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Source: Federated Farmers A move by the Government to automatically extend existing short-term water permits in Otago by five years is a big win for local farmers and common sense, Federated Farmers says. “Otago farmers have been facing huge uncertainty about their access to water, with unworkable consent periods of six years or less,” Federated Farmers … Read more
Source: Tom Kay – Choose Clean Water Last-minute changes by Minister Chris Bishop to the Resource Management Act will strip local councils of the power to have any meaningful say over the future for their communities and environment, says freshwater campaign group Choose Clean Water. Spokesperson for the group, Tom Kay, says the changes represent … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand 12 August 2025 – Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand – The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its full support for Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick following her ejection from Parliament’s debating chamber and suspension for the remainder of the week after her principled stand on Gaza. In her speech, Ms … Read more
Source: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Selwyn in Canterbury, Nelson-Tasman and areas of the Waikato have been identified as emerging premium property hotspots, with an increase in property sales over $2 million. The increase is likely attributed to internal migration to these regions, as affluent Kiwi buyers relocate for lifestyle, space and quality new builds. … Read more
Source: PSA Representatives from the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) will submit at the second hearing of the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity tomorrow. The PSA is New Zealand’s biggest trade union, representing over 95,000 workers from across the public service, health, and community sectors. Until May, when the coalition Government … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith: Two further men have been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton late last month. Tyreece, 20, was fatally injured during an altercation on Alexandra Street shortly after midnight on 20 July. Earlier this … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – As scam networks across Southeast Asia grow more coordinated and transnational, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is responding with counterforce and progress. This year’s Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Asia 2025 will be held on 2-3 September in Singapore and will convene over … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Waitahuna on 24 July. She was 41-year-old Erin Lee Van De Water, of Dunedin. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken urgent action to prevent what could have amounted to a ‘stop work’ notice for thousands of New Zealand farmers, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Associate Environment Minster Andrew Hoggard say. “Last month, Waikato Regional Council informed the Government that unless urgent changes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimising impacts on local communities, says New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). When built, the B2P project – one of the Roads of National Significance prioritised … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill, which seeks to improve the efficiency of the Department of Internal Affairs by tidying up legislation that it administers. “I’m pleased to see the Bill pass its first … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Promoted by AEG Presents, TME live, BEST SHINE and iMe, G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HONG KONG, presented by HSBC Life, is sponsored by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), VIVO, Trip.com Group and HopeGoo. From … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services have left the scene of an earlier incident on Tamaki Drive. A cyclist has been taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition. There were no vehicles involved in this incident. Traffic is now moving again on Tamaki Drive, but please expect delays as the backlog clears this … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji this week to discuss key regional issues with counterparts. “In an increasingly challenging world, it is more important than ever that the Pacific family comes together to talk about the things that matter to us,” Mr … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 1, Desert Road on 7 June. She was 71-year-old Karen Jennifer King, from Cambridge. Our thoughts remain with those close to her at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays on parts of Tamaki Drive this afternoon. Emergency services are attending an incident where a cyclist has suffered injuries, which was reported just after 3pm. Traffic heading away from the city, towards Ngapipi Road, is currently blocked while emergency services are attending the incident. … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Provoke Solutions Appoints Ankit Gupta as Growth & Delivery Director for New Zealand Provoke Solutions appoints Ankit Gupta as Growth & Delivery Director for New Zealand. With more than 18 years of leadership in technology and business consulting, Ankit will drive the company’s growth as a leading provider of AI-driven … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has launched an online portal called RWB Participation that enables users to learn about the company’s ESG projects and personally take part in charitable, social and environmental initiatives. The platform’s Charity section features charitable … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Travel the world with Etiqa’s Extensive Travel Insurance Offers and Exciting Prizes SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore, a leading general and life insurer, returns to the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Travel Fair 2025 as the Official Travel Insurer for the fourth … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died several days after the two-vehicle crash on Taurikura Drive, Tauriko on 9 May. He was 88-year-old, Robert William Norman MacGibbon. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this time. Enquiries into the circumstances … Read more
Source: GasNZ New Zealand could produce enough renewable gas from waste to supply all Kiwi households’ natural gas use two-to-three times over. Jeffrey Clarke, chief executive of GasNZ, says that was a key message at GasNZ’s Biogas Bridge conference in Wellington last month, and was endorsed by Minister of Energy, Simon Watts in his opening … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is mounting a ‘day of action’ in more than 25 centres across the country this Saturday (16th August) to protest what it calls ‘shameful dithering’ by the New Zealand government. PSNA centres throughout the country will be demanding the government impose sanctions on Israel immediately … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Rotowaro Road, Huntly on 24 July. He was 28-year-old Kash McCuish, of Rongotaro. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Te Aroha on 13 June. He was 48-year-old Semisi He, of Waitoa. Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this difficult time. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – MyRepublic today announced that StarHub has acquired the remaining 49.9% stake in MyRepublic’s flagship broadband business. From today, StarHub has full ownership of the broadband business. The two companies began their partnership in 2021, with StarHub acquiring a 50.1% stake for an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash on State Highway 1, northbound near the Te Irirangi on ramp. Emergency services were called around 7.50am after the vehicle veered off the motorway and collided with the left-hand barrier. Sadly, a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Maramarua is closed at the intersection with Maxwell Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported at around 11:35am. One person has sustained serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place. ENDS Issued … Read more