Innovation – Nigel Latta Launches Parentland, a Groundbreaking Parenting App

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Source: www.parentland.app AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Wednesday 9th April 2025 – Parentland, a revolutionary new app offering tailored, evidence-based parenting advice launches this week. The brainchild of renowned New Zealand clinical psychologist Nigel Latta, Parentland is like having an experienced psychologist in your pocket, offering personalised, science-backed solutions when parents need them the most. Unlike other … Read more

Privacy Week 2025

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Source: Privacy Commissioner Privacy Week 2025 is a series of free webinars promoting privacy awareness. Our 2025 theme is Privacy on Purpose, which invites speakers to present on the need for businesses, organisations, and individuals to be purposeful with their privacy. Doing privacy well is a business advantage, not just a tick-box exercise. Register now … Read more

Govt Re-Configures MSOs – Diesel users to pay for new standards at the pump – ERA

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa warns that consumers will ultimately face higher costs at the pump because of new Minimum Stockholding Obligations (MSO) announced today. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says with diesel consumption expected to decline in the coming years, investment in diesel assets is challenged and may become obsolete. “The … Read more

Serious crash, Newbury Line, Bunnythorpe

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North. The crash involves a truck and van and happened at the intersection of Newbury Line and Te Ngaio Road, about 10.10am. One person has serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit will be conducting a … Read more

Vehicle collision in Waipa Waikato – one injured

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Ohaupo Road, Waipa in the Waikato is closed due to a vehicle crash this morning. A pedestrian is being treated for serious injuries. Diversion are in place and the road is expected to be closed while emergency services are at the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Team. MIL … Read more

Shenandoah Highway Tasman District – closed due to crash

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Shenandoah Highway between Creighton Road and SH65 is currently closed following a vehicle crash this morning. Police are in attendance where one person is being treated with serious injuries. Detours are in place and the road is expected to be closed for sometime. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more

Great Initiatives – Adventurers to take on 4,000km journey across Aotearoa to support Pacific nation climate resilient classrooms – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children Australian adventurer, environmental advocate and longstanding Save the Children Ambassador Huw Kingston has teamed up with former Kiwi representative cyclist Laurence Mote to ski, cycle, hike and sail 4,000km across Aotearoa New Zealand, to raise crucial funds for Vanuatu’s first climate resilient classrooms. Dubbed ‘Alpine Odyssey Aotearoa’, the 90-day journey will see … Read more

Appointments – Kevin Jenkins appointed to BRANZ Board

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Source: BRANZ BRANZ Chair Nigel Smith announced today the appointment of Kevin Jenkins to the BRANZ Group Board of Directors. “As a founding member of business advisory firm MartinJenkins, Kevin has more than 30 years’ experience of helping organisations across a wide range of industries to drive performance and tackle complex challenges. “He joins BRANZ … Read more

Housing Market – NZ residential construction cost growth slows to near-record low – CoreLogic

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Source: CoreLogic New Zealand’s residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record with CoreLogic NZ’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recording a growth rate of 0.9% over the past year. (ref. https://www.corelogic.co.nz/news-research/reports/cordell-construction-cost-index ) The Q1 2025 national CCCI, which tracks the cost to build a typical new dwelling, … Read more

Shenandoah Highway (SH65) closed following serious crash

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 9 April 2025 9:29 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers travelling between Murchison and Springs Junction on State Highway 65 can expect delays and detours following a serious crash near Maruia earlier this morning. The incident was reported shortly before  eight o’clock this morning. Police confirm one person … Read more

Restauranteur placed on 6 months home detention, fined $20,000 for selling recalled food

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Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A Christchurch restauranteur has been placed on 6 months home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that had been recalled. In November last year, the owner of Samurai Bowl in Colombo Street, Xinchen Liu, pleaded guilty to one charge under the Food Act for trading in food that was … Read more

Increased diesel reserves to improve resilience

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Source: New Zealand Government The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.The Coalition Government consulted on the proposal late last year and has agreed that from 1 July 2028, fuel importers that … Read more

Angela Walker Appointed as Managing Director of Dynabook ANZ

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Dynabook ANZ Pty Limited, the laptop experts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Walker as Managing Director, effective 1st April, 2025. Angela has been a valuable member of the company for over 26 years, holding numerous senior positions, most recently serving as General Manager of Dynabook … Read more

