Photos could help formally identify remains

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located at Motutere earlier this year. Artour Melikov was 36 when he was reported missing on 10 September 2002. Turangi Police located his vehicle at the … Read more

Education Should be Led by Experts-Not Economists

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori are appalled by Cabinet’s decision to agree to 15 recommendations to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector following the regulatory review by the Ministry of Regulation. We emphasise the need to prioritise tamariki Māori in Early Childhood Education, conducted by education experts- not economists. “Our mokopuna deserve an … Read more

Gang Conflict Warrant issued in Eastern District

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Eastern District Police have today been issued a Gang Conflict Warrant, following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power. At around 10:45pm on Tuesday night, shots were fired at houses in Wairoa … Read more

Night closures coming for State Highway 2 – Masterton to Carterton

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says contractors will complete a wide range of maintenance tasks. “They will be fixing safety barriers – we have four recent barrier strikes that need to be … Read more

Police investigate incidents of damage and theft at Porirua schools

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Inspector Renée Perkins, Area Commander, Kāpiti-Mana: Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are increasing patrols after several incidents of damage and theft at local schools. On Monday evening, 21 April, buildings and vehicles at two schools in Porirua East suffered over $32,000 worth of damage. Agencies, along … Read more

Be prepared and plan ahead for Anzac weekend

Source: Auckland Council After last week’s dose of wet and windy weather, Aucklanders are getting a bit of a reprieve for Anzac Day but may see rain over the weekend, most likely Sunday. We’re reminding people to check drains and gutters again; plan travel carefully and stay up to date with weather forecasts. Auckland Emergency … Read more

Rhenus Group Strengthens LATAM Region as Blu Logistics Rebrands to Rhenus Logistics

Source: Media Outreach MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – The Rhenus Group, a global logistics solutions provider, has announced the official rebranding of Blu Logistics LATAM to Rhenus Logistics, following its acquisition in 2023. The rebranding will enhance the Group’s footprint and operational integration across Latin America, as BLU Logistics … Read more

NZ’s partnership with United Kingdom reinforced

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has completed a successful three-day visit to the United Kingdom, where he met with His Majesty King Charles III and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. “The UK is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners, and I had a hugely productive day with Prime Minister Starmer,” Mr … Read more

Govt vocational education reforms will cause massive disruption – CTU

Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi  (CTU) The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is warning that the Government’s decision to adopt a new model for the vocational education and training sector will lead to massive disruptions and instability in an already fatigued sector. “The NZCTU remains fundamentally … Read more

ANZAC Day – ‘Never Again’ Anzac Day Peace Picnic

Source: Peace Action Wellington Friday 25 April 2025 – An Anzac Day Peace Picnic with the theme of ‘Never Again’ will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial on Friday 25 April from 12:30pm-2pm. This is a family-friendly peace event operating under the tikanga of mana whenua, Te Kotahitanga o Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko … Read more

State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa reopens

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) District: Bay of Plenty State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa has reopened following a serious crash this morning. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.  MIL OSI

Name release: Fatal crash, Culverden

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the person who died following a crash in Culverden on 15 April. He was 73-year-old Linton Charrington Gardiner, from Waiau, Hurunui. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Wildberries launches IT training for students and young mothers in Belarus

Source: Media Outreach MINSK, BELARUS – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has launched a new program in Belarus to teach IT skills to students and young mothers for working in online marketplaces. The project brings together 24 participants – 12 students and 12 young moms, … Read more

Serious crash, Canning Road, Hastings

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Canning Road at Camberley, Hastings. About 2pm, a motorcycle carrying two riders crashed between Hapia Street and Orchard Road, and then collided with a member of the public on the footpath. Two people have serious injuries … Read more

Ill-prepared trip leads to Mount Taranaki rescue

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Gerhard Jacobs, SAR Incident Controller: A family walking on Mt Taranaki who were underprepared for the conditions is prompting a reminder from Police to those heading out this long weekend. Police received a call about 6:30pm last night reporting that a man and two children were … Read more

Release: Govt’s flagship cost of living policy a failure

Source: New Zealand Labour Party After promising $250 a fortnight to many families, the Government has been forced to admit just a couple hundred families are receiving it. In a response to a written parliamentary question on their flagship FamilyBoost policy, the Revenue Minister has admitted that so far just “249 households have received the … Read more

World Immunisation Week shows importance of health targets

Source: New Zealand Government World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April, is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up to date with their immunisations, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “High immunisation coverage is critical to protect not only the health of individuals, but the community from the … Read more

Wood Capitol Strengthens Environmental Practices with Responsibly Sourced Wood Policy

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – Wood Capitol, a Singapore-based manufacturer of live-edge and solid wood furniture, has formalised its commitment to environmental responsibility by standardising the use of responsibly sourced wood across all product categories. The company has implemented sourcing protocols that prioritise legal harvesting, FSC-certified supply … Read more

CDNetworks Empowers Global Enterprises to Seamlessly Enter Emerging Markets with Ready-to-Market Solutions

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, is reinforcing its commitment to supporting global enterprises as they expand into key emerging markets, including Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. With a well-established presence in … Read more

Octa broker wins the ‘Best Proprietary Trading Platform 2025’ award

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – Octa, a trusted and regulated broker founded in 2011, recently received its 10th award in 2025. This time, World Business Star Magazine recognised Octa as the broker with the best proprietary trading platform of 2025. World Business Star Magazine recently … Read more

CUHK Faculty of Arts Achieves Global Recognition, Consolidating Position as Leading Asian Hub for Humanities Research

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – The Faculty of Arts at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has made remarkable advancement in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Eight subjects offered in the Faculty are ranked in the top 50 globally, among them … Read more

ACES Awards 2025 Nominations Now Open

Source: Media Outreach Singapore’s Leaders Invited to Benchmark Against Asia’s Most Rigorous Platform for Purpose-Driven Excellence SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2025 – In a world overflowing with accolades, one platform continues to raise the bar on meaningful recognition. The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards has opened Wave 2 nominations … Read more

Update: Road remains closed after crash – SH 1, Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa remains closed following a crash earlier today. A person injured in the crash has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. The road is expected to remain closed until at least 3pm today. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes or … Read more

Stacks of cocaine unpacked in Mt Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Five duffle bags stacked with bricks of cocaine valued at close to $30 million have been unpacked at a Mount Wellington business. Yesterday afternoon Police were called to the Carbine Road premises after a worker unloading a shipping container of building materials located the bags. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony … Read more

SH 25 blocked, Coromandel

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are advised of a crash on State Highway 25, which has blocked the road between Coromandel and Matarangi. The three-vehicle crash happened around 11am. Indications are there are various injuries, some serious. There are diversions in place off State Highway 25 at Whangapoua and Matarangi. ENDS MIL OSI

BusinessNZ – More detail needed on vocational education reforms

Source: BusinessNZ Government announcements on work-based learning appear to recognise the importance of industry leadership in vocational training, but the timeframe for standing up a new system is very tight and more clarity is needed to ensure a smooth transition, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “As the system is pivoted back toward having more industry … Read more

Update – SH1 crash, Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is expected to remain closed for much of the day following the earlier crash. One person involved in the two-vehicle crash is in critical condition. Motorists are asked to follow the diversions at Rollett Road and Wiltsdown Road. ENDS MIL OSI