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Source: Press Release Service While 2025 has presented economic challenges for many industries across New Zealand, some local businesses are defying the trend, and they are doing it online. From boutique retailers to service providers, those with strong, well-optimised websites are not just surviving, but thriving. The key to their success lies in building a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated school network. “State-integrated schools are an important part of our education system. It’s clear they are experiencing similar growth pressures to the state network and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new digital model of care is transforming how heart failure is managed in Hawke’s Bay, delivering faster treatment, fewer hospital visits, and better outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is focused on practical, patient-centred improvements to healthcare,” Mr Brown says. “Instead of long waits, repeated hospital … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “These are rapidly growing sectors, with space alone growing 53 percent in the five years to 2024, contributing $2.47 billion to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is revoking 2023 regulations requiring all vaping devices to have removeable batteries to resolve a current court challenge brought by Mason Corporation Limited. “Cabinet was advised that taking this step was the best way to resolve the case,” Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says. “This decision means the proceedings, … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Corbies Creek, Canterbury, showing the exclusion barrier (left) and a DOC team removing weeds to improve longjaw habitat. Photo: Sjaan Bowie/DOC. About this time last year, a group of DOC rangers and scientists set out from Twizel for a regular check of a population of threatened fish in nearby Corbies … Read more
Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to have advised Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. on the sale of its New Zealand subsidiary, Discovery NZ Limited, to Sky Network Television Limited (Sky). The transaction, announced this week, involves the sale of 100% of the shares in Discovery NZ to Sky, with completion expected on 1 August 2025. Discovery NZ … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Three laundry detergents have scored no better than water in Consumer NZ’s laundry detergent test. We put 46 detergents through the wringer. Two detergents ended up with an overall score of 27 out of 100 – the same score given to a wash with only water. Those two products were Shotz Laundry … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the world’s highest court has just delivered a wake-up call for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. In a historic climate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that governments have legal obligations to protect people – both now and in the future – from the worsening impacts of the climate … Read more
Post navigation Archives Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Gruesome smoking warnings and frightening obesity statistics use fear to drive behaviour change. But a University of Auckland researcher says it might be time to try a different approach. Marketing lecturer Dr Saira Raza Khan, whose work focuses on consumer well-being and meaningful consumption, says gratitude can … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages, and provide climate finance to developing countries. Oxfam climate change policy lead Nafkote Dabi said: “Oxfam is proud to have supported young climate defenders from the Pacific and elsewhere … Read more
Source: Save the Children The historic climate change ruling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today is a landmark win for child campaigners, acknowledging the adverse impacts of climate change on child rights, and offering children renewed hope, Save the Children said. The Advisory Opinion delivered by the world’s highest court finds that states’ legal … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have been negotiating a collective employment agreement for career firefighters since 16 July 2024. Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery Operations/Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has offered the Union a 5.1 percent pay increase over … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 July 2025 Tracks to Gemstone and Stingray bays were damaged in the same February 2023 extreme weather events which resulted in the extended closure of walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says DOC has worked hard to assess the tracks and was pleased … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Gumboot Friday team today, an initiative that is helping thousands of young people access mental health support faster. “We are turning the corner with reducing wait times and increasing the workforce. Initiatives such as Gumboot Friday are helping drive that change,” Mr Doocey says. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The ‘Everyone Must Go’ campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday has hit its results out of the park, bringing in thousands of visitors in a boost for regional economies and tourism operators. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says ‘Everyone Must Go’ was initially targeted at … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Madame Tussauds Hong Kong’s new Taylor Swift wax figure will celebrate the folklore era, as part of the global entertainment brand’s biggest launch to date HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – In news that’s sure to make every Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true, global entertainment brand … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to present its quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2025. Key highlights during and subsequent to the end of the quarter include: Commercial operations: production online and commissioning of all major equipment complete … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) and Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) China Chapter successfully concluded its latest edition, honoring the nation’s most exceptional enterprises and visionary business leaders at the forefront of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth in an increasingly … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – VinFast today officially introduced and began sales of the VF 7, a C-segment all-electric SUV with right-hand drive, in Indonesia. The VF 7 marks the fifth model in VinFast’s lineup for the archipelago nation, solidifying the Company’s position as a leader … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – Alibaba has launched Qwen3-Coder, its most advanced agentic AI coding model to date. Designed for high-performance software development, Qwen3-Coder excels in agentic AI coding tasks, from generating new codes and managing complex coding workflows to debugging across entire codebases. Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct achieves … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, announces that its global enterprise customer base has exceeded 700,000. This significant milestone highlights the platform’s remarkable achievements in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand globally. As … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – X.me (https://x.me) is a social media platform where users can freely express themselves, share content, engage, and interact while earning rewards from the platform. More than just a social media platform, X.me is an innovative ecosystem offering a secure, compliant, and open … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Connected to “As One Group, OCBC Enables Aspiration All Across ASEAN and Greater China”Demonstrating the Unwavering Commitment in Realising Customer’s AspirationsHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“OCBC Hong Kong”) remains committed to supporting both businesses and individuals with comprehensive banking solutions. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A review of Nelson Hospital has confirmed concerns that staff shortages are increasing wait times and delaying people getting the care they need, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. The Nelson Marlborough Clinical Quality and Systems Review carried out by Te Whatu Ora was released … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti this week attended the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji, where he reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific-led priorities and announced new support for climate resilience and public health. “This week’s Forum focused on strengthening regional ties and tackling key challenges like … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mā te hononga ka whai kaha. Te Kūiti whānau will enjoy greater access to modern affordable rental housing thanks to an Iwi-led partnership backed by the Government, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. The Government has approved in principle $17million into a partnership with Ngāti Maniapoto that will build 40 affordable … Read more