Help us locate Ryan

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are seeking the community’s assistance in locating Ryan, who has been reported missing. The 16-year-old has left his Belmont home on the North Shore between 1.30 and 7am today. Ryan was dressed in school uniform at the time. He has not returned home or shown up at school … Read more

Gotta catch ’em: Suspect charged after Onix-ceptable Poké heist

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A member of the public would have made Detective Pikachu and Officer Jenny proud, after helping Police locate a man accused of stealing highly sought after Pokémon cards. At 9.50pm on Tuesday 18 March, Police were called to a Tuwharetoa Street store after a reported break-in. The offender smashed … Read more

Fatal crash in Browns Bay

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Browns Bay last night. The crash involved a single vehicle and was reported on Beach Road at around 7.50pm on 18 March. Sadly, Police can confirm that the sole male occupant of the vehicle has died. The … Read more

Hong Kong Trust Industry Well Positioned for Growth as Regulations Boost Credibility and Investor Confidence, KPMG and HKTA Report Shows

Source: Media Outreach Recent regulatory changes enhance credibility for corporate trustees but add to complexity and costs New eMPF Platform to reshape Hong Kong’s pension system and bring wave of change for pension trustees HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2025 – Access to Chinese Mainland clients, Asia’s growing private wealth … Read more

TBS Energi Utama Completes Acquisition of Sembcorp Environment Pte. Ltd., Moving Closer to Full Transformation into a Sustainability-focused Business

Source: Media Outreach The acquisition strengthens TBS’s integrated environmental solutions portfolio in Southeast Asia, in line with its TBS2030 carbon neutrality target. TBS is getting closer to its vision of fully transitioning into a sustainability-focused and environmental solutions company. JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Neswire – 18 March 2025 – SPT TBS Energi Utama Tbk. … Read more

Fatal crash, Onaeroa, New Plymouth District

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on Main North Road Onaeroa, New Plymouth District. Emergency services responded to the scene around 1:50pm. Two people were subsequently located deceased inside one of the vehicles. A third person from the second vehicle was transported to hospital in a moderate … Read more

Serious crash closes road, Browns Bay

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A road in Browns Bay is shut following a crash. The single-vehicle crash happened on Beach Road, near where it joins with Browns Bay Road, about 7:50pm. Initial indications suggest serious injury to the sole occupant. Traffic is being diverted around the scene and motorists are advised to avoid … Read more

NZTA confirms speed limits reviews for additional state highway sections

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed that formal speed reviews will be undertaken for sixteen additional sections of state highway which had been scheduled to automatically revert to previous higher speed limits. Under the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024, sections of state highway that are … Read more

Miramar incident: Injured man dies in hospital

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: A man who was found critically injured on a roadside in Miramar, Wellington has died in hospital this morning, with Police opening an unexplained death investigation. The man was found critically injured on a footpath about 2.20am on Monday, at the intersection of … Read more

Five arrests following Tikipunga aggravated robberies

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Five people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery and attempted burglary in Whangārei this morning. At about 6am Police received a report of an attempted break-in at a service station on Tarewa Road followed, by another report of a group of people breaking into a premise (service station) … Read more

First stage of Manukau Health Park expansion open to patients

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened the new East Building expansion at Manukau Health Park. “This is a significant milestone and the first stage of the Grow Manukau programme, which will double the footprint of the Manukau Health Park to around 30,000m2 once complete,” Mr Brown says. “Home to … Read more

Operation Lola: Two further charges laid in investigation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police is laying two additional charges in the investigation into allegations of inappropriate handling of burials at Waikumete Cemetery. Today, Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin confirms the charges are being laid against an Auckland man, who was arrested on Friday. “This man faces an additional charge of obtains by deception … Read more

Name release – SH 6 fatality, Gibbston

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now release the name of the man located deceased on SH6, near Gibbston, after an incident on 3 March. He was 22-year-old Ryoma Seki from Japan. Police extend our condolences to his family and are providing them with support during this difficult time. Our enquiries have determined … Read more

Climate and Science – Extreme atmospheric rivers could double in future climate – NIWA

