Think before you drive: Police warn drivers ahead of public holidays

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The results of a Police operation targeting impaired drivers in Auckland City this week has officers warning drivers to think before getting behind the wheel. Auckland City Police partnered with the Tāmaki Makaurau Impairment Prevention Team and Auckland Transport on Wednesday as part of an operation targeting impaired drivers. … Read more

Kerrs Road, Linwood closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Kerrs Road, Linwood is currently closed following a crash. The crash involved a vehicle and a cyclist and happened near the intersection with Woodham Road just before 4pm. One person has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Lee Kum Kee Celebrates Culinary Greatness at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Awards

Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Lee Kum Kee, the esteemed Asian culinary brand with over a century of heritage, proudly reflects on its successful partnership as the Official Sauce and Condiment Partner at the recently held Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards in Seoul, Korea. This … Read more

H&S Unveils Characteristic Wellness Innovations at FHA 2025 Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – H&S (the “Company”), a leading Australian wellness company, proudly showcased its exceptional portfolio of brands at FHA-Food & Beverage 2025(“FHA 2025”), Asia’s premier food and hospitality trade show, held from April 8 to 11 in Singapore. H&S leveraged this platform to connect … Read more

Release: Students struggling as Govt sits on hands

Source: New Zealand Labour Party “It is unacceptable that struggling students can’t eat and pay their rent because they can’t access their student loan or allowance,” said Labour’s tertiary spokesperson Shanan Halbert. “With unemployment rapidly increasing, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds and Minister for Universities Shane Reti both should have known that enrolments would increase … Read more

Turbo-charging tomatoes with Auckland’s food scraps

Source: Auckland Council Thanks to a technology called anaerobic digestion, Aucklanders’ food scraps now provide renewable energy to help power the tomatoes that may very well end up on Aucklanders’ plates, contributing to New Zealand’s circular economy and reducing waste disposal costs. Anaerobic digestion extracts the powerhouse of energy and nutrients locked inside food scraps … Read more

New guidance for adventure activity and outdoor recreation providers – managing the risks from natural hazards

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 April 2025 WorkSafe has created new guidance to help adventure activity operators and outdoor recreation providers manage risks from natural hazards such as flooding, landslips, and snowfall. The guidance is relevant for: Adventure activity providers Outdoor recreation providers like schools and tertiary education providers, sports clubs, and recreation venues. Adventure … Read more

Beachside burglars land in court

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A pair of alleged thieves responsible for a string of burglaries in the beachside suburb of Piha are now facing court. Between late January and 10 April, Police has received 14 reports relating to burglary, theft and suspicious activity in the Piha area. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more

Evnia Partners with Ground Zero Gaming for Exclusive 2025 Season Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Philips Evnia is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Ground Zero Gaming for the 2025 esports season. This collaboration marks a monumental step in shaping the future of competitive gaming, where both entities combine their strengths to push the boundaries … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates Earth Month by Transforming Main Street Taxi

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – In celebration of Earth Month this April, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) proudly highlights its continued environmental initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability. HKDL has been committed to adopting renewable energy and recently took innovative steps to convert a vintage amusement … Read more

Release: More must be done to stop children going hungry

Source: New Zealand Labour Party More children are going hungry and statistics showing children in material hardship continue to get worse. “I’m worried about children in this country, who seem to be becoming more and more of an afterthought by the day,” Labour child poverty reduction spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. “The Government has reversed the … Read more

Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects

Source: Auckland Council Today marks a major milestone in Auckland’s flood recovery programme, with the official groundbreaking of the first flood resilience (blue-green) projects under Auckland Council’s Making Space for Water programme. The two Māngere projects, including replacing a busy bridge and lifting New Zealand’s largest sewerage pipe, will significantly reduce flood risk for hundreds … Read more

ANZAC Day Events – Art of Remembrance 2025: ANZAC Tribute to New Zealand’s Nurses

Source: Lindsay Stanley, for Art of Remembrance event on Anzac Eve Annual commemorative event at Kāhui St David’s to mark Anzac Eve with a moving musical tribute featuring Soprano Felicity Tomkins, Michelle Thorne, and friends.   A bronze plaque honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled. 11 April 2025 – Auckland, New … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Gore

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Gore on Saturday 5 April. He was 18-year-old Cyris Michael Wakefield, of Charlton, Gore. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Police are working to determine the circumstances of … Read more

Media advisory: Police Media Centre closing at 6pm, Saturday 12 April

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Saturday 12 April due to staffing constraints. Prior to that time, we will be operating with reduced staff numbers and prioritising urgent/serious incidents. After 6pm, information on any significant public safety issues will be released proactively. The centre will reopen … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Linton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Tennent Drive/SH57, southwest of Linton on 21 March. He was 64-year-old Patrick Arundel-Lambert from Cloverlea. Police extend our condolences during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Upwell Scaffolding for Safe and Reliable Access Solutions

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Upwell Scaffolding, a proudly New Zealand-owned business, is quickly becoming a trusted name in the scaffolding industry, offering dependable and tailored access solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the region. Upwell Scaffolding stands out for its commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and on-time project delivery. Whether … Read more

Auckland overnight motorway closures 13 – 17 April 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Thursday, 17 April 2025. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link) Unless otherwise stated, closures … Read more

New High Court Judge appointed

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws in 1996 and a Master of Laws in 2000, having been a High Court judges’ clerk from 1995-1996. From 1997-1999 Justice Mount was a … Read more

Greens continue to call for Pacific Visa Waiver

Source: Green Party The Green Party recognises the extension of visa allowances for our Pacific whānau as a step in the right direction but continues to call for a Pacific Visa Waiver.  “The Greens continue to call for our Pacific neighbours to be granted Visa Waiver status as a necessary step to strengthen and honour … Read more

Police acknowledge sentence of Jimmy Heremaia

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Jimmy Heremaia in the High Court at Napier today. We are pleased to see justice done for Ariki’s family, who have been such fierce advocates for her since her death. We know no sentence … Read more

Health AWARDS – ProCare and Unitec recognise Top Pacific Nurses

Source: ProCare ProCare in partnership with Unitec, is pleased to announce the winners of the Top Pacific Nurse award for the 2024 academic year – Katerina Alapae and Seluvaia Havea. The winners were presented their awards at the Pacific Graduation Dinner on Thursday 3 April, where graduates who had completed the Pacific Nursing programme were … Read more

Health – Nelson’s hands-on message to Te Whatu Ora over patient safety – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 200 people are expected to make a chain around Nelson Hospital on Saturday, to demand a new hospital immediately and enough staff to care for the community. Nelson residents will go hand-in-hand with unions New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO), Public Service Association (PSA) and … Read more

New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – Stats NZ media release

Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – 11 April 2025 – Total glacier ice volumes in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 42 percent between 2005 and 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “This 22 km3 decrease between 2005 and 2023 is equivalent to 37 percent of … Read more

New partnerships for social housing

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).“In Budget 2024, the Government committed $140 million in new funding for 1,500 new social homes to be provided by CHPs. We are on track to … Read more

Man arrested after Kawerau station damaged

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Kawerau Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Al Fenwick: A 30-year-old man has been taken into custody following an incident in Kawerau this morning. About 2.50am, a person attempted to gain entry to the Kawerau Police Station, where an officer was inside, by smashing windows and attempting to … Read more

Have your say on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill

Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill with a closing date of 11:59pm on 22 May 2025.MIL OSI MIL OSI