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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s decision to cut women’s pay could result in an exodus of palliative care nurses from the profession. “Hospice nurses were just weeks away from having their years-long pay equity claim settled when the Government cruelly cut women’s pay equity for their Budget,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is quietly cutting more services for women, this time it’s ACC support for survivors of sexual abuse and pausing the expansion of a major sexual violence prevention programme. “Continuing the Government’s disturbing pattern of undermining support for women and sexual violence survivors, ACC Minister Scott Simpson has indicated … Read more
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Budget 2025 will need to include $2 billion in additional operational funding this year just for the public health system to stand still. “Year on year specialists in our public hospitals are being asked to do more and more,” says ASMS policy director Harriet Wild. “If we do not see … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to deliver on National’s pre-election promise to change KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the farming ladder. On the eve of the 2023 election National pledged that, if elected to Government, they would allow young farmers to use their KiwiSaver to buy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A group of young people had their plans foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre last night. Mall security reported a burglary taking place at 8.15pm. “A group of offenders were seen breaking into a mobile shop inside Sylvia Park,” Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy … Read more
Source: GenPro The General Practice Owners Association is welcoming a $41 million a year uplift in funding for urgent and after-hours care services and hopes the government’s newly proactive approach to supporting family doctors continues in Thursday’s Budget. “The after-hours and urgent care system is under considerable stress – about 10 urgent care services closed … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand May 19, 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – In a clear act of defiance against international humanitarian obligations, the occupying state has permitted only nine aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip — covering both the devastated north and south. This paltry number of trucks represents a deliberate and … Read more
Source: Green Party A new report from Aotearoa Educators’ Collective, released today, has confirmed what teachers, students, and whanau have been calling out for years–our learning support system is overstretched, underfunded, and simply not working. “This report paints a stark picture of systemic strain, with those working in learning support being pushed to breaking point,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard: A man has been arrested in relation to an assault in Hawke’s Bay last month in which cyclists competing in a race were pelted with glass bottles. On the afternoon of Saturday 19 April, the occupants of a black ute were seen on Mutiny … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Disability and activity limitations: 2023 Census – 20 May 2025 – Disability and activity limitations: 2023 Census provides information through the release of 52 new Aotearoa Data Explorer tables and a report Using data from the Household Disability Survey and the 2023 Census. Disability and activity limitation statistics provide important insights about … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made arrests following an early morning burglary at a Devonport apartment building. Two offenders were seen allegedly breaking into the Queens Parade complex just before 2am. Waitematā East Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant CJ Miles says Police quickly deployed into the area. “Our staff were on scene quickly and … Read more
Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say Ngāti Pārau Hapū Trust has requested a temporary closure offshore of Napier Port, Hawke’s Bay, under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. The requested closure would prohibit the take of all finfish, shellfish, and seaweed for 2 years. The closure is to be called Te Oho o Parapara rāhui. … Read more
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines The Matariki Festival programme for 2025 launches today via the Matariki Festival website. This season’s programme celebrates wai (water), with a whakataukii at its heart: Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi. Ngāti Tamaoho, in partnership with Te Kaunihera … Read more
Source: PISA results continue to show more to be done for equity in education Changes in the regulatory environment for National Environmental Standards for Freshwater The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F 2020) temporary agricultural intensification regulations controlling the conversion of land to dairy farmland expired on 1 January 2025. Before this date, under the NES-F … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An eagle-eyed camera operator alerted Police to a person possessing a firearm in Paihia overnight. “At around 2am Police were notified by Kaitaia cameras that a male had been seen on CCTV pulling what appeared to be a firearm from his pants,” Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 22 year old Lake Taupo mystery involving a Russian stuntman has been solved thanks to some useful information being sent in following an appeal by Police. Artour Melikov was 36 when he was reported missing on 10 September 2002. Turangi Police located his vehicle at the Jellicoe Reserve, 400 metres … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgrades and renewals through Budget 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. “The funding provides $461 million to … Read more
Source: police-emblem-97 Have your say Ngāti Wakarara – Ngāti Hau Takutai Kaitiaki Trust has requested 2 temporary closures at: Tangoiro/Waihirere Motuoroi. Both areas are north of Gisborne. If granted, the closures would prohibit the take of finfish and shellfish (including crustaceans and rock lobster) for 2 years, under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sydney, Australia—According to the CoinMarketCap Fear and Greed Index, crypto market sentiment in May 2025 remains in the “Extreme Greed” zone, reflecting strong investor appetite for digital assets. With this momentum, cloud mining has become a strategic entry point for both new and experienced … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – LiveSpo® NAVAX – a nasal-spray probiotic product developed by Vietnamese scientists – has recently been published in the high-ranking international scientific journal Scientific Reports-Nature, recognizing its effectiveness in supporting the treatment of rhinosinusitis and otitis media in children. This marks the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – On May 18, the final race day of the 2025 China Road Cycling League (Beijing Changping) and the Changping International Road Cycling Challenge took place. More than 2,000 professional cyclists and enthusiasts gathered in Changping to compete in the men’s, women’s, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BIELEFELD, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 19 May 2025 – Schüco, the specialist in windows, doors and façades, has kitted out the tallest statue in Germany in the football jersey of DSC Arminia Bielefeld. It is the long-time sponsor’s way of giving a gift to all the fans upon the team reaching the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach An Extraordinary Gala Dinner Celebrates the Refinement of Thai Flavors and the International Prestige of Thai SELECT Certification BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, will host the Thai SELECT Royal Gala Night on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the recipients of the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry, highlighting the significant contribution they make to New Zealand’s security, economy and workforce. “Congratulations to this year’s winners, whose work strengthens New Zealand’s defence capabilities and demonstrates the highest … Read more
Source: Hon Matthew Robson Former NZ Associate Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Hon Matt Robson, has called on the New Zealand Government to uphold International Law. “New Zealand prides itself on being in the forefront of countries supporting the international rule of law and not the international rule of might ”, said former Associate Foreign Minister … Read more
Source: Media Outreach AI security solution integrated with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its bringing powerful and simplified security capabilities to NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design, helping organizations … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business price indexes: March 2025 quarter – 19 May 2025 – Business price indexes (BPI) includes the producers price index (PPI), capital goods price index (CGPI), and farm expenses price index (FEPI). Key factsIn the March 2025 quarter compared with the December 2024 quarter: the output producers price index (PPI) rose … Read more