Culture and Heritage – New Zealand rangatahi positively affected by participating in arts, culture and recreation

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Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “New research out of Auckland’s University of Technology illustrates that New Zealand children who participate in arts, culture and recreation activities experience better wellbeing,” says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Deputy Secretary Policy, Performance & Insights, Emily Fabling. On Children’s Day (Sunday 2 March 2025), the Arts, Culture … Read more

Update: Police presence at Ōrere Point

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers: A man taken into police custody at Ōrere Point in Auckland this afternoon has died. The man was one of two people taken into custody at Ōrere Point after earlier fleeing from Police in Papakura at 2.15pm. Taser, OC spray and … Read more

Police presence at Ōrere Point, Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are at Ōrere Point in Auckland this afternoon, following a fleeing driver incident. A police officer initially saw the car – which was being sought as part of an ongoing investigation – in Great South Road, Papakura at 2.15pm today. The driver failed to stop for police and … Read more

Hawke’s Bay Expressway blocked by truck breakdown

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A truck has broken down on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Kennedy Road and the Meeanee Road overbridge. The southern lane is completely blocked and there is significant traffic in the area.  Towing is being arranged for the truck and could take up to an hour. Motorists heading south … Read more

Appeal for information following possible sightings of missing man Travis Langford

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have today been notified of several possible sightings of Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his car was located burnt out at a farm on Tolley Road in Ngaroma on 18 January. The sightings reported today … Read more

Serious assault, Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Police are making enquiries after a man was found with critical injuries at a Cloverlea address yesterday. He was transported to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. A scene guard is in place at the address, and a scene examination … Read more

New Auckland facility to support Police training

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Source: New Zealand Government A new training base to open in Auckland is another example of what can be achieved with a Government that is backing Police, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello says. “Opening up training in our largest city provides Police with the opportunity to attract, train and get quality new officers from our … Read more

Coming soon to Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police will open training for new recruits in Auckland this year as growing numbers of people pursue careers on the frontline.  Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is making the announcement ahead of running in the Auckland Round the Bays event this morning. Commissioner Chambers says making training available … Read more

Advocacy – Skating the length of New Zealand to support youth mental health

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Source: Authority PR Best friends and skaters, Ben Lewis and Jed Scott-Stafford, are embarking on an extraordinary challenge—skateboarding from Bluff to Cape Reinga to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Having faced their own battles and lost loved ones to mental health struggles, Ben and Jed know first-hand the silent suffering many young … Read more

Congratulations to Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

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Source: New Zealand Government Kua tū te haka a Tāne Rore me ngā mahi a Hine Rēhia!The pinnacle of Māori performing arts was on full display at Te Matatini today – big congratulations to Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue for earning the top honour, Māori Development Tama Potaka says.“They were one of those groups … Read more

Fatal Crash, Birch Hill Road, Loburn

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike at the intersection of Birch Hill Road and Yaxley’s Road, Loburn, Waimakariri District. Emergency services responded around 1pm. One person was located in a critical condition but was unable to be resuscitated, and sadly died at the scene. … Read more

Serious crash near Pōkeno after driver flees police

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A member of the public has been critically injured after a driver fleeing police crashed head-on into their car near Pōkeno this afternoon.  The crash occurred on State Highway 2 at 3pm, when the fleeing driver attempted to avoid road spikes that had been laid across the road and … Read more

Pacific – On Marshall Islands Remembrance Day, Greenpeace calls for nuclear justice and reparations from the United States

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Source: Greenpeace Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, 1 March 2025 – Seventy-one years since the most powerful nuclear weapons tests ever conducted were unleashed across the Marshall Islands by the United States, Greenpeace is calling for the US government to comply with Marshallese demands for recognition and nuclear justice. On 1 March 1954, the Castle Bravo … Read more

Further appeal for missing man Geoffrey Kelly

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police searching for missing man Geoffrey Kelly in Hikumutu are appealing for CCTV from the area. Geoffrey’s car was found empty on Friday 21 February on the side of Makomiko Road, and he has not been seen since. Investigators would like to hear from anyone on Makomiko Road or … Read more

Serious crash, Loburn

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Birch Hill Road and Yaxleys Road, Loburn, Waimakariri. Initial reports suggest one person is injured. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. ENDS … Read more

Man charged following Takanini incident

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man is before the courts following an incident on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Police responded to the residential address around 7:50pm following an altercation between people known to eachother. Three people have been transported to hospital with serious injuries consistent with stab wounds, where they remain … Read more

Media Advisory: Media stand-up at Round the Bays Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police invites media to a stand-up with Commissioner Richard Chambers, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello at Round the Bays Auckland on Sunday morning following a recruitment announcement. Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz to confirm your attendance and receive further details. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces Proposed Spin-Off of its Handysize Tanker Business

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, March 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”) an international energy transportation services company, announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”), has decided, on the recommendation of a special committee of the Board, consisting of its independent disinterested members, to effect a spin-off … Read more

First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #7

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Waipoua River fire is now 91 hectares. We have been able to more accurately measure the perimeter, which now stands at 5.8 kms. Incident Controller Phil Larcombe said this morning, “we are hoping to further strengthen the fire containment lines and push back in on the fire area over … Read more

Unexplained death, Morningside

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Allan: An investigation has been launched after the death of a woman at a Morningside address last night. Police were called to the Don Croot Street property about 9.15pm, after a report of a woman being found unconscious. CPR was performed, however unfortunately … Read more

Deregulating for economic growth remains focus after year one

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Regulation David Seymour says that one year in, the Ministry for Regulation is paving the way for better law-making, higher productivity, and higher wages. “One year ago, the Ministry for Regulation was set up. It was given the task of cutting red tape and lifting the quality of all regulatory … Read more

New Zealand Police involved in global operation targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards, officer in charge of New Zealand Police Online Child Exploitation Across New Zealand Team (OCEANZ): NZ Police have been involved in a global operation targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Operation Cumberland is the first operation of its kind, targeting a … Read more

BK8 News Is The New Title Sponsor Of Gresini Racing MotoGP: Let’s Get Started

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Source: Media Outreach BURIRAM, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2025 – Starting Today, the Gresini Racing MotoGP team will officially be known as BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP. This marks the latest major announcement – just days before the highly anticipated start to the 2025 season at the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand. … Read more

China CITIC Bank International and Hong Kong Airlines to launch co-branded Mastercard® card

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Source: Media Outreach Strengthening credit card product portfolio Travel offers and rewards to drive credit card spending HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – China CITIC Bank International Limited (“CNCBI”) and Hong Kong Airlines (“HKA”) today announce the launch of the China CITIC Bank International Hong Kong Airlines co-branded Mastercard® … Read more

Foreign Minister concludes North Asia visit

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Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has concluded visits to China, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea focused on deepening ties with North Asia.     “Our time spent this week in Beijing, Ulaanbaatar and Seoul has underlined the opportunities for New Zealand for enhanced engagement with North Asia,” Mr Peters says.  “North … Read more

Turning Losses into Profits: AI Drives Significant Revenue Growth for IGC

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – International Genius Company (hereafter referred to as “IGC“; Stock Code: 0033.HK) announced its interim results for the period ending December 31, 2024.Thanks to the application of AI-driven trading technology solutions, IGC’s tech-driven investment management services segment has achieved significant growth, … Read more

Hong Kong’s 2025-26 Budget Advances Innovation and Technology

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – Driving innovation and technology was a key focus of Hong Kong SAR’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s 2025-26 Budget. Identifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) as being at its core, Mr Chan said Hong Kong would leverage its competitive edge under the “one … Read more