NZ-AU: MiningToken Launches AI-Powered Cloud Mining Service for Bitcoin and Ethereum, Enabling Hardware-Free Multi-Crypto Mining

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZURICH, Switzerland, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin remains in a bullish cycle, and Ethereum has surged 45% since May. As Bitcoin continues to dominate the global crypto market, countries around the world are moving forward with stablecoin regulations and national Bitcoin reserve strategies. With trading volumes increasing, mining for Bitcoin … Read more

Hong Kong: Bridging Business Opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2025 – As a global trade and financial centre and a key link in the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI), Hong Kong plays a pivotal role in connecting the Belt and Road regions, spanning some 150 countries around the world. Hong Kong’s … Read more

ESET and Canon Extends Regional Alliance to Combat Asia’s Security Challenges

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2025 – ESET Asia Pte. Ltd. (“ESET”), a global leader in cybersecurity, and Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Canon”) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that marks the extension of a strategic partnership to deliver ESET’s award-winning cybersecurity solutions across Asia1 … Read more

Counterfeit and Refurbished Transducers Pose Serious Safety Risks

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Source: Media Outreach Merz Aesthetics® Hong Kong Launches Ultherapy® Authenticity Verification Reward Program This August Consumers Urged to Verify Ultherapy® Transducers Authenticity for Safe and Effective Treatments HONG KONG SAR & MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2025 – Merz Aesthetics®, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business for more than 115 … Read more

Bill to regulate online casino gambling introduced

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has today introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill to the House of Representatives. “The Online Casino Gambling Bill will introduce a regulatory system for online gambling in New Zealand, which will prioritise harm minimisation, consumer protection, and tax collection,” says Ms van Velden. Cabinet … Read more

New criminal offences for coward punches

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing specific coward punch offences to ensure perpetrators receive tougher sentences, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “A ‘coward punch’ gets its name for obvious reasons. These attacks affect everyday Kiwis and are often committed by cowardly attackers, who strike when the victim is distracted.  “We know how dangerous … Read more

Ōtāhuhu homicide: Man in custody

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Source: New Zealand Police Police is speaking with a man in connection with a homicide investigation underway in Ōtāhuhu. Enquiries began after a callout to Beatty Street at about 8.30pm on Sunday night, to reports of a person being seriously injured. A man was transported to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Detective Inspector … Read more

Busy roads expected for All Blacks-France test match in Dunedin

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging rugby fans to plan ahead for extra traffic and potential delays as thousands descend on Dunedin for the test match between the All Blacks and France this Saturday. “A lot of people will be travelling to the city ahead of the … Read more

Banking – ASB offers relief to upper South Island customers affected by severe weather

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Source: ASB ASB will support customers affected by severe weather across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough with tailored packages, including suspension of home loan repayments and emergency overdraft facilities for personal, business and rural customers. ASB Executive General Manager for Personal Banking Adam Boyd says ASB’s team is here to help any customers who require financial … Read more

Transport – Honouring the driving forces of the transport sector

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. The awards, hosted by Transporting New Zealand, celebrate individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the road transport sector through innovation, safety, industry awareness, … Read more

Local News – Lower Hutt Mayor welcomes new water entity reset for the region

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Source: Hutt City Council Wellington’s metropolitan councils have agreed to form a new jointly owned water services entity that will be more efficient, reliable, and deliver greater value for money. Upper Hutt City Council was the final partner to vote in favour of the new entity today, following earlier support from Porirua, Lower Hutt and Wellington … Read more

Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer” at sea, as vessels turn off AIS

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Source: Greenpeace For a second time, Greenpeace Aotearoa activists have confronted a bottom trawler off the East Coast, rebranding it an “ocean killer” in protest at its destructive fishing activities. Launching from the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior, activists came alongside Sealord’s Ocean Dawn while it was bottom trawling in the Chatham Rise area on Monday morning, … Read more

Appointments – Young leaders step up to Federated Farmers board

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Source: Federated Farmers Karl Dean (36) and Richard Dawkins (35) have been elected to the Federated Farmers board at the organisation’s AGM in Christchurch, replacing Richard McIntyre and Toby Williams. “It’s really exciting to have two capable young leaders like Karl and Richard stepping up into these significant national leadership roles,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford … Read more

Flooding demonstrates danger in Govt ‘growth at any cost’ ideological agenda – Tom Kay

