Name release, fatal crash, Castlecliff

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in the position to name the man who died following a crash on Seafront Road on 25 May. He was 25-year-old Paki Topi Rongo Whiti-ao Maaka Ngaira, from Castlecliff. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the … Read more

Blue Cross Collaborates with GBA Healthcare Institutions to Build an End-to-End, Seamless and High-Quality Cross-Border Healthcare Ecosystem

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2025 – Blue Cross (Asia Pacific) Insurance Company Limited (“Blue Cross”) is pleased to announce today a collaboration with United Family Healthcare (“UFH”), Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre (“HKIOC”) and HEAL Oncology under New Frontier Group, and Zhongshan Chen Xinghai Hospital of … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Unveils “Amari Bangsaen” – A Vibrant New Beachfront Destination

Source: Media Outreach Catering to Every Lifestyle with World-Class Service, Amari Bangsaen is Set to Create Unforgettable Vacation Moments BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Southeast Asia with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, continues to … Read more

Mossburn Five Rivers Road, near Diack Road, closed

Source: New Zealand Police Mossburn Five Rivers Road, near Diack Road, is currently closed following a bus crash earlier this afternoon. The bus was carrying 17 passengers, including the driver, when it crashed about 3.45pm. Some passengers have sustained minor to moderate injuries. The road will remain closed while recovery crews work to move the … Read more

Name release: Tokoroa homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died after sustaining serious injuries in Tokoroa on 27 May. He was 30-year-old Rapana (Raaps) Tukuru Tahana-Heretini, of Tokoroa. Police are still seeking any information from witnesses, including CCTV footage from Abercorn Place at around 4:15am on Tuesday 27 May. If … Read more

Discharge to waterway, Saltwater Creek

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Latest update from us and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. After the investigation into the impact of the spill on shellfish, gathering in Saltwater Creek and the Ashley/Rakahuri estuary can now resume. All warning signs will be removed. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Matthew Reid, said the risk … Read more

Techcombank Expands Overseas Talent Roadshow 2025 to Europe Following U.S. Success

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2025 – After a successful launch in Los Angeles, Techcombank and ecosystem—One Mount and Masterise Group—are bringing the Overseas Talent Roadshow 2025 to Europe, with the next stop set for Paris on July 4–5. The Overseas Talent Roadshow attracted nearly … Read more

Appeal following Queenstown assault

Source: New Zealand Police Queenstown Police would like to speak to the victim of a seemingly unprovoked assault in late May. The assault happened about 2.40am on Sunday 25 May 2025, at a taxi rank near Searle Lane and Camp Street. At the time, the victim was looking down at his phone and walking in … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Timaru

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway One, Timaru on 21 May. He was James Campbell McKenzie, 69, from Timaru. Police extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are … Read more

Wildberries Expands into Social E-commerce with Wibes App

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, is actively expanding into social commerce (s-commerce) with its short video app called Wibes which surpassed 5.5 million users at the end of May. The app, which launched in beta mode in March, features … Read more

NZ-AU: Wingstop Taps QSIC to Power the In-Store Music for First Location in Australia

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) MELBOURNE, Australia, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QSIC, the global in-store audio platform that uses AI audio and data intelligence to help retailers and brands unlock the value of the in-store experience, today announced it will power the in-store audio for Wingstop’s first Australian location in Sydney. Wingstop has been gaining … Read more

Investment to grow number of forensic beds

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will make more beds and timely services available to people needing mental health and addiction support in the Midland Region, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. Budget 2025 has reprioritised almost $51 million over four years to help those with acute mental health and addiction needs to access appropriate … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – Volume 784 – 001499

Source: New Zealand Parliament WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations, that we may conduct … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001498

Source: New Zealand Parliament WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2025 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS BARBARA KURIGER (Deputy Speaker): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations, that we may conduct … Read more

Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are urged to be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds later today and this evening, which are forecast to hit during the commute home this afternoon. MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June). A strong … Read more

Octa broker’s survey: Malaysian traders’ security stance

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2025 – Octa, a global regulated broker since 2011, conducted a survey to learn more about Malaysian traders’ security habits and behaviours, both in everyday life and in trading. Below are some insightful takeaways on how traders approach one of the most … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Okoia

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Okoia on Monday 26 May. He was 76-year-old David Hauparoa Hiroti, of Okoia. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued … Read more

Government to protect and enhance Milford Sound Piopiotahi

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest $15.2 million into upgrading infrastructure and enhancing conservation at Milford Sound Piopiotahi to sustainably grow tourism while also protecting the jewel in our conservation crown. The first tranche of decisions from the Milford Opportunities Project, announced today, also provide certainty to operators by confirming that cruise ships … Read more

Green Geeks on a Mission

Source: Press Release Service Most people don’t think of computer repair shops when they think of environmental action. But Computer Help NZ is flipping that assumption like a laptop lid. In an ambitious 10-year sustainability campaign, Computer Help NZ has launched the 4th of 31 projects designed to halve their carbon footprint—and this one’s a … Read more

Voting is Open for the Nation’s Favourite Bacon and Ham

Source: Press Release Service Until Thursday 19 June, New Zealanders are invited to cast their votes for People’s Choice as part of the 2025 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards – celebrating the tastiest, most expertly crafted pork products made from New Zealand-born and raised pork. In 2024, Reuben Sharples and the team at … Read more

Police BUS-ting out a new recruitment campaign

Source: New Zealand Police Police’s newest recruitment advertising campaign is now mobile across Tāmaki Makaurau with five double-decker buses wrapped in Police livery.  Commissioner Richard Chambers says: “This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our target of 500 additional officers. “These newly decorated double-decker buses seat 500 people, which is exactly the number we … Read more

Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell. From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a … Read more

SH29 Kaimai Range overnight closures in June

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary to complete routine maintenance, including drain clearing, sign maintenance, road marking and surface repairs. “We occasionally close SH29 for essential … Read more

Release: Reserve Bank predicts more job losses

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement predicts a sluggish economy with higher inflation and more job losses. “Just days after Nicola Willis slashed women’s pay in order to deliver her so-called ‘Growth Budget’, growth is now predicted to slow,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “The Reserve Bank … Read more

Release: Govt continues to undermine women

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is continuing its attack on women, this time targeting the pay of early childhood education (ECE) teachers. David Seymour’s changes will mean new ECE teachers being at the whim of their employers who will choose what they’re paid, regardless of any higher qualifications. “It wasn’t enough that the … Read more

Release: Charter school failures clocking up

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Public schools aren’t converting to charter schools at the rate David Seymour claimed they would. Due to low demand over the past year, $4 million was taken out of the money set aside for charter schools to be used on other things. Despite that, the Government is still funding ACT’s … Read more

Release: Govt driving away Kiwi innovators and scientists

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to obliterate science and innovation in New Zealand. “New Zealand’s world leading crown research institutes are being left to dwindle, and New Zealand’s best scientists are losing their jobs and leaving the country,” Labour science and innovation spokesperson Reuben Davidson said. “National’s decision to cut Callaghan Innovation … Read more