Police response to IPCA report into Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police acknowledge and fully accept the findings and recommendations of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into Police’s use of the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method. The CIPEM interviewing programme was implemented in 2018 with the knowledge and support of the Police … Read more

Speech to the Australasian Railways Association RailNZ 25 conference

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Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Thank you for the invitation to address this conference. Foreign Affairs responsibilities require us to be elsewhere today, so it is with regret that this address to you all must be delivered in this format. Let us begin by acknowledging the board members and management of the Australasian Railway … Read more

$59 million boost to ensure completion of Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment

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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown today announced an additional $59 million in funding for the Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment, ensuring Stage Two is completed by the end of 2025. “This redevelopment is a critical investment in modernising healthcare for the people of Taranaki,” Mr Brown says. “The additional $59.2 million is required … Read more

Implementing the ACOP: education, guidance, inspections

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Source: Maritime New Zealand The Port Health and Safety Leadership Group enthusiastically welcomed the Approved code of practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships (ACOP) when it came into effect late last year. The Leadership Group has made implementing the ACOP one of its top priorities so that it is widely … Read more

DOC reveals surprising toilet paper stats

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 May 2025 The North Canterbury ranger’s job is to not only clean public toilets at DOC sites but also replace the toilet paper. Now DOC has revealed how much toilet paper was ordered by regional offices around Aotearoa for the 2024/2025 period, a whopping 15.5 million metres nationally. That’s … Read more

Fatal crash: Halswell Road, Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Christchurch last week has died. The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by the car in Halswell Road at around 10.45am on 23 May. Sadly he passed away in hospital on 24 May. … Read more

NZ-AU: VIMB Emerges as Premier Agent for Vanuatu Citizenship

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Photo Courtesy of: VIMB PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a comprehensive review by the Government of Vanuatu into the operations of all Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) agents, VIMB Vanuatu has emerged as one of the few agents fully compliant with the new regulatory requirements. The company … Read more

Remarks to press following bilateral with Nepal MFA Deuba

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Source: New Zealand Government [Remarks during press engagement in Kathmandu with the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Dr Rana Deuba, Kathmandu, Nepal] Thank you Foreign Minister Deuba for the warm welcome to Nepal. We are very pleased to be here on this historic occasion; the first visit by a New Zealand Foreign Minister to Nepal and, … Read more

NZ-AU: MMA.INC and UFC Gym Group Celebrate Sold-Out Inaugural Finale Fight Night at Flagship Huntington Beach, California Gym

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia, UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson and Jiu Jitsu world champions Kade and Tye Ruotolo and other combat sport luminaries attend, highlighting the rising prestige and reach of MMA’s expanding global platform The event is the first of many aimed at launching branded programming, amateur fight events, and … Read more

Johnson Electric reports results for the year ended 31 March 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Group sales US$3,648 million – down 4% compared to the prior year Gross profit US$843 million or 23.1% of sales (compared to US$851 million or 22.3% of sales in the prior year) Adjusted EBITA US$344 million or 9.4% of sales (compared to US$343 million or 9.0% of sales in the prior year) … Read more

Vinfast showcases the VF 6 right-hand drive for the first time at IIMS Surabaya 2025

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Source: Media Outreach SURABAYA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – VinFast has announced its participation in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) Surabaya 2025, where it will feature the largest booth at the event. Significantly, the VF 6 B-segment SUV will be showcased for the first time in Indonesia, expanding VinFast’s … Read more

AECOM ‘On Track to the Future’ at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 with Digital and Sustainable Rail Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is proud to participate as Gold Sponsor and Operators Lounge Sponsor at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. This premier industry event, held at BITEC, Bangkok from May 28-29, 2025, brings together visionaries and innovators to … Read more

CGTN: Sci-fi becomes reality: China’s groundbreaking humanoid fighting championship captivates global audiences

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Source: Media Outreach China Media Group debuted the world’s first humanoid robot combat event in Hangzhou on May 25, 2025, showcasing bots performing martial arts moves learned from motion-captured fighters. Celebrated as a tech milestone, the competition merges innovation with spectacle, signaling China’s ambition to lead the robotics industry and pioneer real-world applications. BEIJING, CHINA … Read more

Last Call! Global Startups to Get on Board EPIC 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Don’t Miss Out on the Million-dollar Opportunity at Asia’s Most Dynamic Ecosystem HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – The 9th Elevator Pitch International Competition (EPIC 2025), organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), has only 3 weeks left for global startups with their … Read more

