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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...
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NZ-AU: Grove Spark Electrical Services Unveils New Website and Expanded Electrical Services
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Macquarie Park, NSW, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grove Spark Electrical Services, a leading provider of electrical solutions in Sydney, NSW, is thrilled to announce the...
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Testing begins on New Zealand’s new census survey – Stats NZ news story
Testing begins on New Zealand’s new census survey – news story 13 October 2025 The way New Zealand conducts the census is changing and people in New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Ashburton...
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Renewable Energy – WEL Networks powers up New Zealand’s first instant solar approval system
Source: WEL Networks Getting solar on your roof just got a whole lot easier. WEL Networks has just launched New Zealand’s first fully automated approval system for home solar and battery...
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Real Estate Sector – REA research finds consumers are confident in real estate industry but lack of understanding of the process is key consumer challenge
Source: Real Estate Authority (REA) The Real Estate Authority’s (REA) 2025 Consumer and Public Perceptions Research, released today, found overall 86% of consumers (property buyers and sellers) have confidence in...
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Faraj Defence Lawyers Highlights Connection Between Sydney’s Rising Retail Theft and Cost-of-Living Pressures
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Faraj Defence Lawyers has released new research highlighting the sharp rise in retail theft across Sydney...
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Appeal for sightings of missing Auckland teenager
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information about an Auckland teenager who is missing from her Mt Roskill home. Dannii is 16-years-old and described as 163cm tall, with...
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NZ-AU: From everyday to extraordinary: SHEIN transforms an Australian family home
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This Spring, SHEIN is taking home transformations to the next level with its first ever Spring Home Renovation Challenge. After receiving...
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VIVANT Launches Wine App to Enable Wine Lovers with AI-Powered Sommelier Guidance
Source: Media Outreach New app pairs with VIVANT’s award-winning precision wine accessories to enable smart wine ecosystem SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – VIVANT, a pioneer...
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Taranaki Police apprehend 20 impaired drivers over the weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police are expressing concern after finding 20 drivers over the legal breath alcohol limit, at the weekend. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, says he...
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CORONER’S REPORT INTO MUSICK POINT BOATING TRAGEDY REINFORCES CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Source: Coastguard Tautiaki Moana and Water Safety New Zealand The death of 51-year-old Tēvita Moeakiola is a serious reminder of the need to wear a lifejacket, carry waterproof communication devices,...
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Legal Issues – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments opens in Auckland High Court tomorrow morning (Tuesday 14th October)
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network’s legal challenge against the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build and maintain illegal Israeli settlements in...
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Science and Climate – Discovery of Antarctic methane skyrockets
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. Methane is a greenhouse gas, so scientists are investigating how these sources of...
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Advocacy – Welcoming home the best of New Zealand – Will Alexander – Christchurch Airport 2.45pm today – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be welcoming home Will Alexander this afternoon at 2.45pm at Christchurch airport. Will and his partner Ava Mulla were part of...
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Deaths following house fire, Rakaia
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to find...
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Federated Farmers – Government ends methane madness
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming major changes to New Zealand’s climate policy as a long overdue and practical step that will be well received by farmers. “Kiwi farmers have...
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Going, going, gone: cars auctioned over unpaid court fines
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s trial of clamping or seizing cars of people not paying court fines is expanding after returning more than $225,000 and seizing 115 vehicles, Justice...
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Three-day postnatal stays for new mums
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will adopt National MP Catherine Wedd’s member’s Bill to better support mothers and babies in the critical days following birth, Health Minister Simeon Brown...