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Source: Maritime New Zealand Earlier this month, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) visited New Zealand for the first time. The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping, as well as the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. As part of his ongoing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers of the scenic Thames Coast highway are all too familiar with stop/go interruptions due to damage to State Highway 25 (SH25) in recent years, but one disruption will soon become a distant memory with the replacement of the Boundary Creek Bridge deck. The bridge itself, wedged tight between the … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional development funding. “The union movement stands in solidarity with secondary teachers who are fighting for a quality education system,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. “Workers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A section of State Highway 10, north of Waipapa, is currently blocked following an earlier crash. At around 8am, a truck and trailer has rolled north of the township. The driver is thankfully uninjured, however one lane is currently blocked. A road closure is being put in place while the truck … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Southern One person has died following a crash southwest of Allanton this morning. The two-vehicle crash happened on Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the road remains closed. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: BNZ Statements New Zealand could soon have instant money transfers, with BlinkPay today announcing it has developed the country’s first open banking-enabled real-time payments capability and is seeking banking industry partners to implement the technology at scale. The technology enables transactions to have settlement confirmed within seconds rather than half hourly or overnight, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 is closed following a serious crash this morning. The road is closed west of the Allanton township. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Diversions are in place and will likely remain in place until this afternoon. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Vingroup was awarded the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition and Convention Center. This prestigious award acknowledges the Group’s breakthrough efforts and determination in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – With the demand for accountancy and finance professionals growing amid Singapore’s transition to a digital and sustainable economy, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) today launched a $2 million Career Support Programme to help jobseekers and mid-career individuals pivot confidently into … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – To mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vingroup inaugurated and broke ground on six major projects across the country. The highlight was the inauguration ceremony of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in … Read more
Post navigation Archives National population estimates: At 30 June 2025 – information release 19 August 2025 National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Key facts At 30 June 2025: the estimated resident population of Aotearoa New Zealand was 5,324,700 (provisionally) there were … Read more
Post navigation Archives Business price indexes: June 2025 quarter – information release 19 August 2025 Business price indexes (BPI) includes the producers price index (PPI), capital goods price index (CGPI), and farm expenses price index (FEPI). Key facts In the June 2025 quarter compared with the March 2025 quarter: the output producers price index (PPI) rose … Read more
Post navigation Archives Births and deaths: Year ended June 2025 – information release 19 August 2025 Births and deaths releases provide statistics on the number of births and deaths of people resident in New Zealand that are registered during a given period, along with selected fertility and mortality rates. They may differ from statistics presented elsewhere … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers that were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol. Around 200 vehicles were breath checked last week in Gore after local Police executed Operation Bullseye to catch drivers that were breaking the law. Four people were charged with excess breath alcohol … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers Statement: Greenpeace is once again manufacturing outrage and trying to scare New Zealanders with alarmist headlines that have no basis in science, Federated Farmers says. “This time, they’ve turned their attention to glyphosate, one of the most widely used and well-researched weedkillers in the world,” Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett says. … Read more
Source: PSA Revelations that the Marsden Fund was given just one day’s notice of further funding cuts demonstrates the Government’s cavalier approach to dismantling New Zealand’s science sector, the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi said today. The $15 million cut to the Marsden Fund is in addition to the cuts that were already … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Solid State Storage Technology Corporation (SSSTC) proudly announces the launch of the SSSTC CA8 Series, the world’s first industrial M.2 SSD built with BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 3D flash memory technology and a PCIe® Gen5 x4 interface. Offered in the industry-standard … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting food importer Goodfood Group Limited in its recall of Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. All batches and all dates up to and including ‘Best Before’ date of 22 September … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Three-day intensive with follow-up practice sessions designed to help participants explore systemic dynamics and leadership challenges. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Pinnacle Mastery Institute, a Singapore-based training and development organisation, today announced the launch of The Pinnacle, a new programme created by founder Hun Ming Kwang. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Ethan Hatata, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Hatata, 22, is wanted for retail offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland region. If you have seen Hatata or have any information that may assist in locating him, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Extra Police are on patrol in Levin after several firearm-related incidents in two days. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham described recent shooting events in the area as “brainless violence” that put people at risk of harm. Police are investigating several reports of shootings in the area, including a man who … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A couple have been gifted charges on multiple offences after initially trying to get away with shoplifting in Pukekohe. On Monday at 10.15am, Police were called to the Pukekohe Train Station after a man and woman were stopped by security as they attempted to take a trolley full of groceries onto … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has signed an agreement with Kyrgyzstan’s Bakai Bank and the Russia-Kyrgyzstan Development Fund to advance the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the country. The agreement is aimed at supporting domestic entrepreneurship in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Angela Hallett: Police have arrested a man after multiple 111 calls reporting motor vehicle offences in the Hastings area this morning. At around 8.30am the man has allegedly stolen a vehicle from outside a business address on Taradale Road. Police then received multiple 111 calls reporting dangerous driving … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON) has released its 2025 Global Benefits Trends Study, spotlighting Asia Pacific (APAC) as a region driving innovation in employee benefits strategy. With 518 global HR professionals and 103 APAC-headquartered companies participating, the study reveals a strong regional focus … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government People can now have their say on the New Zealand Disability Strategy with public consultation opening today. “The draft strategy now out for discussion sets out a vision for the future, with a clear set of goals, and actions to help achieve them in key areas of education, employment, health, housing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Millennials and Gen Zs lead the charge in proactive wealth planning; Gen Zs also have the highest expectations towards receiving an inheritance SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – A new report by Etiqa Insurance Singapore spotlights growing trends in intergenerational wealth transfer, with 77% of Singaporeans prioritising leaving … Read more