South Westland quarry approved

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 July 2025 The approved quarry granted to Kokiri Lime Company Limited is a one-hectare site located south of Fox Glacier in the Te Wāhipounamu – South New Zealand World Heritage Area (WHA) on stewardship land and is a continuation of an historic quarry in the area. Kokiri Lime Company … Read more

EIT student overcomes family loss and hardship to complete Bachelor of Business Studies

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 7 minutes ago When Shelby Te Aho withdrew from her Bachelor of Business Studies at EIT due to family loss and financial hardship, she was not sure she would ever return. The 23-year-old had already completed two and a half years of study before leaving in 2022 to support her … Read more

Survival Tactics From Octa Broker: Unscrupulous Brokers’ Tricks Any Trader Must Know

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2025 – For many traders, one of the main concerns when choosing a financial broker is the risk of falling victim to various shady tricks. The experts at Octa, a globally regulated and trusted broker since 2011, explain some of the questionable … Read more

73 per cent positive feedback on school lunches

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is pleased to see the Healthy School Lunch Programme Term 3 menu has received positive feedback from three quarters of students, and complaints have fallen by 92 per cent, while at the same time taxpayers are saving over $130 million. “The menu for Term 3 is … Read more

Weather News – Settled start to the last week of school holidays – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 7th – Thursday 10th July – The last week of the school holidays kicks off with settled weather for most, with plenty of opportunities to get out and about before things take a turn towards the end of the working week. Clear skies and high cloud keep temperatures cool … Read more

GREENPEACE – A dawn service to commemorate the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland

Source: Greenpeace “You can’t sink a rainbow.” The iconic Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior will sail into Auckland today to mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985. A dawn ceremony of remembrance will be hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei on board the Rainbow Warrior from 7am on 10 … Read more

Retaining wall complete at rockfall site

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work at a rockfall site on the West Coast has reached an important milestone with the completion of a micropile retaining wall to improve resilience and safety for users of State Highway 6. Efforts to reduce the ongoing rockfall risk have been underway at the Epitaph Rift site, north of … Read more

Universities – Nafanua Purcell Kersel named as 2025 Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence – Vic

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nafanua Purcell Kersel as the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2025. Nafanua, a Sāmoan writer and performer, is based in Heretaunga, Te Mātau-a-Māui (Hawke’s Bay). She will use … Read more

Export Awards – Finalists Announced for 2025 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards

Source: Business Central Finalists Announced for 2025 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards Hawke’s Bay exporters are being recognised for their excellence with today’s announcement of the finalists for the ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. In a time of substantial global volatility, ExportNZ is proud to recognise just some of the amazing exporters who continue … Read more

Angolan Diamond Leaders Endiama and Sodiam Join the Natural Diamond Council. De Beers Group Commits Additional Investment to Jointly Promote the Natural Diamond Industry.

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2025 – Angola’s two leading state-owned diamond institutions, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P., have formally announced their joint commitment to generic category marketing by joining the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) as contributing members, effective July 1, 2025. As the third-largest global producer … Read more

Release of rapid review into Police information security controls

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: A rapid review of Police IT systems and devices has found while Police have a wide range of security measures in place, there are opportunities to strengthen and tighten controls on their use. The review found Police has a range of modern security controls which … Read more

North bound lanes closed, SH5, Te Pohue

Source: New Zealand Police The north bound lanes of State Highway 5, at the Bayview end, Te Pohue have been closed due to dangerous conditions following a diesel spill. Road cleaning crews have been called to deal with the spillage. Motorists are advised to take care and drive to the conditions. ENDS MIL OSI

Cops cop copper burglar

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien. Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender with help from a quick-thinking caretaker. On Thursday 3 July the Old Horowhenua Hospital complex was targeted with an offender cutting the main water … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Dwelling and household estimates: June 2025 quarter

