Recognition – From speculums to self-testing—champion of HPV self-testing wins Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington When was your last smear? Cervical screening has recently changed for the better! Speculum use in smear tests was nobody’s favourite experience—but thanks to Professor Bev Lawton (Ngāti Porou) and her team’s work, this screening has changed, and speculums no longer play an essential part. The health researcher … Read more

Release: Govt’s continued lack of action on Gaza condemned

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Hundreds more Palestinians have died in recent days as Israel’s assault on Gaza continues and humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, is blocked. “How many more people, how many more children must die before the New Zealand Government acts rather than talks?” Labour foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker said. “Beyond … Read more

ACT welcomes investigation of banking cabal

Source: ACT Party Welcoming news that the Commerce Commission is launching an investigation into the influence of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance on New Zealand’s banking sector, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “The banking alliance is a woke cabal. It co-ordinates banks into aligning lending practices with net-zero emissions goals, and this affects local lending practices, … Read more

Slip repairs 98% complete on north rural roads

Source: Auckland Council Two years on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland Transport (AT)’s flood recovery team has now repaired 98 per cent of the slips that occurred on local roads in the ‘north rural’ area. Across the Auckland region, more than 2000 slips on local roads were reported to … Read more

Police appeal for vehicle sightings in relation to Operation Sove

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Hutt Valley Police: Police investigating the murder of Ian David Moller and the arsons at his property are releasing images of a vehicle believed to be involved, as we continue to appeal for information from the Stokes Valley community. Since the launch of … Read more

SH1 Oakleigh overnight road rebuild works to begin next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will begin rebuilding a section of State Highway 1 at Oakleigh next week. From Tuesday 25 March to Tuesday 1 April, the road will be down to one lane between Mangapai Road and Totara Road, with stop/go traffic management and a 30km/h temporary … Read more

Business – EMA welcomes increase in health and safety inspectors

Source: EMA WorkSafe New Zealand’s initiative to recruit up to 60 new health and safety inspectors in 2025 is a positive step towards addressing our alarming rates of workplace harm, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). “New Zealand’s workplace fatality rate is notably higher than that of comparable countries,” says EMA Manager of Employment Relations … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Hadlow

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Spur Road, Hadlow on 23 February. He was 47-year-old Joseph John Theyers, from Timaru. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain … Read more

Miramar unexplained death: Name release and appeal

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: An investigation into a man’s unexplained death in Miramar on Monday is ongoing, with Police now seeking dashcam footage from across the suburb early that morning. The victim is 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah, originally from Afghanistan. He was located with serious head injuries at … Read more

Iwi join discussion on geothermal potential

Source: New Zealand Government Progressing a holistic strategy to unlock the potential of New Zealand’s geothermal resources, possibly in applications beyond energy generation, is at the centre of discussions with mana whenua at a hui in Rotorua today, Resources and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. The Coalition Government is in the early stages of … Read more

Media advisory: Police Media Centre closing at 6pm, Saturday 22 March

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The Police Media Centre will close at 6pm on Saturday 22 March 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

Auckland overnight motorway closures 23 – 28 March 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 Friday, 28 March 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link)  Unless otherwise stated, closures … Read more

Plan ahead for upcoming works on Cambridge section of Waikato Expressway

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Motorists traveling on the Cambridge section of the State Highway 1 (SH1) Waikato Expressway are advised to plan ahead, with a northbound left lane closure scheduled for both Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 March, followed by north and south bound lane closures between Monday 31 March and Friday 4 April. … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Hurunui

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died in a crash on Mouse Point Road, Hurunui on 11 February. She was 67-year-old Joy Carolyn Farrington, of Hanmer Springs. Police wish to extend our condolences to her loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances … Read more

Arrest made in relation to January shooting, Feilding

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury Manawatū Police have today arrested a 24-year-old man in relation to a shooting at Kowhai Park, Feilding on 4 January. Police executed a search warrant at Palmerston North address this morning, where the man was arrested without incident. He is due to appear … Read more

Building consent data shows need for bold reforms

Source: New Zealand Government New annual data has exposed the staggering cost of delays previously hidden in the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.  “I directed Building Consent Authorities to begin providing quarterly data last year to improve transparency, following repeated complaints from tradespeople waiting far longer than the statutory 20 … Read more

Beatty Street homicide: Witnesses sought

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Darrell Harpur: Police making enquiries into the death of two men after an incident in Hamilton earlier this month are asking for witnesses to come forward. Emergency services were called to Beatty Street, Melville at around 4.30am on Saturday 15 March. A 26-year-old man … Read more

Serious crash, SH 39, Tihiroa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has blocked Ormsby Road, State Highway 39. The crash involves three cars and a truck and was reported about 9.45pm, between Parihoro and Cannon roads. Initial indications suggest one person has critical injuries and will be airlifted to hospital, while … Read more

Awards – RBNZ takes out two wins in this year’s Central Banking awards

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 21 March 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is proud to have been named as the winner of two categories in this year’s Central Banking awards. We are honoured and very grateful to accept Central Banking’s Corporate Services Initiative Award for our Information … Read more

Survey Underway to Protect Hector’s Dolphins in Otago

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  21 March 2025 Scientists have had favourable weather conditions and good success in locating dolphins, allowing them to gather valuable data that will help improve conservation efforts for this vulnerable species. Hector’s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus hectori), also known as tutumairekurai, pahu, or upokohue, are endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and are considered … Read more

Police renew appeal for information about missing man Stephen Ryan

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are renewing the appeal for anyone with information about missing man Stephen Ryan, as the two-year anniversary of his disappearance approaches. Manawatū Police received a report in late March 2023 that Stephen was missing. He was last seen on the evening of Tuesday 28 March after he was … Read more

Health – The Australian & New Zealand Fragility Fracture Registry (ANZFFR) has released its second annual report

Source: Australian & New Zealand Fragility Fracture Registry Annual Report 2025 Summary • Over 20,000 New Zealanders suffer a fragility fracture – that is, a fracture after a low-impact injury such as a fall – every year, and this is predicted to rise rapidly as the population ages.• People with fragility fractures and other fall … Read more

China Mobile International Launched “AI+ Global Solutions” and “CMI AI LLM Integrated Server” at AI+ Era Global Development Forum

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2025 – China Mobile International (“CMI”) hosted the AI+ Era Global Development Forum in Hong Kong on March 19. Distinguished guests included Li Huidi, Executive Vice President of China Mobile; Mu Chenhong, Deputy Director of the Information Center, Liaison Office of the … Read more

World Athletics Indoor Championships Enter ‘Nanjing Time’

Source: Media Outreach NANJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2025 – From March 21 to 23, the 2025 Nanjing World Athletics Indoor Championships will take place in the city. As China’s first hosting of the World Indoor Athletics Championships, this event follows the 2015 Beijing World Athletics Championships as another top-tier global … Read more

Additional $320 Seats Released for Galaxy Macau™ Presents: ANDREA BOCELLI Live in Concert

Source: Media Outreach Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 … Read more

Medical Taiwan 2025: Explore Cutting-Edge AI, Smart Medical Solutions, and Wellness Innovations

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2025 – Medical Taiwan 2025, organized by TAITRA, will take place from June 5 to 7 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 2). As Asia’s premier exhibition for the medical and healthcare industries, this event will focus on the theme of “Innovating … Read more

Hong Kong – World No.3 Global Financial Centre

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 20 March 2025 – Hong Kong has maintained its World No.3 ranking in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) after New York (No.1) and London (No.2). Hong Kong’s overall rating increased by 11 points to 760, remaining top in the Asia-Pacific region. The … Read more