert who lights up the ‘gram with discussions of humour and idioms in te reo will join Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington as their first Professor of te reo Māori in late July. Professor Hona Black (Tūhoe, Te Whānau a … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As New Zealanders grapple with the cost of everyday essentials, from the supermarket checkout to power bills and bank fees, pressure is growing to address weak competition in critical sectors. Rebalancing Markets: Competition, power, and a fair economy, hosted by Business School research centreJuncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism, will see … Read more
Source: Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission The Disability Support Services Bill threatens to undermine the rights of disabled people, tangata whaikaha, their families and whānau, and worsen the lives of families who are already struggling, says Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission. The Commission is calling for a fairer, rights-based approach to disability … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Driving Industrial Upgrading and Widespread AI Adoption through Smart Manufacturing, Public Services and “AI for All” Training HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – The national 15th Five-Year Plan advocates deepening the “AI+” initiative, promoting the extensive integration of AI across all sectors of the economy and … Read more