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Source: Statistics New Zealand Wide-ranging improvements to the data system will modernise and future-proof how New Zealand’s economic and population statistics are produced. Minister of Statistics Hon Dr Shane Reti announced today sweeping changes that will see Stats NZ moving in a bold, future-focused direction to provide more timely and relevant data. “People’s information needs … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New research from CloudMosa shows digital inclusion is shifting from CSR to a core business strategy – and telcos stand to gain if they move quickly Majority (97%) of telco leaders say digital inclusion is now central to their business strategy, driven primarily by the need to bridge the digital divide (71%) … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police is issuing a further appeal to west Aucklanders who may have come across missing teenager Alexander. An updated sighting and description of the 15-year-old boy from Oratia has been obtained. Alexander was reported missing to Police at about 8.30pm on 16 June. Earlier that day, he was dropped off at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance following a serious crash on Trafalgar Street in Nelson. Police were notified at around 3:15pm this afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. At this stage it appears they have suffered serious injuries. Traffic is currently flowing. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge of Christchurch Police: Police will be deploying a drone in central Christchurch tomorrow as part of ongoing efforts to locate missing woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls. The drone will be flying over the Riccarton and Hagley Park areas between 8am and midday, Thursday 19 June. Lis … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New Central Harbourfront Site 3 Project Leases Over 70% of Phase 1 Office Premises HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – Henderson Land Development Company Limited (“Henderson Land” or “The Group”) (Stock code 12) is delighted to announce that, through its subsidiary, it has entered into an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government It’s my pleasure to be here today amongst some of the strongest guardians of our native biodiversity in the country. Wouldn’t we rather have more carrot than stick if we work for nature on our land? That’s what my announcement about expanding a voluntary nature credits market in New Zealand was about last … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise the teenage girl subject of an earlier missing person’s appeal has been located. The 17-year-old girl, reported missing from Takapuna, is safe. We appreciate the community’s assistance in sharing our appeal today. ENDS. Jarred Williamson/NZ Police MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – The opening ceremony of the 17th Straits Forum was held in the morning of the 15th in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. As the largest-scaled, widest-ranging and most influential folk exchange event across the Taiwan Strait, guests from both sides of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government International investors have left New Zealand excited about the opportunities created at the first Investor Summit held in Auckland over the past two days, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Many millions of dollars is now under discussion and when those deals come to fruition, New Zealanders will not only see their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Super Fund The New Zealand Super Fund has again been awarded a perfect score in the annual GSR (governance, sustainability, resilience) scoreboard published by international sovereign wealth fund experts GlobalSWF. Introduced in 2020, GlobalSWF’s GSR scoreboard ranks sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds against 25 criteria including transparency and accountability, governance … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 18th – Monday 23rd June – After a week of crisp, cold days, MetService is forecasting a shift in the weather as rain moves over the country on Thursday, and showers lingering into Friday morning. While some spots start the day under cloud with a few showers about, the … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed back the Victoria Park New World to the building’s owners, following yesterday’s fire. Incident Controller Phil Larcombe says fire crews have left the site, more than 24 hours after the fire started. “This was a challenging fire, because it was initially too dangerous … Read more
Source: Maritime NZ Maritime NZ has filed two charges against KiwiRail after completing a comprehensive and wide-ranging investigation into the grounding of the Interislander ferry, Aratere last year. The Aratere grounded just north of Picton on 21 June last year, it had 47 people on-board at the time. Thankfully, all passengers and crew were safely … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand notes with deep appreciation the public statement issued today by ninety‑five New Zealand lawyers urging the Government to adopt a stronger stance on Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. We stand in solidarity with these respected members of the legal profession who, in highlighting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single vehicle incident in Redwoodtown, Blenheim. At around 10:45am Emergency services received reports of the incident on Lewis Street. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. Lewis Street will remain closed until a scene examination has been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the Government is delivering on its promise to cut red tape and give Kiwis greater access to more treatments, starting with melatonin and medicinal psilocybin. “Many New Zealanders have asked me why people can buy melatonin overseas but they can’t buy it from their local … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage This year marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, a pivotal moment in global history and a significant chapter in New Zealand’s military heritage. A national commemorative service will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Wednesday 25 June 2025 from 11am. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Increases in primary care funding must be passed onto nurses to fix chronic staff shortages so New Zealanders can get in to see their doctors, the Nurses Organisation Tōputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. The Government funds GP clinics based on the number of enrolled patients they have, regardless of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – Emerging as champions of the hit Taiwanese talent show《Atom Boyz 2》, the boy group F.F.O officially debuted at the end of 2024 during the Graduation Concert. Their debut track《腦袋漂流記》received glowing reviews from fans, and their first album, now available for pre-order, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Due to the extent of the spill from the single vehicle crash today at about 11.20am, all four lanes of traffic will be closed for some time. Motorists should expect significant delays. Police would like to thank motorists for their understanding and patience. Traffic management is at the scene and emergency … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two crews of firefighters remain at the Victoria Park New World supermarket in Auckland, following yesterday’s fire, and the section of Victoria St between College Hill and Franklin Rd is still closed. The fire was extinguished last night and the firefighters are monitoring hotspots, Incident Controller Phil Larcombe says. Further … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Launching new study abroad and research collaboration partnerships with top Chinese universities and research institutes is the focus of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s involvement in the Prime Minister’s trade delegation to China. Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Smith is delighted to be participating in this visit to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – Home-grown herbal hair care brand Bee Choo Origin commemorated its 25th anniversary with a glittering annual dinner held at Goodwood Park Hotel. Themed Shimmer & Shine: A Silver Jubilee Celebration, the evening was marked by heartfelt tributes, prestigious awards, and three significant … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Caroline Martin Hawke’s Bay Area Prevention Manager. Police have made one arrest for the burglary of the Life Pharmacy on Monday 16 June. Two alleged offenders entered the Emerson Street premises around 2.30am using a weapon to break through a glass door. They took several items from the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to improve healthcare access across the country, with expanded orthopaedic services now reaching more patients in Northland, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealanders deserve timely, high-quality healthcare no matter where they live – and that’s exactly what we’re delivering for both urban and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ministers will now be able to override the decisions of councils and locally elected officials. “Chris Bishop has taken National’s general disdain for local councils up a notch and has assigned himself the role of Chief Council Despot,” Labour local government spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. “Councils are elected by the … Read more