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

Weather News – Filled to the Brim with Heavy Rain – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 3rd – Tuesday 8th July – We’re in the thick of it again today (Thursday), with a slew of Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches, Severe Thunderstorm Watches, Strong Wind Watches, and a Heavy Snow Watch. The hits just keep coming with these quick moving systems, it’s giving us weather … Read more

Real Estate – Oops, I bought a house! Survey reveals nearly 1 in 4 Kiwis purchase homes by happy accident

Source: Brainchild for Realestate.co.nz 3 July 2025 – A surprising trend has been uncovered in a recent survey of New Zealand’s real estate landscape: a significant slice of Kiwis are making spontaneous home purchases. According to a realestate.co.nz study, 24% of participants have found themselves as property owners at some stage, having made the leap … Read more

Legal Cases – Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech

Source: Greenpeace In a landmark test case of the European Union’s new legislation to protect freedom of expression and stop abusive lawsuits, Greenpeace International has overnight challenged the US oil pipeline company, Energy Transfer, in court in the Netherlands.[1] The multi-billion-dollar company brought two back-to-back SLAPP suits against Greenpeace International and Greenpeace in the US, after Greenpeace showed … Read more

PSA welcomes settlement of Te Roopu Taurima industrial dispute

Source: PSA PSA members at disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima have voted to ratify a new Collective Agreement. The settlement follows an 8-month dispute. The employer banned Kaitaataki and Poutaaki (residential whare leaders) from working additional hours before Christmas and threatened a six-week suspension in response to low level strike action. “These workers stuck together … Read more

Universities and Security – Counterterrorism watchdog needed – legal expert – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand has introduced several counterterrorism laws, significantly expanding state power. Now, a legal expert says it’s time to follow … Read more

Appointments – Anna Scott appointed CEO of Mercer New Zealand

Source: Mercer New Zealand AUCKLAND, 3 July, 2025 — Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realise their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced the appointment of Anna Scott as Mercer’s New Zealand CEO. In … Read more

Pain inflicted on lives of public service workers exposed in housing report – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s deep and wide cuts to public service jobs have taken its toll on the housing market over the past year, as well as the lives of public service workers and public services. Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) latest home value index showed Wellington remaining the outlier, the only major metropolitan region experiencing big … Read more

Police appeal for information after baby suffers serious injuries

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott: Police investigating injuries suffered by a young baby in the Hutt Valley are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward. On 14 June, Police were notified that a three-month old baby had been brought into hospital by her family. … Read more