Universities – Hotspots for conservation of threatened native tree identified in Wellington – Vic

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Hotspots for the conservation of maire tawake or swamp maire in the Wellington region have been identified by researchers hoping to save this threatened native tree from the deadly myrtle rust disease. Swamp maire is thought to have been common in the wetlands that once covered the Wellington … Read more

Preparing for a new generation of ‘underbirds’ on Rakiura

Source: NZ Department of Conservation This winter, with introduced predators hungry and lurking, critical action is being taken to help one of the world’s most endangered birds produce a new generation of chicks on Rakiura/Stewart Island. Pukunui/Southern New Zealand dotterel are critically threatened shore birds that nests on mountain tops. Photo by Bradley Shields. You … Read more

Fatal crash, Wairoa Gorge Road, Wairoa Valley (Tasman District)

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a truck crash in Wairoa Valley, Tasman District, this morning. Police were notified at 9.40am that a logging truck had crashed on Wairoa Gorge Road. The driver was unresponsive when emergency services arrived and sadly was unable to be revived. The road is closed while the … Read more

Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 July 2025 At the fossicking site at Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the West Coast of the South Island, there have been problems with fossickers mining into the creek bank. DOC staff say if left unaddressed, the fossicking will ultimately result in the creek eroding into … Read more

Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2025

Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The May results are reported against forecasts based on the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2025 (BEFU 2025), published on 22 May 2025, and the results for the … Read more

Economic snapshot: March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media release

Economic snapshot: March 2025 quarter – media release 3 July 2025 Our economic snapshot summarises important economic statistics for the March 2025 quarter. It uses statistics drawn from key Stats NZ datasets to provide insights into New Zealand’s overall economic performance. The economy grew in the March 2025 quarter, but contracted over the year. New Zealand’s … Read more

Household saving decreases in the March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): March 2025 quarter

Household saving decreases in the March 2025 quarter – media release 3 July 2025 New Zealand household saving dropped $392 million to -$1.6 billion in the March 2025 quarter, as household spending increased more than disposable income, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.   Negative saving means households spent more than their disposable income. … Read more

Freemans Bay homicide: Charge laid as enquiries continue

Source: New Zealand Police A woman will appear in court in connection with an investigation underway into the discovery of human remains in Freemans Bay on Tuesday. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of … Read more

Focusing on maintaining and building roads

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programmes in New Zealand history, Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirmed today. “We are focused on ensuring government agencies are better at looking after the … Read more

Water resilience boost for rural Canterbury

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $56 million into water resilience projects in rural Canterbury to help protect against changing weather patterns and increase productivity through higher value land use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “Ease of access to water is a top … Read more

Market sounding on toll road concessions to begin

Source: New Zealand Government Market soundings with international and local toll road investors, operators and financiers will begin next week as the next step in exploring how toll concessions could help fund, build and operate important road infrastructure, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.  “The Government is focused on improving high-quality road infrastructure to … Read more

Fatal crash in Tokaora, South Taranaki

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Central Road Policing Manager Phillip Ward: Emergency services were called to a crash on Livingstone Road, Tokaora where a car hit a power pole. The incident occurred around 11:16pm and sadly the driver, the sole occupant, has died at the scene. An investigation is underway into the cause … Read more

NZ-AU: MiningToken Launches in the US with a Crypto Mining App That Allows Bitcoin Mining on Mobile Devices

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United States remains one of the global powerhouses in cryptocurrency mining. As one of the most mature markets in the industry, the country maintains a relatively friendly regulatory stance toward cryptocurrencies. After six months of preparation, MiningToken has officially launched its mining app in … Read more

Central Europe Technologies recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Romania for 2025

Source: Media Outreach BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – Central Europe Technologies has been officially recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Romania for 2025. Central Europe Technologies is a Shared Service Center for BNP Paribas Group, providing IT, Operations and Risk expertise to BNP Paribas Personal … Read more

