Election 2026 – Details needed on Labour rural school bus announcement

 Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for Chris Hipkins and the Labour Party to urgently release more detail on their campaign promise to restore rural school bus routes. “It’s great to see Labour talking about rural school buses, but the devil is always going to be in the detail,” Federated Farmers rural education … Read more

‘Fast Tech’ Fuels Growing E-Waste Concern as Millions of Small, Low-Cost Electronics Flood World Markets

 Source: WEEE Forum International E-Waste Day survey finds nearly 90% of European consumers own ‘fast tech’, 29% hoard unused devices at home, 27% trash them; Experts urge consumers to recycle every unused electrical and electronic item Brussels – With annual Black Friday and holiday shopping sprees approaching, International E-Waste Day 2026 aims a spotlight … Read more

Police investigating serious Hawke’s Bay crash seeking public assistance

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a serious vehicle crash earlier today in Twyford are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were alerted about 12:05pm to a crash involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle on Evenden Road, between the Expressway roundabout and Percival Road. The motorcyclist received serious injuries and they are currently being…

Man arrested following firearms incident in Rotorua

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Will Loughrin A man has been arrested this morning after a firearm was presented at a Rotorua Police officer yesterday. Police staff first noticed a vehicle being driven dangerously through Rotorua yesterday at approximately 3pm.  Approximately 30 minutes later the driver allegedly pointed…

Appeal for information following fatal crash, Te Puke

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police are appealing to the public for information following a fatal one-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway yesterday. At about 10.50am a white 2005 Toyota Caldina crashed near the intersection of Te Puke Highway and Rangiuru Road after being driven down Brown Road at high…

Mental health workers in South Island stand strong and see off 90-day trials after long community campaign

Source: PSA Mental health addiction workers at Able Minds have ratified a new collective agreement that keeps 90-day fire-at-will trials out of their workplace – ending a long-running dispute more than five and a half years after their previous collective expired. The Dunedin-based charity had pushed to make 90-day trials a condition for new staff. PSA … Read more

Appeal for information after serious incident in Mangere

Source: New Zealand Police The following can be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Veronica McPherson: Police investigating a serious assault in Mangere yesterday are appealing to the public for information. At about 12.30pm, Police responded to reports of an altercation outside a private address in Harwell Place. It is understood a firearm was involved. Two…

Big Apple Donuts & Coffee Opens Its 100th Store in Malaysia, Celebrates With RM1 Pandan Donuts Nationwide

Source: Media Outreach Born and grown in Malaysia, the 19-year-old brand marks the milestone at IOI Mall Puchong and welcomes new franchise partners PUCHONG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2026 – Big Apple Donuts & Coffee, the donut and coffee brand born and grown in Malaysia, today opened its 100th store in … Read more

Fatal crash: Te Puke

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died in a serious crash in Te Puke this morning.  Emergency services were alerted to the crash near the corner of Te Puke Highway and Rangiruru Road at about 10.50am.  One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another person was transported to hospital in a critical…

Police reiterate appeal following Norsewood assault

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an assault in Norsewood earlier today are reiterating our appeal for information from the public. Cordons have been lifted following the altercation around 10:30am today at the side of State Highway 2 which left one person in a critical condition, but the public can expect to see officers in…

Serious assault in Norsewood

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Ryan Harrison: A man is in critical condition after a reported assault in Norsewood. Police and ambulance were called to reports of disorder around 10:30am on the side of State Highway 2, following which the alleged offenders have left in a vehicle. The victim has suffered critical injuries…

Election 2026 – Fixing the basics? Govt cuts let geohazard monitoring centre go dark last night – PSA

Source: PSA National’s hollow promise to ‘fix the basics, build the future’ was sharply exposed last night as its government’s cuts left New Zealand without its 24/7 geohazard monitoring centre for the first time since it opened. Earth Sciences NZ confirmed last night that the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre was temporarily closed. It said ‘some of … Read more

Equinor and Shell partner on the Bay du Nord project

Source: Equinor 9 October 2026 14:00 (CEST) Equinor and Shell have signed an agreement under which Shell will acquire a 30% interest in the Bay du Nord project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. The transaction supports the continued maturation of Bay du Nord towards an investment decision currently targeted for early 2027. Equinor will … Read more

DAWN’s Statement on U.S. Sanctions on the Entire International Criminal Court

Source: Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) October 9, 2026 (Washington, D.C., October 9, 2026) – In response to the Trump administration’s imposition of new institutional sanctions against the entire the International Criminal Court, DAWN issues the following statement: “By sanctioning the entire International Criminal Court, the Trump administration has taken a sledgehammer to … Read more

Serious crash, Te Puke Highway

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on Te Puke Highway near the corner of Rangiruru Road.  The crash was reported to Police at 10.50am.  Initial indications are there are critical injuries.  The road is closed and there are diversions are in place. Police advise motorists to avoid the…

Charges laid in Phillipstown double homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Inspector Greg Murton A 58-year-old man has been charged in relation to a double homicide in Phillipstown, Christchurch this morning. The man will face two charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder and one for wounding with intent. He will appear in the Christchurch District Court on…

Person charged in relation to Braydon Hepworth death

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Inspector Scott Anderson A 60-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to the disappearance and subsequent death of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. The man is facing charges relating to the concealment of Hepworth’s body and making a false statement. He will appear in the Christchurch District Court this…

Call to take care of flesh-footed frequent flier

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 October 2026 Saturday, 10 October, marks World Migratory Bird Day for the southern hemisphere and DOC is focusing attention on the flesh-footed shearwater, a migratory seabird with distinctive pink feet and bill. DOC Principal Science Advisor Graeme Taylor says flesh-footed shearwaters mainly nest on offshore islands around northern New…

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max to Debut Globally with MediaTek’s 2nm Flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, today announced that the upcoming Find X10 Pro Max will be among the first smartphones to feature the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro and launch in international markets. Built on TSMC’s advanced 2nm N2P … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Marks 60 Years with Curated Partnerships Bringing “More of What You Love” to Life

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is bringing its 60th anniversary campaign, “More of What You Love,” to life through a series of collaborations designed to create new … Read more

Documentary 2026: Towards the Hainan Free Trade Port Premieres in Kuala Lumpur, Encouraging ASEAN Businesses to Establish a Presence in Hainan

Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – On August 27, 2026, the documentary 2026: Towards the Hainan Free Trade Port, co-produced by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and the Hainan International Media Center (HIMC), premiered in Kuala Lumpur. The documentary was broadcast during prime time on Bernama … Read more