Legislation – Govt’s justification for last-minute RMA changes appears to directly contradict EU Free Trade Agreement – Choose Clean Water

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Source: Tom Kay, Choose Clean Water The Government’s attempt to justify last-minute changes to the Resource Management Act appear to contradict New Zealand’s commitments under our Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, say freshwater campaign group Choose Clean Water. On Tuesday, the Government issued a press release stating that its last-minute changes to the Resource … Read more

Defence News – NZDF and University of Auckland collaborate on low-cost lifesaving locator for people at sea

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A low-cost floating reflector to enable space-based synthetic aperture radar to detect people lost at sea is being developed by University of Auckland scientists in collaboration with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The device could be a lifesaver in the Pacific and help New Zealand keep watch over … Read more

Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Awards finalists announced

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Award finalists highlight the wide range of great work under way to keep our seafood sector productive and fisheries healthy, says deputy director-general Fisheries New Zealand Dan Bolger. The finalists for this year’s awards include people and groups with projects ranging from reseeding initiatives … Read more

New research centre boost to Upper Hutt economy

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a new Biodiversity Research Centre future-proofing New Zealand’s unique natural history and providing construction jobs right now, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We know improving the quality of New Zealand’s infrastructure is vital to growing our economy and helping Kiwis with the cost … Read more

Proposals to support rock lobster fishery

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Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposals to cut the rock lobster catch on Northland’s east coast to allow the fishery to recover. “Rock lobster, which plays an important role in the marine ecosystem, is prized by commercial, recreational and customary fishers,” Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The proposals that … Read more

It takes a Villain to catch a villain – new dog team for Fiji

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Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police is congratulating Fijian Police Officer Corporal Sailasa Kerekere and his dog Villain on their graduation from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham today. Corporal Kerekere marked the occasion in front of Fiji Police training Sergeant Nuimaia Lawanicina and training staff from the DTC. This is Corporal … Read more

Tasman Police seek help in identifying victims of couple’s fraud web

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye, Tasman Organised Crime Unit: Police executed a warrant earlier today at a Wanaka address and charged a 28-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman with defrauding a person of $1,044,500 over the past two years. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye said the Tasman Organised … Read more

Insternity Group, Myint Mo Shyan, and MyanLife Partner with KBZ Foundation to Support Mandalay’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction with Modular Building Technology

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – In March of this year, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck the Mandalay region of Myanmar, causing severe casualties and widespread destruction. In response to this emergency, Singapore-based Insternity Group Pte Ltd swiftly partnered with local Myanmar enterprises Myint Mo … Read more

SonicWall Expands Cybersecurity Solutions with Refreshed Next-Generation Firewalls, Unified Management and Integrated ZTNA to Solidify Its Position as the MSP and MSSP Platform of Choice

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Source: Media Outreach SonicWall’s latest release features built-in Zero Trust, embedded warranty, and co-managed services empowering partners to deliver scalable, smart security with simplicity and confidence SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – SonicWall today introduced nine new firewalls as part of its Generation 8 portfolio, taking a pivotal step in delivering … Read more

Arrests over Onerahi aggravated robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an aggravated robbery in Onerahi on Monday afternoon. Whangārei CIB have been investigating after a woman’s bag was taken from her near an alleyway on Ross Street on 11 August, around 3pm. “A woman’s bag was taken after a weapon was allegedly presented at her,” … Read more

Ruakākā death: Name release

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can today release the name of a man who died in Ruakākā on Monday. He was local man, 29-year-old Matthew George Taylor. Matthew leaves behind a partner and three young children. “They are all struggling to come to terms with their loss,” Sergeant Simon Craig, from Ruakākā Station, says. “What … Read more

Weather News – Winter sun before a cloudier, wetter weekend – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 14 – Monday 18 August – MetService is forecasting a mix of weather for the rest of the working week, with showers for some, but also plenty of sunny skies. However, a switch back to active weather is on the horizon as wetter, windier weather returns for the second half … Read more

Gaza: Israel threatens to ban major aid organizations as starvation deepens – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children Over 100 organisations call for an end to Israel’s weaponization of aid Despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies since 2 March. Instead of clearing the growing backlog of … Read more

Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Late last night, Police shot two people following a report of a family harm incident at an address in Clyde Street, Bryndwr. Sadly, a woman died at the scene and a man sustained critical injuries. The man is now in a stable … Read more

Te Poi Road closed following crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Te Poi Road, southeast of Matamata, will be closed for some time following a crash between a truck and a pedestrian. It happened just north of the intersection with State Highway 29. Indications are that the pedestrian is seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit will be in attendance. Te Poi Road … Read more

Speech: Competition Law and Policy Institute of New Zealand Conference 2025

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Source: New Zealand Government In Government, we’re busy working to grow our economy – and this includes improving competition settings.  Today I can provide an update on where things stand across competition and consumer policy.  I’ll begin with the Commerce Act review and the governance of the Commerce Commission – two areas I know are … Read more

W Energy Brings Advanced AI Energy Forecasting Back to Australia in Partnership with Simble

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Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Australian clean energy innovation takes a leap forward as W Energy, a new energy technology company, teams up with long-established ASX-listed Simble Solutions (ASX: SIS) to deploy AI-driven energy forecasting and management solutions nationwide. Simble has also formally engaged Yongxin Sun, … Read more

Shortest citizenship queue since 2020

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the number of people waiting for an outcome of their Citizenship by Grant application is at the lowest level since August 2020.  “Finding efficiencies within the Department of Internal Affairs, including by reducing wait times for citizenship applications, has been a priority for … Read more

Support for changes to emergency management legislation

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Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to a series of policy proposals following public consultation for a new Emergency Management Bill, says Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell.  As part of its response to the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events, the Government intends to pass … Read more

Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Zenith Yacht Charters, a luxury yacht charter in Singapore, introduced its latest offering—Sunset Dinner Cruise (SDC) Package—in early 2025. This four-hour private charter couple’s cruise is designed for those looking to dine and unwind in a quieter setting outside the city. Zenith … Read more

New headquarters for cutting-edge Squadron

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Defence Judith Collins today opened the new headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron at Ohakea and its four P-8A Poseidon aircraft. “This 20,000 sq m facility, Te Whare Toroa – The Home of the Albatross, provides essential, state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the RNZAF’s work … Read more

More habitat needed for black robins

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 August 2025 There are only two populations of black robins in the world – on two reserve islands in the Chatham archipelago, 800 km offshore from mainland New Zealand. This iconic species’ recovery from the brink of extinction is an internationally renowned success story. There were only five black … Read more

Health and Employment – Three Christchurch Hospital wards down tools for two hours over safe staffing – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO members in Theatre, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit and Radiology at Christchurch Hospital embark on a two-hour full strike tomorrow over continued concerns about chronic and ongoing staff shortages. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Christchurch Hospital theatre delegate Gayl Marryatt says in late July members voted overwhelmingly … Read more

Arts – Hamilton Artist Wins People’s Choice at 2025 IHC Art Awards

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Source: IHC 14 August 2024 – Hamilton artist Julian Godfery says it felt great to win the 2025 IHC Art Awards Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award with his striking work The Jaguar. The Jaguar was a clear crowd favourite, earning 3,085 votes out of a total 9,480 cast by the public for this year’s 30 … Read more

Local Govt – Candidates announced for Porirua City Council elections

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Source: Porirua City Council Nominations for the mayoralty and Porirua’s three wards have closed and the candidates announced. There are three candidates in the running for Porirua’s mayoralty – Anita Baker, Kathleen Filo, and Ura Wilson-Pokoati. In the Pāuatahanui General Ward, covering the northern part of the city, there are eight candidates standing for four seats: … Read more

Advocacy – Dental Advocacy Group Calls for Action on Dental Costs to Deal with Cost of Living Pain

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Source: Dental for All A group advocating for improved access to dental is calling on the Government to bring dental into the public healthcare system to ease cost of living pain. Dental for All – a group of dentists, oral health therapists, unions, and poverty action groups – says that recently released research shows rising … Read more

Employment – Government must come clean on plans to restrict public sector collective bargaining – PSA

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Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is calling on the Government to come clean on plans to undermine the rights of public sector workers, after Judith Collins hinted the Government was looking at options to restrict collective bargaining and the right to strike.  In comments made on Radio NZ this morning, … Read more