MIL-OSI New Zealand: Further appeal for sightings of Jessica Mortlock
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police are still appealing for sightings of 34-year-old Jessica Mortlock. Police were briefly in contact with Jessica today, and her last known location was The Terrace, Wellington Central. Police and her family have concerns for her welfare. It is believed she is still in the Wellington area and may have […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wellington Police seek sightings of silver Mazda in relation to homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police seek sightings of silver Mazda in relation to homicide investigation Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christiaan Barnard: Police investigating the death of Sosiua Helotu Ula are appealing for sightings of a silver Mazda RX8. The car was seen in the Waitangirua shops just before 4:00pm on Sunday. It was then seen […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Can you help us find missing man John Murray Swaysland?
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police are seeking sightings of Petone man John Murray Swaysland, known as Murray. The 60-year-old was reported missing from Petone last week. His family are concerned for his safety and his whereabouts are unknown. If you have seen Mr Swaysland at any time in the last two weeks please get […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Researchers call for end to fat stigma
Source: University of Otago Thursday 11 October 2018 9:53amLesley GrayResearchers are using World Obesity Day today to call for an end to the stigma which fat people experience in their daily lives.Health and education researchers from the University of Otago, Victoria University and Massey University have joined forces to raise awareness of the issue.Lesley Gray, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Officer honoured by peers for extraordinary bravery
Source: New Zealand Police Association NZPA | Wed October 10th, 2018 A police officer who demonstrated outstanding courage has been honoured with the Police Association’s Bravery Award at the 83rd New Zealand Police Association annual conference in Wellington. Senior Constable Scott Quate, nominated by his peers, was presented with his award by NZ’s former Govenor […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wellington student volunteers celebrated
Source: Massey University Guests gathered for the annual Student Recognition Evening More than 70 students attended an event at the Wellington campus last week to recognise the achievements of their peers. The annual Student Recognition Evening celebrates the volunteer contributions of Massey University students to academic and community life. The event, hosted jointly by the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Charity Sector – Alarm bells should be ringing in the corridors of power – Caritas
Source: Caritas Responding to the release of the latest Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), leaders of Catholic development agencies around the world have launched an urgent call for action, as there isn’t much time available to tackle the crisis without running into terrible consequences. “Clearly […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Jessica Mortlock is missing – have you seen her?
Source: New Zealand Police Have you seen Jessica? Wellington Police are seeking the whereabouts of Jessica Mortlock. The 34-year-old was last seen in the vicinity of Epuni, Lower Hutt on Monday morning 8 October. Police and her family have concerns for her welfare. It is believed she is still in the Wellington area. Jessica is […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wellington Police open homicide investigation after man dies following Porirua incident
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police open homicide investigation after man dies following Porirua incident Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christiaan Barnard “Just after 4pm on Sunday 7 October, Police and other emergency services attended a scene on Warspite Avenue, where a man was located on the road with critical injuries. A team of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Diwali Festival lights up the region
Source: Auckland Council The vivid colours of Diwali take over the heart of Auckland this month, ahead of the 17th Auckland Diwali Festival. The free, family-friendly festival takes place in Aotea Square and Queen St on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October from midday until 9pm each day, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on […]
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