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Member of the public’s call helps land man in court
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Rotorua Area Commander, Herby Ngawhika: A man is facing court after a quick-thinking member of the public phoned 111 about his manner of driving...
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Month: October 2025
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Faraj Defence Lawyers Highlights Connection Between Sydney’s Rising Retail Theft and Cost-of-Living Pressures
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Faraj Defence Lawyers has released new research highlighting the sharp rise in retail theft across Sydney...
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Appeal for sightings of missing Auckland teenager
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information about an Auckland teenager who is missing from her Mt Roskill home. Dannii is 16-years-old and described as 163cm tall, with...
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New Zealand welcomes growth in international visitors
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing a healthy growth in international visitor numbers and improved confidence across the tourism industry. “International tourism, as New Zealand’s second...
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NZ-AU: From everyday to extraordinary: SHEIN transforms an Australian family home
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This Spring, SHEIN is taking home transformations to the next level with its first ever Spring Home Renovation Challenge. After receiving...
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Road closures Whangārei Heads, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services in Northland are at the scene of a single vehicle crash on Whangārei Heads Road, Tamaterau. A vehicle is reportedly on fire down steep...
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World Vision urges global action on World Food Day to tackle child malnutrition at its roots
Source: World Vision 148 million children globally are stunted, with a further 45 million children suffering from wasting Half of all deaths among children under five are linked to malnutrition World...
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Health and Employment – PM’s attack on unions over strikes won’t help settle industrial disputes – PSA
Source: PSA Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s attempts to blame unions for strike action on 23 October shows he is completely out of touch with the reality facing health workers supporting patients...
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Defence News – ‘Job done and more’ – NZDF winds up Exercise Tropic Twilight in Cook Islands
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The New Zealand Defence Force’s work on the island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands will have a long-lasting impact on the island, as...
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Rescues a reminder we’re here to help
Source: New Zealand Police It’s been a week of rescues for the crew in the sky, who have helped a number of people caught up in scary situations across Tāmaki...
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Road closed, Hawke’s Bay Expressway / SH2, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Hawkes Bay Expressway / SH2 near Quarantine Road is closed (Airport to Bayview). Emergency services received a report of a two-vehicle crash around 2.25pm. The road...
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VIVANT Launches Wine App to Enable Wine Lovers with AI-Powered Sommelier Guidance
Source: Media Outreach New app pairs with VIVANT’s award-winning precision wine accessories to enable smart wine ecosystem SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – VIVANT, a pioneer...
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Women should not be working for free
Source: NZCTU The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise when women and...
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Taranaki Police apprehend 20 impaired drivers over the weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police are expressing concern after finding 20 drivers over the legal breath alcohol limit, at the weekend. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, says he...
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Tech – FUSION5 achieves the 2025-2026 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award
Source: FUSION5 Fusion5 is honoured by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND -13 OCTOBER, 2025 – Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has been selected for this AI...
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Weather News – Spring is doing its spring thing! – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Friday 17th October – Strongest gusts in Wellington, up to 137 km/h on Sunday morning Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches to start...
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CORONER’S REPORT INTO MUSICK POINT BOATING TRAGEDY REINFORCES CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Source: Coastguard Tautiaki Moana and Water Safety New Zealand The death of 51-year-old Tēvita Moeakiola is a serious reminder of the need to wear a lifejacket, carry waterproof communication devices,...
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Police investigating death of Hastings man
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend. Officers were called to...
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Local Elections – Porirua City Elections 2025 – Preliminary results
Source: Porirua City Council Preliminary results in the Porirua City local body elections are now available, including all votes cast other than special votes. This year there were 797 special votes....
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Modernising courts to fix what matters for victims and justice
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee says the Government is updating the law for the use of audio and audio-visual links (AVL) in courts to improve court performance...
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Legal Issues – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments opens in Auckland High Court tomorrow morning (Tuesday 14th October)
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network’s legal challenge against the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build and maintain illegal Israeli settlements in...
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Retail – FreshChoice and Everyday Rewards team up for unbeatable value!
Source: FreshChoice From 20 October, FreshChoice is leveling up the shopping experience, enabling customers to earn and use their Everyday Rewards points at all FreshChoice supermarkets. FreshChoice Executive General Manager...
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Science and Climate – Discovery of Antarctic methane skyrockets
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. Methane is a greenhouse gas, so scientists are investigating how these sources of...
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Northland News – Four new councillors for Northland Regional Council
Source: Northland Regional Council Voters have delivered four new councillors to the nine-strong Northland Regional Council – and voted to remove the council’s Te Raki Māori Constituency. Council CEO Jonathan Gibbard...
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Aged Care – New report finds broken aged care sector harming our elderly – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A new research report which interviewed 80 nurses and health care assistants in the aged care sector reveals the disturbing impact on our elderly of an...
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Advocacy – Welcoming home the best of New Zealand – Will Alexander – Christchurch Airport 2.45pm today – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be welcoming home Will Alexander this afternoon at 2.45pm at Christchurch airport. Will and his partner Ava Mulla were part of...
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Civil Defence – Prioritising prevention: Building a resilient New Zealand
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Key government and private sector organisations are calling for stronger action to reduce risk before disaster strikes. Marking the International Day for...