OSI archive

Year: 2025

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Afghanistan Earthquake – Women and Children in Urgent Need

· September 2, 2025

Source: ChildFund New Zealand Current reports reveal over 2,800 people have been injured, with a further 800 people killed. “These numbers will probably rise as assessments continue,” says Josie Pagani, CEO of ChildFund...

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BusinessNZ – Uni strategy: Renewed focus gets an ‘A’

· September 2, 2025

Source: BusinessNZ Moves announced by the Government today to modernise New Zealand’s universities will ensure graduates leave with the skills to better innovate and boost our economy, BusinessNZ says. Education, Skills...

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Police appeal for sightings of Zealand Watene

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei Police are appealing for sightings of Zealand Watene, who was last seen by family nearly three weeks ago. Zealand, 34, was reported missing from his...

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Key milestone for new Ashburton Bridge

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James...

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Removing barriers to aquaculture growth

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Another piece of red tape potentially curtailing the growth of the aquaculture industry has been cut with the passing of a bill that protects marine farmers...

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International visitor numbers and spend on the rise

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality...

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First Crisis Recovery Café Opens in Whanganui

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today opened Whanganui’s new Crisis Recovery Café at Aunty’s Café, the first of six cafés being rolled out by the Government...

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First-of-its-kind FVSV workforce survey released

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A first-of-its-kind survey of workers in the family violence and sexual violence sector shows improvements in training and collaboration, which will lead to better victim-centred services.    ...

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Police meat up with shoplifters, take them to court

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested after being caught red-handed with a car full of meat shoplifted from Wellington supermarkets over the weekend. On Sunday, Police were...

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Government to streamline regulations for events

· September 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee outlined proposed changes to special licensing rules for the events sector, speaking at the New Zealand Events Association’s annual conference today....