RNZ interview dropout cements concerns about rural connectivity – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers A live interview on RNZ’s Nine to Noon this morning has added weight to Federated Farmers’ concerns about poor rural connectivity and Chorus’s phasing out of copper lines. In a twist of irony, Federated Farmers rural connectivity spokesperson Mark Hooper’s connection from his Taranaki dairy farm began to drop out mid-interview. “I couldn’t … Read more

UPDATE – PSA files Ombudsman complaint over Minister’s ERA interference

Source: PSA Full text of media release, correcting earlier truncated version: The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has today filed a formal complaint with the Chief Ombudsman over Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden’s political interference in the Employment Relations Authority. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the complaint centres on Van Velden’s … Read more

Have you seen Ingrid Nason?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Ingrid Nason, who has been reported missing from the Three Kings area. The 33-year-old was last seen on 15 August and is described as between 165-170cms tall with green eyes and blonde hair. Police and Ingrid’s family have concerns for her welfare and … Read more

Two officers injured and one nearly hit by vehicle following incident in Lower Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander: Two Police officers have been injured and one officer nearly hit by a vehicle following an incident in Lower Hutt this morning. At around 11.20am, Police were conducting a checkpoint on Gracefield Street where a vehicle has failed to stop. The vehicle … Read more

Rotorua homicide: Name release

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the victim of the homicide on Trigg Avenue on Wednesday (20 August). He was 41-year-old, Temutu Vincent Ehau, of Rotorua. Police continue to support Mr Ehau’s whānau during this difficult time. We continue to ask for anyone that may have seen what happened to … Read more

HKIVALAWYER.com Officially Launched|The First Dedicated Debt Restructuring Legal Platform in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2025 – In today’s economic climate, both businesses and individuals are facing mounting debt pressures and an increasing need for restructuring solutions. To address this growing demand, HKIVALAWYER.com has been officially launched. This new platform is a joint initiative between hkfindlawyer.com and … Read more

Lifestyle – Want the secret to staying young? Research Confirms Exercise Slows Ageing

Source: Exercise New Zealand “This research confirms what we’ve known anecdotally for years: movement is medicine”, “But now we’re seeing that exercise doesn’t just help you feel younger, it actually makes you biologically younger, and slows ageing markers.” “The key is consistency – moderate physical activity that keeps your body moving and strong. Walking, gardening, swimming, … Read more

SH16 closures now lifted

Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise earlier closures at both ends of State Highway 16 have now lifted. Two separate incidents resulted in closures near Whenuapai and Grafton. The truck driver in this morning’s crash, near Whenuapai, was taken to hospital in a serious condition. Police extend our condolonces to the family of the … Read more

PSA files Ombudsman complaint over Minister’s ERA interference

Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has today filed a formal complaint with the Chief Ombudsman over Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden’s political interference in the Employment Relations Authority. The PSA made the complaint after Van Velden this morning declined to retract her comments and commit to respecting ERA independence. It follows … Read more

Shock as Winston Peters refuses to sign foreign ministers’ letter condemning illegal Israeli settlements – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is shocked to see New Zealand’s backward slide in foreign policy continue this morning with Winston Peters’ name missing from a letter signed by 21 foreign ministers condemning Israel’s approval for a new illegal Israel settlement in the occupied West Bank of Palestine.   The 21 foreign ministers who … Read more

Farming News – Banking inquiry delivers major win for farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling the final report into banking competition a major step forward for rural New Zealand – and a vindication of the farming sector’s concerns. “This is the most significant progress we’ve seen in a generation on rural banking issues,” Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Federated Farmers fought hard … Read more

Politics – CTU calls on PM to sack Brooke van Velden

Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to remove Brooke van Velden as Minister of Employment Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. The NZCTU will also lodge a complaint with the Attorney General on the grounds that … Read more

Arts – NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025 goes to Cristina Sanders!

