Geology – Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’ – “This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our coastlines” Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind the unusual ‘slow earthquakes’ occurring off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. … Read more

Education and Employment – Teachers strike important to ensure quality education – NZCTU

Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional development funding. “The union movement stands in solidarity with secondary teachers who are fighting for a quality education system,” said NZCTU President … Read more

Legislation – Law change could save farmers and taxpayers millions – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind a new Member’s Bill that could bring much-needed clarity to New Zealand’s climate change laws – and save millions in legal costs. National MP Joseph Mooney’s Climate Change Response (Restriction on Civil Proceedings) Amendment Bill aims to confirm a common-sense principle: if a person or business … Read more

Legislation – Collins admits plans to restrict the right to strike – PSA

Source: PSA Public Service Minister Judith Collins’ admission in Parliament that the Government is looking at restricting public sector workers’ fundamental right to strike is deeply concerning and demands further explanation, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. In response to questions in Parliament yesterday from Camilla Belich, Collins stated the Government is … Read more

Further victims identified in Tasman fraud investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Tasman District Police investigating a couple alleged to have defrauded a person of more than $1 million have now identified 10 potential victims of the pair. Following media coverage of the pair’s arrest last week, Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye says four more potential victims have come forward, while Police enquiries … Read more

Appeal for information following shots fired at Wigram house

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Christchurch Central Police investigating an incident where shots were fired at a house in Wigram are appealing to the public for information. Police responded to the incident on Brian Keogh Lane around 12:45am on Thursday 14 August, after receiving multiple 111 calls reporting loud bangs … Read more

Cabinet approves next steps on greyhound racing industry

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has formally agreed this week to the closure of the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand.  A bill will be drafted to bring this decision into law. The move follows last December’s announcement of the Government’s in-principle decision to end greyhound racing as of 31 July 2026. The decision was … Read more

Canterbury Police thank public and staff for feedback on proposal

Source: New Zealand Police Submissions on Canterbury Police’s redesign proposal closed on Monday, and Police are now working their way through the feedback. Canterbury Police District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill thanks staff and the public for their engagement as local Police leaders look to ensure our people and resources are well organised to meet the … Read more

Whitebaiter tales urge respect for the river

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 August 2025 Two blokes with a tale to tell are urging whitebaiters to stay safe on the river this whitebaiting season (1 September to 30 October). Stephen Leggett has been whitebaiting for about 35 years. “I love it. One of my favourite parts is the camaraderie,” he says. Early … Read more

Concoction of drugs found in stolen vehicle

Source: New Zealand Police Driving in a stolen vehicle is the least of one Auckland man’s problems, as he faces serious drugs charges in court today. On Tuesday afternoon, Police received information about a stolen vehicle travelling in the Ellerslie area. Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says the vehicle was located … Read more

New Zealand welcomes first-ever visit from IMO Secretary-General

Source: Maritime New Zealand Earlier this month, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) visited New Zealand for the first time. The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping, as well as the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. As part of his ongoing … Read more

Boundary Creek Bridge deck replacement to restore 2 lane access on SH25 ahead of summer

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers of the scenic Thames Coast highway are all too familiar with stop/go interruptions due to damage to State Highway 25 (SH25) in recent years, but one disruption will soon become a distant memory with the replacement of the Boundary Creek Bridge deck. The bridge itself, wedged tight between the … Read more

Teachers strike important to ensure quality education

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional development funding. “The union movement stands in solidarity with secondary teachers who are fighting for a quality education system,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. “Workers … Read more

Lane blocked, SH10, Waipapa

Source: New Zealand Police A section of State Highway 10, north of Waipapa, is currently blocked following an earlier crash. At around 8am, a truck and trailer has rolled north of the township. The driver is thankfully uninjured, however one lane is currently blocked. A road closure is being put in place while the truck … Read more

