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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – The scientifically proven safe and 100% effective solution for bed bug extermination has earned NoBedBugs-HK Pest Control Services the honour of the Best Pest Control Company in town. NoBedBugs-HK Named Best Pest Control Provider in Hong Kong NoBedBugs-HK has been … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is welcoming proposed changes to driver licensing rules, saying they will help encourage more young people to become truck drivers. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the changes would remove the need for new drivers to take a second practical test to get … Read more
Source: PSA Home Support workers will hold stop-work meetings tomorrow in response to their employer, Access Community Health, offering them no pay increase and reduced work conditions, despite the company receiving increased government funding. Workers at these meetings will be discussing what options they wish to take in response to this poor attitude from their employer. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 14 April 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, proudly celebrates a significant milestone. The company has been named the Best Forex Broker ASIA 2025 by World Business Outlook, reaffirming its leadership and trusted presence across the Asian financial landscape. This esteemed accolade reflects FBS’s consistent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced. “We’re a Government relentlessly focused on growing the economy so Kiwis can get ahead. All the stats show tourism will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Senior Sergeant Andy Reid, Manawatū Road Policing Services Team Leader: Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle compliance across the upper Rangitikei and greater Ruapehu areas. The operation ran over … Read more
Source: ACT Party ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on Green MP Tamatha Paul to clarify her party’s stance on crime and explain her decision to fundraise for the extremist group People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA). “This is a group that openly calls for the abolition of prisons and the police,” says Mr Stephenson. “New … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HA NOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – China is Vietnam’s largest export market for agricultural, forestry and fishery products. This market will continue to allow more Vietnamese agricultural goods to be officially exported. The state visit to Vietnam by Party General Secretary and President of China Xi … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads. Five sites leading to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre are having in-road weighing technology installed and these will be coned off for 30 days … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party More people could be harmed if Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey does not guarantee to protect patients and workers as the Police withdraw from supporting mental health call outs. “Two reported incidents show that by withdrawing the Police’s support from mental health call outs, people suffering severe distress will fall … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: February 2025 – 14 April 2025 – International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitorsOverseas visitor arrivals were 354,400 in February 2025, a decrease of 8,400 from February … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: February 2025 – 14 April 2025 – International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migrationProvisional estimates for the February 2025 year compared with the February 2024 year were: migrant arrivals: 154,300 (± 1,400), … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: March 2025 – 14 April 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key factsAll figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says that it is deeply concerned about the safety of drinking water in the Ashburton District after close to one in five bore water samples tested for nitrate at the beginning of April exceeded levels linked with blue baby syndrome. The organisation says that this is indicative of a failure by Environment Canterbury … Read more
Source: ASB New ASB research shows that despite tough economic circumstances, 43% of Kiwi aged 18-24 are building better money habits and taking action to improve their financial wellbeing. Young Kiwi are facing a financial double whammy, as high youth unemployment adds to cost of living pressures. More than 80% of the net jobs lost … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s biggest annual event supporting local businesses – Love Local – returns in June. Filling Te Rauparaha Arena for the sixth year running, Love Local is a free event where attendees can meet the hundreds of different local businesses in Porirua and learn about what they have to offer. Vendors of all … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 14th – Thursday 17th May – While the South Island is experiencing the interesting weather today, our focus shifts to the North Island as we head into the week. A punchy cold front with a period of heavy rain is moving up the South Island today, lowering snow … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of Carrington Road in Pt Chevalier is being diverted following a crash. Emergency services are at the scene, near the intersection with Te Ara Kopiko, after a car collided with a pole. Carrington Road is currently closed between Seagar Avenue and Sutherland Road. A further update will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Governor General Waheguru Ji Ka Khulsa, Waheguru Ki Fateh [Hail the Guru’s Khalsa, Hail the victory of God] E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Thank you for inviting Richard and me to … Read more
Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland councillors have approved the approach for the future use of around 1,200 properties bought out following the 2023 storms. The policy guiding future land use decisions was approved by the council’s Policy and Planning Committee. The 1,200 properties with high-risk homes are expected to be purchased by the … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 14 April 2025 Source: National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, Department of Conservation and Waikato Regional Council Wilding conifers are a pest tree species impacting on native bush and coastal environments, taking water, light and air from native plants that are home to endemic birds, lizards and bugs. The wilding conifers at Opera … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 14 April 2025 The fish are named after Gollum from J.R.R. Tolkein’s Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, due to their large eyes and preference for swampy habitat. DOC River Ranger Pat Hoffmann says finding Gollums in the stream is exciting, and reinforces the need to protect their habitat. “Gollum’s conservation … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across the country on a Rural Health Roadshow, starting this week in Levin.“All New Zealanders deserve timely access to quality health care and this Government is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving test when getting a full driver licencePublic consultation on the changes will begin tomorrow. The Government proposes to remove the requirement for a second practical test … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise one person has died in a crash in Pt Chevalier this morning. The single vehicle crash occurred just after 9am on Carrington Road, after the vehicle collided with a pole. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene despite medical assistance being provided. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have rounded up three offenders after two burglaries at Browns Bay businesses this morning. A burglary was reported at a currency exchange business on Clyde Road at around 3.18am. Acting Waitematā East Area Commander Tim Williams says three offenders had been seen smashing their way into the store. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have launched a homicide investigation after the discovery of a man’s body in a vehicle in the Far North town of Kawakawa on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Station Road in a car park near the Caltex petrol station about 7.45am. “The man’s … Read more