Source:  New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Cristina Sanders on winning the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025. Cristina Sanders will use the award to continue research into her time-travel story of colonial governor, … Read more

Rural News – Rules on road transport between farms need addressing

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Following last night’s One News story about an overweight farm tractor and trailer and subsequent comments from Transport Minister Chris Bishop, road freight association Transporting New Zealand says it agrees those rules need to be reviewed – but it can’t just be a case of ‘anything goes’. Chief Executive, Dom Kalasih … Read more

Local News – Pātaka heating system a win for the environment – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council In a climate change success story, Porirua City’s Pātaka Art + Museum has moved from a gas boiler to a more cost-effective electric heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The HVAC system took 16 weeks to put in and was completed on 11 August. It replaces the old-fashioned gas boiler Pātaka … Read more

Slim Down Server Maintenance Time with Southco’s New Rack Attach

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2025 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology has introduced RA Rack Attach to the server industries. RA Rack … Read more

Acquisitions – Fonterra agrees sale of Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion

Source: Fontera Fonterra has agreed to sell its Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion NZD  Sale is subject to certain conditions, including Fonterra farmer shareholder approval, separation of the businesses and receipt of regulatory approvals   Farmer shareholder vote to occur in late October or early November with Notice of Meeting to … Read more

State Highway 56 blocked, Opiki

Source: New Zealand Police An intersection on State Highway 56 in Opiki, Horowhenua is blocked as emergency services respond to a single-vehicle crash. It happened shortly before 1:20pm at the intersection with Poplar and Tane Roads. The vehicle involved was on fire, however this has now been extinguished. There have been no injuries reported. Motorists … Read more

Statement following NZ-US Trade and Agriculture discussions 

Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, in Washington this week to express New Zealand’s concerns over US tariffs, and the disadvantage this creates for Kiwi exporters in relation to other countries, many of whom subsidise their production. … Read more

Hamilton Police seeking information on serious assault

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: Hamilton Police are seeking information on a serious assault that has left a youth in critical condition in Waikato Hospital. A 17-year-old male was stabbed during an altercation outside an address on Slim Street, Melville around 5pm yesterday. Approximately seven people are thought to … Read more

Reckless driver wanted by Police lands in Court

Source: New Zealand Police A driver wanted by Police is now facing a raft of charges after allegedly failing to stop in Waterview last night. At about 10pm, a motorways unit signalled for the driver of a Lexus travelling on State Highway 20 to stop, however it failed to do so and allegedly took off … Read more

CTU calls on PM to sack Brooke van Velden

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to remove Brooke van Velden as Minister of Employment Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. The NZCTU will also lodge a complaint with the Attorney General on the grounds that … Read more

Funding approved to four-lane busiest section of Hawke’s Bay Expressway

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the investment case for the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, with construction starting in November on this crucial Road of National Significance (RoNS). The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved more than $600m to four-lane the most … Read more

Report backs better banking competition

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) Inquiry into banking competition today.   The inquiry examines banking competition with a focus on business and rural banking, as well as lending to Māori entities.  This work will support the Government’s continuing efforts to improve competition … Read more

Section of SH16 closed, Grafton

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being asked to avoid the Auckland city bound link of the North-Western motorway. A section of SH16 has been closed citybound to the Port and emergency services at the scene. A person has died and the link to the Port has been closed. The Serious Crash Unit is at … Read more

New members for New Zealand Tourism Board

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston today announced the appointment of five new members – and one reappointment – to the New Zealand Tourism Board. “I’m pleased to welcome Chris Roberts, Jane Patterson, Jonathan Cameron, Piers Bebbington and Kevin Malloy to the Board,” Louise Upston says. “They each bring a wealth … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Welcomes New Zealand’s Call for Media Access to Gaza, But Demands More

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its strong support for the New Zealand government’s decision to join 26 other nations in urging Israel to allow “immediate and independent” foreign media access to the Gaza Strip. This welcome move marks a critical step toward transparency amidst an escalating humanitarian … Read more