Better banking competition one step closer for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving swiftly to ensure Kiwis will be able to benefit from open banking by Christmas this year, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson.  “Recently our Government passed the Customer and Product Data Act – one of the items in our Quarter 1 Action Plan to improve … Read more

New tools to help women navigate online harm

Source: New Zealand Government A new toolkit to support women and their employers address online harm has been launched by Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, at the Local Government New Zealand conference today. “The prevalence of online harm has become a serious issue, disproportionately impacting women who are in the public eye. The growing phenomenon … Read more

Advancing Antarctic research on climate change impacts

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in Antarctic research to better understand changes on the icy continent and how they could affect New Zealand, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “What happens in Antarctica matters to us here in New Zealand,” Dr Reti says. “For example, as Antarctic ice … Read more

New weekend urgent care service launched in Tairāwhati

Source: New Zealand Government Access to urgent healthcare on weekends will be restored in Tairāwhati this Saturday (3 May 2025) with the launch of a new service, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced. “Improving access to doctors and nurses is a key priority for this Government. We’re taking action to make sure the people of … Read more

Warrant to arrest – Jin Zhong

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Jin Zhong, 38, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted by Police. Zhong is wanted for fraud offending and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to call … Read more

Body located in Whangamatā believed to be man reported missing

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm the body of a man has been located by a member of the public this morning on Whangamatā Beach. While the formal identification has not been completed at this stage, Police believe the body is that of the missing 44-year-old man last seen on Friday 25 … Read more

Police accept findings into wrongful arrest

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police acknowledge and accept the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into the wrongful arrest of a person following a fire in Westgate. Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Naila Hassan says Police accept the Authority’s findings in this matter. “Our staff were acting with good intention at the time and suspected … Read more

Detectives deal to offender’s spree

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police in West Auckland have caught up with a man following his alleged mini crime spree in recent days. Waitematā CIB have been investigating a series of aggravated robberies and an aggravated burglary in Rānui. It’s resulted in a man being arrested last night after a brief foot chase … Read more

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Bunnythorpe

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash in Bunnythorpe on 9 April. He was 36-year-old Jeferson Alas Nebab, from Raumati South. Police extend our condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. … Read more

Tairāwhiti Police arrest senior Mongrel Mob member

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk: A senior Mongrel Mob member is facing drugs charges in court following two search warrants in the Wairoa area. The search warrants were executed in the Wairoa township and in Raupunga on Wednesday (30 April), and while they were related to … Read more

Serious crash: Tiverton Road, Avondale

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person remains in hospital in a critical condition following a crash in Avondale early this morning. At 2.14am, Police were notified of a single vehicle crash on Tiverton Road. The vehicle had collided with a barrier. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to Auckland City Hospital … Read more

Release: Closure of North Shore Women’s Centre a huge loss

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s confirmed closure of the North Shore Women’s Centre after losing government funding is a huge loss for women in Auckland. “It’s heartbreaking to see a centre which has done so much for women close following the Government’s funding cuts,” Auckland issues and women’s spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni said “While Karen … Read more

Fieldnotes Launches ‘In Bloom, For Her’ Mother’s Day Collection with Exclusive Event and Custom Room Spray Experience

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2025 – Fieldnotes, a premier online cake delivery service known for its artisanal creations, is unveiling its exclusive Mother’s Day collection titled ‘In Bloom, For Her’. The collection invites customers to show their love and appreciation for mothers with nature-inspired flavours and feature a … Read more

NZ-AU: Best Trusted Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025: A Complete Guide to Secure Crypto Investment

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital currency mining has evolved significantly from its early days of using massive, power-hungry machines at home. By 2025, cloud mining is set to dominate, offering easier access to the crypto community. Amid the platform market’s growth, FioBit rose to prominence by delivering transparency, green energy, … Read more

Hangzhou, China: Connecting International Youth to Museums Through Technology

Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – From April 23 to 25, the Third UNESCO High-Level Forum for Museums was held in Hangzhou. Gathering over 190 museum directors, experts, and institutional representatives from more than 60 countries and regions around the world, the forum focused on in-depth discussions … Read more

