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Source: New Zealand Government Falling interest rates are good for growth, businesses, jobs and Kiwis paying off their mortgages, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank announced today that it was reducing the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.25 to 3 per cent and signalled two further reductions this year. “The latest reduction means … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – To address the increasingly diverse medical needs of pet owners in Hong Kong, Veterinary Emergency Centre (VEC) is proud to announce the launch of two major new services: Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Service (Internal Medicine) and HomeVet Services, in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man faces a murder charge over the death of a woman in Papatoetoe earlier this month. Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale since she was located deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue on 9 August. A 50-year-old man arrested at the time was due to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made significant improvements to the freshwater farm plan system through the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act which has now passed into law, says Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard. “These changes are about making farm plans workable and affordable so … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 20 August 2025 Disturbing Details Of Euthanasia Drugs – Expert It’s not just the use of sedatives – it’s the neuromuscular blockers designed to ensure those watching the death only see peace and calm when the reality could be quite different. Family First is today releasing a podcast that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A prolific shoplifter faces court today after allegedly offending across the Auckland region for more than a year. Communities staff sighted his vehicle travelling through Ōtara on Tuesday. “The vehicle was of interest to Police in relation to a series of thefts from retailers, and our staff carried out a traffic … Read more
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) The National Emergency Management Agency says it has got to the bottom of the issues reported by the public during the Kamchatka tsunami event of 30-31 July, when NEMA issued Emergency Mobile Alerts to warn people of dangerous tsunami activity in coastal areas. NEMA’s Director Civil Defence Emergency … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’ – “This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our coastlines” Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind the unusual ‘slow earthquakes’ occurring off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. … Read more
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional development funding. “The union movement stands in solidarity with secondary teachers who are fighting for a quality education system,” said NZCTU President … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind a new Member’s Bill that could bring much-needed clarity to New Zealand’s climate change laws – and save millions in legal costs. National MP Joseph Mooney’s Climate Change Response (Restriction on Civil Proceedings) Amendment Bill aims to confirm a common-sense principle: if a person or business … Read more
Source: PSA Public Service Minister Judith Collins’ admission in Parliament that the Government is looking at restricting public sector workers’ fundamental right to strike is deeply concerning and demands further explanation, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. In response to questions in Parliament yesterday from Camilla Belich, Collins stated the Government is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman District Police investigating a couple alleged to have defrauded a person of more than $1 million have now identified 10 potential victims of the pair. Following media coverage of the pair’s arrest last week, Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye says four more potential victims have come forward, while Police enquiries … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Christchurch Central Police investigating an incident where shots were fired at a house in Wigram are appealing to the public for information. Police responded to the incident on Brian Keogh Lane around 12:45am on Thursday 14 August, after receiving multiple 111 calls reporting loud bangs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has formally agreed this week to the closure of the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand. A bill will be drafted to bring this decision into law. The move follows last December’s announcement of the Government’s in-principle decision to end greyhound racing as of 31 July 2026. The decision was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Submissions on Canterbury Police’s redesign proposal closed on Monday, and Police are now working their way through the feedback. Canterbury Police District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill thanks staff and the public for their engagement as local Police leaders look to ensure our people and resources are well organised to meet the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 August 2025 Two blokes with a tale to tell are urging whitebaiters to stay safe on the river this whitebaiting season (1 September to 30 October). Stephen Leggett has been whitebaiting for about 35 years. “I love it. One of my favourite parts is the camaraderie,” he says. Early … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Driving in a stolen vehicle is the least of one Auckland man’s problems, as he faces serious drugs charges in court today. On Tuesday afternoon, Police received information about a stolen vehicle travelling in the Ellerslie area. Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says the vehicle was located … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Earlier this month, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) visited New Zealand for the first time. The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping, as well as the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. As part of his ongoing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers of the scenic Thames Coast highway are all too familiar with stop/go interruptions due to damage to State Highway 25 (SH25) in recent years, but one disruption will soon become a distant memory with the replacement of the Boundary Creek Bridge deck. The bridge itself, wedged tight between the … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional development funding. “The union movement stands in solidarity with secondary teachers who are fighting for a quality education system,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. “Workers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A section of State Highway 10, north of Waipapa, is currently blocked following an earlier crash. At around 8am, a truck and trailer has rolled north of the township. The driver is thankfully uninjured, however one lane is currently blocked. A road closure is being put in place while the truck … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Southern One person has died following a crash southwest of Allanton this morning. The two-vehicle crash happened on Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the road remains closed. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: BNZ Statements New Zealand could soon have instant money transfers, with BlinkPay today announcing it has developed the country’s first open banking-enabled real-time payments capability and is seeking banking industry partners to implement the technology at scale. The technology enables transactions to have settlement confirmed within seconds rather than half hourly or overnight, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 is closed following a serious crash this morning. The road is closed west of the Allanton township. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 1am. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. Diversions are in place and will likely remain in place until this afternoon. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Vingroup was awarded the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition and Convention Center. This prestigious award acknowledges the Group’s breakthrough efforts and determination in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – With the demand for accountancy and finance professionals growing amid Singapore’s transition to a digital and sustainable economy, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) today launched a $2 million Career Support Programme to help jobseekers and mid-career individuals pivot confidently into … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – To mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vingroup inaugurated and broke ground on six major projects across the country. The highlight was the inauguration ceremony of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in … Read more