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Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, in Washington this week to express New Zealand’s concerns over US tariffs, and the disadvantage this creates for Kiwi exporters in relation to other countries, many of whom subsidise their production. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: Hamilton Police are seeking information on a serious assault that has left a youth in critical condition in Waikato Hospital. A 17-year-old male was stabbed during an altercation outside an address on Slim Street, Melville around 5pm yesterday. Approximately seven people are thought to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A driver wanted by Police is now facing a raft of charges after allegedly failing to stop in Waterview last night. At about 10pm, a motorways unit signalled for the driver of a Lexus travelling on State Highway 20 to stop, however it failed to do so and allegedly took off … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to remove Brooke van Velden as Minister of Employment Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. The NZCTU will also lodge a complaint with the Attorney General on the grounds that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the investment case for the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, with construction starting in November on this crucial Road of National Significance (RoNS). The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved more than $600m to four-lane the most … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) Inquiry into banking competition today. The inquiry examines banking competition with a focus on business and rural banking, as well as lending to Māori entities. This work will support the Government’s continuing efforts to improve competition … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being asked to avoid the Auckland city bound link of the North-Western motorway. A section of SH16 has been closed citybound to the Port and emergency services at the scene. A person has died and the link to the Port has been closed. The Serious Crash Unit is at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston today announced the appointment of five new members – and one reappointment – to the New Zealand Tourism Board. “I’m pleased to welcome Chris Roberts, Jane Patterson, Jonathan Cameron, Piers Bebbington and Kevin Malloy to the Board,” Louise Upston says. “They each bring a wealth … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its strong support for the New Zealand government’s decision to join 26 other nations in urging Israel to allow “immediate and independent” foreign media access to the Gaza Strip. This welcome move marks a critical step toward transparency amidst an escalating humanitarian … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s emergency services are getting digital technology that will rapidly speed up the process for locating people at risk, say Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. The new technology, the Device Location Information (DLI) service, can be used by emergency services to locate the mobile phone … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A truck crash is causing delays on the North-Western Motorway near Whenuapai this morning. The sole truck involved has collided with a barrier on westbound lanes on SH16, at around 8.40am, before the Brigham Creek Road roundabout. The truck driver is currently in a critical condition. Emergency services are still tending … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising that a section of the North-Western Motorway is being closed following an earlier truck crash. SH16 is being closed in both directions between Hobsonville and Brigham Creek Roads. Significant delays are expected while the truck is removed and debris cleared. Diversions are in place. Please allow additional time … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Speed limits on some parts of various Waikato state highways are being reviewed and public consultation opens today, running through to 3 October 2025. Under the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024 (the Rule), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is proposing changes to speed limits on some sections of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times comes into force today, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. “We know that standalone residential houses typically require around twelve building inspections during the building process,” Mr Penk says. “Waiting for those inspections is one of the biggest frustrations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be able to enjoy the beautiful Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki for generations thanks to support from a unique statutory body, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The four Crown appointments to Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, the governance group who will act as the human face and voice of Te Kāhui Tupua, are: … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Shovels will be in the ground faster for critical infrastructure projects following the passing of the Public Works Act Amendment Bill today, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Land Information Minister Chris Penk say. “Infrastructure projects drive economic growth, create jobs, and lift productivity. That means businesses can pay higher wages and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash, between a vehicle and cyclist, just before 3pm. Unfortunately the cyclist died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the circumstances of the crash are under investigation. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 August 2025 The Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC), established under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, provides independent advice to the Minister of Health on major public health challenges. ‘Determining our Future’ is the first major report on determinants of health and equity in Aotearoa in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Implementing the Core Strategy of “Single Brand, Multi-Categories, Diversified Channels” | Excelling Through Professionalism, Strengthening Strategic Foundations FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS In the first half of the year, the Group recorded the following operating results: – Revenue rose by 3.3% to RMB14,817 million; gross profit margin declined by 0.4 percentage points to 50% – … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s housing market has undergone a notable shift in buyer composition, with first home buyers (FHBs) continuing to hover around their highest share of purchases in 20 years, while existing homeowners trading up or down remain at historically low levels. At the same time, activity among mortgaged multiple property owners (MMPOs) has … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 –Vingroup (Ticker: VIC) has been recognized as the largest private contributor to Vietnam’s state budget, with total payments exceeding VND 56.2 trillion. This figure accounts for nearly 40% of the total contributions from the Top 10 enterprises on the list. The National … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 – Atmos Funded, a global prop trading firm backed by leading broker Taurex, will host its first major seminar in Thailand on August 30, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok. The Speakers: Coach Joe … Read more
Post navigation Archives Overseas merchandise trade: July 2025 – information release 21 August 2025 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. Key facts This release refers to trade in goods only. In July 2025, compared with July 2024: goods exports rose by $626 million … Read more
Post navigation Archives Greenhouse gases down in most New Zealand regions in 2024 – media release 21 August 2025 Greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 13 out of 16 regions in New Zealand in the year ended December 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Taranaki had the largest decrease in total greenhouse gas … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 – The 8th China Unicorn Carnival, marking TOJOY Shared Holding Group’s 34th anniversary, concluded in Beijing on August 18, bringing together more than 2,000 leaders from business, government, and academia. Under the theme “Private Enterprises’ Second Leap,” the event explored critical … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Over half of Laguna Phuket’s sales of new condos in the past few years have been to Russian buyers lured by Phuket’s affordability, stability, great weather and relaxed but fun lifestyle PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 – Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has become a top choice for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm has begun commercial operation at its design capacity of 640MW. The project’s 80 wind turbine generators lift Taiwan’s installed total offshore wind capacity above 3.9 GW. Enough clean energy to power over 600,000 Taiwanese households annually. HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 21 August 2025 – Yunneng … Read more