Angolan Diamond Leaders Endiama and Sodiam Join the Natural Diamond Council. De Beers Group Commits Additional Investment to Jointly Promote the Natural Diamond Industry.

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2025 – Angola’s two leading state-owned diamond institutions, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P., have formally announced their joint commitment to generic category marketing by joining the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) as contributing members, effective July 1, 2025. As the third-largest global producer … Read more

Release of rapid review into Police information security controls

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: A rapid review of Police IT systems and devices has found while Police have a wide range of security measures in place, there are opportunities to strengthen and tighten controls on their use. The review found Police has a range of modern security controls which … Read more

North bound lanes closed, SH5, Te Pohue

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Source: New Zealand Police The north bound lanes of State Highway 5, at the Bayview end, Te Pohue have been closed due to dangerous conditions following a diesel spill. Road cleaning crews have been called to deal with the spillage. Motorists are advised to take care and drive to the conditions. ENDS MIL OSI

Cops cop copper burglar

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien. Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender with help from a quick-thinking caretaker. On Thursday 3 July the Old Horowhenua Hospital complex was targeted with an offender cutting the main water … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Dwelling and household estimates: June 2025 quarter

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Dwelling and household estimates: June 2025 quarter – information release 7 July 2025 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 30 June 2025, the estimated number of: private dwellings is 2,125,000 households is 2,041,900. … Read more

Households to get extra FamilyBoost help

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Source: New Zealand Government Tens of thousands of households will be better off thanks to changes being made to FamilyBoost to help families with the cost of living, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  “From the start of this month, families will get larger FamilyBoost rebates on the early childhood education fees they pay, with rebates … Read more

Tech founders get keys to home ownership with BNZ’s new home loan solution

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Source: BNZ Statements Tech founders creating innovative, high growth companies can face a surprising obstacle outside the startup ecosystem – they frequently struggle to secure home loans. Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has addressed this challenge with the launch of Founder Housing: a new home loan solution designed specifically for tech entrepreneurs. The new proposition … Read more

Serious Crash, Kennedy Good Bridge

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Source: New Zealand Police The Kennedy Good Bridge intersection with State Highway 2 is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services are in attendance, one person has sustained serious injuries. Police request motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route to access State Highway 2. Access to the highway at this junction … Read more

Serious crash, SH 1, Hukerenui

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked at Hukerenui following a serious crash involving two vehicles this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Akerama and Rusk roads, about 7.45pm. Initial indications suggest two people have serious-to-critical injuries, and another has minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and … Read more

Death following hunting incident, Stewart Island

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy: A man has died following a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island yesterday. Police were notified of the incident at around midday. A Search and Rescue team was deployed to the island via helicopter, and located the man deceased. Investigations are underway, which … Read more

Government congratulates Young Farmer of the Year 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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