Piece of WWII history uncovered on Te Ara Tūtohu: SH3 Waitara to Bell Block

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A piece of Taranaki’s Second World War history has recently been uncovered during work on Te Ara Tūtohu: SH3 Waitara to Bell Block. Two Home Guard rifle pits were found to the north of the intersection of State Highway 3 (SH3) and De Havilland Drive in Bell Block. It’s likely … Read more

Authentic European Delights for Spring and Beyond – HOFEX 2025 Presentation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – For spring, celebrations and gatherings, food lovers in Hong Kong are invited to indulge in a tantalising array of traditional European delicacies through the “Enjoy the Authentic Joy from Europe” campaign. This campaign brings together four iconic deli meats – … Read more

Two in hot water following risky break in

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A pair of alleged burglars in the middle of removing a hot water cylinder and copper piping from a Tikipunga property have been caught in the act. Police were alerted to a burglary at a property undergoing renovation on Thomas Street just after 9.30am yesterday. The homeowner reported seeing, … Read more

Victory Securities Secures Approval to Offer Two Key Virtual Asset Services

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – Victory Securities today announced that it has officially obtained two significant regulatory consent from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong to provide virtual asset (VA)-related products and services: 1) provision of discretionary account management services (DAMS) to … Read more

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok and Curvistan Bangkok Host an Exclusive Preview of the “Electrifying Past. Present. Future.” Exhibition

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – Porsche Design Tower Bangkok showcased its commitment to innovation by hosting an exclusive evening reception with Curvistan Bangkok, a premier destination for the Porsche community, for the new “Electrifying Past. Present. Future.” exhibition. Esteemed guests enjoyed a first look at the … Read more

Information that empowers: Octa broker on the importance of transparency

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – When managing personal finances, any lack of communication or transparency on the part of the service provider is annoying and nerve-wracking for the client, inevitably leading to mistrust and confusion. Efficient communication and transparency are especially vital in e-brokerage services, … Read more

Canada Brand Harlow Blend Launches Unique Cat Food Series

Source: Media Outreach Featuring Expert-Formulated Cat Food Recipes with Over 28 Years of Nutritional Experience HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – Harlow Blend Cat Food Series is specifically designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of cats. The Harlow Blend cat food series includes a variety of flavours, all … Read more

Education – Success Tutoring expands globally with New Zealand centre launch

Source: Success Tutoring The global tutoring revolution has arrived in New Zealand. Success Tutoring, Australia’s fastest growing and most innovative education and tutoring franchise, has officially opened its first centre in Papanui, Christchurch, marking the beginning of a bold global expansion into New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom. “This is an … Read more

Health – Te Whatu Ora’s failed pay offer cements strike action for senior doctors

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Te Whatu Ora’s latest offer to senior doctors fails to take staffing shortages, or achieving health targets, seriously the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says as mediation between ASMS and the employer concluded at midday today. More than 5,000 senior doctors will strike for 24 hours on Thursday May 1 … Read more

Weather News – April set to end with a bang! – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 28th April – Thursday 1st May – Key points •    A busy stretch of weather is on the way, with many areas set to face a range of notable conditions throughout the week•    After an already wet month, Northland will see pockets of heavier rain on Tuesday, while … Read more

Ready, set, go… every 10 minutes on Route 7!

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 28 Apr 2025 Route change part of wider improvements The change to Route 7 is part of a larger collaborative project to improve public transport that includes additional infrastructure delivered by our partners Christchurch City Council and NZTA. This includes 10 bus stop upgrades, a new bus parking space … Read more

Collaborative approach key to eradication of HPAI

Source: New Zealand Government Partnership with industry has been key to the successful eradication of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a large commercial egg farm in Otago, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has now lifted the strict biosecurity controls that have been in place at Mainland’s Hillgrove property since … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Glenross

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) olice can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Glenross on 29 March. He was 32-year-old Robert Douglas Ralston, from Wakari, Dunedin. Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this difficult time. A 31-year-old man is due to reappear in the … Read more

