Appeal for witnesses to Huntly fire

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Simon Evans: Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious fire in Huntly overnight. Emergency services were called to a commercial premises on Great South Road, just south of Alder Lane, about 1:30am. Police, together with Fire and Emergency NZ, are back at the scene … Read more

Sahm Capital Joins the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM)

Source: Media Outreach RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2025 – Sahm Capital is excited to announce its official membership in the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), further solidifying its commitment to the growth and development of the Arab capital markets. Founded in 1978, AFCM aims to enhance the efficiency … Read more

Global leader in Temperature-Controlled Solutions Expands

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled storage, logistics and facilities solutions, and value-added services, today announced the groundbreaking of its USD$34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Hornby, Christchurch. This ambitious project will more than double the site’s capacity, significantly enhancing its ability to meet the growing demand for … Read more

Adclics: AI-Driven Digital Marketing Solutions

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Adclics, a New Zealand-owned digital marketing agency, is revolutionising the e-commerce landscape with its suite of AI-powered tools designed to enhance online presence, optimise marketing strategies, and drive business growth. About Adclics Founded by CEO Bjorn Kim and COO Deesha Bhatia, Adclics emerged from a shared vision to … Read more

Advocate Argues for Methamphetamine Treatment Introduction

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Jas Brosnan, a passionate advocate for marginalised communities, has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the Law Commission, aiming to revolutionise methamphetamine addiction treatment in New Zealand. This evidence-based approach, modelled after the success of opioid replacement therapy, proposes legal access to prescription stimulants like Desoxyn and Vyvanse to … Read more

Man arrested for Hamilton murder and wounding

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: Hamilton Police have made an arrest in relation to the death of a man, and wounding of a second man, on Beatty Street in Melville yesterday. A 41-year-old man sought by Police was arrested this morning and is expected to appear in … Read more

Murder charge in Kaikohe homicide

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police investigating the homicide in Kaikohe have filed a murder charge. Emergency services were called to a Mangakahia Road property yesterday morning, where a man located with stab wounds eventually died at the scene. A man taken into custody at the time has now been charged with murder. The … Read more

Homicide, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris: A homicide inquiry has been launched following the death of a man in Whangārei yesterday. Emergency services were called to the Norfolk Street address shortly before 5pm, after a report of a man being injured. He was found unresponsive, and sadly died … Read more

Road closed after crash, Heaphy Terrace/Claudlands Road, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are at the scene of a crash at the level crossing near the intersection of Heaphy Terrace and Claudelands Road, Hamilton East, where a train has struck a car.  While there are no serious injuries, the road is now closed while the scene is cleared. Motorists are advised … Read more

Mahia fire, public advised to avoid the area

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Members of the public are advised to stay away from the Maungawhio Drive area in Mahia, as emergency services respond to a fire. Police are attending and assisting with a small number of evacuations. Residents around the area are asked to close all doors and windows and prepare in … Read more

Serious crash: State Highway 6, Cromwell

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6/Kawarau Gorge Road is closed near McNulty Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike and a car was reported at about 10:30am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. A diversion is in … Read more

Release: National botches health funding numbers

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Health Minister Simeon Brown’s claim that the Government has put $16.68 billion into the health system over three years is wrong. Simeon Brown has repeatedly claimed the Government is putting “$16.68 billion more put into our health system over three years” when the actual amount is half that at $8.4 … Read more

Vehicle sought in relation to Beatty Street homicide

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police investigating the death of a man at a Beatty Street address overnight are now asking for anyone who sees this vehicle to come forward. The black Ford Territory, registration DBN472, was last seen being driven by a man, who Police are also looking to speak to in connection … Read more

Fatal crash, Cromwell

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Cromwell this morning. The two-vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle and a car was reported at about 10:30am. One person died at the scene and a second person sustained serious injuries. The road remains closed while … Read more

Update: Have you seen Joseph?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have serious concerns for the wellbeing of Joseph Grattan, 24, and are urgently seeking to locate him. Joseph has not been seen since 28 February, where he was in Patikura Place, Turangi. He is believed to have been involved in a crash on SH32/Tihoi Road near Waimanoa Road … Read more

Fatal crash: Cook Street, Howick

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm the driver involved in a serious crash in Howick yesterday evening has died. The driver, the sole occupant of the car, collided with a building near the intersection with Cook and Picton Streets, just before 6:30pm. Police are making inquiries into the death on behalf of … Read more

Homicide, Kaikohe

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Al Symonds: Northland Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man died south of Kaikohe today. Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, about 5km south of the town, around 9:10am. Upon arrival, they located a male with apparent stab wounds … Read more

Have you seen Joseph?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are working to locate Joseph, aged 24, as we have concerns for his welfare. We believe Joseph was involved in a car crash on Tihoi Road/SH32 near Waimanoa Road, just north of Lake Taupō on Wednesday 12 March, at around 2pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who … Read more

ACT in the engine room behind new infrastructure projects

Source: ACT Party ACT MP and former civil engineer Simon Court is welcoming the suite of projects announced at the Investment Summit set to capitalise on new and improved private infrastructure delivery pathways. “The private sector brings innovation, expertise and capital – both domestic and international – that drives faster delivery of better infrastructure that … Read more

UU Wallet Secures U.S. MSB License, Embarking on a New Chapter of Global Compliance with Security at Its Core

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – UU Wallet, a leading global Web3 payment platform, recently announced that it has officially obtained the Money Services Business (MSB) license from the United States. This makes UU Wallet one of the few digital financial service platforms that combines robust … Read more

KVB Wins the Most Popular Broker 2024 Award – Rising Above 300+ Brokers

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – KVB emerged as the ultimate winner of the prestigious Most Popular Broker 2024 award presented by Followme, after breaking through fierce competition among 371 participating brokers. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the final selection was based on a comprehensive assessment of … Read more

High Marks for Hong Kong’s University Degree Courses

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 14 March 2025 – Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s “most improved” location for university degree courses, reflecting the determination of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government to develop the city into an international education hub with strong emphasis on nurturing … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: New Zealand – open to the world

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I’m Todd McCay, Minster of Agriculture, Forestry, Trade, the first minister for Investment – or Foreign Direct Investment, as well as associate minister for Foreign Affairs — responsible with the Deputy PM for: Latin America, Gulf States, Northen Asia, and Africa.  New Zealand is an ambitious, innovative country. … Read more

Blind Low Vision New Zealand’s Seeing Streets Differently

Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia ora koutou. Nga mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai, ra ki te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Clive Lansink, Chair of the Board of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Judy Small, Deputy Chair Dan Shepherd and … Read more

Calling Global Startups! EPIC 2025 Opens Application with US$100M Investment Up for Grabs

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is excited to announce the 9th edition of the Elevator Pitch International Competition (EPIC 2025), a global stage for visionary startups to secure investment, spur business opportunities, and scale in Asia’s innovation … Read more

Serious crash: Cook Street, Howick

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police and emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Howick this evening. A vehicle has collided with a building near the intersection with Cook and Picton Streets, before 6.30pm. The driver of the vehicle is in a critical condition. The Police Serious Crash Unit are deploying … Read more

British Council East Asia Education Week 2025 Strengthening UK-East Asia higher education partnerships

Source: Media Outreach UK Vice-Chancellors, UK alumni and East Asia leaders convene in Hong Kong to shape the future of mobility, research, and innovation partnerships. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – The British Council Hong Kong successfully hosted the British Council East Asia Education Week 2025 from 5 to … Read more