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Source: NZCTU The union movement are today hosting a Budget Day Hui to fight back against the Government’s decision to gut the Equal Pay Act and destroy decades of progress towards achieving pay equity. The hui will take place from 1pm at Parliament and will feature speeches from workers who have been impacted by the … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s property market continues to point to signs of recovery, according to new data from Cotality NZ’s latest Monthly Chart Pack. Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at Cotality, said property sales volumes have been gradually trending upward for nearly two years. In April, sales rose 4% compared to a year earlier – lifting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are responding to another crash on State Highway 1, south of Whangārei. The crash has occurred at about 9.15am on northbound lanes near Mata. It involves a vehicle carrying a horse float, but there are no reports of serious injuries. One lane is blocked, and traffic is being diverted … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in East Tāmaki this morning. Police were notified of the crash on Springs Road at about 8.18am. At this stage it appears one person has received serious injuries and three others are in a moderate condition. Both southbound lanes on Springs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise State Highway 1 has reopened in both directions following an earlier crash near Oakleigh. The two vehicle crash, one of which was a large truck, occurred after 6am. Two people suffered moderate injuries and were transported to hospital. Police appreciate motorists’ cooperation on the roads this morning. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Bay of Plenty At around 8am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash, where there are thought to be serious injuries. Traffic is being diverted onto State Highway 5. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if possible. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists in Northland are advised to avoid travelling on State Highway One between the North Mangapai Intersection and Mata. A two vehicle accident on Oakleigh Wharf Road is causing major delays. Police advise one of the vehicles is a large truck which is blocking the road and may take some time … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Last night the Government took a major step toward restoring common sense to financial regulation, with the first readings of three important reform bills, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Our Government is delivering on its promise to make it easier for New Zealanders to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a 36-year-old man who is alleged to have escaped Police custody at a rural Gisborne property yesterday. The man was observed returning home shortly after 11pm and was arrested without incident, said Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police. “He was cold but otherwise unharmed.” Enquiries are continuing and Police … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dogecoin (DOGE) has made a powerful comeback in the crypto investment landscape over the past year. According to CoinMarketCap, DOGE’s market capitalization surpassed $18 billion in Q1 2025, ranking it among the top ten digital assets globally. As interest rises, more individuals are searching for legal, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Ministers and senior tech stakeholders from the European Union, Germany and the UAE inaugurate the momentous first edition of GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 21 May 2025 – Berlin became the focal point of Europe’s tech momentum and global digital cooperation as GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) proudly announces that its new ophthalmology product, 金因康® (Diquafosol Sodium Eye Drops), has received marketing approval from the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) [Approval Number: 國藥准字H20254149]. This milestone … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – As an important connector, innovator, and guardian of cultural identity, Hunan Museum has launched the “Xiangyun · Rebirth” series of activities since May 16, aligning with this year’s International Museum Day theme “The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Society.” … Read more
Source: Media Outreach DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 21 May 2025 – The Deutsche Rück Group further expanded its business in the 2024 financial year while simultaneously strengthening its financial position. Gross premiums written grew in all business areas, rising significantly by 18.3% to around €2.1 billion. Net premiums earned increased by 17.5% to €1.4 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – 81 Electrical, an electrical service provider in Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of its latest offering: control panel automation. This new service is designed to bring advanced automation, remote monitoring, and energy-efficient solutions to industries, such as ACMV, water treatment, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HOHHOT, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – As China’s largest land port, Manzhouli is expanding beyond its traditional role as a “transit station.” By promoting local processing of grain, oil and timber, the city is steadily evolving into a regional industrial hub. An aerial drone photo shows trains … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 21 May 2025 – Today marks the launch of Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey (BES), with our publication of results for the June quarter (Table M15). BES is a quarterly release that will be published ahead of each Monetary Policy Statement. The initial publication includes our Stats Insight, a background … Read more
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The decision by the Government to abandon the proposed Digital Services Tax has been described as very disappointing by the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign, raising questions about how the Government intends to fill the revenue gap left by this move. It also raises questions about … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 21 May 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has published a Transitional Standard, outlining how deposit takers must collect and store customer information in the event of a deposit taker failure so that they can ensure timely payments. The Deposit … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC), proudly represented Thailand as host of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025). Held in collaboration with petrochemical associations from seven core member associations—Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, and Singapore—the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are asking the public for information to stop dirt bike riders in their tracks, before they cause more serious harm. Senior Sergeant Ross Smith says a woman and a young boy have been injured recently in two separate incidents due to “dangerous, and frankly stupid” behaviour by people … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Global payment leader joins forces with Ravolution Asia to engage Gen Z and Millennials in Vietnam’s vibrant K-Pop scene. HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its role as the Official Payment Partner for the K-Star Spark in Vietnam … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police: Gisborne Police are urgently seeking information as to the whereabouts of a man who fled from rural property this morning. Sonny Kennedy was arrested at a Whakarau Road address around 9:30am, and was searched, before being handcuffed at the front of his body. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A forbidden driver has added serious drugs offences to his list of woes after a traffic stop in Whangārei this morning. Frontline staff patrolling through Whangārei stopped a vehicle travelling along Memorial Drive before 1.30am. Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom says it was quickly established the 19-year-old was a forbidden … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise a person has died following a fatal crash on State Highway 12, near Matakohe. The single vehicle crash occurred at around 1.30pm, west of Gallie Road. Police extend condolences to the family of the victim. A full road closure was put in place while the Serious Crash Unit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have caught up with two of Auckland’s most recidivist retail crime offenders this week. Both men were of interest to the National Retail Investigation Support Unit (NRISU), after allegedly committing more than $10,000 worth of offending in recent months. Early this morning, a Waitematā Crime Squad unit came across a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is taking the Digital Services Tax off their books, effectively handing a $479 million tax break to global tech giants, like Facebook and Google. “First it was tax breaks for landlords and tobacco companies, now it’s multinational technology companies,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “Under … Read more