Update on critical incident investigation in Ōrere Point

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) To be attributed to Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers: Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a man dying after being taken into Police custody in Ōrere Point on 2 March. Today, Police are in a position to release some further information as … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Martinborough

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the person who died after a car collided with a shared cycle in Martinborough on 13 February. She was 48-year-old Alison Robyn Korny, from Cheshire, England. Our thoughts remain with her friends and family at this incredibly difficult … Read more

Chubb to Acquire Liberty Mutual’s P&C Insurance Businesses in Thailand and Vietnam

Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced agreements to acquire the insurance businesses of Liberty Mutual in Thailand and Vietnam. The terms were not disclosed. The two companies — LMG Insurance in Thailand and Liberty Insurance in Vietnam —offer a range of … Read more

Update following Pōkeno incident

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Acting Counties Manukau District Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret: A man has been charged following a serious crash that left a member of the public injured near Pōkeno on Saturday. The crash occurred at about 3pm on State Highway 2, when the fleeing driver attempted to avoid … Read more

Group arrested following Ōrākei aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have arrested four people following an aggravated robbery in Ōrākei this morning. Just before 9am, a group of offenders entered a dairy on Kepa Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of Auckland City Crime Squad, says the group ran into the store armed with a machete and two … Read more

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

Source: Auckland Council Imagine it’s 2030. The St James Theatre has opened its doors again. You’ve just seen Six60 play on the newly restored stage inside the amphitheatre, or heard Sol3Mio soar at great heights through the harmonies of the Pearl Fishers opera duet.    And you step out into the street. There are plants and … Read more

One-night maintenance closure for State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill this weekend

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Regular users of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill for 2025 need to be ready for a planned closure this Sunday. The route will be closed for planned maintenance for one night between 9 pm and 4 am, on Sunday, 9 March. Road crews will be carrying out drainage, culvert maintenance … Read more

Fixing the Doctor – night works planned for State Highway 6 Doctor Creek Bridge repairs

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A critical piece of State Highway 6 infrastructure is about to be worked as part of the state highway summer maintenance season. The Doctor Creek Bridge, between Belgrove and Kohatu is due to be resurfaced, weather permitting, later this month. Contractors will be onsite at the bridge on the night … Read more

Healthcare boost means seeing a GP, faster

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare system by ensuring Kiwis get better access to healthcare. Making it easier for New Zealanders to see a doctor or other health professional is a key priority under Health Minister Simeon Brown. “We are already investing record funding … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 03/03/2025

Source: Northland Regional Council NRC seeking feedback on Marsden Maritime Holdings, Northport proposal Northland Regional Council is seeking feedback on a proposal that would see the ownership structure of Marsden Maritime Holdings (MMH) and Northport simplified, to set the region’s port up for the future. Together with investment partners Port of Tauranga and Tupu Tonu (Ngāpuhi … Read more

Activist News – PSNA demands the government condemn Israel’s cutting off of all humanitarian aid to Gaza – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa   PSNA is demanding the government condemn Israel’s cutting off of all humanitarian aid to Gaza.   Israel announced its latest humanitarian outrage against the Palestinian people of Gaza as it tries to withdraw from the ceasefire agreement it signed with Hamas in January.   “Israel is trying to weasel its … Read more

Engineering marvel unveiled: Kai Tak Sports Park sets new standards in design and innovation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) officially opened on 1 March 2025 as the largest integrated sports and entertainment complex in Hong Kong, setting a new benchmark in design innovation and engineering excellence. With Arup as the engineering consultant, KTSP is … Read more

Fatal crash, Saddle Road, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Woodville this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Saddle Road at around 11.10am. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is currently conducting a scene examination. The road remains closed, and … Read more

Five Footway Festival 2025 Honours Chinatown’s Storied Past through Immersive Cultural Experiences

Source: Media Outreach Happening from 14 – 23 March 2025, this year’s festival features a line-up of new and exciting activities, including a Theatrical Walking Tour based on a fictional account of a letter writer’s life in the 1940s, a guided tour at the recently reopened Chinatown Heritage Centre, Kaya Making Workshops, and more. SINGAPORE … Read more

