Serious crash: SH1, Waimate

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 1 at Otaio, near Waimate. One person has been critically injured, while another has serious injuries. The crash was reported about 2.50pm, between Springbank Road and Otaio Cemetery Road. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised … Read more

Octa broker receives the ‘Best use of AI in fintech’ award

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 March 2025 – OctaTrader, Octa broker’s proprietary trading platform, was recently awarded for the ‘Best Use of AI in Fintech 2025’ by Global Business Magazine. This award gives due credit to OctaTrader’s diverse suite of AI-powered features, including one of its most powerful … Read more

Shaping The Future: Celebrating Women In Technology This International Women’s Day

Source: Media Outreach About Arlo Technologies, Inc. Arlo is an award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the ways in which people can protect everything that matters to them with advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience and product design, and innovative wireless and … Read more

Update: Unexplained death in Northcote Point

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The death of a man at Northcote Point yesterday afternoon, Friday 7 March, has been referred to the Coroner.  Around 1:29pm yesterday, a Police unit was flagged down by a member of the public on Stafford Road, after a man was located unconscious at the entrance to a walkway. … Read more

Fatal crash, Waipapa, Far North

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Far North last night. Emergency services were called to SH10, Waipapa, about 9.40pm. The sole occupant died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS … Read more

It’s time for Beehive women to get real on pay equity

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is issuing a challenge to women in government to stand with working women on International Women’s Day by pushing policies to reduce the gender pay gap. “We are calling on the women who work in the Beehive to show some solidarity with working women … Read more

First Responders – Mangakahia Fire Update #2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are continuing work to contain the vegetation fire burning at Mangakahia in Northland, which began yesterday afternoon. The fire has burned an area of 25 hectares and destroyed one derelict building. No other structures have been damaged and no residents have had to evacuate. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander … Read more

20 Years of Success Down the Drain: Govt Gut Whānau Ora

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori extends our deepest aroha to the 500 plus Whānau Ora workers who have been advised today that the govt will be dismantling their contracts.  For twenty years , Whānau Ora has been helping families, delivering life-changing support through a kaupapa Māori approach. It has built trust where the … Read more

Investment Summit to grow New Zealand’s future

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will showcase its infrastructure pipeline and exciting growth sectors to companies managing about $6 trillion in capital at next week’s Infrastructure Investment Summit, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “The upcoming Summit is all about attracting investment into the infrastructure projects New Zealanders need to get ahead, so that we can … Read more

Employment – Veterinary nurses file historic pay equity claim on International Working Women’s Day

Source: First Union Today, on International Working Women’s Day, FIRST Union is proud to announce that a pay equity claim has been raised with employers on behalf of hundreds of veterinary nurses who work for private providers across Aotearoa. “As a primarily female-dominated profession, veterinary nurses are historically underpaid and socially undervalued – this must change, … Read more

Professor Daniela Rus: A new voice in the VinFuture Prize Council – Honoring AI and Robotics revolution

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics have increasingly reshaped industries and societies, promising to be the multibillion-dollar opportunity in the next decade, the VinFuture Prize is committed to recognizing and honoring pioneers who have driven this technological revolution. After the 2024 … Read more

Watch Exchange Singapore Welcomes Jack Neo as Official Brand Ambassador

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – Watch Exchange proudly announces the appointment of renowned Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo as its official brand ambassador. This strategic collaboration underscores Watch Exchange’s commitment to trust, authenticity, and excellence in the pre-owned watches Singapore market—values that align closely with Neo’s dedication to … Read more

Singapore’s Female Entrepreneurs Find Global Success on Amazon

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – Every year hundreds of entrepreneurs are launching their brands on Amazon to reach millions of customers in North America and beyond. Ahead of International Women’s Day, read the inspiring stories of Singapore female entrepreneurs and innovators who are making their mark globally … Read more