Source: NIWA New Zealand could face twice as many of the most extreme atmospheric rivers by the end of the century, according to new research by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) published today. Not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these ‘rivers … Read more

Renewable Energy Declined – COVID fast-track consent declined for Southland wind farm – EPA

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has declined resource consent for a wind farm in Oware and Gore, Southland. Contact Energy Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The decision comes 234 working days after the application was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority. The Environmental Protection Authority is … Read more

Advocacy News – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Resumption of Military Operations in Gaza

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns Israel’s resumption of military aggression in Gaza. This reckless escalation further endangers innocent lives and deepens the humanitarian catastrophe faced by the Palestinian people. We call on the New Zealand government and the international community to take immediate action to hold … Read more

Activist News – Immediate condemnation of Israel must be NZ government priority – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   Israel has today relaunched widespread genocidal air attacks on the besieged Palestinian people of Gaza.   “Immediate condemnation of Israel’s resumption of attacks on Gaza must come from the New Zealand government”, says Co National Chair of PSNA John Minto. “Israel has breached the January ceasefire agreement multiple times and … Read more

Government Cuts – Internal Affairs gutted again with Govt planning to cut 133 roles – PSA

Source: PSA The Government is continuing its damaging campaign to hollow out the public service with 133 roles (69 being fixed term) proposed to go from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Staff were told today of the latest proposed job cuts which could result in the net loss of 64 permanent roles, plus 69 fixed … Read more

Serious crash, Main North Road, Onaero

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Main North Road near Ohanga Road, Onaero, New Plymouth District. Emergency services were alerted around 1:50pm. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The road is blocked with no local diversions … Read more

Update – Train fatality, Invercargill

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Inspector Stu Harvey: Police are continuing to investigate the train fatality in Invercargill last evening, including work on the ongoing formal identification process. An adult male was hit by a train at the rail pedestrian crossing on the corner of Tyne and Ness Street shortly after 5pm … Read more

Herpetologists hop to it

Source: Auckland Council As World Frog Day leaps into our calendars (20 March), Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of New Zealand’s most enigmatic and ancient amphibians – the Hochstetter’s frog. With a face only a herpetologist could love, this tiny, speckled creature may not have … Read more

Work underway to repair Coromandel Walkway

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  18 March 2025 The Coromandel Walkway, connecting Stony Bay and Fletcher Bay, follows the contour of the coastline and is a popular visitor site in northern Coromandel. It was damaged during the extreme weather events of summer 2022-23, with large slips causing significant damage and forcing the temporary closure of a … Read more

TREC progressing SH35 underslip work in eastern Bay of Plenty

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 35 near Opape in the eastern Bay of Plenty is now under stop/go traffic management as work continues to repair an underslip. Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC), on behalf of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), is completing the work, using gabion (rock filled) walls … Read more

Cyber Security – Protect Yourself from Cyberstalking Now – Anti-Stalking Bill Still a Work in Progress

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners In a world where Baby Reindeer has become a pop culture hit, sometimes what seems harmless can reveal a darker side with unsettling encounters. Now more than ever it’s worth checking who might be digitally tracking you. In November 2024, the Government announced plans to make stalking and cyberstalking illegal, … Read more

NZ economy: Wheels turning – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March quarter shows signs of economic improvement – even as New Zealand continues to face significant issues at home and abroad. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says New Zealand is not immune to the economic uncertainty rising around the world. “As trade wars continue between the United … Read more

People Against Prisons Aotearoa Statement – Prison guards hospitalise 77 year-old parolee – PAPA

Source: People Against Prisons Aotearoa STATEMENT – People Against Prisons Aotearoa condemns the beating of 77 year-old Dean Wickliffe by prison guards at Waikato’s Spring Hill Corrections Facility. Wickliffe was recalled to prison after being made homeless and breaching his parole conditions that he reside at a specific address. After refusing to be double-bunked, a … Read more

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Source: Auckland Council Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.   Volunteers are the heart and soul of our community, dedicating their time, energy, and passion to making a difference in the lives of others. Their contributions, whether big or … Read more