Octa broker’s take on the upcoming NFP report

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – This Thursday at 12:30 p.m. UTC, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its highly anticipated Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report. While typically issued on the first Friday of each month, this week’s release has been brought forward due to the … Read more

China: Authorities must end interference in Tibetan religious practices as Dalai Lama announces succession plan – Amnesty International

Source: Amnesty International 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 the next Dalai Lama … Read more

New report: Uber shifted millions offshore, avoiding $56m in NZ tax – Workers First Union

Source: Workers First Union A new report from the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (CICTAR), commissioned by Workers First Union, argues that multinational rideshare and delivery giant Uber appears to be shifting hundreds of millions in misclassified profits out of New Zealand, costing the country millions in tax revenue. The report examines Uber’s … Read more

Themed Forum of “Mountain Biodiversity and Our Life” to Kick off “Guizhou Example” Empowering Global Mountain Eco-treatment

Source: Media Outreach GUIYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – Recently, Eco Forum Global Guyang 2025 announced at a press briefing that the themed forum “Mountain Biodiversity and Our Life” will be held in Guizhou on July 6th. The forum is co-sponsored by the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) … Read more

BeauEver Secures NZ Prime Minister’s Support in Historic China Summit to Accelerate Global Skincare Expansion

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – At the 2025 China–New Zealand Trade Innovation Summit, New Zealand Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Christopher Luxon, witnessed the official signing of a strategic partnership between high-end anti-aging brand BeauEver and biotechnology leader The Beauty Lab Collective (TBLC). BeauEver Secures NZ … Read more

Amazon Singapore Unveils a Week of Prime Day Deals and a Special Public Maze Event for Prime Day 2025

Source: Media Outreach Prime members can access exclusive deals from brands such as Neutrogena, FOREO, Resto, Cricut, Pigeon, PicassoTiles and Coca-Cola from 8 – 14 July. Free Public event: Amazon Prime Day Maze at Suntec City on 5 – 6 July offers a hands-on way to explore the world of Amazon Prime Day SINGAPORE – … Read more

NZTA welcomes High Court ruling on Mt Messenger Bypass

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has welcomed 4 new High Court rulings, the latest of at least 20 court rulings in favour of Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project. Today’s High Court decisions rejected an appeal by landowners and confirmed the Environment Court’s May 2024 ruling, … Read more

More wet and windy weather on the way for Top of the South drivers

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 2 July 2025 4:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi With Orange Heavy Rain Warnings in place for Nelson and Tasman, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads and check for the latest road conditions before travelling. Wet roads can … Read more

Drivers urged to be ready for poor weather on Upper North Island roads

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings in place for the several North Island regions, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads and check for the latest road conditions before travelling. Wet roads can be slippery, so road users should reduce … Read more

Alibaba Cloud Celebrates 10 Years in Singapore with New Data Centers and AI Global Competency Center

Source: Media Outreach New data centers in Malaysia and the Philippines to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services New center in Singapore designed to support over 5,000 businesses and 100,000 developers to accelerate enterprise AI innovation and talent development globally Driving AI innovation with product upgrades and global green AI research Business showcases … Read more

Linyi Trade City ready to expand reach across world

Source: Media Outreach LINYI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – From small roadside stalls to China’s largest professional market cluster, Linyi Trade City in Shandong province, has achieved leapfrog growth during the past four decades and is poised to extend its reach across the globe. Currently, there are 136 professional wholesale … Read more

Economy – Appointments to Board of Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 1 July 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the appointment of Grant Spencer and the reappointment of Byron Pepper to its governing Board. Mr Spencer will serve for a five-year term, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030. Mr Pepper will … Read more

Supporting New Zealanders into work

Source: New Zealand Government Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a strong turnout for the first in a series of regional employment events reinforces a cross-sector commitment to get Kiwis into jobs, boost employment and grow the economy. Kicking off the MSD-led series in Levin, Minister Upston and officials met with representatives of … Read more