Tech Appointments – Tim Dacombe-Bird Appointed as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand

Source: Sling & Stone AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 30 2025 — Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Tim Dacombe-Bird as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand. Based in Wellington, Tim will be responsible for spearheading Google Cloud’s local go-to-market strategy and working closely with partners and customers to help Kiwi businesses build an … Read more

Rare slab hut refurbishment keeps traditional ways alive

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 June 2025 The historic Slaty Creek Hut, in the Grey Valley, was originally built as a winter project in 1952 by deer cullers. The hut was built with timber milled with hand tools using logs from the beech forest surrounding the site. It’s now used by recreational hunters, trampers … Read more

Media advisory: RNZPC Auckland Campus

Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a media stand-up for the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus. Location: RNZPC Auckland, Student Central Level 2, Massey University, East Precinct, Albany Expressway, North Shore. Time: 8:30am Date: Tuesday 1 July Who: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Minister of Police … Read more

DOC’s Jobs for Nature legacy

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 June 2025 Sia says, “Jobs for Nature projects have had a positive impact on the environment, restoring over 6000 ha of wetland, which has improved wildlife habitat, water quality and flood control capability, and have worked toward restoring six priority waterways, such as the Rangitata and Whanganui Rivers, among … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Employment indicators: May 2025

Employment indicators: May 2025 – information release 30 June 2025 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the May 2025 month (compared with the April 2025 month) were: all industries – up 0.1 percent (1,689 jobs) to 2.35 million filled jobs primary … Read more

The awkward places NZers admit to using their devices – and why scammers love it

Source: BNZ Statements From the bathroom to the boardroom, New Zealanders are responding to notifications and messages in some pretty awkward places – and it reveals just how distracted and hurried we’ve become, a new survey from BNZ shows. The nationwide study found that most New Zealanders have responded to an email, text or notification … Read more

Homicide investigation under way, Ōtāhuhu

Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu last night. Emergency services were called to a Beatty Street property at about 8.30pm following a report of a person being seriously injured. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says upon arrival, Police found a man … Read more

Corporate publications

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 30 June 2025 Last updated 30 June 2025 Print Share We produce a range of publications, resources and reports for the tertiary sector to keep you abreast of important issues. We produce a range of publications, resources and reports for the tertiary sector to keep you abreast of important … Read more

Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway going to 110km/h

Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.  “Transport is a critical enabler for economic growth and productivity, and with over 20,000 vehicles travelling this motorway every day, the new higher speed will help … Read more

Log trailer lifting failure lead to important safety changes on and off ports

Source: Maritime New Zealand Incidents where log trailers fell while being lifted, seriously endangering workers, have led to important safety changes on ports and at other sites where log trailers are lifted onto trucks. The Port Health and Safety Leadership Group identified working with suspended loads as one of the key risks on ports in … Read more

Homicide investigation underway, Ōtāhuhu

Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu last night. Emergency services were called to a Beatty Street property at about 8.30pm following a report of a person being seriously injured. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says upon arrival, Police found a man … Read more

Name Release, Wai-iti death

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in Wai-iti, Tasman, while clearing a fallen tree on Saturday. He was 67-year-old Peter Lines, of Wai-iti. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. His death will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued … Read more

Momcozy Launches Prime Day Sale: Exclusive Flash Deals on Maternity and Baby Essentials

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2025 – Momcozy, a global maternity and baby care brand trusted by millions of mothers, announces its Prime Day Sale from June 27 to July 11, featuring discounts up to 60% on top-selling products, including wearable breast pumps, baby monitors, postpartum recovery … Read more

VinFast inaugurates electric vehicle plant in Hà Tĩnh

Source: Media Outreach HÀ TĨNH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2025 – VinFast has officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Hà Tĩnh, located in the Vũng Áng Economic Zone, less than seven months after construction began. Spanning 360,000 square meters and with a designed capacity of 200,000 vehicles per … Read more

Backing first responders and prison officers

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing new offences to ensure those who assault on-duty first responders or prison officers spend longer in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “Where others may flee, first responders and prison officers run towards danger to help those who need urgent assistance.  “Assaulting them puts multiple lives at … Read more

State Highway 1 blocked, Lichfield

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to a bloackage on State Highway 1, between Tokoroa and Putāruru, following a crash this afternoon. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash between Taupo Street and Domain Road, at around 2:50pm. Indications are people have received moderate to serious injuries. ENDS. Issued … Read more

Fatal Crash, Takapau Road, Waipukurau

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash early this morning in Waipukurau. Police received a report of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Takapau Road and Racecourse Road at around 3.50am. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. … Read more

Auditor-General turns down PSA request to investigate Health NZ, refers issues to auditor

Source: PSA The Auditor General has declined to investigate Health NZ’s decision to downsize the team of audit and fraud experts that monitors the $12 billion of health funding distributed every year. But the office has referred the PSA’s concerns to Audit NZ. This move follows the PSA writing to the Auditor-General in May urging it … Read more

Insurers step up as recovery gets underway

Source: Insurance Council of NZ New Zealanders are now turning their attention to clean-up and recovery efforts following the easing of severe weather conditions across the country, particularly the upper regions of the North and South Islands. The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa (ICNZ) is encouraging people to begin the … Read more

Death at Mt Eden Corrections Facility being treated as homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to acting Detective Inspector Greg Brand: Police can confirm the death of a man at Mt Eden Corrections Facility is being treated as a homicide. Police were made aware at about 4pm yesterday of a man who had died at the prison following an incident. Officers continue to follow positive … Read more

Person dies while clearing floodwaters, Wai-iti

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Martin Tunley, Acting Nelson Bays Area Commander: One person has died following an incident in Wai-iti, south-east of Wakefield, this morning. At around 9.40am, emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 6 after a person was reportedly hit by a tree while clearing flood … Read more

Green SM recognized for green leadership at AREA 2025

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 June 2025 – Green SM, Southeast Asia’s first all-electric ride-hailing platform, developed by Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), has been awarded Green Leadership at the prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 held in Bangkok. The recognition celebrates Green SM’s … Read more

Fatal crash, Lomond Avenue, Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Tokoroa overnight. At around 12am Police were alerted to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Lomond Avenue. Despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination. The … Read more

Police appeal for information after sexual assault in Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders Tokoroa Police investigating an alleged sexual assault are appealing for information from the public. At around 11.20pm on Friday 27 June, Police were called to Dumfries Road where a woman walking her dog was sexually assaulted by an unknown person. The offender left the scene … Read more

Four injured in serious crash in Kumeu

Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating a serious crash in Kumeu last night, which has left four teenagers in hospital, two of whom remain in a critical condition. The crash occurred around 8.20pm on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, shortly after Police signalled a vehicle to stop due to the manner of driving. The vehicle fled and … Read more

Enquiries progress into assault on walking track

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing investigations after a sexual assault on a woman on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track, near Porirua, on Wednesday 18 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Pete Middlemiss says Police have received a great amount of information from the public, and are calling for anyone else who was in the area … Read more

New digital platform to help women detect breast cancer earlier

Source: New Zealand Government Around 135,000 women across New Zealand who are eligible but not currently enrolled for breast cancer screening will benefit from the successful national rollout of a new digital platform, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “The launch of Te Puna across the country is a major step forward for delivering faster and … Read more