Update: Unexplained death, Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Hayden Smale, Otago Police: Police investigating an unexplained death in Leckhampton Court and Bridge Street have completed the post-mortem examination into the deceased. Results have not determined a cause of death, which remains unexplained. Further enquiries attempting to establish the circumstances will be undertaken over the…

MSIG Malaysia Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to Community Resilience Through Partnership with Epic Homes

Source: Media Outreach Initiative combines housing support with fire insurance protection to provide greater financial security for Orang Asli families KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”), the country’s third largest fire insurer, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to strengthening community resilience through its … Read more

Do you know this woman?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify a woman located in central Auckland this week. Concerns were raised about the woman’s welfare, and Police were notified on Monday 28 September. She was transported to Auckland City Hospital where she has been receiving care. Police are making this appeal after…

1win Charity Directs Over $170,000 to Charitable Purposes in India

Source: Media Outreach NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – 1win Charity continues to expand its community initiatives across India, directing more than $170,000 to projects supporting elderly care, sports infrastructure, disaster recovery, and environmental restoration. As part of its ongoing work with elderly communities, 1win Charity partnered with Indian … Read more

DP World Expands Contract Logistics Network in Thailand with New Bang Na Distribution Centre

Source: Media Outreach New 10,000-square-metre distribution centre supports high-value and time-sensitive supply chains, connecting Greater Bangkok with Laem Chabang Port and manufacturing centres in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – DP World today announced the opening of a new contract logistics distribution centre in Bang Na … Read more

EIT nursing student inspired by grandparents to support vulnerable communities

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Supporting vulnerable patients during a placement in Wairoa has reinforced EIT nursing student Kya Joe’s passion for the profession, which was first inspired by her grandparents’ health journeys.  The 23-year-old (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, and Ngāti Whakaue) is in the final year of EIT’s…

Pharmacies to provide more funded medicines

Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac and Health New Zealand are increasing the number of funded medicines community pharmacies can provide from today, Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown say. “It’s important to Kiwis that they have fast access to the medicines they need close to home. Today’s proposal is one more…

Awards Sweep Reflects OR’s ‘Empowering All Toward Inclusive Growth’ Vision in Action Across Business and Society

Source: Media Outreach PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited secured 12 awards across international, industry and consumer sectors in 2026, reflecting broad recognition of its vision to link business growth with opportunity, quality of life and a sustainable future for all stakeholders. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – … Read more

A vintage month. EIT at the centre of Hawke’s Bay wine

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science student, Katelyn Church, EIT CEO Lucy Laitinen and NZME Breakfast Broadcaster Adam Green. There’s been plenty worth raising a glass to in Viticulture and Wine Science at EIT. The school has recently hosted the judging of the country’s oldest regional…

Police say no to donuts

Source: New Zealand Police Police impounded three vehicles in the New Plymouth area in the past week for anti-social road use.  Taranaki Road Policing Coordinator Senior Sergeant Matt Prendergast says they know the community has little tolerance for this type of dangerous driving behaviour on public roads.  “Drivers who perform burnouts on streets used by…

5,300 FREE MEALS IN AUCKLAND TOPS OFF NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO RECOGNISE HEALTHCARE STAFF

Source: Rapid Relief Team New Zealand The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) charity has delivered 5,300 free meals to healthcare workers at Auckland City Hospital, marking the final event in a major nationwide campaign that has provided more than 36,040 meals to healthcare workers across 50 hospitals. Arranged in collaboration with Auckland Hospital Foundation, the final … Read more

Fire and Emergency welcomes NZPFU decision to put settlement proposal to members

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand NZPFU delay has cost average senior firefighter $2,600 Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union’s agreement to take a proposal for two annual 2.2 percent salary increases, alongside new and increased allowances, to members for ratification. When the new and increased allowances are included … Read more

Government progresses plan changes to enable growth for New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Government Targeted changes to New Plymouth’s District Plan will make it easier for homeowners and developers to build, alter homes, and make better use of land, while removing unnecessary consenting requirements and other planning barriers to growth, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Planning rules should support growth, enable development, and avoid…

Name release, serious incident, Buller

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now formally release the names of the two people who were located deceased in Buller on Tuesday 29 September.  Detective Inspector Geoff Baber says the formal identification process has been completed.  They were Chelsey Anne Russell, 34, of Maimai, and Samuel Frederick Bass, 45, of Crushington. Police are providing…

Operation underway in relation to missing Braydon Hepworth, Linwood

Source: New Zealand Police A Police operation is currently underway in Linwood, in relation to the search for missing 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth.  Police are currently conducting a scene examination at a residential property, which is believed to be Braydon’s last known address.  Staff have made extensive enquiries to date and Braydon has not been located. …

Update 4: Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North in August

Source: New Zealand Police Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett says the officer’s condition has substantially improved. “His general health is good and his injuries are healing. He’s walking, albeit a little unsteady, and he’s talking.” “Indications are that he will need another 3-6 months of recovery, but his family remain steadfastly at his bedside.”…

Federated Farmers give Electrify NZ 2.0 tick of approval

 Source: Federated Farmers The National Party’s Electrify NZ 2.0 policy has been given the tick of approval from Federated Farmers, which says energy is a major concern for farmers this election. “Farmers depend on affordable and reliable energy to run our businesses, so there’s a lot to like in this policy,” says Federated Farmers … Read more

Update: Glen Innes homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged with murder following the death of man in Glen Innes yesterday afternoon.   Police were called to Sunnymead Road at 2.45pm to reports a person had been critically injured. Acting Detective Inspector Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB, says a male was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. …

Universities – A constitution in question: new book argues case for reform – UoA

Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Friday, October 2, 2026 Unjust, illegitimate, illegal. This is how Professor Claire Charters describes New Zealand’s constitution in her new book, Sovereignty. In Sovereignty: The Case for Constitutional Transformation, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Professor Claire Charters argues New Zealand’s constitution fails to protect Māori rights and … Read more

WorkSafe’s focus on residential construction sites aims to prevent falls from height

Source: Worksafe New Zealand Over the next three months, WorkSafe New Zealand health and safety inspectors will proactively visit residential construction sites across the country to see how the risk of falling from working at height is being managed. These assessment visits aim to strengthen residential construction businesses understanding of their health and safety responsibilities,…

Next steps for Nelson Tasman weather radar

Source: New Zealand Government Nelson Tasman communities are one step closer to more timely and accurate weather information, with a site selected for the region’s new weather radar. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Transport and South Island Minister James Meager say it is a significant milestone for the project, which was…

More protections coming for power consumers

Source: New Zealand Government Recent changes by the Electricity Authority will require power companies to regularly check that their customers are on the best plans for their circumstances and will ban power companies from doing big charge backs for bills dating longer than six months, says Energy Minister Simeon Brown. “Power bills are top of…

Patient community helps improve access to paediatric cancer medicines for young Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown have today welcomed Pharmac’s decision to expand access to funded cancer treatments for adolescents and young adults with paediatric-origin cancers. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering…

Update: Serious incident, Papatoetoe

Source: New Zealand Police An investigation has been launched following the deaths of three people in Papatoetoe last night.  Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police were called to Cambridge Terrace at around 6.40pm after reports a person was found deceased at the address. “Upon arrival Police have located this person, as well…

Fatal crash, Hauraki

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Hauraki yesterday. Emergency services were called to the single motorbike crash at the intersection of Back Miranda Road and Front Miranda Road at 4pm. Despite the best efforts, the rider died at the scene. The road was closed while a…