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

Fatal crash, Motutere

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash near Motutere last night. Police were called to State Highway One near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene … Read more

The “Mystic Mountains and Rivers · Pursuing Dreams in Guizhou” Online Communication Special Event Makes Its Way to Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – On July 4th, the “Mystic Mountains and Rivers · Pursuing Dreams in Guizhou” Online Communication Special Event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was organized by the Cyberspace Administration of Guizhou, China, with the aim of promoting cooperation … Read more

Road closed due to slip, SH3 Piopio

Source: New Zealand Police District: Waikato SH3 near Piopio has been affected by a large slip between Mangaorongo Road and Wall Road. Emergency services were called about 2.10pm. The road is closed, with diversions in place.  Motorists should avoid the area if possible.  ENDS  MIL OSI

MiLi Gears Up for Amazon Prime Day with Exclusive Deals on the MiTag Duo & LiTag Duo for Travel Gadgets Up To 30% Off

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – MiLi is kicking off its biggest summer sale for Prime Day, July 8–11, with major discounts on all Bluetooth trackers. Available across Europe and North America, these deals are perfect for travelers, pet owners, and busy professionals. Buy multi-packs for extra … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Wins Five Awards at Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition “Financial Institutions 2025”

Source: Media Outreach Celebrated for pioneering first-in-market features and integrated campaigns that reshape how Hong Kong plans for protection and legacy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) has received five prestigious awards at Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition “Financial Institutions 2025”. Held on an … Read more

“Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) National Bookshelf” Gets an Upgrade, with Four New Renowned University Sites

Source: Media Outreach QINGDAO, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) National Publishing Industry Conference, successfully hosted by Qingdao Publishing Group, has injected new momentum into the “SCO National Bookshelf” project. SCO National Bookshelf – Russia After successfully establishing six landmark cultural spaces in Qingdao last … Read more

Ngāi Tukairangi staff advance Kiwifruit careers through EIT study

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 hours ago Three staff members from Ngāi Tukairangi Trust are enhancing their careers in the kiwifruit industry by combining hands-on experience with academic study at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT). Kevin Kooijman, Maria Edmonds and Janiva Singh (Ngāti Kahungunu) have each completed Level 3 of the Horticulture Apprenticeship … Read more

Wishpro Launches Advanced Magnetic Infusion Technology for Smarter Skin Management

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – In a world flooded with skincare promises, most products barely scratch the surface. Wishpro launches its first patented Magnetic Infusion Technology (MIT) system, engineered to deliver visible skin transformation. Wishpro embraces the power of oil-based actives — an often-overlooked yet … Read more

Road Closed, SH1, Moturere

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway One is closed following a serious crash near Moturere this evening. Police received a report of a two vehicle crash on SH1 near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed between Taupō and … Read more

Road Closed, Harts Road, Leeston

Source: New Zealand Police Harts Road is closed following a serious crash this evening. Police were called to the Harts Road and Leeston and Lake Roads intersection at around 7.40pm after a report of a vehicle colliding with two pedestrians. There are reports of serious injuries. The road is closed while emergency services are at … Read more

Have you seen Kahu?

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Brett Humphrey: Police investigating a missing person’s report in Whanganui are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest. Kahukura Dilpreet Wati Woods Gill, known as Kahu, was last seen in the Matahiwi area on Friday 27 June 2025, and he is believed to have been using … Read more

Successful night on the streets in Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police A dodgy number plate ended one man’s run in evading his warrants to arrest. It was part of a successful night for Police in Flat Bush after nabbing two offenders for a range of incidents. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says at about 1am a vehicle was … Read more

Arrest made following Whangārei assault

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man following an assault in Whangārei overnight. An allegation of assault on Walton Street has been under investigation, after a woman approached the Whangārei Police Station at about 1.30am. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, says an 18-year-old man has been charged with … Read more

Overnight closures coming for HB Expressway, as part of RoNS project

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight for 5 nights early next month. The closures will allow road surface testing to be carried out as part of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway Road of National Significance (RoNS) project. The expressway, between the Taradale Road and … Read more

Infrastructure Minister to visit United States

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure, Transport and Housing Minister Chris Bishop will travel to New York and Texas tomorrow for a range of meetings across housing, planning, urban development and transport, including a keynote speech at the Urban Design Forum’s Global Exchange Programme. “In New York I will be holding a series of meetings with … Read more

Employment – Uber drivers to rally at Supreme Court as appeal heard – Workers First Union

Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Workers First Union Uber drivers will be rallying outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning as Uber’s appeal begins in Wellington over a 2022 Employment Court case that found four drivers had been misclassified as contractors rather than employees of the company. WHEN: Tuesday 8 July, 09:00-09:30 WHERE: Outside the Supreme Court, 85 Lambton … Read more

Prolific shoplifters on the list . . . for court

Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police nabbed four prolific shoplifters after allegedly racking up more than $17,000 in unpaid groceries. Earlier this week Police arrested a 54-year-old man from Manurewa after he was identified as a high risk, recidivist retail crime offender. Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Warrick Adkin, says officers visited … Read more

Health Education – Nursing students ready to walk – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Concerning interim findings of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) 2025 Student Survey has found most students will go overseas if they can’t get jobs in New Zealand. This comes as Te Whatu Ora refused to address NZNO claims around its obligation to employ new graduates … Read more

Recall of Hydr8 Spring Water due to possible presence of blue plastic

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting NZ Drinks Ltd in its recall of Hydr8 Spring Water (600ml x 24) as the product may contain blue plastic. “The concern with the affected batches of bottled water is that they could contain soft shreds of blue plastic, which could be a … Read more