In record time: Octa broker on how speed inspires trust

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2025 – In online trading, speed is king. Below, the experts at Octa, a regulated and trusted broker since 2011, break down the aspects of trading where speed matters most and offer an accessible way to accelerate trading progress. The modern world … Read more

Kiwi Farmers doing their bit on emissions

Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today confirm that New Zealand farmers are on track to meet the target of a 10 percent reduction in biogenic methane emissions by 2030 Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.  “New Zealand farmers are among the most carbon-efficient food producers in the world and these latest results further demonstrate that Labour’s … Read more

Police appealing for information and sightings of vehicle after aggravated robbery, Huntly

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Huntly are appealing for information from the public and any sightings of a vehicle believed to have been involved. At around 7.15pm on Sunday 13 April, Police were called to a commercial premises on Bridge Street. Three men arrived at the premises and … Read more

Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, gamechanger to revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape

Source: Media Outreach LAGOS, NIGERIA – EQS Newswire – 15 April 2025 – The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by -West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, … Read more

Wet and wild week ahead for Tāmaki Makaurau

Source: Auckland Council The upper North Island, including Tāmaki Makaurau, is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break. Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs says preparation and planning are key to ensuring weather doesn’t put too much of a dampener on the holiday weekend. “We’ve enjoyed … Read more

Feedback sought on proposed improvements to Dunedin’s SH1 one-way system

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (Tuesday, 15 April). People’s feedback is welcome from Tuesday to Friday, 23 May. Running between The Oval and the Pine Hill … Read more

Pairs plans come undone

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Quick reporting by a member of the public who allegedly snapped a pair of thieves attempting to steal his vehicle by using a screwdriver has aided in their arrest. At about 9.45pm, two people allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle parked on Brashier Circle in Sunnyvale were interrupted by … Read more

Fatal crash, Brockville Road, Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man who was critically injured following a crash in Brockville last month has died in hospital this morning. The crash occurred on Brockville Road at about 4:15pm on Saturday 29 March. A 31-year-old man is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 24 April, charged with … Read more

Government strengthens protections for dogs

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cracking down on the prolonged tethering of dogs, with progress being made on new regulations targeting owners who fail to properly care for the needs of their dogs, Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says.“I’ve been hearing a lot from members of the public who want to see action … Read more

EMA – Easter Sunday is not a public holiday – give retailers the freedom to open

Source: EMA The EMA says the current law regulating Easter Sunday trading hours causes confusion for retailers throughout the country. The EMA’s Head of Advocacy and Strategy, Alan McDonald, says the problem lies with the devolved powers given to local councils, who determine whether retailers stay open or not in their respective territories on Easter Sunday. … Read more

Economy – RBNZ speech Forecasting: (conditionally) charting the path forward

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 April 2025 – Knowing the current state of the economy and where it is likely headed are key to making interest rate decisions today that keep inflation low and stable in future, Chief Economist Paul Conway says. “Given economic uncertainty, which can be pervasive at times, forecasting is … Read more

Sudan: One child every 10 seconds forced to flee their home since conflict began two years ago – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN, 15 April 2025 – One child every 10 seconds on average has been forced to flee their homes since the conflict began in Sudan two years ago, according to new analysis from Save the Children. Sudan was already facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises before conflict erupted in the … Read more

Government surpasses violent crime reduction target

Source: New Zealand Government New data shows Kiwis are becoming safer with the Government tracking ahead of its violent crime reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say.  “The Government announced nine targets in March last year, which included ensuring there are 20,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime by 2029, equating … Read more

New partnership to strengthen multi-agency responses to family violence in Auckland

Source: New Zealand Government At an event in Auckland today, Karen Chhour, the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, announced a new partnership between Te Puna Aonui, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Manawa Tītī* to strengthen the multi-agency response to family violence.  “Through this new partnership, we are investing in the development of a local … Read more