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Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Flooding in the top of the South Island, and the threat of more to come later this week, demonstrates the dangers of the Government pushing ahead with policy changes based on narrow ideological grounds and a ‘growth at any cost’ agenda, say freshwater campaigners. Tom Kay, spokesperson for the … Read more

MPs to present Support Workers with giant bank cheques representing their lost $20,644.45 pay equity wages – PSA

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Source: PSA Opposition MPs will present giant bank ‘cheques’ representing $20,644.45 in stolen pay equity wages to care and support at Parliament on Tuesday 1 July. July 1 heralds pay increases for politicians while care and support workers mark three years to the day waiting for one. Their pay equity claim – now cancelled by the … Read more

Weather News – A calm and cold start to the week, then rain, and wind to follow – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 30th June- Friday 4th July –  It’s a settled start to the week for much of the country, with fine conditions expected across most regions, a great opportunity for some outdoor school holiday activities, making the most of the dry weather. However, conditions are expected to deteriorate by midweek. … Read more

Calling Kiwi Kids: NZ’s Biggest Beyblade X Event could send you to Toyko

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Source: NewzEngine.com – Source: Hasbro NZ Hasbro invites young Beyblade Fans across Aotearoa to PROVE IT IN BATTLE – with a chance to represent New Zealand on the world stage in Tokyo! For years, BEYBLADE has captured the hearts of kids who love speed, strategy, and high-intensity spinning battles. Now, one lucky Kiwi Blader could … Read more

Support for flood affected farmers and growers

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government today classified the flooding across the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions as a medium-scale adverse event unlocking extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Last week’s deluge damaged infrastructure such as livestock fences, culverts, and tracks, and left … Read more

Fatal crash, Cambridge Road, Waipa

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a crash involving a truck and car on Cambridge Road in Waipa. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Storey and Cox roads, about 11.25am. Despite the best efforts of first responders, the driver of the car died at the scene. Police are providing support … Read more

Death following crash on Thursday, Karaka

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Source: New Zealand Police A woman has died in hospital following a crash in Karaka last Thursday. Emergency services were called to SH22 about 1.15pm on 26 June to reports of a head on collision involving two vehicles. Four people were transported to hospital by ambulance, two in critical condition, one in serious condition and … Read more

Tenchijin Named Finalist for IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD

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Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator revolutionizing sustainable water infrastructure management, today announced it has been selected as one of 15 finalists for IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD from over 350 global applicants. The company will also exhibit at the “IVS Startup Market” during the … Read more

Whale baleen saga – and how it came home

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 June 2025 An Auckland-based woman purchased the whale baleen to sketch and was unaware she needed a permit from DOC. Baleen is the filter-feeding system of plates inside the mouths of large whales like humpbacks. The inside edge of each plate has a hairy fringe which acts like a … Read more

Whānau Ora focused on serving greatest need

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon benefit from strengthened Whānau Ora support services with a renewed focus on those in greatest need, Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says. Four new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies – Rangitāmiro, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Te Tauraki (a subsidiary of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu), and the … Read more

Crash and court a costly night for driver

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Source: New Zealand Police It was pricey night for one dangerous driver who dented his pride and joy and landed himself in court. Police in Papakura observed a vehicle travelling at speed on Clevedon Road just before 11pm. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says officers signalled for the vehicle to stop. … Read more

Serious crash, Cambridge Road, Waipa district

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked Cambridge Road in Waipa district. The crash involves a car and a truck, and was reported about 11.25am. One person is reported to be injured. Cambridge Road is closed between Storey Road and Cox Road and motorists should expect … Read more

Events – UNERASED Returns: Made in Palestine Exhibition Opens in Auckland

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Following the success of UNERASED: The Palestinian Experience, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand is proud to present the second edition of the exhibition series — UNERASED: Made in Palestine. Curated by acclaimed artists Emily Hartley-Skudder and Pinky Fang, with scent installation by Nathan Taare, this exhibition offers a … Read more

Health and Housing – Many rentals may still fall short as healthy homes deadline arrives

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Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation As winter grips the country, many Kiwis will go to sleep tonight in rental homes that may still be putting their health at risk. From midnight tonight, all private residential landlords must ensure their properties fully comply with the Healthy Homes Standards – a legal requirement introduced in 2019 to make … Read more