NZ-AU: Australia’s Top Miner: Best Bitcoin Cloud Mining App of 2025 Offers Profitable Crypto Mining Solutions

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Australia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sydney, Australia—According to Statista’s April 2025 report, global Bitcoin mining revenues are expected to exceed $50 billion this year, marking an all-time high. Rising energy prices, costly mining hardware, and tightening regulations are leading investors to seek alternative methods of crypto generation. As a result, … Read more

Energizing a Sustainable Future: The 29th World Gas Conference Opens in Beijing

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – On the morning of May 20, the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) opened at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. This marks the first time in the nearly 100-year history of the World Gas Conference that the event is being … Read more

Gaza – NZ signature on Gaza statement ‘wholly inadequate’ – PSNA

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   PSNA says an end to government silence on Israeli genocide in Gaza is overdue, but says New Zealand’s signature on an international declaration is wholly inadequate and too little too late.   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-Chair John Minto says a just released joint statement by 22 foreign ministers, including … Read more

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong And LANDMARK Unveil a New Dining Venture in Partnership with Award-Winning French Chef Daniel Boulud

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and LANDMARK are delighted to announce the forthcoming launch of a new dining venture in partnership with award-winning French chef, Daniel Boulud. Terrace Boulud, Hong Kong is scheduled to open in January 2026 on the 25th … Read more

XTransfer Named Among The Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies for 2025 by FXC Intelligence

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – XTransfer, the world’s leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, has been named for the first time to FXC Intelligence‘s Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies list for 2025. XTransfer’s debut on this prestigious list places it among a … Read more

Government Cuts – Billions missing from health budget – CTU

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Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (CTU) New analysis from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi shows that the health service is likely to be underfunded by between $1.2bn to $2bn at the Budget. “We have examined the spending decisions and announcements of the Minister of Health … Read more

Gaza – Israeli ‘nine truck photo-op’ doesn’t slow Gaza genocide – PSNA

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   The Israeli government approved nine truck aid convoy into Gaza is a cynical photo-op, according to the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa.   PSNA says the trucks are designed to appease and confuse both western news media and critics of Israeli genocide in Gaza.   PSNA Co-Chair Maher Nazzal says the … Read more

Police acknowledge sentencing of Donald Sarratt in child sexual abuse material case

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Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Donald James Sarratt in the Wellington District Court today, for his role as a facilitator of a website which hosted computer-generated child sexual abuse material. Sarratt, 35, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of possessing objectionable material relating to children … Read more

Discharge of Digitial Services Tax Bill

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has decided to discharge the Digital Services Tax Bill from the legislative programme, Revenue Minister Simon Watts announced today. The Digital Services Tax Bill was introduced in 2023 by the previous Government. It was a response to a perceived lack of progress towards developing an … Read more

Government Cuts – Ministry of Education workers will walk off the job for the first time in over 20 years – PSA

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Source: PSA Over 1500 workers at the Ministry of Education will walk off the job tomorrow to protest a pay freeze and attempts to reduce terms of employment. PSA members at the Ministry will strike from 3.30-4.30pm on Wednesday, 21 May. It is the first PSA strike at the Ministry in over 20 years. “We’re taking … Read more

Health and Politics – Funding primary care nurses the answer to the health crisis – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation To fix chronic staff shortages stopping New Zealanders seeing their GPs when they’re sick, the Coalition Government must use Budget 2025 to keep nurses in the sector by paying them the same as hospital nurses, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. NZNO chief executive Paul … Read more

University Research – ‘Natural’ pacemaker successfully tried in humans – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A pacemaker with a ‘beat’ that responds to breathing is showing good results in studies and is now being trialled in Kiwi heart patients. A pacemaker that mimics the heart’s naturally variable rhythm is being trialled in humans for the first time with no adverse effects reported and the promise … Read more

Universities – How can finance be harnessed for good? – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A panel of academic and industry experts will explore how finance can be harnessed for good at Trust in Finance and the Rise of Fintech, an event hosted by University of Auckland research centre Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism at the Business School on Thursday, 22 May. Attendees will hear … Read more

