Rural News – Farmers celebrate more funding for QEII Trust – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers A funding boost for the QEII National Trust is a win for farmers and the environment, Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst says. Following strong advocacy from Federated Farmers, the Government have announced an additional $4.5 million for the trust over the next three years. “When it comes to environmental bang for your … Read more

Minister going to Australia for aged care meetings

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello is traveling to Australia for meetings with the aged care sector in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney next week. “Australia is our closest partner, so as we consider the changes necessary to make our system more effective and sustainable it makes sense to learn from its … Read more

Have you seen Geoffrey?

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are asking for anyone in the area of Makokomiko Road, Hikumutu, to keep an eye out for missing man Geoffrey Kelly. Geoffrey’s car was located about 10.30am yesterday (Friday) morning in a ditch on Makokomiko Road, however he was not in the vehicle. It is believed he may … Read more

More funding for biodiversity protection

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting investment in the QEII National Trust to reinforce the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity on private land, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.The Government today announced an additional $4.5 million for conservation body QEII National Trust over three years.QEII Trust works with farmers and landowners who voluntarily … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Rotongaro

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotongaro overnight. Police were called to Hetherington Road at about 10:40pm after receiving reports a male had been stabbed following a roadside altercation. He died at the scene. A 25-year-old … Read more

First Responders – Fire and Emergency responds to church fires in Masterton

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning, which started between 4.25am and 4.35am. The churches are: Anglican Church Of The Epiphany, St Patrick’s Catholic Church Masterton, Masterton Baptist Church and Equippers Church Masterton. Damage to the churches ranged from moderate to significant.  … Read more

Biosecurity New Zealand media release – Birkdale fruit fly update

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries The biosecurity response to the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale on Auckland’s North Shore is making good progress, with extra traps in place, stepped-up checks and legal controls introduced, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand regional Commissioner North. “Special bins have started being delivered for … Read more

Dodgy crane safety inflicts misery for teen worker

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 February 2025 Old equipment repurposed by businesses must be safe to use, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing of a Rotorua company whose modified crane became a weapon that changed the life of a teenage contractor. Harrison Gilbert was struck in the face by an untethered 412-kilogram steel beam being … Read more

Police investigating suspicious church fires in Masterton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating after four suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early today. Emergency services were called to the fires from around 4.25am. Police have undertaken checks at other churches in the town this morning and have located evidence to suggest three further churches were targeted but did not … Read more

OPPO Find N5, the World’s Thinnest Book-Style Foldable, Set to Hit the Shelve on February 28

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, announced that the OPPO Find N5 will be available for purchase starting February 28, 2025, priced at S$2499 for the 16GB + 512GB configuration. The device will initially launch in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong … Read more

“AI in Action” Career Day Inaugural AI-Focused Recruitment Drive 1,000+ Tech Roles to Attract Top Talent and Address Industry Demands

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) successfully hosted the “AI in Action” Career Day, attracting over 3,000 visitors. Marking HKSTP’s first-ever AI-focused recruitment initiative, the event delivered a one-stop career platform tailored for young professionals and graduates, … Read more

Key European events in Q1 2025: strategic considerations for traders by global broker Octa

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – The beginning of 2025 witnessed a complex geopolitical scenario in Europe, with the most prominent events expected to impact financial markets. The intersection of political instability, economic tensions, and global trade dynamics makes it crucial for traders to be vigilant … Read more

Spackman Entertainment Group’s Korean Remake of The Taiwanese Hit YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE, Produced by Studio Take, Premieres Today in Korea, Ranking #1 In Advance Ticket Reservation Sales for Korean Films

Source: Media Outreach Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), is one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea. The Company was founded in 2011 by renowned media and technology … Read more

“HK+FR: Furniture for World Design”, presented by Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association, successfully concluded at Maison&Objet Paris 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR & PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – The Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association (HKF&DA) proudly announces that its first time participation in the Maison&Objet interior design trade fair has successfully concluded in January 2025 in Paris, France, with the Cultural and Creative … Read more