AI Presents Growth Opportunities for Malaysian eCommerce Sellers, Despite Adoption Challenges, Lazada Report Reveals

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Source: Media Outreach On average, Malaysian online sellers have adopted AI in only 26% of their business operations, significantly lower than the SEA average of 37%. Indonesia and Vietnam lead average AI adoption in eCommerce in Southeast Asia, followed by Singapore and Thailand. Lazada’s new playbook provides sellers with best practices, actionable insights and resources … Read more

McCain Foods Revolutionises Food Delivery Standards with the Launch of SureCrisp Max™

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – McCain Foods, a world leader in prepared potatoes, today unveiled the McCain SureCrisp Max™ at FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 in Singapore. This product addresses the evolving needs of the foodservice industry, delivering unmatched crispiness, extended hold time and consistent quality – reinforcing … Read more

Bangkok’s Songkran: The Ultimate Global Festival Experience

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Bangkok, the vibrant heart of Thailand, continues to captivate travelers as one of the world’s most visited cities. With its rich cultural heritage, world-class hospitality, and thrilling entertainment. This year, as the country gears up for Songkran, Thai new year celebration, … Read more

First Public-Private Partnership for I&T in Hong Kong: HKSTP to Co-Invest in Tech Ventures and Drive Global Success

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Source: Media Outreach HKSTP celebrates the launch of the HKSTP Co-Acceleration Programme and revealing four partners who will be the first batch of strategic partners in this groundbreaking Partnership HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) officially launched the HKSTP Co-Acceleration Programme, … Read more

Career change leads to valedictorian honour for EIT nursing graduate | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 49 seconds ago More than a decade after first studying at EIT Hawke’s Bay, Kayla Hughes will return to the graduation stage, this time as a Bachelor of Nursing graduate and one of two valedictorians. Kayla will deliver her valedictory speech at one of two graduation ceremonies for … Read more

Little Stars Academy Unveils Modern Upgrades for a Better Learning Environment

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Little Stars Academy, a leading student care centre in Singapore, is excited to announce the completion of its latest renovations, designed to create a more welcoming and comfortable space for children to learn and grow. These upgrades reflect the academy’s commitment to … Read more

HKVAX Collaborates with Microsoft Hong Kong to Build Enterprise-Grade Digital Asset Trading Infrastructure

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX), a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) licensed virtual asset trading platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft Hong Kong through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This landmark collaboration aims to … Read more

Valedictorian credits EIT for helping rebuild his life | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 minutes ago Study at EIT gave Elijah Rogers (Te Arawa, Ngāti Whātua, and Ngāpuhi) the chance to rebuild his life. Now, just a few years later, he’s graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Māori) and will do so as one of two EIT Hawke’s Bay valedictorians at … Read more

Juspay secures $60 million investment round led by Kedaara Capital

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Juspay, a global leader in payment infrastructure for enterprises and banks, has secured $60 million as part of its Series D funding round in a combination of primary and secondary investments. This investment round was led by Kedaara Capital with participation from … Read more

Alibaba Cloud Strengthens AI Capabilities with Innovations for International Customers

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Source: Media Outreach Advanced AI models, tools and infrastructure updates now available to international customers HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today at its Spring Launch 2025 online event unveiled new AI models, tools and infrastructure upgrades for its … Read more

Phu Quoc prepares for APEC 2027

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Source: Media Outreach Phu Quoc Island has captured global attention as the chosen venue for the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week. PHU QUOC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – 2027 will be the third time Viet Nam has hosted APEC, following the events in Hà Nội in 2006 … Read more

Charges laid in relation to three Bay of Plenty fatal crashes

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Sergeant Shane Tailby Bay of Plenty Police have laid charges in relation to three fatal crashes in the region over the summer period. A 47-year-old woman is due to appear In the Opotiki District Court on 10 April, facing charges relating to a crash on State … Read more

Appeal for information following water meter damage, Huntly

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are making enquiries following damage to a number of water meters, directly impacting the Huntly Reservoir water levels. We would like to hear from anyone with information that could assist our enquiries, including any reports of suspicious behaviour around the Huntly area over the weekend. You can contact … Read more

Delays expected following crash, Dome Valley

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are in attendance at a four vehicle crash in Dome Valley. The crash, reported to Police at 3.45pm, happened on State Highway 1 and is causing congestion. Early indications suggest one person has suffered injuries and will be transported to hospital. Both southbound and northbound traffic will … Read more