Stretch of SH3 under stop/go as Mangorei Rd roundabout work progresses

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 around the Mangorei Road roundabout construction site will be under night-time stop/go traffic management from next week as crews rebuild the road surface. Work will begin on Sunday night (30 March) and is expected to take 3 weeks to complete. Crews will be working … Read more

Brochures, posters

Source: Privacy Commissioner Our brochure covers New Zealanders privacy rights, what to do if your personal information is taken, and how to make a complaint to us. It also includes our contact details. We can send you free professionally-printed doubled-sided brochures in English and Te Reo if you email us at commsteam@privacy. org. nz If … Read more

Caroline Flora reappointed as Chief Censor

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has today announced that Caroline Flora has been reappointed as New Zealand’s Chief Censor. “I am pleased to announce that Ms Flora has been reappointed for a three-year term of office as the Chief Censor in charge of the Office of Film and Literature Classification … Read more

Going bush this autumn? Here’s how to enjoy it safely.

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Central North Island Police are urging people to make the proper preperations and plans before heading into the outdoors this autumn. Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says with the end of daylight saving approaching and the Roar just around the corner people going into the outdoors should take the proper … Read more

Wildberries collects over 1,000 tons of donated clothing, textiles in large-scale ESG initiative

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has collected more than 1,000 tons of clothing and household textiles for donation or recycling in partnership with eco-tech company Ecoplatform and eco-household products manufacturer Synergetic. The Not Just a Thing initiative (“thing” in … Read more

Council helping make range of Tāmaki Makaurau events possible through grants funding

Source: Auckland Council A range of events for Tāmaki Makaurau will be made possible thanks to funding from Auckland Council. On 25 March the council’s Community Committee approved an allocation of $139,500 from the Regional Events Fund Grants Programme for six organisations to help with their events. Councillor Angela Dalton, chair of the council’s Community Committee … Read more

Name release, fatal train incident, Invercargill

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have now identified and can confirm the name of the man involved in a fatal train incident in Invercargill, Monday 17 March. He was 54-year-old Geoffrey Francis McIver a local of Invercargill. Police extend our condolences to his family and loved ones at this time. His death has … Read more

50% of Startups Fail to Raise Beyond Seed: Aspire Ignite to Help Startups Beat the Odds

Source: Media Outreach Aspire partners with global top tier VCs to launch a programme to empower early stage founders with the knowledge, resources and investor connections to fundraise with confidence. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 25 March 2025 – Aspire, the all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, today announces the launch of Aspire Ignite, … Read more

WRISE Singapore Appoints Paul Arni as Non-Executive Director, Strengthening Corporate Governance and Strategic Vision

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – WRISE Singapore today announced the appointment of Paul Arni as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, risk management, and long-term growth. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management and private banking, Mr. Arni will … Read more

FabriX Returns to ComplexCon Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach Revolutionizing Fashion: FabriX Leads the Digital Shift from Hong Kong to the World Redefining How Fashion is Created, Experienced & Sold HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – After a triumphant debut at ComplexCon Hong Kong last year, the leading digital fashion solution platform FabriX is thrilled … Read more

SWISS REJU Ranks Number 1 in “Sunday More Beauty 100 Award”, Breaking Record with 8 Major Wins

Source: Media Outreach Luxury beauty brand SWISS REJU is Hong Kong’s No.1 Best Body Slimming and Contouring Provider, according to Sunday More Beauty 100 Award Annual Rankings. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Luxury beauty brand SWISS REJU is Hong Kong’s No.1 Best Body Slimming and Contouring Provider, according … Read more

SUNRATE Launches Global Payments Solution to Revolutionise the Maritime Industry

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced the launch of its maritime payments solution, aimed at empowering shipping companies and their key stakeholders at Sea Asia 2025. The SUNRATE maritime payments solution leverages the company’s cutting-edge proprietary platform, extensive … Read more

Eternity Waterproofing Forms Strategic Partnership with Mapei Far East

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Eternity Waterproofing, a leading waterproofing company in Singapore, has announced a strategic partnership with internationally renowned building material supplier, Mapei Far East to deliver waterproofing systems tailored to unique climate and domestic construction demands. Enhancing Waterproofing ExcellenceUnder this partnership, Mapei Far East … Read more

