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Update: Pahiatua homicide name release
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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Maritime Union Backs Public Sector Strike this 23 October 2025
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing the thousands of public sector workers striking for fair pay and safe services this Thursday,...
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Severe weather, Canterbury
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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Save the Children’s “Journey Around the World” Addresses Deep-rooted Community Needs to Create Lasting Change for Children’s Futures
Source: Media Outreach Travel Influencers Christy Leung and “African Prince” Kunbi Journey into the Heart of Childhood HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Hongkongers...
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Police investigate suspicious approach, Whakatu
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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Weather News – MetService issues Red Warning for Canterbury and Wellington
Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd OctoberAt 9:59am MetService escalated the Severe Weather Warnings in Canterbury, including Christchurch, Wellington, and South Wairarapa to Red Warnings for...
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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire
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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Lee Kum Kee Launches “Unlock 1888 Good Fortune” Lucky Draw to Celebrate Culinary Heritage
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee, the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments is inviting food lovers to...
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Fire Safety – Ban on open fires and fireworks over the Central South Island
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire...
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Greenpeace – Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as U.S exploration vessel enters port
Source: Greenpeace Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana”, have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of seabed mining....
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Tax Reform – Tax Omnibus Bill undermines the integrity of our tax system – Tax Justice Aotearoa submission
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 22 October 2025 – Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) is criticising the attacks on tax transparency and other retrograde measures contained in the Taxation (Annual Rates for...
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The bizarre case of a car theft that allegedly wasn’t
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
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
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...
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More affordable homes for whānau in Te Tai Tokerau
Source: New Zealand Government More whānau in Kaikohe will soon have a warm, secure place to call home, through an Iwi – Crown partnership delivering 100 affordable rental homes, Associate...
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Discover Xinghua, China – a “Dual Heritage + Four Seasons” Journey Through Scenic Countryside
Source: Media Outreach XINGHUA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Dongluo Village in Taizhou, Jiangsu, was named one of UN Tourism’s 2025 “Best Tourism Villages” at...
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Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 – Stats NZ methods
Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 – methods 21 October 2025 Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 outlines changes made as a result of the review of the household living-costs...
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SJM Expanding Tourism Links in Southeast Asia
Source: Media Outreach Successfully Concluded “Experience Macao Mega Sale” in Indonesia and Malaysia MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Providing full support for tourism trade...
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Art on the Walls, Calm in the Chair: Dentalis Reimagines the Patient Experience
Source: Media Outreach A tri-level sanctuary where contemporary art, curated library, a bar-inspired third-floor lounge, and a 1.2-metre molar sculpture converge to create a multi-sensory destination in partnership with Fiidaa...
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CHiQ Partners with North Melbourne Football Club as Co-Major Partner
Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – CHiQ is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the North Melbourne Football Club, a cornerstone...
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Improving protection for people in state care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading. “This Bill...
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Vegatron Unveils Next-Gen Fuel Management Software in Singapore, Accelerating Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Vegatron Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based leader in oil and gas distribution and speciality lubricants, is strengthening its...
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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Kaikōura
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is currently blocked near the Hapuku River bridge, Kaikōura following a crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at around...
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NZ-AU: SHEIN launches ‘Tick It Off Fest’ – inspiring Australians to finish what they started in 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global online fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN is closing out the year with a spirited reminder that it’s never too...
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Rare snails get respite from being eaten alive
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 October 2025 The endangered Powelliphanta marchanti snail species, found only in the lower central North Island ranges of Ruahine, Kaweka and Kaimanawa, is in...
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NZ-AU: Gridless Empowering Victorian Homes to Cut Bills and Emissions with VEU Rebates
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, VIC, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gridless is proud to announce an initiative helping Victorian homeowners replace outdated gas heating systems with efficient electric solutions. Australians...
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Have you seen Maria and Rumetati?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Maria, 29 and Rumetati, 28. Both were last seen entering the Hākarimata Summit Track at 4:30pm yesterday and...