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Source: New Zealand Police Police are commending the selfless actions of a member of the public following an incident in Pine Harbour yesterday afternoon, which narrowly avoided a tragic outcome. Police were called to the Pine Harbour Marina at about 4.20pm following a report of a woman in distress in the water. Relieving Counties Manukau … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Showcasing its Disruptive Textile Technology on a Global Stage & Celebrating Diversity and Interconnection HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Hong Kong fabric innovator Comfiknit is proud to support the Unified Diversity Fashion Show – SOROYURU, which was held on August 8, 2025 at Expo2025 Osaka, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the single vehicle crash on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata on Saturday 9 August. She was Julia Organ, 55, of Te Awamutu. Police’s thoughts are with her family at this time. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 August 2025 Waimata Gemstone Bay was one of several Coromandel locations impacted by extreme weather events in 2023 which damaged DOC-managed tracks. In July, DOC announced it would be reinstating tracks to Waimata Gemstone Bay, following news in May the Hahei Beach Short Walk would be rerouted and repaired. … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Two new forms of seasonal work visas will give farmers and growers better access and certainty for securing skilled staff in specialised roles, Federated Farmers says. “Once again this Government has listened carefully to what industries need to keep productivity ticking over, and responded with practical and balanced policy settings,” Feds immigration and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. First, thank you to our speakers: Peter Jackson, Megan Drayton, Peter Reidy, Her Worship Adrienne Wilcock, and Deklin Frew-Parks. Welcome to Members of Parliament, community leaders, transport representatives, first responders, and especially those among you who have been affected by deaths and injuries on our rail corridor. This is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is rightly at the forefront of the global agenda,” Mr Peters says. “New Zealand, as a long-standing supporter of the two-state solution … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Maniatutu Road, Pongakawa on 4 June. He was 27-year-old Amarjit Singh, of Te Puke. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. A 40-year-old man is set to reappear in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a pivotal moment as the company enters the final stretch of its 2021–2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program. With … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on proposals to secure the long-term sustainability of 2 key North Island rock lobster fisheries, says director of fisheries management, Emma Taylor. Proposals for the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) rock lobster fisheries would involve a higher volume of … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand wants feedback on proposals to secure the long-term sustainability of 2 key North Island rock lobster fisheries, says Director of Fisheries Management, Emma Taylor. Proposals for the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) and Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) rock lobster fisheries would involve a higher volume of rock … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Kelray Heating Introduces Locally Made Fire Pits for New Zealand Backyards Kelray Heating has launched a new collection of outdoor fire pits, offering New Zealand homeowners a way to add both warmth and visual interest to their outdoor spaces. The post Kelray Heating Introduces Locally Made Fire Pits for New … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s Rail Safety Week (11-17 August) gets underway, launched at Parliament today. Between 2010 and 2020, 52 fatal and serious injury incidents occurred … Read more
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog by Michael Webster, Privacy Commissioner A Hobson’s Pledge billboard that used the photograph of a kuia and her moko kauae generated a lot of discussion both in our office and across media. Experts are discussing which laws and oversight are relevant here. Is it the Fair-Trading Act or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A disturbance in the night prompted a Police callout, resulting in arrests and stolen property being recovered. A resident called Police around 10.51pm, after he heard floorboards creaking inside his property. “The caller said he’d gone to investigate and could see the outline of a man in the darkness,” Inspector Wayne … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council ROSE STREET BUS HUB REOPENS TO PASSENGERS The Rose Street bus hub in Whangārei has reopened to CityLink bus passengers. The new bus hub was under construction for several months, with bus services and the CityLink office diverted to Vine Street during the build period. All CityLink buses moved from Vine Street … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka says. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Murray Willans,” Mr Potaka says. “Murray has in-depth knowledge of Fiordland and extensive networks with people interested in the Fiordland … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries About this consultation This consultation is about the management of spiny rock lobster (kōura, crayfish) in the: Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty (CRA 2) fishery Wellington/Wairarapa (CRA 4) fishery. Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on ways to manage spiny rock lobsters to higher abundance in these areas. Have your say … Read more
Source: PHARMAC 11 August 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac will simplify the criteria for people accessing COVID-19 antiviral medicines and will align the funding and supply of these medicines with its normal process. Pharmac currently funds two COVID-19 antivirals for people who meet the eligibility criteria. These antiviral medicines help to prevent people with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Energea has debuted its highly anticipated tech collection, perfect for travel and everyday use, now available in Gunmetal, Cobalt, and Champagne. Leading the charge is the MagDuo Arc, which recently clinched the Best Product award in the Mobile Products category at Channel … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Amid a fragmented B2B customer payment risk landscape, Asia’s corporate sector is concerned about cash flow and profitability HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – The 2025 edition of the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer survey for Asia reveals a nearly even split between businesses expecting stable payment … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a woman’s death in Parnell. Police were called to Cracroft Street on the night of 7 July, after a woman was found unresponsive inside an apartment. Today, Police can name the woman as 59-year-old Leiann Rae Davis. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) About 500 roofs across four continents have been painted with a reflective coating, as part of research into tackling the health impacts of climate change. Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland is leading the REFLECT project, which is testing whether reflective white roof paint provides relief from extreme heat in … Read more
Weather News – Covering period of Monday 11th – Thursday 14th August Between a ridge and a low place Key points:– Cold southerly winds grip the country, keeping temperatures brisk all week.– Widespread frosts expected for most inland and southern areas.– Persistent low cloud and showers for eastern regions, clearing by midweek. After a … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ On 9 August the Prime Minister of New Zealand, The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, and the Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, held a productive roundtable dialogue with leading business executives at the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting (ANZLM) in Queenstown. The high-level discussion was facilitated by the Australia New Zealand Leadership … Read more
Source: Rata Foundation A groundbreaking programme developed by Terra Nova and Rātā Foundation is delivering measurable climate action results for the not-for-profit sector, with participating organisations reducing their emissions intensity by 28% per dollar spent. The Earth+ Resilience and Emissions Reduction programme has been designed to support not-for-profit organisations to reduce their carbon emissions and improve … Read more
Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has announced a major investment in its future, selecting UK-based 10x Banking, a leading customer-centric core banking provider, to lead the replacement of its core banking system. Like The Co-operative Bank, 10x Banking is built around a customer-first philosophy, making them a strong strategic fit for such a … Read more