Update on Morningside sudden death

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now provide a further update on the previously unexplained death of a woman in Morningside. Initially, Police were called to the Don Croot Street property at 9.15pm on 28 February after the woman was found unresponsive. Despite CPR being performed at the scene, she was sadly unable … Read more

Asian Electronics Online Exhibition 2025 Kicks Off – Unlock Cutting-Edge Innovations & Global Trade Opportunities

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – The Asian Electronics Online Exhibition 2025 (ASIANTRONICS 2025) is set to redefine global sourcing and collaboration in the electronics sector. Running from March 3, 2025, to June 30, 2025, this hybrid event seamlessly integrates virtual and physical elements, providing an unparalleled … Read more

Gaw Capital Partners Announces Strategic Investment in NPX Point Avenue

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners today announces a strategic investment, through a fund under its management, in NPX Point Avenue, a leading K-12 education group providing innovative and high-quality educational solutions in Hanoi, Vietnam. This move aligns with Gaw Capital … Read more

Weather News – Autumn kicks off with a chilly, stormy start – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th March – After a warm, dry end to meteorological summer, autumn announces itself in a chilly and wet fashion. MetService is forecasting a cool week for most, with wet and thundery weather, and biting southerlies along southern and eastern North Island coastlines. However, brighter weather … Read more

Girls are proving point in the trades | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Girls are proving point in the trades 1 minute ago Fifty years ago, seeing a woman in a hard hat on a construction site was a rare sight. Between 1975 and 1986, only nine women graduated from EIT with a qualification in trades. Today, that number … Read more

Serious crash, Saddle Road, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a serious crash on Saddle Road, Woodville. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash near the Hope Road intersection at around 11.10am. Initial indications suggest there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed, and motorists are advised to … Read more

Mining Sector – Business costs can’t increase to modernise DoC – Straterra

Source: Straterra Inc The mining industry is encouraged to see Conservation Minister Tama Potaka say he aims to lower costs to businesses as the Department of Conservation (DoC) looks to modernise its processes, says Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal. “In our submission on the discussion document Modernising conservation land management we note this important point, outlined in the … Read more

Local News – Pump track planned for Porirua’s Postgate Park

Source: Porirua City Council  An under-utilised Porirua green space is to be transformed into a pump track for riders of all ages. The southern end of Postgate Park in Whitby has been set aside for the 1000 sqm asphalt track, where bikes, scooters and skateboards can be ridden over jumps and turns. This track is the … Read more

Release: PSA survey proves Govt’s cuts are hurting patients

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s decision to cut jobs and freeze recruitment of health care workers is hurting frontline services and harming patients. “The PSA’s health workforce survey shows 81 percent of health workers believe the cuts and restructuring they’ve been subjected to over the last year have hurt the services they … Read more

Govt urged to rule out any involvement in AUKUS

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to rule out joining the AUKUS military pact in any capacity following the scenes in the White House over the weekend.  “President Trump’s appalling treatment of his Ukrainian counterpart is a clear warning that we must avoid AUKUS at all costs,” says the … Read more

Northland News – No major changes for NRC Annual Plan

Source: Northland Regional Council With no significant changes to its work programme for the coming year, Northland Regional Council won’t be consulting on its Annual Plan for 2025/26, says Chair Geoff Crawford. “The work programme we set out in our Long Term Plan last year – and consulted on widely – sets us in good stead … Read more

Serious Crash, Whitemans Road, Silverstream

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Whitemans Road near Gard Street, Silverstream, Upper Hutt. The crash was reported around 9:50am. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is blocked and motorists are advised … Read more

Economy – RBNZ Stats Alert Business Expectations Survey: Concluding development update ahead of regular publication

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 3 March 2025 – We would like to thank all the businesses taking part in the development of the new Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey as we build a representative sample survey of New Zealand businesses. Following a successful development phase, we plan to commence ongoing quarterly publication in mid-May … Read more