SUNRATE Named Among Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for 2025 by FXC Intelligence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, has once again been recognised by FXC Intelligence as one of the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies worldwide. This marks the second consecutive year SUNRATE has received the accolade, underscoring its growing influence and … Read more

Weather News – MetService Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd May – Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend •    A soggy start gives way to crisp, clear conditions across most of Aotearoa.•    Cold southerlies sweep in behind the weekends rain, dropping temperatures into the low single digits.•    Frosts are expected for … Read more

Update – homicide investigation, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson Police investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City are continuing to appeal to those who may have seen the incident to come forward. The woman died after a vehicle drove into a traffic light pole she was standing next to on … Read more

Health – Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge

Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption, the NZ Drug Foundation says. Wastewater testing data shows that methamphetamine consumption has doubled in the last year, with acute social and health impacts being reported in areas with … Read more

Animal Welfare – No more delays – SAFE demands urgent dog racing winddown

Source: SAFE For Animals Carrington Magic is the latest dog to be killed by the greyhound racing industry. At only two years old, she suffered an open spiral fracture to her left hind leg on May 16 at Hatrick Raceway in Wanganui and was euthanised shortly after. Her death marks the eighth greyhound killed since the … Read more

Government Cuts – Budget week blow – Govt axes experts backing innovative Kiwi start-ups – PSA

Source: PSA Callaghan Innovation that supports the next wave of innovative Kiwi companies. This Friday, 15 highly skilled business innovation advisers at Callaghan Innovation will be shown the door. “The Government is sacking these smart and successful business advisors while loudly beating the drum about its economic growth agenda – it’s hypocritical, and makes no sense,” … Read more

Leading Environmental organisations call on the PM to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill

Source: Greenpeace Four of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental organisations have today issued a joint open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, urging him to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill in full. The Regulatory Standards Bill is being discussed in Cabinet on Monday, 19 May 2025. The open letter, signed by the executive directors of Forest … Read more

Government Cuts – Government must commit to pay equity for funded health sector: NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government must confirm its commitment to fully-funding pay equity for the funded health sector, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki O Aotearoa (NZNO) says. After urgently changing the Equal Pay Act without public consultation and scrapping 33 pay equity claims overnight, the Coalition Government promised it had kept a … Read more

Team effort to rescue teens

Source: New Zealand Police Packing a personal locator beacon paid off for two teenagers when one was swept down a river north of Wellington today. The two 15-year-olds were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut in the Tararua Forest Park when they got into trouble trying to cross the Ngatiawa River. Constable Alex … Read more

Southern rail celebrated with opening, funding

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Otago rail has received a big boost today with the official reopening of the Hillside Workshops in Dunedin and the announcement of up to $8.2 million for part of a vital rail link between Port Chalmers and Mosgiel. Rail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane … Read more

Police make arrest over Masterton fires

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police have made an arrest in relation to seven suspicious fires in Masterton earlier this year. Six churches and a local business were damaged by fire on 22 February, acts Police believe were intentional. This morning, Police executed a search warrant at a Masterton address, where a 44-year-old man was … Read more

Urgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kiwis living in rural and remote communities will benefit from a significant funding boost to urgent and after-hours healthcare services, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says.“Access to healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for people living in rural and remote communities,” Mr Doocey says.“Our Government is … Read more

Urgent care boost for Dunedin, Invercargill, and Timaru

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets South Island communities will have better access to urgent and after-hours healthcare as part of a nationwide investment, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Improving access to urgent and after-hours services is a key part of our plan to ensure all New Zealanders – whether they live in cities, … Read more

Whangārei and Counties Manukau to receive 24/7 urgent care boost

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Faster, more accessible urgent care for communities across Auckland and Northland will be delivered through Budget 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“The Government is making a significant investment to improve access to urgent and after-hours healthcare nationwide, including across the Northern region,” Mr Brown says.“Strengthening urgent and … Read more

Tauranga to benefit from urgent care boost in the region

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Communities in Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Lakes, and Taranaki will have access to faster, more accessible healthcare under Budget 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Strengthening urgent and after-hours care is a key part of our plan to ensure all New Zealanders – including Kiwis living across the … Read more

Palmerston North and Lower Hutt to receive new and improved urgent care services

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Access to urgent and after-hours healthcare is being expanded across the central and lower North Island as part of Budget 2025 to deliver faster, more accessible urgent care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“We’re investing in new and extended urgent care services across the Central region to ensure … Read more

New and improved urgent and after-hours healthcare

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kiwis needing urgent health care will benefit from a big funding boost for urgent and after-hours healthcare services across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Strengthening urgent and after-hours care is an important part of our Government’s plan to ensure all New Zealanders have access to … Read more

Fatal crash, Waipawa

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Waipawa early this morning. Emergency services were called to Racecourse Road about 4.05am. Sadly, one person has died. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media  MIL OSI

Save the Children says Budget 2025 must commit to improving children’s wellbeing

Source: Save the Children Ahead of this week’s Budget announcement, Save the Children is calling on the Government to provide greater investment in children following a damning report showing New Zealand ranks among the lowest countries in the OECD for child wellbeing and mental health. UNICEF’s global report card – released this week – shows New … Read more

Budget 2025 must commit to improving children’s wellbeing

Source: Save The Children UNICEF’s global report card – released this week – shows New Zealand ranks 32nd out of 36 wealthy countries analysed for children’s wellbeing, while also highlighting New Zealand has the highest youth suicide rate among the 36 -nearly three times the average-and ranks last for child and youth mental health. It … Read more

InvestHK showcases Hong Kong as Asia’s gateway during Cairo visit

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 May 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm, announced today (17 May 2025) that Ms Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, visited Cairo, Egypt, to engage with Egyptian businesses eager to establish operations in Hong … Read more

Chris Hipkins Speech Auckland regional conference

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The energy in this room shows exactly why I believe we are on track to make history and ensure this is New Zealand’s first one-term National Government. Because after just 18 months in office, it’s clear: this Coalition is out of ideas, out of touch, and out of time. New … Read more

Greenpeace slams acceptance of seabed miner’s application

Source: Greenpeace Wannabe seabed miner Trans-Tasman Resources’ Fast-Track application has now been accepted for the next stage by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), a process Greenpeace slams for being anti-democratic and completely ignoring the overwhelming opposition of the local community. Greenpeace seabed mining campaigner Juressa Lee says, “For nearly a decade, Trans-Tasman Resources has failed to … Read more

Napier homicide: Police launch 0800 number for information

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria from Napier says rumours the whānau and victim have gang affiliations are damaging and unhelpful to the investigation and the family have no gang connections at all. Kaea was found critically injured at … Read more

Supporting safer communities with Māori Wardens

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata. The great work Māori Wardens do to support communities and safety gets a boost in this year’s Budget, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, announced today. “Māori Wardens offer … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit: The Most Profitable Cloud Mining Platform of 2025 — AI-Powered Free Bitcoin Mining for Passive Daily Crypto Income

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin has officially surpassed the $100,000 milestone, setting a new all-time high. According to Coinbase, BTC is now trading above $104,500, gaining over 10% within a week. Meanwhile, President Trump’s move to postpone major tariff measures has further boosted investor sentiment, leading to a renewed … Read more

TruCare Dental Invites Community to ‘Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation Days

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 May 2025 – TruCare Dental is inviting the public to take the first step toward a healthier and more confident smile by attending its upcoming Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation Days. The event will be held on May 24 and June 28, 2025, from 10:00 … Read more