Bill to reset vocational education passes first reading

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Legislation to disestablish New Zealand’s centralised vocational education and training system has passed its first reading in Parliament, Vocational Education and Training Minister Penny Simmonds says. “Today, we’ve taken a major step forward toward a vocational education and training system that works for learners, employers, industries and … Read more

Council’s smart solutions to daily business

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A long-term plan initiative for Auckland Council to do more with less, is reinventing how the council uses technology and purchases services, while also delivering better customer experiences. The product of Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034, Group Shared Services was tasked with improving efficiency … Read more

Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule. The council’s ongoing focus on value for money and cost-effectiveness is part of a savings programme to help reduce the burden on general … Read more

Winter 2025: Keep your inner Olympian in check as colder weather arrives

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Source: Argument for Lifting NZ Super Age While professional athletes are in training across the world ahead of the next Winter Olympics, to be held in Italy during early 2026, New Zealand drivers are being reminded not to race on the roads this winter. Colder temperatures are already being felt across the South Island, increasing … Read more

Trendy Retail Brand OH!SOME Launches First Singapore Store at Suntec City Mall

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Source: Media Outreach Step Inside a World of Anime Collectibles, Disney Magic, Travel Must-Haves, DIY Inspiration, and Unique Gifts SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – OH!SOME, the trendy retail brand popular in Southeast Asia, has officially opened its doors at Suntec City Mall. Known for its stylish and carefully curated global … Read more

Catherine Savage appointed Director of Kiwi Group Capital Ltd

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Catherine Savage has been appointed as a Director of Kiwi Group Capital Ltd (KGC) from 20 May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown announced today.“Catherine Savage is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years’ experience spanning public and private sectors across … Read more

Privileges Committee Speech Concerning the Conduct of Four Members

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets These recommendations follows the Speaker’s ruling on 10 December 2024 that a question of privilege arose from the actions of the Hon Peeni Henare, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi following the first reading debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill on 14 … Read more

Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP join forces to introduce “TechConnect” co-incubation programme to empower global startups growing in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of “TechConnect”, a 12-month co-incubation programme designed to empower local and global startups seeking to establish and scale their presence in the Hong Kong … Read more

Alex Skinner appointed Chair of Quotable Value

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Alex Skinner has been appointed as Chair of Quotable Value (QV) from 1 June, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says.QV is New Zealand’s largest provider of rating valuation and property services.“Alex Skinner has been a valued member of the QV Board since 2019, contributing significant governance … Read more

Vote deferred, but no change to punishments

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets While the punishments recommended by the Privileges Committee will remain as they are, the House’s vote on the report will take place following the Budget, says Leader of the House Chris Bishop. “The actions that led to these punishments were unprecedented in their disrespect for Parliament and … Read more

Parliament Hansard Report – Papers, Petitions, Select Committee Reports, and Introduction of Bills – 001477

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Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities PETITIONS, PAPERS, SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SPEAKER: A petition has been delivered to the Clerk for presentation. CLERK: Petition of Social Justice Aotearoa requesting that the House initiate a select committee inquiry into the performance and structure of the Independent Police Conduct … Read more

Bold Ngahere plan gets green thumbs up in Devonport-Takapuna

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Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Devonport-Takapuna is gearing up for a decade dedicated to growing more trees after the local board agreed to produce a 10-year plan to boost green spaces in the area. The decision to develop a 10-year Ngahere (forest) Action Plan follows a report that looked … Read more

Three arrests in Wairoa in relation to weekend incidents

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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Three Wairoa men are before the courts following three separate, unrelated incidents in the town over the weekend. The first incident occurred in Ruataniwha Road at around midday on Saturday 17 May, when a man allegedly presented a firearm. Soon after, … Read more

Post-Cabinet Press Conference: Monday 19 May 2025

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Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, 19 May 2025 PM:           Welcome. Hey, well, kia ora, good afternoon, everyone. Before I begin, can I just congratulate the legend that is Ardie Savea and just say how fantastic it is that he’s won the Super Rugby player of the tournament before … Read more