Alpha Augmented Services Expands Global Network with Strategic Partnership in China

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Source: Media Outreach 24/7 customer support across all time zones Tailored solutions for international logistics hotspots Alpha Augmented Services accelerates global expansion strategy ZUG, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 28 May 2025 – Alpha Augmented Services AG (Alpha Augmented Services), a global pioneer in software-driven supply chain optimization, continues to accelerate its global growth. The … Read more

9MFY25 Results: Hong Leong Bank Delivers Solid Business Performance

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Source: Media Outreach The Bank is confident that the Malaysian economy will remain resilient amidst the ongoing external headwinds KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – Hong Leong Bank Berhad (“Bank” or “HLB”), (BM: HLBANK) today announced its results for the nine months ended 31 March 2025 (“9MFY25”). New milestones … Read more

Pay parity back pedal a kick in the teeth for ECE kaiako

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Source: Green Party The Government’s latest move to unwind the ‘pay parity’ regime carefully negotiated between government and the sector is a kick in the teeth for already undervalued and underpaid kaiako. “Make no mistake, this is a move by the Government to ensure that pay increases for teachers stay low, while cutting costs to … Read more

Horeke Homicide: Positive response to Police appeal

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating the death of Horeke man Daniel Hepehi are continuing to build a picture about events that led up to an incident at his property. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says the investigation team are working on fresh lines of enquiry following an appeal for information yesterday. … Read more

High hazards newsletter – May 2025

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 May 2025 Welcome to the seventh WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter. In this issue we cover: Introduction from Pelin Fantham, Chief Inspector High Hazards  PFAS firefighting foam transitional period ending  Natech guidance for senior leaders  Incident insights – Management of Isolations  How to use the quantity-ratio sum (QRS)  The role and … Read more

APR Advances in Vietnam with Sustainable Textiles as Viscose and Lyocell Take Centre Stage

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Source: Media Outreach APR introduces its sustainably produced Viscose and Lyocell by Sateri fibres to the Vietnamese market SaigonTex 2025 represents APR’s largest presence in Vietnam to date, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s growing textile industry SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a leading global manufacturer … Read more

SH5 cleared following Tarawera crash

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 5, Tarawera has reopened following an earlier crash. The crash occurred at about 8.50am and had closed the road in both directions. The crash involves a car and a truck. The road reopened at around 3:45pm. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI

Weighing in on the new weigh station

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work has begun on the next stage of installation of the weigh-in-motion scales for the new Taupō hi-tech weigh station. Five sites on the roads leading to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre at the State Highway 1/ State Highway 5 intersection are having in-road weighing technology installed. The affected lanes … Read more

Fieldays Forestry Hub: ‘Biochar fixes carbon’

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Source: Press Release Service Biochar Network New Zealand is delighted to be part of the Forestry Hub again at Fieldays 2025. Giving visitors the chance to explore the many aspects of forestry and wood processing in NZ, the Forestry Hub will showcase the sector’s vital roles in agriculture, construction, energy and carbon management. Made by … Read more

Invercargill to Consider Ethical Procurement

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Source: Press Release Service esterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude companies involved in building or maintaining illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The motion, brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa … Read more

Turn Tantrums Into Tales

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Source: Press Release Service Struggling to explain big feelings or tricky life lessons to your little one? Now, you can turn everyday parenting challenges into bedtime magic. Meet Storyteller: the AI-powered storybook maker that helps parents turn real-life struggles—like sharing toys, starting school, or managing fears—into charming, illustrated stories starring lovable animal characters your child … Read more

R&D Tax Credit Software

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Source: Press Release Service TaxTrex is one of the most advanced AI language models platform developed by Swanson Reed, designed to assist New Zealand businesses in efficiently claiming the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI). Tailored for the New Zealand market, TaxTrex simplifies the R&D tax credit process into three streamlined steps, enabling companies to … Read more

A Standout Celebration Series: Galaxy Music Gala: ‘A Musical Journey from Monaco to Macau’ Triumphs

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Source: Media Outreach Honouring 30 Years of Bilateral China – Monaco Diplomatic Ties and Cultural Exchange with GEG Concert Extravaganza MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – On May 21, the Galaxy International Convention Center came alive with the enchanting sounds of string music, as melodies from the shores of the … Read more