Three apprehended following Takanini burglaries

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police made three arrests following aggravated burglaries at two Takanini businesses this morning. Just after 1am, an alarm was activated at a business on Great South Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of Counties Manukau CIB, says staff had arrived on scene and found the offenders failed to gain … Read more

Update: Police Incident. Multiple State Highway 2 closures – Kaitoke, Carterton, and Featherston (SH2 now OPEN at all locations)

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 9:30 pm State Highway 2 has reopened in both Featherston and Carterton. However, a local road closure remains in place in Carterton. Access to Pembroke Street from State Highway 2 is closed to traffic. 8 pm State Highway 2 is now fully open in both directions at Kaitoke. Closures remain … Read more

Child Poverty – CPAG calls on Ministers to reverse lunch cuts with Budget bid

Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group is urging senior Government Ministers to put children first and find the money needed to reverse the cuts it has made to the school lunches programme. CPAG has today written to Minister of Finance Nicola Willis with a ‘Budget Bid’ on behalf of the children of … Read more

Fatal crash, Maraetotara

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has died after the earlier crash on Ohope Road, Maraetotara. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and traffic management remains in place. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre  MIL OSI

Two men charged in relation to South Wairarapa homicide

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two men have been jointly charged with murder in relation to the death of a man in South Wairarapa yesterday afternoon. The men, aged 23 and 25, are due to appear in Wellington District Court tomorrow. Further charges against the pair are being considered. Our investigation continues, with one … Read more

Fatal crash, Owaka

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after the single-vehicle crash on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, earlier this afternoon. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should continue to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Serious crash, Maraetotara

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Ohope Road, Maraetotara, in the Whakatane District. Police were called about 4.55pm.  The road is closed, with diversions in place.  Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Police appeal for informaiton following firearms incident, Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Jo Gallon: Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident where a man was arrested in West End, Palmerston North, yesterday afternoon. Around 5:40pm Police responded to reports that a man had presented a firearm at members of the public and Police on … Read more

Driver charged following crash on State Highway 5

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has been summonsed to court following a crash on State Highway 5, Rangataiki today. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a van and an SUV on State Highway 5 around 10:30am. Upon arrival 12 people were located injured inside the vehicles, including four that were transported … Read more

Appeal for information after crash, Airport Road

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash involving a car and a truck on Airport Road, Tamahere this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the intersection of Raynes Road, about 2.10pm. The driver of the car sustained minor injuries. Police would … Read more

Serious crash, Owaka Valley Road, Owaka

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, Clutha District. Police were called about 2.45pm. The road is closed, and the Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more

Arrest made in connection to retail crimes in Central Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A 49-year-old man previously sought by Police in connection to a spate of offending in Auckland retail premises has now been arrested. He is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow on nine charges of aggravated assault, five charges of theft from retails, and several other charges. The … Read more

Activist News – PSNA to protest Winston Peters’ policy of appeasement towards the US/Israel

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA supporters will protest at the Winston Peters public meeting in Ōtautahi/Christchurch this afternoon calling for him to end his policy of appeasement towards the US and Israel.   “Winston Peters’ is New Zealand’s Neville Chamberlain” says PSNA Co National Chair John Minto. “He has refused to condemn any … Read more

Road blocked, State Highway 5, Rangitaiki

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road, Taupo District. The crash was reported around 10:30am. Initial indications suggest multiple people have been seriously injured. Helicopters are enroute to transport the patients. The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect … Read more

KO needs more powers to evict unruly tenants

Source: ACT Party “It’s totally unacceptable that a Kāinga Ora tenant with 25 complaints of anti-social behaviour, six formal warnings, and police callouts has retained their taxpayer-funded tenancy”, says ACT’s Housing spokesperson Cameron Luxton. “It’s clear that violent behaviour from people receiving a state home is still occurring and that the crackdown on them needs … Read more

Operation Ascot update – Wairarapa homicide

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel: Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public in the Operation Ascot homicide investigation in Wairarapa. The Featherston scene examination is expected to be completed this morning. The Kaitoke and Carterton scenes and cleared, and a blessing of the … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, South Wairarapa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Inspector John Van De Heuvel: Two people have been taken into custody and a homicide investigation launched following the death of a man in South Wairarapa this afternoon (Saturday 22 March). Around 4pm Police responded to reports of a firearms incident, where a firearm was discharged … Read more

Mt Taranaki rescue highlights important safety message

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A rescue this morning where a man was located in a serious condition has highlighted one fact, it is no longer summer summit season on Mount Taranaki. Around 9am, a search and rescue operation was launched after a person attempting to descend Mt Taranaki from the summit as part … Read more

Fatal incident, Tongariro National Park

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A rāhui is in place covering the Tongariro Crossing following the death of a man today. Around 12pm, a man in his 50s collapsed while traversing the Tongariro Crossing, sadly efforts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he passed away a short time later. Senior Constable Barry Shepherd … Read more

Investigation ongoing following firearms incident, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairawhiti Area Commander: Police are investigating reports of shots being fired at a house in Gisborne – the latest in a series of incidents believed to be gang-related. About 6:30am today, Police were called to Ranfurly Street after someone living nearby heard a gunshot. … Read more

Rotokākahi whenua to remain occupied during pause in works

Source: Mana i te whenua of Rotokākahi Mana i te whenua of Rotokākahi and supporters have announced their intent to stay on the whenua following news that works will be paused for a number of weeks to await a judge’s decision. There has been presence on the whenua for several months in opposition of the Lake … Read more

Road closed, SH30, Kopaki

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) SH30 is closed following a serious crash near Kopaki this evening. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.55pm. Three people have received critical injuries and another person has received serious injuries. The road is closed between Kopaki and Maraekowhai. Motorists are advised to follow diversions … Read more

Integrating industry and education: Geely chairman Li Shufu dedicated to nurturing talent

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 March 2025 – Geely has long invested more than ten billion yuan ($1,381 million) in the education field, and established a total of seven colleges and universities, enrolling over 90,000 students and training more than 200,000 graduates, 80 percent of whom are employed in … Read more

ATAL Marks New Milestone with Strategic Focus on Research & Design, Nurturing Youth, Innovation Advancement, and Investing in the Future

Source: Media Outreach Revitalised Industrial Building Transformed into State-of-the-Art Smart Headquarters Sets Industry Benchmark HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 21 March 2025 – ATAL Engineering Group (“ATAL”), a leading provider in electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering and information and communications technology (ICT) services for smart cities, today held the Opening Ceremony for … Read more

Creating a New Paradigm for Healthy Living: Gree’s “Dong Mingzhu Healthy Home” Opens First Beijing Flagship Store

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Neswire – 21 March 2025 – On March 13, Gree’s “Dong Mingzhu Healthy Home” Capital Store officially opened in the core area of Beijing’s sub-center. This milestone not only represents a major upgrade to Gree’s offline retail network but also marks an innovative breakthrough in the healthy … Read more

ZJLD Group FY2024 Performance Shows High-Quality and Stable Development with a Remarkable 116.3% Surge in Operating Cash Flow

Source: Media Outreach Steadfastly Implements High-Quality Development Strategies and Optimize Channel Structures with a Focus on Global Market Expansion HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 21 March 2025 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, together with the Company’s subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) (SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), an outstanding representative in … Read more

Hong Kong’s Low-altitude Economy gears up for take-off

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 21 March 2025 – Hong Kong has unveiled its pioneering Low-altitude Economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox, marking the official start of pilot projects to promote development of the LAE with a view to creating new business opportunities, strengthening city management and bringing a new “smart … Read more