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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Christchurch man has been jailed for 18 months for poaching 1,432 sea cucumbers. Jason Murray Nix (55) was also banned from all fishing for 3 years when he appeared for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court on 2 charges under the Fisheries Act yesterday (7 August 2025). “In … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: Canterbury Police has been consulting internally with staff on a proposal to redesign its structure. Our goal is to deliver a better service to our communities by boosting core policing services and strengthening our ability to meet demand, now and in the … Read more
Source: NZ Police Association The New Zealand Police Association rejects most of the coroner’s findings into the 2016 death of Shargin Stephens in Rotorua. The entire process has been shambolic, with multiple coroners involved over more than nine years, Police Association president Chris Cahill says. “The ruling of Coroner Michael Robb, released this morning, shows a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police At around 6.30am on 7 August, Police were called to an Ōtāhuhu address where a male allegedly confronted another male and presented a firearm. Police approached, secured the scene and detained three occupants. A statutory search was invoked and during the search firearms, illicit drugs and cash were located within the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Eighteen job seekers have now started work clearing flood-damaged farms and orchards in Tasman, supported by the Government’s Enhanced Task Force Green programme. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announced funding for an Enhanced Task Force Green, following the Nelson and Tasman region’s first flood in late June. “These local … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will amend the Building Code to better protect New Zealanders, following strong calls for change as part of a nationwide fire safety review, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has confirmed. “The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released the summary of submissions from last year’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers of the scenic Thames Coast highway are all too familiar with stop/go interruptions due to damage to State Highway 25 (SH25) in recent years, but one disruption will soon become a distant memory with the replacement of the Boundary Creek Bridge deck. The bridge itself, wedged tight between the … Read more
Source: Justice for Palestine and Peace Action Wellington Justice for Palestine and Peace Action Wellington are hosting a joint rally and march on Friday 8 August at 12:30 starting at the UK High Commission on Hill Street going to Police National HQ to oppose the ongoing genocide in Gaza and to uphold our rights to … Read more
Source: SAFE For Animals A three-year-old dog named Hilton Hype has died after breaking his leg during a race at Addington Raceway on 2 August, just two days into the start of greyhound racing’s final season. Despite plans for surgery, he couldn’t be stabilised in time and died shortly after. SAFE Campaign Manager Emma Brodie says … Read more
Source: Hutt City Council Lower Hutt’s dedicated volunteers took centre stage last night at a special event recognising their invaluable contributions. The 2025 Volunteer Awards brought together recipients of this year’s Civic Honours and Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Mayor Campbell Barry said the evening was a chance to pause and shine a light on the … Read more
Source: World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) The World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) has announced its final line-up of Indigenous leaders and trailblazers who will take the stage at one of the world’s largest and most significant Indigenous education gatherings in Tāmaki Makaurau this November. WIPCE is a global movement to honour, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a house fire in Eltham this morning. Emergency services were called to the property on Derby Street just before 5am, where the house was fully ablaze. One person was found deceased at the property. A scene guard is in place and enquiries to determine the cause … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Parnell on Thursday night. Just after 9.30pm on 7 July, emergency services were called to an apartment block on Cracroft Street. “A woman was located unresponsive inside a unit, and on ambulance staff attending she was pronounced deceased,” Detective Senior Sergeant … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is closed following a serious crash in Tirau this morning. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 7.50am, between State Highway 5 and Webster Road. Initial indicators are that there are serious injuries. The road is expected to be closed for some time. Diversions are in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged 11 people after an operation targeting alleged offenders with active warrants to arrest in several Waikato towns. Inspector Karl Thornton, Area Commander for Western Waikato, says the one-day operation was focused on locating alleged offenders with warrants to arrest and holding them to account. “A number … Read more
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has announced that its affiliate unions have elected Sandra Grey as the new NZCTU President. Grey is the National Secretary, and a former president, of the Tertiary Education Union – Te Hautū Kahurangi. She has a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Motorists are being reminded that winter isn’t over yet and an expected cold blast in the central South Island over the next few days could make for challenging driving conditions. Forecasts supplied to New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) suggest gusty cold southerly winds, rain, sleet and snow in … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX), a leading advanced materials company, has received a reservation of up to US$150 million in tax-exempt private activity bond (PAB) capacity from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s industrial development bond program. Highlights: Exclusive US$150 million PAB reservation: Reservation … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN), a leading global provider of software and services to the energy & utilities and communications & media industries, has been successfully named as the partner of choice for meter data management (MDM) by the City of New Bern following a competitive … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – INDIBA® 448 kHz + 20kHz, a patented frequency system that is transforming how athletes and everyday patients recover from injury, manage pain, and restore mobility. Used worldwide in sports and rehabilitation, it supports faster, safer healing—without medication or downtime. INDIBA® Stands Out … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Agriculture, Trade and Investment Todd McClay and Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman, today signed a new bilateral arrangement in Jakarta to deepen agricultural cooperation, strengthen trade links, and create new commercial opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses across both countries. “This new agreement will make it easier for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – Hong Leong Bank (“HLB” or the “Bank”) has announced that it will conduct financial literacy training for foodpanda delivery partners as part of the pandasafe rider safety program. Hong Leong Bank will deliver its award-winning HLB DuitSmart financial literacy workshop … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – At Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) (WMSKLI), Unity Day is not just a celebration, it is a bold reflection of what the school truly stands for: unity, respect, and a deep-rooted pride in Malaysia’s heritage. The thunderous rhythm of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Strategic Partnership with HKCTA Set to Elevate Tennis Development and Promote Health and Longevity in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR- Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – Humansa, Asia’s premier health and longevity centre, is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa, marking a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 5,300 young Kiwis will benefit from new funding which invests in their business potential, develops enterprise skills, and better prepares them for their future work environment, Youth Minister James Meager has announced. Mr Meager confirmed the $1.5 million Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) funding for 11 community-based providers, while … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2025 – In an era of rapid technological advancement, industries worldwide are actively integrating cutting-edge technologies to drive business breakthroughs. Worldgate global Logistics Ltd (“Worldgate“, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”; HKEx: 8292) is pleased to announce that its interactive entertainment business, … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. Earth Sciences New Zealand and the University of Waikato found that, under a high emissions scenario, extreme rainfall from cyclones could rise by up to 35% across the southwest Pacific, including for ex-tropical cyclones impacting … Read more