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Civil Defence – Can’t ‘Drop Cover Hold’? You can still ShakeOut!
Source: NEMA Mobility or access issues needn’t be a barrier to staying safe in an earthquake, with ShakeOut participants being encouraged to do the drill in a way that works...
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OPPO ColorOS 16 Set for Global Unveil: A New Era of Smoothness, Intelligence, and Seamless Connectivity
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – OPPO has revealed its first look at ColorOS 16, the latest version of its mobile operating...
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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire, Operation Town
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach on 2 October can now confirm the...
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70+ new social homes on the way for Northland
Source: New Zealand Government More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,...
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Property Market – New rating valuations for Ōpōtiki District – QV
Source: Quotable Value Ōpōtiki District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have...
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Property Market – New rating valuations for Hurunui – QV
Source: Quotable Value Hurunui property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been...
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Case Note 329225 [2025] NZ Priv Cmr 1 – Individual complains that government agency sent their health information to an incorrect address
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had...
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Bringing breast screening close to home in Kāpiti
Source: New Zealand Government Women on the Kāpiti Coast now have easier access to breast screening with the opening of a new fixed site in Waikanae, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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99 new social homes on the way for Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman
Source: New Zealand Government 99 new social homes will be delivered in Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social...
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Properties worth millions restrained following lengthy investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Four Auckland properties valued at approximately $36 million have been restrained under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 following a two-year investigation. This week, the Commissioner...
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Climate – New research to understand the impact of marine heatwaves on fisheries
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand A new report has outlined the likelihood of gradual long-term warming of the waters around New Zealand, and an increase in short-term heat events, under different...
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EIT Tairāwhiti opens its doors for Information and Enrolment Day
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 minutes ago EIT Tairāwhiti will open its doors this week for its annual Information and Enrolment Day, giving people across the region a chance...
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“Golden Bell 60/60 Exhibition” Honors Six Decades of Taiwan’s Broadcasting and Screen Heritage
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN- Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – In celebration of the 60th Golden Bell Awards, the “Golden Bell 60/60 Exhibition (金鐘60/60特展)”, organized by the...
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Transport – North Island talent take home prestigious awards
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Outstanding contributions to the road freight sector were recognised at Transporting New Zealand’s 2025 North Island Road Freight Industry Awards over the weekend in...
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Finance – Too many first home buyers are missing out on entering the market – FAMNZ
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) The Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) says while data from the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA)...
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Asia’s Economic Rewiring and the Rise of Future Business Leaders
Source: Media Outreach HKUST MBA prepares leaders for innovation, inclusion, and leadership in a fast growing region HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – The...
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Local study options on show at EIT Hawke’s Bay Information and Enrolment Day
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 29 seconds ago EIT Hawke’s Bay will host its annual Information and Enrolment Day this week, giving prospective students a chance to explore local study...
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Economy – NZ Reserve Bank to ease LVR restrictions
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 14 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand intends to ease mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions from 1 December 2025. “Over the past...
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Transport – Driven for Community: Orange Sky on the Road with Isuzu
Source: Isuzu October 14, 2025 – Red earth and shimmering blue horizons; these are the vistas that greet many of the drivers from Orange Sky, as they roll into remote...
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Education – ERO finds that students are doing better in English and maths as changes start to have an impact, but there is further to go
Source: Education Review Office Education Review Office’s (ERO) independent review has found that changes to how English and maths are taught in primary school are showing promising results for both English...
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Northland News – Kaeo dig day ahead of river realignment
Source: Northland Regional Council A $1.5 million project to re-route a 500-metre section of the Kaeo River to better protect Kaeo township from flooding has got underway with a preliminary dig...
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Universities – Otago signs historic agreement to support Fijian scholars
Source: University of Otago The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and a Fijian Government agency have signed a landmark agreement opening the door to sponsored opportunities for Fijian...
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Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home...
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Major boost to diagnostic scanners nationwide
Source: New Zealand Government A $108 million upgrade to New Zealand’s diagnostic infrastructure will deliver 32 new and replacement CT, MRI, and SPECT scanners across the country, Health Minister Simeon...
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New state-of-the-art CT scanner for Kenepuru Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Porirua and surrounding communities now have access to faster, more accurate diagnostic imaging, with a new state-of-the-art Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner operational...
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Police appeal for information following serious assualt, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a young man in Fairview Downs, Hamilton, last night. Police received reports of a serious...
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Property Market – Auckland leads nationwide fall in housing market – down 2.5% in September quarter – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand fell 1.1% over the quarter to the end of September, with the...