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Source: Max Harris Ninety-five New Zealand lawyers – including 9 King’s Counsel – have signed a letter to the Prime Minister and other ministers urging the Government to consider a stronger stance against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The letter has been sent amidst rising tensions in the region, following Israel’s surprise attacks on Iran, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to a blockage on the Geraldine-Fairlie Highway on the Skipton Bridge following a crash this evening. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash around 9.35pm. One person has received moderate injuries in relation to the crash. The road will remain closed for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Smartphones have become an everyday essential for adults. So, it’s natural for children to want one. Many parents see smartphones as useful tools for staying in touch with their children when they’re away from home, but smartphones can easily be lost, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A minor increase in journey times and some queuing at peak times can be expected for people travelling on SH22 as an inherent result of the new traffic lights, which are necessary to allow for safer and more efficient movements into and out of Great South Road. NZ Transport Agency … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Prime members can access thousands of deals across popular categories with a refreshed shopping experience on Amazon.sg. Shop some of Amazon’s top discounts, including deals from top local and international selection, some of the lowest prices of the year to date on popular brands such as FOREO, Sennheiser and UGREEN, and Amazon … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in financial confidence and readiness for major purchases, Visa survey With Visa Flex Credential, consumers can seamlessly choose how they pay, via credit, debit, and more, all on a single credential, redefining the future of payments HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Visa … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised of traffic disruption following a two-vehicle crash on Prebensen Drive, near Ford Road and Severn Street, at around 4.50pm. No serious injuries have been reported. The road remains partly blocked while emergency services and contractors clear the scene. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route and expect … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The New World Victoria Park fire is now contained, but Incident Controller Shaun Thornton says operations will continue overnight to extinguish it. “Crews have been able to access inside the building, which has helped us get the fire contained,” he says. There are 15 trucks and support vehicles. Two of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) national conference, Takina Convention Centre, Wellington] Good afternoon. National Chair of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Dr James Kember, Executive Director Dr Hamish McDougall, members of the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests. It is a pleasure to speak here today … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a teenager after alleged interference in the murder investigation of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. The girl was taken into custody on 16 June, after Police investigating Kaea’s death learned that a witness had been approached and allegedly threatened. Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said the alleged incident occurred on … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner Rule 11 of the Health Information Privacy Code (HIPC) allows you to disclose health information if it is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to the life or health of any person, or public health or safety (the serious threat exception). In each case, there are requirements that must be … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 26 Apr 2017, 09:00 The health sector is increasingly providing community-based health services. Read our Health on the Road guide: how to keep health information safe while working in the community (opens to PDF, 174KB), which aims to help you keep health information secure while you’re off-site or on the road. What … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Goodwill coverage for affected travel insurance customers includes extending claim submission period from 30 to 90 days to help customers better manage their travel disruptions SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – On 16 June 2025, Etiqa Insurance Singapore announced its commitment to supporting its travel insurance customers who … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had misidentified the house number. The agency had the incorrect address in its systems as the verified address for the client, because a staff member had … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking witnesses to the events leading up to a crash on Edmund Road, Rotorua on Sunday 15 June at about 2.15pm at a designated pedestrian crossing. Rotorua Police is investigating after a motorcyclist overtook a stationary vehicle waiting for a pedestrian to cross, and then struck the pedestrian who … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to urgently rule out changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each year. Inland Revenue has proposed major changes to the way FBT applies to utes, which are common and essential work tools for most farmers across … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at New World Victoria Park is not yet under control, with firefighters facing challenges in reaching the fire. Crews were alerted by fire alarm activation to the fire around 11.18am. Currently there are 20 trucks and support vehicles are on the scene, with further resources still responding. This … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – In trading, seizing opportunities and mitigating risks go hand in hand. Consistent success relies on a delicate balance between these two elements. To better understand how traders perceive and approach safety—both in daily life and during trading sessions—Octa, a trusted … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) wants feedback on an application to import or manufacture Tower, a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops. Adama New Zealand Limited has applied to introduce the new herbicide, which contains the active ingredients: – chlorotoluron at 250 g/L … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Today’s introduction of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill to Parliament shows that the ACT Party – a fringe libertarian party with the support of fewer than one in ten New Zealanders – is now the leading force in Christopher Luxon’s “hands-off” Government and has been given a green light to drag Aotearoa … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are wanting to speak with the man in this photo, as we believe he can assist with our enquiries into an incident on New Brighton Pier at about 3:40pm on Saturday 14 June. The man has a distinctive hat and bike. If you have any information that could help … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are continuing to respond to the fire at New World Victoria Park in Auckland. Sixteen trucks and a Command Unit are in attendance as at 12.30pm, with trucks brought in from as far away as Devonport, Titirangi and Papatoetoe to provide additional personnel. Two aerial trucks are working above … Read more
Source: Christian Solidarity International (CSI) CSI supports the Swiss sponsored peace negotiations between the Azerbaijani Government and representatives of the forcibly displaced Armenian Christian population of Nagorno Karabakh as required by the Swiss parliament. However, the Council of Ministers angered Swiss parliamentarians by tacitly accepting Azerbaijan’s ethno-religious cleansing of Nagorno Karabakh and refusing to communicate … Read more
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign welcomes the recognition in the Green Party’s Fiscal Strategy of the importance of government capability in building an economy and society that delivers what our communities need. Its fiscal strategy is a significant contribution towards moving thinking on from the … Read more
The current state of housing in Aotearoa New Zealand – media release 17 June 2025 Housing in New Zealand’s cities is changing, with an increase in housing density, and more multi-unit homes. Home ownership has increased, however housing affordability is still an issue for many households, according to a report released by Stats NZ today. Housing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on restoring performance and accountability in the health system is delivering real outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The latest quarterly results show clear progress in putting patients first and delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders,” Mr Brown says. In the latest … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Funding Review to ensure the funding system is simple, fair, and gets value for money. Mr Seymour has established an ECE Funding Review Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), chaired by Linda Meade to carry out this review. It will … Read more