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Source: Auckland Council In the wake of a spate of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, including the most recent at Abilities’ North Shore recycling plant, Auckland Council supports the ruling by the Auckland District Court in the matter of Auckland Council v Sims Metal Industries Limited, following a significant fire at the Sims Metal scrap … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 May 2025 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors”) has been awarded Best Malaysia Large-Cap Equity Fund at the Morningstar Awards 2025, recognising the strong performance of the Kenanga Blue Chip Fund (“KBCF”). This achievement marks a significant milestone for the firm, as KBCF … Read more
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori warns that the Government’s Treaty Clause Review represents the most severe erosion of iwi rights in modern legal history. “Luxon’s Government is doing what the Treaty Principles Bill failed to do. They are removing every legal reference to Te Tiriti across health, housing, conservation, and child wellbeing laws, … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 5 May 2025 Majority Support For Bill Defining ‘Woman’ & ‘Man’ – ONLY 29% OPPOSITION TO THE BILL A new poll has found majority support for a Member’s Bill that would ensure the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in law according to biology, with two … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Blockhouse Bay this afternoon. The single vehicle crash, on Blockhouse Bay Road, was reported to Police just after 12.30pm. One person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition. Motorists are being advised the southbound lane has been closed … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax reform advocacy group Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling on the Government and opposition parties to remedy the failures in our taxation system illustrated by a new report from the Centre of International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research, which looks at transparency and corporate tax issues in the heavily public-funded aged … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Now is the time for Kiwis to give New Zealand Sign Language a go as we take a week to celebrate the language, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says. This week is New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week. The theme is that “anyone can sign anywhere”. “NZSL is an official language … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Robinson Research Institute, a pioneer in high-temperature superconductivity (HTS) research, has received funding of $71million towards setting up and hosting an advanced technology platform in Future Magnetic and Materials Technologies. The funding for the advanced technology platform was announced by Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Shane Reti at … Read more
Source: Peace Action Wellington Sunday 4 May 2025 – The government has announced an additional $1 billion of military spending today on top of $12 billion of spending already announced over the next four years. These plans will take New Zealand’s annual military budget to approximately 2% of GDP. “The budget will have the most severe … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 5 May 2025 – The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in financial services presents both opportunities and risks to financial stability, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a special topic from the upcoming May 2025 Financial Stability Report. As AI tools and models become increasingly … Read more
Source: Etu Union A new report from E tū and international tax watchdog CICTAR has raised serious questions about whether aged care giant Bupa is shifting profits offshore to avoid paying its fair share of tax in Aotearoa. E tū is calling for urgent reform and transparency in aged residential care funding, following the revelations … Read more
Source: MetService – Cold nights with widespread single-digit temperatures; frost risk for the central North Island.– Monday morning saw some of the lowest temperatures recorded so far this year, including Christchurch: -0.5°C, Taumarunui: -1.7°C, Taupo: -1.8°C and Masterton: -0.5°C.– Clear skies dominate early in the week under a ridge of high pressure.– Rain and warmer, humid … Read more
Source: RSA Following their hard-fought victory over the Brumbies in Canberra last month, the Hurricanes have demonstrated that their strength extends beyond the rugby pitch. In a meaningful gesture, all 23 jerseys worn by Hurricanes players during the DHL Super Rugby Pacific’s Anzac Round have been donated to the RSA. The aim is … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation “I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.” That’s what Jade Steven’s five-year-old son whispered to her one morning before school. For Jade, a mother-of-three from Wellington, those words captured the fear that comes with living – and parenting – while battling asthma. This World Asthma Day (on Tuesday 6 May), … Read more
Source: Skills Group Skills Group, New Zealand’s largest private training provider, is pioneering the future of vocational education by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its teaching and learning processes. Skills Group Head of Strategic Development Andy Cooper says by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Skills Group is enhancing student performance, streamlining administrative tasks, and personalising the … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council The public is being encouraged to have its say on a review of the Northland Regional Council’s Navigation Safety Bylaw for Northland, which sets the rules for keeping people safe on the water. Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the bylaw was originally scheduled for its five-yearly review in 2022, but the process … Read more
Source: Greenpeace The Australian election result has sent a clear message across the Tasman: voters will not tolerate Trump-style politics that fuel environmental destruction and ignore the climate crisis. “Australians chose to protect climate and nature over a coalition pushing fossil fuels, destruction, and division. That should be a wake-up call for political leaders here in … Read more
Source: Aged Care Association The E tū union is either being deliberately mischievous or is seriously misinformed about how aged residential care works in New Zealand, says Aged Care Association Chief Executive Hon. Tracey Martin. The Post published a story last week based on a report titled Transparency and Corporate Tax Reforms to Improve the Efficiency … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Livestock numbers fall over the last 10 years while area planted in fruit increases – 5 May 2025 – The total number of sheep was 23.6 million at June 2024, a fall of 6.2 million (21 percent) compared with 10 years ago, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The total number … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) An earlier media release regarding two firearms-related incidents in Gisborne overnight stated that two people were injured as a result of shots fired at a house on Taruheru Crescent. This was incorrect – the two people injured were in the vehicle in Valley Road that was also shot at. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) To be attributed to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander: Tairāwhiti Police have arrested and charged four people following two firearms-related incidents overnight. At around 11.45pm yesterday, Police were called to Taruheru Crescent in Mangapapa, following a report of several shots being fired towards a house from a car. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Joe Sailsbury: Two youths have been arrested in relation to a liquor store robbery in Levin today. At 11:30am Police received reports of an aggravated robbery at a liquor store on Mako Mako Road. Two youths had entered the store with a weapon and stole … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are currently assisting with road closures at a building fire on Pakowhai Road, Frimley, Hastings which was reported about 9.30 this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand are at the scene and the road is closed between Duke Street and Frederick Street. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police and emergency services are attending a crash involving at least four vehicles on Bluff Highway between Awarua Siding Road and Stanley Township Road. The crash occurred at approximately 8.10am today. One vehicle is currently blocking both lanes, so motorists are asked to avoid the area. Towing vehicles have … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tokanui Gorge Road Highway near Fortrose is blocked currently due to a crash where a truck has rolled. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash about 7.45am. Fortunately the driver was not seriously injured, however the road is completely blocked. It is expected to be closed for some … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 south of Dannevirke is blocked due to a two-vehicle collision. It happened at around 7:10pm at the intersection of Wi Duncan Road. One person is seriously injured and three others have moderate injuries. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The multidisciplinary Paihau—Robinson Research Institute will host the platform, leveraging its world-leading expertise in superconductors, magnets and materials technologies. The platform will increase jobs in advanced tech in New Zealand, and create innovations that will benefit many sectors from space to fusion energy, quantum computing, aviation, medical … Read more