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Arrests and illicit firearms seized in transnational action
Source: New Zealand Police A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand. This was part of a...
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PSA backs CTU blueprint to drive economic growth through better labour relations
Source: PSA A better New Zealand is possible if the Government stopped fearing unions and adopted reforms suggested by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that respected the rights of...
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Calling Mackenzie bird spotters – DOC needs you!
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 October 2025 Kakī are among the worlds’ rarest wading birds and were close to extinction with only 23 left in 1981. Their numbers have...
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Weather News – Classic Kiwi Weather Returns After a Tumultuous Labour Day = MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st October An unstable showery and snowy south to southwest flow dominates Aotearoa New Zealand today (Tuesday), with thunderstorms set to spark...
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Motorbike seized to pay overdue fines
Source: New Zealand Police Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch. Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime...
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Himalayan temple reborn as modern art center in China’s Xizang (Tibet)
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2025 – The historic Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region (Tibet), has been transformed...
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Man arrested after fleeing Police, West Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police A 33-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing from Police in Westgate this afternoon. At around 4:20pm Police received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically...
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Weather News – NEMA urges vigilance ahead of Labour Day storms
Source: National Emergency Management Agency The National Emergency Management Agency is urging the public to be extra vigilant ahead of more severe weather forecast for many parts of the country...
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12th Singapore Media Festival Returns with a Celebration of Asian Creativity, Connection, and Impact
Source: Media Outreach 55,000+ industry leaders, creator-preneurs, and fans gather in Singapore for 12 days, championing innovation and collaboration Over 120 films from 45+ countries, with Singapore stories taking centre...
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State of local emergency terminated for most parts of Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has terminated the state of local emergency for most parts of the Canterbury Region. The state of...
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Advocacy – Prime Minister urged to demand Israel allow New Zealand humanitarian supplies through to the starving people of Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to stand up to Israel and demand it allow the tens of millions in New Zealand aid...
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Weather News – A weekend breather before Monday’s storm – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 24th – Monday 27th October – A weekend breather before Monday’s storm. Widespread wild weather on Thursday Settled weekend for many Further severe weather...
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Arrest following Glen Eden aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man following an aggravated robbery at a park in Glen Eden earlier this week. At about 1.45pm on 21 October,...
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Murder charges following Buckland Beach double homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Police have today arrested and charged a man with two counts of murder in relation to an ongoing double homicide investigation. A 38-year-old male will appear...
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Gaza – Dire living conditions in Gaza continue to impact people’s health despite ceasefire – MSF
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Diseases directly linked to poor living conditions account for 70 per cent of all of MSF’s outpatient consultations in our healthcare centres in...
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Gaza – World Court Finds Israel Deliberately Starved Gaza; ISF Should Control Borders to Ensure Aid Delivery
Source: DAWN: (Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should incorporate an immediate arms embargo on Israel, international control of Gaza’s borders to end Israel’s...
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Man charged following cellphone tower arsons, Wanaka
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested and charged in Wanaka in relation to a series of cellphone tower arsons in the area over the past few months....
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Total fire ban in Canterbury until Monday
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Canterbury Police are disappointed with fires being lit despite a total fire ban in place across the...
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Further campsites found in Phillips investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children have located what are believed to be the family’s primary campsites. Two large, established and heavily...
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Regent Hong Kong achieved the highest rating from The Most Perfect View Certified Program
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – Regent Hong Kong has etched its name in hospitality history by becoming the first...
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Ecube Car Rental Expands Car Rental Fleet to Meet Growing Demand in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – Ecube Car Rental, a leading provider of car leasing solutions in Singapore, has expanded its rental fleet...
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First Responders – Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update – 1pm
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts. The calls were predominantly for roofs lifting and trees...
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Real Estate – Affordable central Queenstown apartments on the market
Source: Scope Communications Stage 2 of Te Pā Tāhuna – a highly anticipated development of affordable apartments in central Queenstown – will be available for sale to the public next...
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First Responders – Hawke’s Bay fires update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control. None of the fires have grown significantly in...
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If in doubt, stay out: Lessons from a river safety course
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Lucy Holyoake Evaluating if a river is safe to cross, and knowing the best way to do so is a vital skill for trampers...
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Important recovery work along State Highway 6 Rocks Road starting soon
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to make one of Nelson’s main arterial links safer for road users will begin next month. Starting in November, contractors will undertake important recovery...
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Think carefully about travel amid severe weather
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging road users to think ahead and carefully consider the need to travel tomorrow as severe weather...