Universities – University of Auckland unveils its world-class Recreation Centre Hiwa – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The University of Auckland’s new recreation centre was formally opened on 21 February by Hon Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure and Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, Professor Dawn Freshwater. The eight-storey building, complete with rooftop turf, pool, and state-of-the-art sports halls, … Read more

Tax Issues – Keeping ability to gather tax information essential says tax reform group

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 21 February 2025 – Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling on the Minister of Revenue to retain the ability for Inland Revenue to collect vital information that supports effective tax policy making. “We are concerned that the Minister initiated a review of this important provision within the Tax Administration Act just over … Read more

Greenpeace – Pacific civil society groups send clear message to ban deep sea mining

Source: Greenpeace The Pacific Blue Line Collective and partners, representing Pacific civil society organisations, faith-based groups, youth, women’s organisations, and movements, remain steadfast in their position for an outright ban on deep-sea mining in the Pacific. In a statement, they said: “We remind Pacific Leaders of their responsibility to the protection of the Pacific Ocean. As … Read more

World-leading Crypto Event Launches APAC’s Largest Debut with Consensus Hong Kong 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – Regarded as the “Super Bowl of Blockchain” and “the World Cup of Web3”, Consensus, the most influential and longest-running event of the crypto world, picked Hong Kong as a destination to expand beyond North America, with a record-setting debut of … Read more

CEIBS MBA ranked #1 in Asia for ninth consecutive year

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – In the Financial Times‘ 2025 global ranking of MBA programmes, CEIBS has once again been named #1 in Asia, marking nine consecutive years as the highest ranked programme in the region on the internationally authoritative list. The programme was ranked #12 … Read more

Two men facing drug related charges following search warrants

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Southern District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Shona Low Two people have been arrested today, after Southern District Police and New Zealand Customs executed a joint operation. The operation, which began in mid-January, related to the importation of the Class B Controlled Drug Ecstasy and the Class C … Read more

Information sought after man found deceased, Hokio Beach

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Wilson: Police investigating the death of a man found deceased on Hokio Beach yesterday morning are asking for anyone in the area at the time to come forward with information. About 7.30am, Police were alerted to the man’s body by a … Read more

Operation Lavender: Police acknowledge sentencing over meth concealed in beer cans

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Aiden Sagala sat down for a beer after a hard day’s work nearly two years ago. No one could have imagined the horrific series of events that would follow for Aiden and his family. Twenty-one-year-old Aiden had unwittingly consumed liquid methamphetamine, disguised as a can of Honey House Beer, … Read more

Three arrests following Te Puke tangi

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Inspector Shannon Clifford Police had a large presence in the Te Puke area today, monitoring a tangi for the father of a prominent gang member. Police took a prevention approach, focused on maintaining public order and ensuring road safety for all users, while also allowing mourners … Read more

Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area

Source: Auckland Council On 20 February 2025, a single male Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Birkdale, Auckland. Biosecurity New Zealand, which is part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), has mounted an operation to determine if there are more fruit flies and get … Read more

Update – man arrested in relation to assault, Miramar

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the serious assault in Miramar last weekend. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm on Saturday 15 February to Miramar Ave, after a man had been approached by a group of young people and assaulted, falling and striking his head. … Read more

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau Welcomes New Executive Chef Marino D’Antonio for a Master Collaborative Dinner at Showcasing the Vibrant Culinary Cultures of Italy with Umberto Bombana

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort, stands as a premier culinary destination, offering exquisite dishes from around the globe and ensuring that every visit to Macau is vibrant and memorable. Since its opening in 2015, 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA … Read more

Partial re-opening of Desert Road SH1

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has re-opened the northern section of the State Highway 1 Desert Road between Tūrangi to Rangipō to traffic from noon today (Friday 21 February). The partial opening allows people in light vehicles to use SH1 to the SH1/SH46 intersection and access SH46 to connect … Read more