Mahia fire, public advised to avoid the area

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Members of the public are advised to stay away from the Maungawhio Drive area in Mahia, as emergency services respond to a fire. Police are attending and assisting with a small number of evacuations. Residents around the area are asked to close all doors and windows and prepare in … Read more

Serious crash: State Highway 6, Cromwell

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6/Kawarau Gorge Road is closed near McNulty Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike and a car was reported at about 10:30am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. A diversion is in … Read more

Release: National botches health funding numbers

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Health Minister Simeon Brown’s claim that the Government has put $16.68 billion into the health system over three years is wrong. Simeon Brown has repeatedly claimed the Government is putting “$16.68 billion more put into our health system over three years” when the actual amount is half that at $8.4 … Read more

Vehicle sought in relation to Beatty Street homicide

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police investigating the death of a man at a Beatty Street address overnight are now asking for anyone who sees this vehicle to come forward. The black Ford Territory, registration DBN472, was last seen being driven by a man, who Police are also looking to speak to in connection … Read more

Fatal crash, Cromwell

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Cromwell this morning. The two-vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle and a car was reported at about 10:30am. One person died at the scene and a second person sustained serious injuries. The road remains closed while … Read more

Update: Have you seen Joseph?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have serious concerns for the wellbeing of Joseph Grattan, 24, and are urgently seeking to locate him. Joseph has not been seen since 28 February, where he was in Patikura Place, Turangi. He is believed to have been involved in a crash on SH32/Tihoi Road near Waimanoa Road … Read more

Fatal crash: Cook Street, Howick

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm the driver involved in a serious crash in Howick yesterday evening has died. The driver, the sole occupant of the car, collided with a building near the intersection with Cook and Picton Streets, just before 6:30pm. Police are making inquiries into the death on behalf of … Read more

Homicide, Kaikohe

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Al Symonds: Northland Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man died south of Kaikohe today. Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, about 5km south of the town, around 9:10am. Upon arrival, they located a male with apparent stab wounds … Read more

Have you seen Joseph?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are working to locate Joseph, aged 24, as we have concerns for his welfare. We believe Joseph was involved in a car crash on Tihoi Road/SH32 near Waimanoa Road, just north of Lake Taupō on Wednesday 12 March, at around 2pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who … Read more

ACT in the engine room behind new infrastructure projects

Source: ACT Party ACT MP and former civil engineer Simon Court is welcoming the suite of projects announced at the Investment Summit set to capitalise on new and improved private infrastructure delivery pathways. “The private sector brings innovation, expertise and capital – both domestic and international – that drives faster delivery of better infrastructure that … Read more

UU Wallet Secures U.S. MSB License, Embarking on a New Chapter of Global Compliance with Security at Its Core

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – UU Wallet, a leading global Web3 payment platform, recently announced that it has officially obtained the Money Services Business (MSB) license from the United States. This makes UU Wallet one of the few digital financial service platforms that combines robust … Read more

KVB Wins the Most Popular Broker 2024 Award – Rising Above 300+ Brokers

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – KVB emerged as the ultimate winner of the prestigious Most Popular Broker 2024 award presented by Followme, after breaking through fierce competition among 371 participating brokers. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the final selection was based on a comprehensive assessment of … Read more

High Marks for Hong Kong’s University Degree Courses

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 14 March 2025 – Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s “most improved” location for university degree courses, reflecting the determination of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government to develop the city into an international education hub with strong emphasis on nurturing … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: New Zealand – open to the world

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I’m Todd McCay, Minster of Agriculture, Forestry, Trade, the first minister for Investment – or Foreign Direct Investment, as well as associate minister for Foreign Affairs — responsible with the Deputy PM for: Latin America, Gulf States, Northen Asia, and Africa.  New Zealand is an ambitious, innovative country. … Read more

Blind Low Vision New Zealand’s Seeing Streets Differently

Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia ora koutou. Nga 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: Clive Lansink, Chair of the Board of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Judy Small, Deputy Chair Dan Shepherd and … Read more

Calling Global Startups! EPIC 2025 Opens Application with US$100M Investment Up for Grabs

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is excited to announce the 9th edition of the Elevator Pitch International Competition (EPIC 2025), a global stage for visionary startups to secure investment, spur business opportunities, and scale in Asia’s innovation … Read more

Serious crash: Cook Street, Howick

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police and emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Howick this evening. A vehicle has collided with a building near the intersection with Cook and Picton Streets, before 6.30pm. The driver of the vehicle is in a critical condition. The Police Serious Crash Unit are deploying … Read more

British Council East Asia Education Week 2025 Strengthening UK-East Asia higher education partnerships

Source: Media Outreach UK Vice-Chancellors, UK alumni and East Asia leaders convene in Hong Kong to shape the future of mobility, research, and innovation partnerships. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – The British Council Hong Kong successfully hosted the British Council East Asia Education Week 2025 from 5 to … Read more

Operation Lola: Further arrest over the handling of burials

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have made a further arrest in the investigation into allegations of inappropriate handling of burials at Waikumete Cemetery. It is the second arrest during Operation Lola, a wider Police investigation launched in August 2024 to examine complaints into bodies that were disinterred following flooding in early 2023. Police … Read more

Government tramples on the rights of disabled migrant children

Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s move to tighten access to visas for disabled children.  “Disabled people deserve dignity and respect. Today’s news is a slap in the face and a prime example of the punch-down politics that dominates this Government,” says the Green Party’s Immigration Spokesperson, Ricardo Menéndez March.  “Disability … Read more

Trend Micro Ranked #1 Channel Champion by Canalys

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Cybersecurity giant Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) has been named a Champion in the Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2025. This marks Trend’s third consecutive placement as #1 among the 32 cybersecurity vendors appraised by Canalys. Trend and … Read more

Auckland’s representation arrangements are finalised

Source: Auckland Council A complex project to ensure Aucklanders have fair and equal representation for the October 2025 elections has reached a major milestone. Over the past year, Auckland Council’s 2024 representation review has investigated where change is needed to electoral boundaries and the correct number of elected members in each ward and local board … Read more

Reminder – take extra care in driveways

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Inspector Brett Callander: Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed. Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where … Read more

Prudence Foundation launches 2025 Disaster Tech Awards and partnership with AVPN

Source: Media Outreach Awards and partnership to drive innovation and investment in climate and health resilience HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, announces the return of the SAFE STEPS Disaster Tech (D-Tech) Awards for its fourth edition in 2025. The … Read more

Update: Stretch of SH1 southbound from Foxton temporarily closing for sealing work

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Next week’s planned southbound closure of a stretch of State Highway 1 near Foxton will now take place the following week (Monday 24 to Friday 28 March). The closure is part of work on the Levin to Foxton safety improvements project. As a result, the southbound lane will be OPEN … Read more

Community support key to early finish for SH2 renewal in Waipawa

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to rebuild State Highway 2 through Waipawa in Central Hawke’s Bay has been completed earlier than scheduled following a raft of maintenance. The work began in January and had been scheduled to finish at the end of this month. Crews have spent the past 2 months installing new kerbs … Read more

Fire alongside SH1 Whangārei, consider alternate routes

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 14 March 2025 2:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is currently working with emergency services to respond to a fire alongside State Highway 1 in Whangārei. The fire is between Murdoch Crescent and S End Avenue and contractors may need to close … Read more