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Celebrating 132 Years of Women’s Suffrage
Source: New Zealand Government The 132nd anniversary of Suffrage Day is a tribute to all those who have contributed to New Zealand’s progress for women and girls, Minister for Women Nicola...
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Tourism Minister to lead delegation to China
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston will travel to China on Monday to lead an industry delegation on a tourism-focused trade mission. The delegation will travel...
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Can’t endorse, won’t endorse: why we choose naturing over picking our Bird of the Year
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s that magical time again when feathers fly, memes hatch, and suddenly everyone you know is a part-time ornithologist. Yes, it’s Bird of the Year...
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Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Building an international hub for business, investment and new industries
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, in his 2025 Policy Address announced yesterday (September 17)...
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Dr. Carl June and Dr. Michel Sadelain are being awarded the Broermann Medical Innovation Award 2025
Source: Media Outreach With prize money of one million euros, it is one of the most highly endowed medical awards in the world Awarded for groundbreaking pioneering work in cancer...
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EIT graduate named 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 24 seconds ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science graduate and valedictorian Anna Kelland has been named the 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year....
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VinFast announces strategic partnership with the Arabian automobile association to elevate aftersales service quality in the Middle East
Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – VinFast has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Arabian Automobile Association (AAA), a leading provider...
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GDP decreases 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter – Gross domestic product: June 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP decreases 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter 18 September 2025 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter,...
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Bubbling & Boiling Festival in Singapore; Xiamen Star TV Wins Global Fans with Chinese Cultural Experiences Overseas
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and jointly presented with Resorts World Sentosa, the inaugural Bubbling &...
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Policy – We need a capital gains tax that delivers for New Zealanders – tax reform group
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) and the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign is calling on the Labour Party to go for the best, most...
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Economy – New Monetary Policy Committee member appointed – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) 18 September 2025 – A new member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Hayley Gourley has been...
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Advocacy – UN Commission’s genocide finding renews PSNA calls for the government to end military support for Israel
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Australia (PSNA) PSNA is renewing demands that New Zealand end its military support for Israel in response to today’s findings by an independent UN commission...
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Advocacy – Appeal for New Zealand to demand International Humanitarian Law protection for Gaza-bound aid flotilla
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Late this afternoon PSNA sent this self-explanatory letter to the Prime Minister. Letter sent to Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime...
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Health and Employment – Health New Zealand offers pay cuts amid workforce crisis
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists To be attributed to ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton: Health New Zealand failed to resolve its long-running pay dispute with the Association of Salaried Medical...
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First Responders – 25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today. Whānau and friends gathered at Fire and Emergency’s...
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First Responders – Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The large vegetation fire which has been burning at Southbridge in Selwyn, Canterbury since yesterday afternoon is now contained. Incident Controller Lou Ander says most...
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Economy – Action needed as GDP falls faster and further than expected – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney is saying that new GDP data released by Statistics New Zealand demonstrates the scale of the problems in the...
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Govt’s working from home crackdown exposed as solution looking for a problem – PSA
Source: PSA New data shows flexible work was never the issue the Government claimed Today’s data from the Public Service Commission exposes the Government’s working from home directive as a manufactured...
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Weather News – Wind and rain for start of school holidays – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 18 September – Monday 22 September The front which brought wet and windy conditions to many overnight will move across the North Island today while...
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Awards – realestate.co.nz named the best small/micro workplace in New Zealand
Source: Brainchild PR realestate.co.nz has been crowned the number one small/micro workplace in New Zealand, according to Great Place to Work.The organisation has been recognised as setting the standard for...
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First Responders – Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews continue to battle a large vegetation fire at Southbridge in the Selwyn District in Canterbury today. Assistant Commander...
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Economy – GDP contraction a knock to confidence, but signs of recovery emerging – EMA
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the 0.9% contraction in GDP for the June quarter is a reminder of the fragility of business confidence and the ongoing drag...
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Health – “Backsliding opinions on gender and equality have no place in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025
Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Societal attitudes to gender and equality are both caught and taught, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond says. “In an environment where some people are feeling...
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Universities – Climate news hits wine prices, study suggests – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Climate-related news can influence how much people are willing to pay for wine, according to a study by University of Auckland finance academic Dr Gertjan...
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Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada. The arrival of the International Liaison Officer on Thursday morning capped...
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Hainan FTP promotion conference held in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the island-wide special customs operations of the...
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Update: Missing Christchurch woman found deceased
Source: New Zealand Police A 66-year-old woman missing in Christchurch has sadly been located deceased this evening. The woman was found by Police Search and Rescue at around 6pm today....