Drainage works and road rebuild planned for State Highway 1 at Kuku

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Improvements and road repairs are coming for State Highway 1 between Manakau and Ōhau later this month. Nightworks will be underway south of Kuku East Road, on Sunday to Thursday nights 8 pm to 4:30 am, from Sunday, 24 August to Thursday, 18 September. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says … Read more

A new approach for road maintenance and night closures on State Highway 58

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A new way of managing road maintenance is about to be trialled on one of Wellington’s key state highways – State Highway 58, between Hutt Valley and Transmission Gully. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says the highway carries around 20,000 vehicles daily, and is currently the site of ongoing works … Read more

Burglars caught out on the job

Source: New Zealand Police Two alleged burglars who broke into a vacant restaurant have bitten off more than they could chew after being caught in the act. At about 2.47am, Police were alerted to a possible break-in at a commercial premises on Beach Road. Senior Sergeant Tony Turner, Auckland City Police, says a nearby security … Read more

Woman charged in relation to death in Awakeri

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Lew Warner, District Manager Criminal Investigations. A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Awakeri yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 30 at around 4:30pm after reports of a serious assault. Despite medical attention, sadly the … Read more

Ngamotu Road closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Ngamotu Road, Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua, will be closed for some time following a single vehicle crash that occurred around 5.30am. Indications are that there are serious injuries. Ngamoto Road is closed between Gavin and Okahu Roads, and motorists are asked to avoid the area. ENDS MIL OSI

Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: A scene examination is ongoing after Police shot two people at a Christchurch address on Wednesday night. A man remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the shooting on Clyde Road in Christchurch. He underwent surgery yesterday afternoon. In … Read more

Fatal crash, SH 5, Whakarewarewa

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a petrol tanker rolled on State Highway 5 near Whakarewarewa around 2 am this morning. The highway remains closed with diversions in place at the northern and southern ends of SH5. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and contractors will be clearing debris and … Read more

Pay Equity – More pay equity specialist expertise to be lost in further betrayal on pay equity

Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi says the Ministry of Education’s proposal to disestablish its specialised pay equity team is yet another betrayal of women who need pay equity and goes to show how unworkable the current Government’s changes are. The Ministry of Education proposal would disestablish 28 roles, citing the … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN to Release FY25 Results on August 28, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 and host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will be recorded, and … Read more

NZ-AU: U.S. and Australia Support for Nova’s Estelle Project

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage Alaska, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to provide an update where both Alaska State government officials and the Australian Consular-General have shown strong support for the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in recent … Read more

PRCA Thailand Conference Reveals Nine in Ten Thais Want Transparency as AI Use Explodes

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – As Thailand accelerates investment in artificial intelligence (AI), new research from PRCA APAC and YouGov reveals that trust is the cornerstone of public acceptance. While there is cautious optimism and strong calls for regulation, the Thai public expects transparency from brands … Read more

Embracing calculated risks while steering clear of the unavoidable: Octa Broker on trading and market dangers

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Risk is an unavoidable part of our life, present in every decision we make or choose not to make. Nowhere, however, is the risk more pronounced than in the fast-paced world of financial markets. Indeed, the constantly shifting economic landscape, … Read more

Serious crash closes Hutt Road

Source: New Zealand Police A serious crash has closed State Highway 2/Hutt Road, just north of the Ngauranga interchange. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 8.30pm. Indications are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Motorists will need to take State Highway 1/The Haywards as an alternate … Read more

Embark on a Dream Journey: “Thai’d Up This Summer” with Amazing Thailand 2025

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – To celebrate the Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), proudly launches the “Your Dream of Thailand Academy” campaign under the vibrant theme Thai’d Up This Summer. The initiative highlights diverse tourism pathways with a special … Read more

Incident, Manurewa train station

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Peter Raynes: Police were notified of an incident near Manurewa train station at around 6pm this evening. Emergency services are currently responding. Police would like to reassure the community that there is no risk to public safety and advise that an increased Police presence can be expected in … Read more

Legislation – New RMA Amendment to Speed Up Consenting of Much-Needed New Generation

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa is celebrating a significant win for New Zealand’s energy sector, with Parliament today passing the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill at its third reading. The new Act am MIL OSI

NZ underscores commitment to Pacific regionalism

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has emphasised New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific regionalism during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji today.  “New Zealand is a steadfast and long-standing advocate for Pacific regionalism, as a founding member of the Pacific Islands Forum and host of the inaugural Forum Leaders Meeting … Read more

Gentari Breaks Ground on Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project

Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Clean energy solutions provider Gentari yesterday marked the groundbreaking of the Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project (Project Maryvale), a key milestone in delivering reliable, low-carbon energy for New South Wales (NSW). Gentari & PCL leaders break ground at Maryvale Solar … Read more

RMA reforms to deliver jobs and growth

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s second RMA Amendment Bill has passed into law, bringing in sweeping changes to many of the handbrakes on New Zealanders’ lives, helping to drive economic growth, and laying the groundwork for job creation,” RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Resource Management Act (RMA) has been holding New Zealand … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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