Arts – Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025 – A $10,000 Opportunity for Writers

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA condemns the New Zealand government’s silence over US sanctions against United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)  The Palestine Solidarity Network has just demanded that the government speak out against the US sanctions imposed on United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Albanese released a damning report identifying companies complicit in Israel’s mass killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, provoking the US to sanction her.   PSNA Co-Chair Maher … Read more

GoGoX marks 12th anniversary as co-founder Steven Lam being named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – GoGoX, a leader in logistics and delivery solutions, proudly announces that its Co-founder and Chairman, Steven Lam, has been honored as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL). This prestigious recognition highlights Steven’s exceptional leadership and commitment to driving … Read more

Hantec Financial Launches Bangkok Office to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Presence

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Hantec Group, through its renowned financial brand Hantec Financial, proudly announces the official opening of its new South East Asia Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. A modest yet meaningful opening ceremony was held locally, attended by valued partners and industry guests, … Read more

Have you seen Tamiya?

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a North Shore teenager who has been reported missing. Tamiya, 15, was last seen in the Torbay area around 1pm on 7 July. Police and her family members have concerns for her safety. Tamiya is described as of a thin build … Read more

Be safe on top of the South roads

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With weather warnings for the top of the South Island escalated, local drivers are being urged to keep a close eye on road and weather conditions. The Metservice has issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Tasman district about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa. Orange Heavy … Read more

Accommodation support for Tasman and Nelson

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated today to support people affected by severe weather in the Tasman and Nelson Region, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service is accepting registrations from displaced residents in Tasman and Nelson who need … Read more

Road closed, SH3, Mapara

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, north of Pukenui Road, Mapara, is closed following a serious crash. At around 11:30am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash. The road is closed, and motorists should avoid the area and expect significant delays. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. ENDS Issued by the Police … Read more

Guidance boosts safety with transport trailers

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 July 2025 New guidance is plugging a critical gap for businesses which use transport trailers to shift heavy machinery, thanks to an agreement overseen by WorkSafe New Zealand. It follows a 2019 death of Sean Smyth, who was killed when a trailer ramp fell on him at work in Te … Read more

Three feral cats in one photo – monitoring shows predators aplenty on Rakiura

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Striking remote camera images show introduced predators are abundant on Rakiura/Stewart Island, and they need to be urgently controlled this winter to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel and other native species.   The feral cats in this neck of the forest are big and healthy and there’s lots of them. This … Read more

Road Transport Workforce Report released

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The report explores how the demographic makeup of New Zealand’s road freight industry evolved between 2013 and 2023, drawing from previously unreleased census data. The detailed snapshot of New Zealand’s trucking workforce revealed key insights around age, gender, nationality and ethnicity. Drivers aged over 65 made up more than … Read more

Weather News – MetService issues Red Warning for the Tasman District

Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 11 July – At 9:59am MetService escalated the severe weather warnings in the Tasman District to a Red Warning for Heavy Rain, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. The Red Rain … Read more

Arts – New work by talented writers win NZSA manuscript assessments

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 announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Powerful manuscripts crafted by these accomplished writers, have been chosen to be part of … Read more

Health and Employment – Mental health worker numbers don’t tell full story of service under stress and strain – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s trumpeting of a rise in numbers of mental health and addiction service workers contrasts the everyday experiences of PSA members at the frontline. The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today said Health NZ payroll data showed total full-time staff employed in mental health growing by more than 9 per cent year on … Read more

Update – search for missing Whanganui man

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to search for missing Whanganui man Kahu Gill. Kahu, aged 20, was last seen on Friday 27 June. A car matching the description of Kahu’s car was found in the Whanganui River on 2 July. The Police National Dive Squad was deployed and confirmed that Kahu was not … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings. Director Service Delivery Operations Brendan Nally says the team got into place early as Nelson has only two roads into the district, and they are prone … Read more

Body recovered in search for missing diver

Source: New Zealand Police Search crews looking for a missing diver have located a body near Paratutae Island. Formal identification has yet to take place, but it is believed to be the diver who was reported missing at Whatipū Beach early yesterday morning. Police have informed the person’s family, who are being provided with support … Read more

Campus redevelopment marks new chapter for EIT Hawke’s Bay

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A limestone mauri stone that survived Cyclone Gabrielle has been placed at the heart of EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, marking the opening of the new Te Papa o Kiwa quadrant and a fully refurbished student hub. The Tim Twist Building, formerly the Twist Library, is … Read more

Education Events – School boards conference opens in Christchurch

Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) More than 700 school board members, education leaders and sector experts are converging on Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre this weekend for the 35th Annual Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) Conference, the largest event of its kind dedicated to school … Read more

Mechanical fail lands driver in Court

Source: New Zealand Police A driver who attempted to evade Police in a stolen vehicle will now face court. At about 3.35am, a Police unit observed a stolen Honda Fit travelling at high speed on Fir Street, Waterview. Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says a short time later the vehicle stopped … Read more

UNICEF – 70 per cent of children in Ukraine lack access to basic goods and services as material deprivation soars

Source: UNICEF Urgent investment in critical services and systems for children is vital to protecting and building the country’s future. Around 70 per cent of children in Ukraine – or 3.5 million – now lack access to basic goods and services, including adequate food or shelter, according to new data published by UNICEF. This proportion … Read more

Security – Banking Ombudsman Scheme welcomes establishment of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance

Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme The Banking Ombudsman Scheme welcomes the announcement of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, recognising it as a significant and timely step toward a more coordinated and proactive response to scams in Aotearoa. “We have been calling for stronger, sector-wide action to prevent scams for some time,” says Nicola Sladden, Banking Ombudsman. “The … Read more

Fatal crash, Kaitaia

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Kaitaia overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Allen Bell Drive at around 2.10am. Sadly, the passenger of the vehicle died at the scene. Two others were transported to hospital with moderate to serious injuries. Police are providing support … Read more

Qingzhen’s Zhanjie Town Leverages Ecological Resources to Drive Industrial Upgrading and Integrate Culture and Tourism for Rural Revitalization

Source: Media Outreach GUIZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – Capitalizing on its exceptional ecological resources, Zhanjie Town in Qingzhen City, Guizhou Province is actively promoting the optimization of its industrial structure and the integrated development of culture and tourism. The town is forging a new path to high-quality rural revitalization—transforming … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Commences Self Tender Offer to Purchase up to 4,500,000 Shares

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, today announced that it is commencing a tender offer to purchase up to 4,500,000 shares, using funds available from cash and cash equivalents on hand at a price of $2.75 … Read more

NZ-AU: MiningToken, One of the World’s Most Trusted Bitcoin Cloud Mining Platforms, Officially Launches Revolutionary Mobile Mining App to Democratize Passive Crypto Income

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global crypto market undergoes transformations driven by Bitcoin halving, energy transitions, and hashrate centralization, traditional mining has become increasingly inaccessible to ordinary users. Meanwhile, demand for low-barrier, low-risk, and highly transparent ways to acquire digital assets continues to surge. Against this backdrop, MiningToken, … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces the Sale of the LPG Carrier Dream Syrax

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, announces that it has entered into an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Robin Energy Ltd. (“Robin”), a Nasdaq-listed entity controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for … Read more