GreenTeams Secures Series A Led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – GreenTeams, a rapidly growing climate technology company advancing data-driven environmental governance in Indonesia, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round. The round was led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. Operating at the intersection of environmental intelligence, regulatory compliance, … Read more

Information sought following suspicious fires, Northland

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating a spate of suspicious fires in the area are appealing to the public for information. Detective Sergeant Paul Overton says Police and Fire and Emergency services responded to reports of a fire on on Pataua North Road, Whareora on the morning of 20 May. “At around 7am, about … Read more

Man charged in relation to February fatal crash, Southland

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 20-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash on Niagara-Tokanui Highway on 15 February 2025. At around 8.35pm, Police were alerted to a single-vehicle crash where a ute had rolled between McManus Road and Quarry Hills Fortification Road. Sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services, 20-year-old Jack … Read more

Persona5: The Phantom X Officially Launched Today in Southeast Asia. Surpasses One Million Pre-Registrations. Log In Now to Claim Free Rewards.

Source: Media Outreach Available on mobile and PC NOW. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – The highly anticipated turn-based JRPG Persona5: The Phantom X is officially launched today on iOS, Android, and PC platforms across Southeast Asia. Developed through the collaboration between Atlus’ P-Studio and Chinese developer Perfect World Games’ … Read more

Commonsense changes to insulation rules

Source: New Zealand Government Overly rigid insulation rules are being removed to ease costs for designers, builders and homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “I’ve heard clearly from the industry that the current one-size-fits-all approach to insulation requirements is needlessly driving-up costs.  “The most prescriptive compliance pathway currently available for insulation – known as … Read more

BNZ offers support to customers affected by severe weather in the Upper South Island

Source: BNZ Statements “If you’ve been impacted by severe weather and are concerned about your finances, please call us.” That’s the message for customers from BNZ Head of Branch for the Lower North Island and top of the South, Christine Jones. BNZ is offering a targeted assistance package to affected customers in Nelson, Tasman and … Read more

Construction to start on new average speed safety cameras in Bay of Plenty

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon begin construction of two sets of average speed safety cameras to improve safety in Bay of Plenty. Average speed safety cameras are being used by NZTA to reduce serious crashes along high-risk corridors and roads. The technology is internationally proven to be … Read more

Ripyl® Named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025

Source: Press Release Service Ripyl®, a New Zealand innovative educational platform redefining how business and commerce are taught in schools, has been named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025, winning the prestigious Shark Tank Competition at one of the world’s largest EdTech events.Over two action-packed days, more than 11,000 educators, innovators, and industry leaders gathered at … Read more

AI and Google Ads: A Game-Changer for Digital Marketing

Source: Press Release Service The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Google Ads is transforming the digital marketing landscape, enabling businesses to optimise ad performance with greater precision targeting, efficiency, and highly personalised ad experiences for their customers. At Auckland-based digital agency The Web Guys, this powerful combination is already driving exceptional results for clients … Read more

Strengthening trespass laws for businesses

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say. “We know our trespass laws are no longer fit for purpose. They’re difficult to enforce and often criminals take no notice. They return with impunity … Read more

Engagement group to be formed as New Dunedin Hospital project enters next phase

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on the delivery of Dunedin’s new inpatient building, with the establishment of a local engagement group to support the next phase of the New Dunedin Hospital project, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Work is back underway on the inpatient building at the former Cadbury site, marking a … Read more

Construction on New Dunedin Hospital resumes

Source: New Zealand Government Work is back underway on Dunedin’s new inpatient building, marking a major step forward in the Government’s commitment to delivering this critical health project, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “It’s great to be back in Dunedin to see physical works now underway again on the former Cadbury site. This visible progress … Read more

Aviation – New Zealand welcomes aviation system safety audit – CAA

Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) welcomes auditors from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) who will undertake a full safety audit of New Zealand’s aviation system from 9 – 22 July 2025. ICAO auditors will conduct an on-site audit of New Zealand’s aviation system … Read more

China: Authorities must end interference in Tibetan religious practices as Dalai Lama announces succession plan

Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL QUOTE Responding to the Dalai Lama outlining the process for his spiritual succession ahead of his 90th birthday, amid longstanding efforts by Chinese authorities to control the reincarnation of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: “The Chinese authorities’ ongoing efforts to control the selection of … Read more

