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HGC wins “The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025”

· October 23, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Uunderscoring HGC’s Dedication to Embed ESG into Business Operation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the...

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Highway closure, warning to motorists, Balclutha

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads. State Highway 1 is being closed between Clinton and Milton,...

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Eulogy for Jim Bolger

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government We are gathered to give thanks for the life of Jim Bolger, but, first, I thank  the Bolger family for the privilege of speaking here today...

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Granny flats get the consent-free go ahead

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices...

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210+ new social homes on the way for Waikato

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 210 new social homes will be delivered in Waikato by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka...

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Update: Pahiatua homicide name release

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Pahiatua on Wednesday 15 October. She was 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer, an occupant...

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Severe weather, Canterbury

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander:  Police are urging Canterbury residents to prepare, and to take extra care, with a red wind warning...

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Police investigate suspicious approach, Whakatu

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Karli Whiu, Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed....

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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in...

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The bizarre case of a car theft that allegedly wasn’t

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle, and filed a raft of charges against the self-proclaimed victim. The 36-year-old...

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Charging ahead with solar and sustainable buildings

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up reforms to accelerate sustainable construction in New Zealand, as a new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force.  ...

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Court users report highest satisfaction since 2019

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the encouraging results from the 2025 Court User Survey, saying they reflect the efforts of court staff and ongoing work...