Miramar unexplained death now a homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: The death of a man found critically injured in Miramar last week is now being treated as a homicide, as Police urgently seek two pedestrians, and motorists with dashcam footage. Abdul Nabizadah, 63, was located with serious head injuries at the intersection of … Read more

Gynecomastia Affects All Ethnic Groups in Singapore, Amaris B. Clinic Study Reveals

Source: Media Outreach Amaris B. Clinic releases insights into gynecomastia cases, proving the condition affects men of all races in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Gynecomastia, the development of excess male breast tissue disorder, is far more common than reported, yet it remains a misunderstood medical condition that is … Read more

Fatal crash: Mangaharakeke Drive, Horotiu

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Mangaharakeke Drive/ State Highway 1C, Horotiu this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 11am. Sadly, the driver of one vehicle died at the scene. No further injuries were reported. The road remains closed southbound near the … Read more

MongoDB Expands Availability of MongoDB Atlas in Southeast Asia to Support Accelerated Regional Growth

Source: Media Outreach MongoDB Atlas now available on AWS Regions in Malaysia and Thailand // Local availability empowers businesses across the region—including Botnoi and EasyEat—to innovate and improve user experiences SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – MongoDB, the leading database for modern applications, today announced that its industry-leading, multi-cloud data platform, … Read more

Final chance to feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are encouraged to feed back on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before consultation closes on Friday. Consultation on the plan closes at 11.59pm on Friday 28 March and all Aucklanders are invited to have their say on the council’s plans for the year ahead. The plan focuses on delivering the … Read more

Charges laid following hunting incident, Whakatane

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has been arrested after the death of a man following a hunting incident in Minginui, Whakatane last week. Police were notified at about 2am on Friday 21 March of a sudden death following a hunting incident. Police can confirm the man who died was 72-year-old Stuart Maxwell … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died in a crash on Saddle Road, Woodville on 3 March. She was 46-year-old Kelly King, of Woodville. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time. The circumstances of the crash … Read more

Remuera Library to re-open following restoration work

Source: Auckland Council Remuera Library will reopen to the public on 10 April, 2025, following restoration and refurbishment work, making it once again a place for locals to enjoy a good book and connect with friends. For the duration of the works, the library’s services were relocated to Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Road and … Read more

Doco – Greenpeace launches documentary exploring freshwater pollution in Canterbury

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace campaigner Will Appelbe says, “For decades, Canterbury’s lakes, rivers, and drinking water have been heading on a rapid downhill trajectory as a result of industry polluters. But it’s not too late to turn that around. People across Canterbury are fighting back to protect their access to fresh water – and that’s the story … Read more

Quarry Association says Immediate RMA reform needed to avoid quarry material shortages

Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ The quarry industry warns of shortages and rising prices of foundation materials for housing and infrastructure due to at least two more years of delays in obtaining consents under the Government’s RMA reforms. Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says while quarries support the intent of yesterday’s … Read more

Defence News – NZDF medics prepare for ‘inevitable’ natural disaster

Source: New Zealand Defence Force Around 26 New Zealand Defence Force medics have honed their skills for responding to the range of injuries that might be expected from a destructive weather event striking in the Pacific. The exercise was held in Santoft Forest near Whanganui recently. Senior Aviation Medical Officer, Squadron Leader Rob Visser, says … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Regional gross domestic product: Year ended March 2024

Source: Statistics New Zealand Regional gross domestic product: Year ended March 2024 – 25 March 2025 – Regional gross domestic product (GDP) is a geographic breakdown of national-level GDP, which is New Zealand’s official measure of economic activity. Figures are expressed in nominal terms, which means they are not adjusted for price effects. Files: MIL … Read more

Gang Conflict Warrant issued following Tairāwhiti gang tensions

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk. A significant Police operation has begun across Tairāwhiti, following several concerning incidents stemming from tensions between rival gangs. Eight incidents, involving assaults and firearms, were reported between 16 March and 23 March. Police and gang leaders have been working to ease … Read more

Arrests over retail crime in central Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have made several arrests following offending at central Auckland businesses last night. One person faces court following a robbery at a dairy in Wynyard Quarter just before midnight on Monday. Auckland Central Area Commander Grant Tetzlaff says the lone offender entered the Halsey Street business at 11.45pm. “He … Read more