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Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died several days after the two-vehicle crash on Taurikura Drive, Tauriko on 9 May. He was 88-year-old, Robert William Norman MacGibbon. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this time. Enquiries into the circumstances … Read more
Source: GasNZ New Zealand could produce enough renewable gas from waste to supply all Kiwi households’ natural gas use two-to-three times over. Jeffrey Clarke, chief executive of GasNZ, says that was a key message at GasNZ’s Biogas Bridge conference in Wellington last month, and was endorsed by Minister of Energy, Simon Watts in his opening … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is mounting a ‘day of action’ in more than 25 centres across the country this Saturday (16th August) to protest what it calls ‘shameful dithering’ by the New Zealand government. PSNA centres throughout the country will be demanding the government impose sanctions on Israel immediately … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Rotowaro Road, Huntly on 24 July. He was 28-year-old Kash McCuish, of Rongotaro. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Te Aroha on 13 June. He was 48-year-old Semisi He, of Waitoa. Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this difficult time. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – MyRepublic today announced that StarHub has acquired the remaining 49.9% stake in MyRepublic’s flagship broadband business. From today, StarHub has full ownership of the broadband business. The two companies began their partnership in 2021, with StarHub acquiring a 50.1% stake for an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash on State Highway 1, northbound near the Te Irirangi on ramp. Emergency services were called around 7.50am after the vehicle veered off the motorway and collided with the left-hand barrier. Sadly, a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Maramarua is closed at the intersection with Maxwell Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported at around 11:35am. One person has sustained serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Ngā mihi te rangi, ngā mihi te whenua, ngā mihi ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tatou. Good evening. Thank you, Margaret, for your warm introduction, and thank you, for inviting me to join you today. Katrina, ko tēnei tatou mihi e tuku ora ki a koe. Ko tēnei te mihi, ko … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – With a rapidly increasing aging population, chronic non-communicable diseases and sub-health problems faced by middle-aged and elderly people have become even more prominent. Modern medicine has standardised our current diagnosis and treatment system, especially in the intervention of acute symptoms … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are describing the results of a Controlled Purchase Operation in South Waikato as “staggeringly poor”, after multiple premises were caught selling alcohol to minors. Bay of Plenty Police, along with South Waikato District Council and the National Public Health Service, joined up to run a Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 12 August 2025 This report is the result of an inspection of Canterbury – Waitaha adult inpatient and associated mental health services. The Director of Mental Health has powers under section 99 of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 to inspect any hospital, or any … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be speaking to you as the Minister for Digitising Government here at the Digital Identity New Zealand Hui Taumata 2025. Last year you had to settle for a recording of me, so it’s a big upgrade to be here in person this time! … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 August 2025 Kakī are one of New Zealand’s rarest native wading birds and a taonga species for Ngāi Tahu. Conservation efforts over the past 40 years have seen this striking wader – known for its distinctive black plumage and red legs – rescued from a low of just 23 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 29 July 2:20pm State Highway 6 Rocks Road has reopened following a weather closure earlier today. Sea conditions meant the route remained closed slightly longer than originally anticipated. Meanwhile, all state highways in the top of the South Island are open. However, the wet weather is ongoing, and road users … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 30 July SH1B Telephone Road rail crossing is now open. 25 July The rail crossing on State Highway 1B Telephone Road, east of Hamilton, is set to reopen to traffic next week, more than 3 years after it was closed. The signals and barriers at the crossing are in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on SH1, Manakau on 22 July. He was David John Janssens, 72, from Otaki Beach. Police offer our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have stood cordons down at Aotea Square, after a bag was found unattended earlier this morning. The Police Specialist Search Group has examined the bag and there is no further cause for concern. People are free to go about their business. Police appreciate the public’s cooperation this morning. ENDS. Jarred … Read more
Source: Exercise New Zealand As New Zealand joins a growing number of countries offering GLP-1 weight loss injections (such as Ozempic and Wegovy), Exercise New Zealand is urging Kiwis and health professionals to understand the hidden health risks that could come with this quick-fix solution, particularly the alarming loss of muscle mass, and long term … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Rain from tropical cyclones to increase under warmer climate New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. Earth Sciences New Zealand and the University of Waikato found that, under a high emissions scenario, extreme rainfall from cyclones could rise by up to 35% across … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says urgent and coordinated action is needed to avoid what gas users describe as a ‘devastating’ disruption to New Zealand jobs, services and manufacturing. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says New Zealand’s dwindling natural gas supply is an issue that must be taken seriously. “The assumption that industry can quickly switch to electricity is … Read more
Source: Save the Children The reported deaths of 100 children due to starvation in Gaza [1] since October 2023 is a devastating milestone that shames the world and demands long overdue urgent action, Save the Children said. Ahmad Alhendawi, Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, said: “What kind … Read more
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) New Zealanders are being urged not to abandon their dreams of home ownership, despite a survey* revealing 72 percent of non-homeowners believe buying a property is beyond their reach. Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) managing director Peter White AM says while … Read more
Source: EMA A lack of available gas supply will force price increases and some very tough decisions across multiple business sectors as today’s release of the Industrial and Consumers Gas Survey highlights . “We’ve got several members struggling to source supply beyond September or the back end of this year, then they are facing increases of 20%, … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On the occasion of International Youth Day, organizations and advocates worldwide unite to celebrate Palestinian youth. Despite the ongoing challenges of conflict, limited resources, and restrictions on movement, Palestinian young people demonstrate outstanding resilience, creativity, and leadership. Palestinian youth are at the forefront of efforts to promote peace, justice, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One lane is closed after a truck has rolled on State Highway 35, Ōpōtiki. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at around 9:50am, between Beach Road and Wairakaia Road. No injuries have been reported, however the lane may remain blocked for some time while the truck is being … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are currently attending Aotea Square in central Auckland after a bag was left unattended. Building security staff at nearby Aotea Centre reported the incident to Police just before 9am. Staff working in the building have made the decision to self-evacuate the building. Police have cleared part of Aotea Square and … Read more