Marking 30 Years of Excellence, EtonHouse International Education Group Pledges $3 Million to EtonHouse Community Fund to Strengthen Community Impact

by

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

Fatal crash: SH93, Clutha

by

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

Update: Death in Police custody, Christchurch

by

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

Compliance comment – Utility providers’ poor ID verification processes lead to customer harm

by

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

$24.62m RIF funding for East Coast and Hawke’s Bay

by

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

2025 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards Finalists

by

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

Jupiter Neurosciences Launches Nugevia™ Website and Opens Pre-Orders for Groundbreaking Longevity Supplements

by

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

Canterbury and Waikato University appointments

by

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

Long-term safety and resilience improvements to start at Mangahauini Gorge

by

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

Tax Reform – Government tying its own hands with Tax Bill repealing transparency provisions – PTA

by

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

Serious crash, SH93, Clutha

by

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

Water reform for sustainability and growth

by

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

Banking Sector – ASB partners with NZ Product Accelerator to drive productivity using AI

by

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

Culture and Arts – SCREENRIGHTS ANNOUNCES $300K CULTURAL FUNDING INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR TWO AOTEAROA PROJECTS

by

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

Wanted to arrest: Xilin Huang and Gongbao Fang

by

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

Reminder: Consultation closing soon for second toll point on Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road

by

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

New Business Investor Visa to boost investment and support business succession – BusinessNZ

by

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

Science – Unveiling Cascade: A $35 Million Leap Towards New Zealand’s Technological Future – Earth Sciences

by

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New Zealand’s newest and largest supercomputer has produced its first weather forecast. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Shane Reti was there to celebrate the milestone and to help deliver this first weather forecast at Earth Sciences New Zealand’s office in Auckland. He says the $35 million investment into Cascade, and its … Read more

University Research – Scientists find new cause of high blood pressure – UoA

by

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland have discovered a previously unknown cause of high blood pressure. Researchers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland have discovered that a small organ, linked to the brain, contributes to high blood pressure, which is expected to improve treatment in the future. … Read more

Government must front up on plans for Ministries – PSA

by

Source: PSA Women, Māori, Pacific Peoples, and disabled people fought hard for a voice in government decision-making; their Ministries must not be taken away by a government struggling with a fiscal hole of its own making, says Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons. “From the Ministry of Women, in 1984, … Read more

NZ economy: Differences & Challenges – BusinessNZ

by

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the divide is reflected in a range of economic indicators including export sales, employment growth, unemployment rates, house price movements, construction activity and broader business and consumer activity. Overall, however, international factors continue to influence all aspects of the economy. “At the international level, the economic outlook remains … Read more

Greenpeace – Power company ‘vampires’ bleed households dry to fund 1.4 billion dollar shareholder payout

by

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is labelling the big four power companies ‘vampires’, for an expected record payout of $1.4 billion to their shareholders. Mercury, Contact and Genesis have already announced an increase to their shareholder payouts in their annual results. The final gentailer, Meridian, is expected to confirm its increased shareholder payouts today and bring the total to $1.4 … Read more

New Business Investor Visa to support growth

by

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising visa settings to attract experienced businesspeople to help grow New Zealand’s future.“The Business Investor Visa (BIV) will provide a pathway to residence for business migrants who are ready to invest in, operate and grow established businesses here,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.“This new visa will bring overseas … Read more

Consumer NZ – Rising cost of insurance prompts call for action on affordability and climate risks

by

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ releases a sobering report that highlights how house insurance is becoming increasingly out of reach for New Zealanders. Consumer NZ’s report reveals that house insurance costs have risen by a staggering 916% since 2000, according to Stats NZ. Consumer calls for urgent action to prevent insurance becoming inaccessible for New … Read more

Advocacy – New Zealand challenged to vote for Israel’s suspension in United Nations – PSNA

by

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is challenging the New Zealand government to support the move by Türkiye to vote to suspend Israeli membership of the United Nations.   Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has told the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Riyadh that Israel should be suspended from the … Read more

NZ-AU: VIMG Advances Lancelin South as a Model for Sustainable Coastal Development

by

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Lancelin South is setting a new standard for sustainable coastal living, with each project stage selling out quickly. Guided by renewable energy goals and resilience-based design, VIMG’s flagship development shows how large-scale communities can grow while mitigating climate risks and safeguarding long-term coastal lifestyles. Photo Courtesy of VIMG PERTH, Wash., Aug. 26, … Read more

Arrests and seizures made as Police disrupt methamphetamine supply set for the Hutt Valley community

by

Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized firearms, cash, and drugs – as well as pipe bomb substances and casings – in an operation in Wellington District this week. Operation Trunk has successfully disrupted a significant supply of methamphetamine believed to be intended for the Hutt Valley community. The three-month investigation, led by the National … Read more