LUX Mash-Up: Reframing Bollywood Soundtracks With Empowering Clap-Backs

Source: Media Outreach LUX and VML Singapore Create Entertaining Playlists That Spark Reflection on Gender Representation in Popular Bollywood Songs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Iconic beauty brand, LUX, has always stood against casual sexism. Through the years, LUX has launched numerous campaigns to fight sexism and empower women. This … Read more

Work+Store Expands Storage Solutions with Premium Wine Storage Service in Kallang Bahru

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Work+Store, a leading provider of self-storage solutions in Singapore, has officially launched its premium wine storage service in response to rising demand for secure, climate-controlled storage among wine collectors, enthusiasts and merchants. Located at 202 Kallang Bahru, the facility is designed to … Read more

Coda unveils ESG roadmap to drive data privacy, ethics, and sustainability

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Coda, a leader in digital content monetization, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing its commitment to sustainable growth, responsible operations, and creating long-term value for its stakeholders. The report details its ESG commitments and progress to-date across … Read more

Unlocking Diverse Test-Drive Experiences: GWM Stirs up the Shanghai Auto Show with Full-Scenario Test Drives

Source: Media Outreach BAODING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – The 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show kicked off with a bang. GWM brought an indoor off-road course to the show site for the first time, attracting many visitors to take photos and experience. In addition, GWM also conducts off-road test drives … Read more

Petdirect Expands From Digital To Physical Retail

Source: Press Release Service – Christchurch Petdirect, New Zealand’s leading online pet retailer, is expanding into new territory with two more physical stores set to open in Mt Roskill, Auckland and Tower Junction, Christchurch. This follows the success of its first brick-and-mortar store in Takapuna, launched in October 2024. The company, which recently celebrated its … Read more

Schneider Electric advances in product environmental data transparency

Source: Media Outreach Enabling customers to make better informed sustainability and business decisions 14 environmental data attributes now covering 70% of product turnover HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program. This … Read more

NZ-AU: Port Access Approval Received as Last Key Item for FID at Minim Martap Bauxite Project

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights: With port access approval in place, detailed design for bauxite port loading infrastructure has now commenced Final tenders received for mine development and road access upgrade to Inland Rail Facility (IRF) Engineering design of IRF approximately 50% completed Evaluation of rail and port capacity upgrade from 6Mtpa to 10Mtpa now underway … Read more

Transport – Retirement of Aratere Highlights Urgent Need for New Cook Strait Ferries

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih says KiwiRail’s announcement today that the Interislander ferry Aratere will be retired later this year is appreciated by his members in so far as it gives some certainty on what’s happening. The withdrawal of the Aratere means there will be just four ferries … Read more

Media – PSNA complaint about TVNZ reporting upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa It was good to see this PSNA complaint against TVNZ reporting upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority. (ref. https://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/all-decisions/minto-and-television-new-zealand-ltd-2025-002-29-april-2025/ ) TVNZ showed film which they claimed was of “anti-semitic violence” by Dutch football fans attacking Israeli football fans on the streets of Amsterdam last November. TVNZ described the scenes as … Read more

Health and Employment – Auckland theatre nurses to strike tomorrow – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Toka Tumai Auckland Te Whatu Ora theatre nurses will strike for two hours tomorrow over attempts by Health New Zealand not to pay them appropriately for involuntary overtime. The 370 perioperative (which includes preoperative, theatre and postoperative) nurses are members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki O … Read more

Twice the Impact, Half the Budget: Budget 25 Must Invest in Whakaata Māori

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori spokesperson for Broadcasting, Tākuta Ferris, and MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, are demanding the Government significantly increase its investment in Whakaata Māori in Budget 2025. The call comes following the release of the network’s 2025 Social Value Report at an event today, attended by MP Kemp, … Read more

Future of the Aratere

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere from service is about the next 60 years of rail on the Cook Strait. Ferry Holdings supports this decision.  “We will not waste one tax dollar on shuffling infrastructure to keep the vessel in service … Read more