Food prices increase 3.5 percent annually – Stats NZ media and information release: Selected price indexes: March 2025

Source: Statistics New Zealand Food prices increase 3.5 percent annually – 15 April 2025 – Food prices increased 3.5 percent in the 12 months to March 2025, following a 2.4 percent increase in the 12 months to February 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group and … Read more

Commuter Waka updated with 2023 Census data and new features – Stats NZ media release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Commuter Waka updated with 2023 Census data and new features – 15 April 2025 – New 2023 Census data in Commuter Waka‘s interactive map shows how we are choosing to commute in Aotearoa New Zealand, Stats NZ said today. “Commuter Waka gives a comprehensive view of commuter data, allowing us to … Read more

Awards to honour NZ’s native forest champions

Source: New Zealand Government Nominations are now open for the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, celebrating the people and groups leading native growing efforts Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today. “These awards will recognise the farmers, landowners, iwi, and community groups restoring and planting native forests, and helping bolster New Zealand’s biodiversity and land … Read more

Religion News – Shincheonji Church of Jesus France calls out Major French Daily Newspaper for its “biased” and “slanderous” reporting

Source: Shincheonji Church of Jesus STATEMENT – The church announced its official position that Le Parisien distorted facts about Shincheonji France in an article published last week, only quoting speculative statements from someone who left the church. On the other hand the church’s statement made up only two lines of the report, barely reflecting the … Read more

Regional Infrastructure Summit for Chathams

Source: New Zealand Government Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will take one of the largest delegations in recent years to the Chatham Islands tomorrow for his next regional summit.“It is important, given the relative isolation of the islands, to take the summit to the people who live there. The Chathams has an infrastructure deficit and … Read more

Employment – Employees say businesses favour those who attend the office more for promotions

Source: Robert Half 58% of New Zealand workers say there is currently a correlation between in-office attendance and promotion opportunities in their organisation 54% of workers would spend more time in the office if frequent attendance was a requirement for a promotion   17% of employees would look for a new job if they had … Read more

Health – Time to give physios green light to certify patients return to work, saving ACC millions

Source: Physiotherapy New Zealand Minor law change needed to take pressure off GPs and return people to work faster Physiotherapy patients are waiting too long to be allowed to return to work, likely costing ACC millions of dollars in compensation payments it should not be paying because of delays in getting GPs to sign return to … Read more

Mining News – Straterra Renamed New Zealand Minerals Council

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Today Straterra has been renamed as New Zealand Minerals Council, says chief executive Josie Vidal. “With the global interest in mined minerals, particularly critical minerals, we believe it is time to better align ourselves with a name that will mean something to both New Zealanders and those in the global supply … Read more

One-way Traffic

Source: ACT Party The Haps St Francis of Assisi recommended having the serenity to accept what you can’t change, the courage to change what you can, and the wisdom to know the difference. He’d probably be quite useful for dealing with the Trump Tariff situation. The Government of New Zealand cannot change the events unfolding … Read more

Union’s free speech stance exposes dictatorial impulse

Source: ACT Party The Tertiary Education Union’s opposition to free speech legislation shows exactly why free speech policies are needed at university, says ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. “We know that university staff want the power to decide what ideas are allowed on campus. We’re telling them no. “Universities are primarily funded by … Read more

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

Source: Auckland Council It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members, who help shape the future of Auckland. And did you know some voters could be eligible for more than one vote? Auckland Council’s independent electoral officer, Dale Ofsoske from Independent Election Services, explains … Read more

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Source: Auckland Council Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for. This year’s local elections in October mean Auckland’s current political leaders will either stand for re-election or step aside. A fresh set of candidates will also have … Read more

New bridge to get traffic flowing 

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency There are brighter days ahead for Tairua with progress on a new 2-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), which will cull queues of holiday traffic at the single-lane Pepe Stream Bridge.  The replacement bridge project is now in the procurement phase ahead of construction starting late next year says … Read more