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

Road closed, SH1, Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is blocked following a serious crash. It happened near the intersection with Tamatea Road about 9:50am, and involved two vehicles. Indications are that one person is seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Diversions are in place at Rollett Road and … Read more

SH1 closed following serious crash, Raumanga

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Raumanga this morning. Police were notified of the crash between a truck and a pedestrian at about 9.34am. At this early stage it appears one person has been critically injured. The road has been closed in … Read more

Consumer NZ – Despite low confidence in government efforts, people want urgent action to lower grocery bills

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ calls for stronger regulation of supermarket pricing and promotional practices following its new survey on supermarkets. Consumer’s NZ Grocery Survey, carried out in mid-April, reveals a strong public appetite for government action to improve access to affordable food. Many respondents called for clear and effective intervention by the government, while … Read more

Statement from ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar on terrorist attack in Kashmir

Source: ACT Party ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar has condemned the recent terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam, Kashmir, expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims and their families. “This is a tragic act of terror and hate, and I condemn in the strongest of terms,” said Dr Parmar. “I am shocked and … Read more

Release: Transparency needed on changes to early childhood education

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is putting children at risk in early childhood education (ECE) by proposing to loosen the requirement for qualified teachers. “David Seymour should focus on growing the number of qualified teachers so more children get the support they deserve,” Labour’s early childhood education spokesperson, Jan Tinetti said. “What’s worrying … Read more

New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis – Saturday 26 April 2025

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Saturday 26 April 2025 to mark the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis. The Flag should be returned to full mast at 5pm … Read more

VANUATU: Families find climate-smart ways to grow crops 18 months on from cyclone devastation

Source: Save the Children Families in Vanuatu are adopting climate-smart agricultural techniques to improve food security, such as growing climate resistant crops, to prepare for future climate-driven disasters in the wake of devastating Tropical Cyclone Lola 18 months ago. Tropical Cyclone Lola was one of the most powerful off-season storms to strike the Pacific when it … Read more