Fatal crash Allanton-Waihola Road/ SH1, Allanton

Source: New Zealand Police Location: Southern One person has died following a crash southwest of Allanton this morning. The two-vehicle crash happened on Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the road remains closed. ENDS MIL OSI

BlinkPay develops NZ’s first real-time payments capability using open banking, seeks industry partners with BNZ as inaugural participant

Source: BNZ Statements New Zealand could soon have instant money transfers, with BlinkPay today announcing it has developed the country’s first open banking-enabled real-time payments capability and is seeking banking industry partners to implement the technology at scale. The technology enables transactions to have settlement confirmed within seconds rather than half hourly or overnight, and … Read more

Road closed, Allanton-Waihola Road/ SH1, Allanton

Source: New Zealand Police Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 is closed following a serious crash this morning. The road is closed west of the Allanton township. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Diversions are in place and will likely remain in place until this afternoon. ENDS MIL OSI

Vingroup awarded first-class labor order for outstanding achievements in developing the national exhibition and convention center

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Vingroup was awarded the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition and Convention Center. This prestigious award acknowledges the Group’s breakthrough efforts and determination in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating … Read more

ISCA Launches $2 Million Career Support Programme to Help Jobseekers Pivot into Accountancy Profession

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – With the demand for accountancy and finance professionals growing amid Singapore’s transition to a digital and sustainable economy, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) today launched a $2 million Career Support Programme to help jobseekers and mid-career individuals pivot confidently into … Read more

Vingroup inaugurates and breaks ground on six major projects nationwide to celebrate Vietnam’s 80th national day

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – To mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vingroup inaugurated and broke ground on six major projects across the country. The highlight was the inauguration ceremony of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in … Read more

National population estimates: At 30 June 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Post navigation Archives National population estimates: At 30 June 2025 – information release 19 August 2025 National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Key facts At 30 June 2025: the estimated resident population of Aotearoa New Zealand was 5,324,700 (provisionally) there were … Read more

Business price indexes: June 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Post navigation Archives Business price indexes: June 2025 quarter – information release 19 August 2025 Business price indexes (BPI) includes the producers price index (PPI), capital goods price index (CGPI), and farm expenses price index (FEPI). Key facts In the June 2025 quarter compared with the March 2025 quarter: the output producers price index (PPI) rose … Read more

Births and deaths: Year ended June 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Post navigation Archives Births and deaths: Year ended June 2025 – information release 19 August 2025 Births and deaths releases provide statistics on the number of births and deaths of people resident in New Zealand that are registered during a given period, along with selected fertility and mortality rates. They may differ from statistics presented elsewhere … Read more

Please attribute the following to Sergeant Christopher Dunbar, Gore Public Safety:

Source: New Zealand Police Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers that were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol. Around 200 vehicles were breath checked last week in Gore after local Police executed Operation Bullseye to catch drivers that were breaking the law. Four people were charged with excess breath alcohol … Read more

Federated Farmers Statement – “Greenpeace misleading public on glyphosate”

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers Statement: Greenpeace is once again manufacturing outrage and trying to scare New Zealanders with alarmist headlines that have no basis in science, Federated Farmers says. “This time, they’ve turned their attention to glyphosate, one of the most widely used and well-researched weedkillers in the world,” Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett says. … Read more

Govt Cuts – One day’s notice shows rushed approach to gutting New Zealand’s science funding – PSA

Source: PSA Revelations that the Marsden Fund was given just one day’s notice of further funding cuts demonstrates the Government’s cavalier approach to dismantling New Zealand’s science sector, the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi said today. The $15 million cut to the Marsden Fund is in addition to the cuts that were already … Read more

SSSTC Launches World’s First Industrial M.2 SSD Featuring KIOXIA’s 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ Technology and PCIe® 5.0 Interface

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Solid State Storage Technology Corporation (SSSTC) proudly announces the launch of the SSSTC CA8 Series, the world’s first industrial M.2 SSD built with BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 3D flash memory technology and a PCIe® Gen5 x4 interface. Offered in the industry-standard … Read more