Dwelling and household estimates: June 2025 quarter – information release 7 July 2025 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 30 June 2025, the estimated number of: private dwellings is 2,125,000 households is 2,041,900. … Read more

Households to get extra FamilyBoost help

Source: New Zealand Government Tens of thousands of households will be better off thanks to changes being made to FamilyBoost to help families with the cost of living, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  “From the start of this month, families will get larger FamilyBoost rebates on the early childhood education fees they pay, with rebates … Read more

Tech founders get keys to home ownership with BNZ’s new home loan solution

Source: BNZ Statements Tech founders creating innovative, high growth companies can face a surprising obstacle outside the startup ecosystem – they frequently struggle to secure home loans. Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has addressed this challenge with the launch of Founder Housing: a new home loan solution designed specifically for tech entrepreneurs. The new proposition … Read more

Serious Crash, Kennedy Good Bridge

Source: New Zealand Police The Kennedy Good Bridge intersection with State Highway 2 is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services are in attendance, one person has sustained serious injuries. Police request motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route to access State Highway 2. Access to the highway at this junction … Read more

Serious crash, SH 1, Hukerenui

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked at Hukerenui following a serious crash involving two vehicles this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Akerama and Rusk roads, about 7.45pm. Initial indications suggest two people have serious-to-critical injuries, and another has minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and … Read more

Death following hunting incident, Stewart Island

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy: A man has died following a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island yesterday. Police were notified of the incident at around midday. A Search and Rescue team was deployed to the island via helicopter, and located the man deceased. Investigations are underway, which … Read more

Government congratulates Young Farmer of the Year 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Acting Prime Minister has extended warm congratulations to Hugh Jackson on being crowned the 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. “Last night I was lucky enough to attend the Young Farmer of the Year grand final in Invercargill. It was a brilliant event, celebrating the future of farming and … Read more

Winners Announced at CoolThink@JC Competition 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 July 2025 – The grand final of the ninth CoolThink@JC Competition, which encourages primary school students to leverage digital creativity to solve everyday problems, was held today at City University of Hong Kong. The team from King’s College Old Boys’ Association Primary School … Read more

Serious crash, Pokeno

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are assisting the victim of a serious crash in the Avon Road area, Pokeno. Police were called to the scene about 6pm. Initial indications suggest a person has fallen from a vehicle and has been seriously injured. It’s believed the incident occurred on SH2, between Pokeno and Mangatawhiri. Road … Read more

Update: Baby critically injured at Foxton Beach address dies

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Deegan, Central District Investigations Manager: The 6-month-old baby who was found with critical injuries at a Foxton Beach house last weekend has now sadly died. Police were called to the Seabury Avenue property early last Sunday, and the baby had been airlifted to … Read more

Appeal for information after Whanganui aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Andrew Jurgens, Whanganui CIB:  Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after an aggravated robbery at a Whanganui jewellery store this afternoon. Officers were called to the scene on Victoria Avenue about 1pm after a man reportedly entered the store with a hammer. He has then … Read more

New CT unit will boost diagnostic services in Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Government A $12.7 million investment in a new modular CT unit at Palmerston North Regional Hospital will double scanning capacity and significantly improve access to diagnostic services across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a major step forward for Palmerston North and the surrounding communities. It means faster diagnoses, … Read more

Cluck Above the Rest: The Chook Tree Takes Top Tree Title

Source: Press Release Service North Otago’s beloved Chook Tree has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Tree of the Year New Zealand. Chosen by public vote from a shortlist of six finalists, the quirky, chicken-shaped macrocarpa captured the nation’s imagination and topped this year’s record-breaking poll. Shaped as much by nature as by imagination, … Read more

Fatal Crash, Leeston

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a serious crash in Leeston last night. Police were called to the intersection of Leeston and Lakes Road and Harts Road at around 7.40pm after a report of a vehicle colliding with two pedestrians. Sadly, one pedestrian was located deceased at the scene. The other pedestrian … Read more