First Responders – Mangakahia Fire Update #1

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters from six brigades, supported by five helicopters, are working to contain a large vegetation fire at Mangakahia in the Far North District of Te Tai Tokerau. The fire was reported about 12.30pm and is burning through an estimated 11 hectares of scrub, gorse and grassland. One building – a … Read more

Caring Families Aotearoa Excellence in Foster Care Awards 2025

Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia ora koutou. Ngā 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: The Honourable Karen Chhour, Minister for Children, and for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence; Linda Surtees, Chief Executive of … Read more

Unexplained death in Northcote Point

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are making enquiries into an unexplained death in Northcote Point this afternoon. At around 1.29pm, a Police unit was flagged down by a member of the public on Stafford Road. A man was unconscious at the entrance to the walkway through to Alfred Street. Medical assistance was immediately … Read more

Waikato & Bay of Plenty state highway works March 2025 

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency In late January work got underway to replace the 48-year-old Onetai Stream Bridge, north of Paeroa on State Highway 26 (SH26), and from Monday 10 March, the road reopens following completion of the first phase. “SH26, between Paeroa and Thames, has been closed while work to replace the bridge has … Read more

Hope in turbulent times (PPF)

Source: Plant and Food New Zealand – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Hope in turbulent times (PPF) People | Planet | Food – Host Roger Robson-Williams speaks with sustainability experts Saskia Verraes and Martin Rich about the future they aspire to create through their work. They discuss the encouraging signs of progress in Aotearoa New Zealand and … Read more

Climate – Federated Farmers welcome support for drought-hit regions

Source: Federated Farmers With western parts of four regions being burned to a crisp, Federated Farmers provincial presidents are pleased the Government is being proactive in declaring medium-scale adverse events. Northland president Colin Hannah says the declaration is recognition of the growing seriousness for farmers of well-below-normal rainfall. The medium-scale adverse event declaration also applies to … Read more

Wildberries Identifies the Most Popular Gifts for International Women’s Day

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, surveyed its customers about their attitudes towards International Women’s Day (8 March) and the gifts they expect to receive or plan to give on this holiday. Over 80% of customers in all countries where … Read more

Auckland News – Water Restrictions Threaten Auckland’s Housing Development Pipeline

Source: WarkWorthWeb Auckland’s housing development face a significant hurdle as Watercare, the region’s water and wastewater provider, implements water restrictions across several areas. The move, aimed at managing water supply amid growing demand, has blindsided developers who warn of delays, increased costs, and potential financial strain on the industry. The restrictions, which limit the amount … Read more

Release: Labour welcomes reinstatement of Heath NZ board

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour welcomes Simeon Brown’s move to reinstate a board at Health New Zealand, bringing the destructive and secretive tenure of commissioner Lester Levy to an end. “It’s past time that Lester’s time as commissioner ended – we called for this last week and are pleased to see Simeon Brown take … Read more

Road closures following fire, Awarua

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) People are being asked to steer clear of a fire in Awarua in the Far North as emergency services work at the scene. A section of Mangakahia Road has been closed as the fire continues. Police are in attendance supporting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with traffic management, after … Read more

Health and Politics – Yet more Government health plans and priorities: NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation It’s no surprise there’s confusion in the health sector after the Government today released yet another plan to fix the dire state of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public health system, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. Health Minister Simeon Brown today outlined his plan to “fix … Read more

Fruit fly controls on Auckland’s North Shore to remain in place until 10 April 2025

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the response to the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, says Biosecurity New Zealand’s commissioner north, Mike Inglis.  “We’ve had fantastic … Read more

Serious crash: Bush Road, Pipiroa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and motorcycle, at Pipiroa in the Hauraki district. Police were alerted to the crash about 2.20pm, at the intersection of Shellbank and Bush roads. One person is in a critical condition. The road is likely to … Read more

Auckland overnight motorway closures 8 – 14 March 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 7 March 2025 11:50 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi 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, 14 March 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated … Read more