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Source: New Zealand Government International investors have left New Zealand excited about the opportunities created at the first Investor Summit held in Auckland over the past two days, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Many millions of dollars is now under discussion and when those deals come to fruition, New Zealanders will not only see their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Super Fund The New Zealand Super Fund has again been awarded a perfect score in the annual GSR (governance, sustainability, resilience) scoreboard published by international sovereign wealth fund experts GlobalSWF. Introduced in 2020, GlobalSWF’s GSR scoreboard ranks sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds against 25 criteria including transparency and accountability, governance … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 18th – Monday 23rd June – After a week of crisp, cold days, MetService is forecasting a shift in the weather as rain moves over the country on Thursday, and showers lingering into Friday morning. While some spots start the day under cloud with a few showers about, the … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed back the Victoria Park New World to the building’s owners, following yesterday’s fire. Incident Controller Phil Larcombe says fire crews have left the site, more than 24 hours after the fire started. “This was a challenging fire, because it was initially too dangerous … Read more
Source: Maritime NZ Maritime NZ has filed two charges against KiwiRail after completing a comprehensive and wide-ranging investigation into the grounding of the Interislander ferry, Aratere last year. The Aratere grounded just north of Picton on 21 June last year, it had 47 people on-board at the time. Thankfully, all passengers and crew were safely … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand notes with deep appreciation the public statement issued today by ninety‑five New Zealand lawyers urging the Government to adopt a stronger stance on Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. We stand in solidarity with these respected members of the legal profession who, in highlighting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single vehicle incident in Redwoodtown, Blenheim. At around 10:45am Emergency services received reports of the incident on Lewis Street. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. Lewis Street will remain closed until a scene examination has been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the Government is delivering on its promise to cut red tape and give Kiwis greater access to more treatments, starting with melatonin and medicinal psilocybin. “Many New Zealanders have asked me why people can buy melatonin overseas but they can’t buy it from their local … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage This year marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, a pivotal moment in global history and a significant chapter in New Zealand’s military heritage. A national commemorative service will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Wednesday 25 June 2025 from 11am. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Increases in primary care funding must be passed onto nurses to fix chronic staff shortages so New Zealanders can get in to see their doctors, the Nurses Organisation Tōputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. The Government funds GP clinics based on the number of enrolled patients they have, regardless of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – Emerging as champions of the hit Taiwanese talent show《Atom Boyz 2》, the boy group F.F.O officially debuted at the end of 2024 during the Graduation Concert. Their debut track《腦袋漂流記》received glowing reviews from fans, and their first album, now available for pre-order, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Due to the extent of the spill from the single vehicle crash today at about 11.20am, all four lanes of traffic will be closed for some time. Motorists should expect significant delays. Police would like to thank motorists for their understanding and patience. Traffic management is at the scene and emergency … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two crews of firefighters remain at the Victoria Park New World supermarket in Auckland, following yesterday’s fire, and the section of Victoria St between College Hill and Franklin Rd is still closed. The fire was extinguished last night and the firefighters are monitoring hotspots, Incident Controller Phil Larcombe says. Further … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Launching new study abroad and research collaboration partnerships with top Chinese universities and research institutes is the focus of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s involvement in the Prime Minister’s trade delegation to China. Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Smith is delighted to be participating in this visit to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – Home-grown herbal hair care brand Bee Choo Origin commemorated its 25th anniversary with a glittering annual dinner held at Goodwood Park Hotel. Themed Shimmer & Shine: A Silver Jubilee Celebration, the evening was marked by heartfelt tributes, prestigious awards, and three significant … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Caroline Martin Hawke’s Bay Area Prevention Manager. Police have made one arrest for the burglary of the Life Pharmacy on Monday 16 June. Two alleged offenders entered the Emerson Street premises around 2.30am using a weapon to break through a glass door. They took several items from the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to improve healthcare access across the country, with expanded orthopaedic services now reaching more patients in Northland, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealanders deserve timely, high-quality healthcare no matter where they live – and that’s exactly what we’re delivering for both urban and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ministers will now be able to override the decisions of councils and locally elected officials. “Chris Bishop has taken National’s general disdain for local councils up a notch and has assigned himself the role of Chief Council Despot,” Labour local government spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. “Councils are elected by the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Employer Relations Amendment Bill will make work even less secure for Kiwis. “At a time when New Zealanders are doing it tough, the Government wants to cut worker protections and make it easier to fire people,” Labour workplace relations and safety spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. “Christopher Luxon should be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police At around 11:20am emergency services received reports of a single vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway, south of Cambridge Road, Tamahere. One north bound and one south bound lane are blocked. No injuries have been reported at this stage. Motorists should expect delays and avoid the area if possible. Traffic management … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ has filed two charges against KiwiRail after completing a comprehensive and wide-ranging investigation into the grounding of the Interislander ferry, Aratere last year. The Aratere grounded just north of Picton on 21 June last year, it had 47 people on-board at the time. Thankfully, all passengers and crew were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police NZ Police have this week dealt a significant blow to the manufacture and supply of methamphetamine by the Greazy Dogs MC in western Bay of Plenty this week, with the arrest of several members and associates of the gang, and the restraint of more than $1.5 million of assets. On 17 … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is fully funding two brands of liquid nutrition replacements for adults with Crohn’s disease who use them as their only source of nutrition. The nutrition replacements are Ensure Plus and Fortisip (200ml bottles, 1.5kcal/ml) and changes to funding will take place from 1 July 2025. Adrienne Martin, Manager Pharmaceutical Funding says, “we … Read more
Quarterly current account deficit $5.5 billion – media release 18 June 2025 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account deficit narrowed by $53 million to $5.5 billion in the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The value of New Zealand goods exports increased in the March 2025 quarter. However, rising export values … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to deny its policies are contributing to homelessness in New Zealand, despite being told they are. “Frontline housing providers have told Government Ministers that there are more people on the streets as a result of its policies,” Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. “They are stopping people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s damning report on Oranga Tamariki shows Māori children are being left with little chance of success, or even survival, after their experiences in the state care system, and Minister for Children Karen Chhour is making it worse. “This report is the first of its kind and reveals a disturbing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Parliament today took an important step to improve women’s safety with the Government moving closer to Labour’s position on how stalking should be defined in law. “Stalking should be a crime. It can make a victim feel extremely unsafe and insecure, and in some cases result in serious assault, or … Read more