OSI archive

Month: October 2025

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Gaza Ceasefire – Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal

· October 10, 2025

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to the announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Oxfam International’s Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “This is a desperately needed step towards...

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Man charged in relation to threats against MP

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Gisborne man in relation to a series of death threats made against a Member of Parliament earlier this year....

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Homemade firearms seized during search warrant

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, Police received information about potential firearms at a property...

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High-needs residential care to re-open

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A Christchurch Care and Protection Residence will be upgraded and re-opened for children with high and complex needs, with a focus on therapeutic, trauma-informed care.  Admissions...

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Peer support workers join North Shore Hospital

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the introduction of peer support workers in North Shore Hospital’s Emergency Department, completing the rollout of the service across...

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65+ new social homes on the way for Canterbury

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 65 new social homes will be delivered in Canterbury by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,...

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More overseas investment, faster, means jobs and growth

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says overseas investment decisions being made more than twice as fast is a vital ingredient for businesses seeking capital to create...

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Passport processing times slashed by two-thirds

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that increased efficiency for passport processing has resulted in an 18-day improvement to wait times compared to when...

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AI-powered mental health support tool launched

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Sir John Kirwan today launched Ask Groov, Health New Zealand’s first endorsed AI powered wellbeing guide for adults. “Access...

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Police presence for Hawke’s Bay gang tangi

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore: Police will have a visible presence across Hawke’s Bay today as a gang tangi travels from Napier...

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Government considering Chorus divestment

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is exploring ways to free up capital locked in its investment in Chorus, to redirect into capital projects of more use to New Zealanders....

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Jiashi, the County with a Touch of Sweetness

· October 10, 2025

Source: Media Outreach JIASHI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – China Prune Industry Conference 2025 and the 10th Kashgar·Jiashi Prune Expo, Xinjiang kicked off On August...

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2026 funding policy settings changes

· October 10, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 The Minister of Education, Minister for Vocational Education and Minister for Universities have issued the 2026 funding determinations. These funding determinations...

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Vocational education and training redesign updates

· October 10, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 Vocational education and training (VET) in New Zealand is changing. You’ll find regular updates on these changes here. VET remains an...