ACT MP welcomes move to cut construction red tape

Source: ACT Party ACT Building and Construction spokesperson Cameron Luxton is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a new opt-in scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and the setting of a mandatory target to slash building inspection wait times. “New Zealand’s overreliance on councils in consenting and certification results in bottlenecks and … Read more

Education – Experts Urge Educators to Support Neurodiversity in the Classroom

Source: Skills Group   As the education landscape continues to evolve, experts are urging tutors and educators to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity to achieve teaching excellence and better support the diverse needs of students.   Over 100 tutors from across the country recently participated in a special training forum on the subject hosted by … Read more

Education – Principals Welcome Government Teacher Registration Relief

Source: NZ Principals Federation Principals across the country welcome the Minister’s announcement today, that the Government will be paying Teacher Registration and Practicing Certificate fees ($550.00 every three years), from July 2025. “Principals welcome this initiative,” said Gavin Beere, who heads up the NZPF Executive Pou on policy.  “We are optimistic that it will attract more … Read more

Controls lifted at poultry farm after virus eradicated

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Movement controls have been lifted from Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove Farm in Otago, after the successful eradication of H7N6 strain of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) says Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) chief veterinary officer Dr Mary Van Andel. When HPAI H7N6 was detected in poultry at the property in early … Read more

PPTA welcomes Government decision to pay teachers’ practising fees

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) “The Government’s decision to pay our Teaching Council fees indicates that it realises it needs to do everything it can to keep teachers in the profession in the midst of a chronic secondary teacher shortage. Paying teachers’ Teaching Council fees lets teachers know their professional expertise is valued and … Read more

Master Plumbers welcomes Cabinet approval of self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased the Government is progressing with a self-certification scheme that makes plumbers accountable for their work, rather than relying on council inspectors. “We have been advocating for years that plumbers and drainlayers should be able to self-certify, just as gasfitters – who are also plumbers in most … Read more

Awards – Master Plumbers welcomes Cabinet approval of self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased the Government is progressing with a self-certification scheme that makes plumbers accountable for their work, rather than relying on council inspectors. “We have been advocating for years that plumbers and drainlayers should be able to self-certify, just as gasfitters – who are also plumbers in most … Read more

Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed on a new scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and will set a mandatory target to tackle building inspection wait times, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “Making it easier and more affordable to build opens the door to homeownership for more … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Appoints Michael O’Kronley as Chief Executive Officer

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company today announced the appointment of Michael O’Kronley as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025. With a strong technical foundation in engineering, Mr. O’Kronley brings over 30 … Read more

Waitākere Ranges co-governance: better councillors needed to protect democracy

Source: ACT Party Auckland Council’s plan to set up a co-governed committee to manage the Waitākere Ranges shows why Kiwis need councillors who believe in democracy, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Waitākere Ranges belong to all Aucklanders, and should be managed democratically. But Auckland Council’s plan would see unelected decision-makers closing tracks and dictating … Read more

Digging up the past for Archaeology Week

Source: Auckland Council Sometimes to uncover Auckland’s past, you need to dig deep. Just ask Chris Mallows, Team Leader Cultural Heritage Implementation in Auckland Council’s Heritage Unit. He’s part of a team of archaeologists unearthing the fascinating history of Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland’s rich and varied landscape – encompassing coastland, forest, wetlands, maunga and volcanic fields … Read more

Missing mother Leonie Emery subject of a Cold Case episode

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hunkin: Police investigating the disappearance of missing mother Leonie Emery in 2018 are encouraging people to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One. Leonie who was just 25 years old when she disappeared without a trace seven years ago, leaving … Read more

NZ, Philippines to sign military agreement

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the Philippines will this week sign an agreement to enable the two countries’ militaries to work more closely, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. Ms Collins will travel to the Philippines today to sign the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, which highlights the importance New Zealand places on working … Read more

Unions launch campaign to ban engineered stone – CTU

Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today launched a campaign to ban the import, supply, and use of engineered stone in Aotearoa New Zealand. “We are urging the Government to do the right thing and save workers’ lives by banning … Read more