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Source: New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment Immigration advisers support a new residence pathway for migrants but urge the government not to repeat its mistake of setting the bar too high on English language requirements. “The Business Investor Visa announced today is a positive step, but it’s concerning that the requirements around English language … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have been called to a two-vehicle crash on Transmission Gully near Whitby about 3.25pm. All northbound lanes from Waitangirua Link Road are closed, and motorists are advised to avoid Transmission Gully and take the old State Highway route. Southbound traffic on the highway is down to one lane, and motorists … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is facing a range of charges after Police seized over 100 cannabis plants, a firearm, and ammunition in Greymouth. About 12:30pm on Monday (25 August) Police executed a search warrant at an address in Cobden. During the search of the property Police uncovered an indoor grow setup with over … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has today confirmed the new name for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence multi-agency organisation. “I am pleased to announce that it will now be called ‘The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention’. “This name reflects … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s gender pay gap has decreased from 8.2 percent in the June 2024 quarter to 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, which is the lowest since the series began in 1998 according to Stats NZ data released today. “This is fantastic news for women across New Zealand,” Minister for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northlanders thinking they can get away with driving after a few drinks are more likely to be stopped, with Police calling out a “reckless culture” amongst some. It comes after Northland Police conducted 37,000 breath tests across the region within the past two months. Police officers in a variety of roles … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Measurable reduction of operational silos and cyber risk delivered with Trend Vision One™ Cyber Risk Exposure Management HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, is today delighted to announce it has been named a Leader in … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 August 2025 The translocation marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered species. The Māhoenui giant wētā is one of the world’s largest insects, measuring up to 7cm and weighing approximately 15 grams. Originating from a single site in the North Island and found at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will remove barriers preventing competitor supermarkets from launching or expanding in New Zealand with a series of urgent legislative and policy changes Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “We’re creating an express lane for new supermarkets to boost competition and deliver better deals for Kiwi shoppers. “Earlier this year … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The Next Generation of HID’s FIDO Portfolio Features Hardware Authenticators and a Centralized Management Experience that Simplifies Passkey Deployment HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – HID, a global leader in trusted identity and access control solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Marking 30 years of excellence in education, EtonHouse International Education Group, together with E-Bridge Pre-School, has pledged $3 million over the next three years in support of the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), an IPC charity, to strengthen its impact on children and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 93/Old Coach Road this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, between Dodds Road and Hurst Road, at around 10.15am. Sadly, a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit remains at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police are still making enquiries into the circumstances of a death in Police custody in Christchurch earlier this week. Around 1am on Monday 25 August Police attended a Rakaia address following reports of an intoxicated woman, in possession of a knife, hurting … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 27 Aug 2025, 11:00 What happened: OPC has received multiple notifications of privacy breaches from utilities providers (power/gas/broadband) where customers’ personal information was accessed or misused by unauthorised individuals such as fraudsters or impersonators. In these cases, unauthorised individuals were able to: open new accounts or add new services in someone else’s name … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Funding of $24.62 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will turbo-charge horticulture expansion in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti through water storage, flood resilience and whenua Māori projects, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “This investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) will help grow these regional economies by further enabling and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Eight products were selected as finalists and will compete for the best new seafood product at Seafood Expo Asia, taking place 10-12 September in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Seafood Expo Asia, organized by Diversified, announces finalists for the annual Seafood Excellence Asia Awards. Eight finalists … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Jupiter Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: JUNS) (“Jupiter” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and advancing science-based consumer health solutions, today announced a pivotal expansion of its dual-path business model with the launch … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced four new appointments and two reappointments to the governing councils of the University of Canterbury and the University of Waikato. “I am very pleased to appoint Dr Sina Cotter Tait and Steven Wakefield to the University of Canterbury Council, and Fiona Michel and Erin … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Major works are getting underway in Mangahauini Gorge on State Highway 35 (SH35) north of Gisborne, as crews tackle the final and largest phase of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts in Tairāwhiti, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Since Cyclone Gabrielle, Transport Rebuild East Coast and local contractor crews have worked very hard … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TPA) Tax Justice Aotearoa are outraged by the proposed repeal of transparency provisions in the Government’s new omnibus Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill, comparing the move to putting a blindfold on IRD, at a time when we need to be taking a closer look at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 93, Old Coach Road, is closed at Clutha following a single-vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Dodds Road and Hurst Road, about 10.15am. Traffic is being diverted along State Highway 1, and motorists should factor in the longer travel time. The Serious Crash … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Local communities across the country are set to benefit from the completion of the Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation, which will enable safe, reliable, and financially sustainable water services, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson say. “Already, two million Kiwis are set to … Read more
Source: ASB ASB has partnered with the New Zealand Product Accelerator to launch a programme which will connect artificial intelligence (AI), data science and business analytics master’s students and interns with ASB business customers. Students will be placed within a business for one semester to help them solve real world problems, using AI and innovative … Read more
Source: Screenrights Screenrights has announced six projects will be supported by the 2025 round of its annual Cultural Fund, with a total $299,750 in funding for this year’s focus of Creative Intelligence. Among them are two Aotearoa New Zealand initiatives: Jack Media’s Te Piringa: A Programme for Indigenous Wellbeing in Screen Storytelling and Script to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking to locate Xilin Huang and Gongbao Fang, who have several warrants for their arrest. Huang, 39, and Fang, 46, are wanted to arrest on numerous drugs offences including possession for supply of methamphetamine, and other controlled drugs. It is believed the two Chinese Nationals may be working as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people that public consultation for the proposed second toll point on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) will close at 5pm this Thursday, 28 August. Susan Collins, Regional Manager of System Design for NZTA is encouraging anyone intending to make a … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ A new Business Investor Visa will encourage more foreign direct investment and give New Zealand business owners greater succession options, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “This is a positive step in the Government’s programme to support foreign investment and attract international expertise, and will help ensure greater business continuity, giving owners more choices … Read more