Sudan: Sharp rise in attacks on healthcare after two years of conflict with 1,000 people killed this year – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN , 03 July 2025 – Nearly 1,000 people have been killed so far this year in Sudan while seeking health care or visiting loved ones in hospital, with attacks on hospitals nearly tripling after two years of conflict [1] and exacerbating a cholera outbreak, Save the Children said. Save the Children analysis of attacks … Read more

Tia Lee Graces the Cover of ELLE Malaysia: A Journey of Empowerment, Evolution, and Expression

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – Global fashion and music icon Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen) takes center stage on the cover of ELLE Malaysia, where she reflects on her multifaceted journey as an artist, changemaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment. The feature comes on the … Read more

Road Safety – STREET SMART DRIVER TRAINING IN FULL SWING AS OVER 200 YOUNG KIWIS TAKE THE WHEEL AT HAMPTON DOWNS

Source: Street Smart The sounds of cars and focused concentration are filling Hampton Downs Motorsport Park over the next two weeks, as more than 200 young drivers and their caregivers take part in the highly anticipated Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety programme – now in full swing at Hampton Downs Motorsport … Read more

Incident resolved at Ōtāhuhu Train Station

Source: New Zealand Police Police responded to reports that a man was making loud, threatening comments at the Ōrākei Train Station just before 1pm, prior to boarding a south bound train. Police established the train had continued towards Ōtāhuhu where the training was stopped and searched by Police. Further information alerted Police that the subject … Read more

Trade Crypto Without Purchasing It: Octa Broker About Crypto-CFDs

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – Crypto volatility poses both potentially spectacular possibilities and enormous risks. For example, by investing in crypto assets on the spot market, traders buy the crypto and, hence, risk their budget if the price drops and never returns to the initial … Read more

CDNetworks Selected as Strategic Partner by Petrolimex Aviation to Bolster Cybersecurity with AI-Powered Cloud Platform

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today announced that Petrolimex Aviation, a major provider of aviation fuel services in Vietnam, has selected CDNetworks’ AI-powered cloud security platform to strengthen its digital defenses and ensure the reliable delivery of … Read more

Environment – “A Dirty Deal for Dirty Water” – Government’s $56m irrigation subsidy blasted by Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace The Government has announced a $56 million dollar subsidy through the Regional Investment Fund for three water storage projects in the Canterbury region – the Opuha Dam and Irrigation Scheme, the Balmoral Water Storage Facility (Amuri), and the Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “It is deeply irresponsible to use public money … Read more

Legislation: Law Experts Issue Open letter to Govt calls for halt to the undemocratic Regulatory Standards Bill

Source: Professor Emeritus Jane Kelsey As some of the country’s senior lawyers and researchers in a range of disciplines (law, economics, Tiriti o Waitangi, public policy, environment), including a former Prime Minister and two New Zealanders of the Year, we cannot stand by as the Regulatory Standards Bill is rushed through a parliamentary select committee next … Read more

Porirua launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Work Programme (ROCC)

Source: New Zealand Police Porirua has officially joined the rollout of the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme – a collaborative, community-led initiative designed to address the social conditions that enable organised crime and to support lasting change for whanau. The launch, held at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today (Thursday … Read more

New Beat team for Rotorua and one year anniversary of Community Beat Teams

Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua has a team of six Police starting on the beat across the CBD. “Rotorua is launching their first beat team and later in the quarter we will see other beat teams operating across the Bay of Plenty and other districts,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. The city becomes the fifth … Read more

SH2 Waikare Bailey bridge to be replaced with wider, stronger, quieter bridge

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work begins later this month (from Monday 28 July) preparing to replace the temporary Bailey bridge on State Highway 2 at Waikare Gorge, with a wider, stronger temporary bridge. SH2, between Pūtōrino and the northern side of Waikare Gorge, will close for a 24-hour period from 10am Saturday 30 August … Read more

Getting from A to B in Piarere

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling between the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato will be able to get where they’re going sooner, with the speed limit lifting this morning at the new roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 1 and 29. After 17 months of construction, the bulk of the work on … Read more

Wandering animals posing hazards on the roads

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways recently has the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging people to be vigilant about supervision and containment of livestock or pets. Sometimes it is wild animals such as deer also creating hazards on the highways, says NZTA … Read more