Serious incident, Papatoetoe

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police are responding to a serious incident on Cambridge Terrace in Papatoetoe. The incident was reported around 6.40pm. Cordons are in place as emergency services work at the scene. It is likely these will remain through the night. Police ask the public…

ALL Accor+ Explorer celebrates its first year as its hotel network expands to 30 countries

Source: Accor Plus The paid travel membership’s latest expansion includes more than 150 hotels, bringing its network to over 1,400 participating properties. Members booked more than 3.8 million room nights over the past year, with the most nights booked in Australia, Indonesia and Thailand. [SINGAPORE, 1 October 2026] – One year after launch, ALL Accor+ … Read more

Workers First Union Statement – Biomed Ltd medicine producers to strike over low wages

Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Workers First Union members at Biomed Limited will withdraw their labour and take their first full strike action, with a picket taking place outside of the Point Chevalier Library on Friday 2nd October from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. WHEN: Friday 2 October, 12:00 – 3:30pm WHERE: Point Chevalier Library, 1225 Great … Read more

Information sought, Leckhampton Court, Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Hayden Smale, Otago Police: Police have today completed a scene examination at the corner of Leckhampton Court and Bridge Street, after being called to the area on Wednesday night 30 September. The section of Leckhampton Court between South Road and St Helliers Court has now reopened,…

Police acknowledge sentencing of Neil Yardeni

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Caroline Johnson: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Neil Yardeni, a 55-year-old man sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in the Christchurch District Court today. In July, Yardeni was found guilty of rape, sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, two counts of making intimate…

Vinhomes Readies Its Integrated Mega-City Model as Vietnam’s Next Global Export

Source: Media Outreach Vinhomes Green Paradise, the first Official Participant in New7Wonders’ “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign, advances to the global vote as the developer takes its township model into five overseas markets HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – For decades, the world has known Vietnam … Read more

Name release: Edgeware homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died in a serious incident in Edgeware, Christchurch yesterday. She was 37-year-old Sarah Megan Brown. Police extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of her death remain ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Homicide investigation launched: Glen Innes

Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Glen Innes this afternoon.  Acting Detective Inspector Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB, says Police were called to Sunnymead Road at around 2.45pm after reports a person had been critically injured. “Police quickly attended and sadly, despite best efforts…

AVIS Singapore Introduces Self-Service Kiosk Experience for Seamless Car Rental Pick-Up

Source: Media Outreach AVIS Singapore is bringing the counter-free car rental experience home, giving local travellers the same seamless, automated pick-up already available across key European markets. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – AVIS Singapore is bringing its self-service kiosk to local travellers, following successful rollouts across key overseas markets, including … Read more

Roads closed, Front Miranda Road and Back Miranda Road, Pukorokoro, Hauraki

Source: New Zealand Police Front Miranda Road and Back Miranda Road in Pukorokoro, Hauraki, are closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, near the intersection Front Miranda Road, Back Miranda Road, and Miranda Road, around 4pm. Cordons are in place on State Highway 25 at the intersections for…

Agenda for October 2026 Gastrointestinal Advisory Committee meeting

Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Gastrointestinal Advisory Committee will be considering at its upcoming meeting in October 2026. Matters Arising Vedolizumab Subcutaneous (Branded as ENTYVIO) for Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease The Committee will discuss vedolizumab as a subcutaneous injection option for people living with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, to maintain disease control…

Answering a century-old call: Police seek family to claim World War 1 medals

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police are working to find the family of a World War 1 soldier whose medals have been located in Christchurch.  Detective Sergeant Jason Hunuki says Police discovered the medals of Private Victor Powell during a search warrant of a property on an unrelated matter.  “After locating the medals, Police conducted…

Inspector Caroline Martin appointed as new Hawke’s Bay Area Commander

Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police is pleased to announce the appointment of Inspector Caroline Martin as the new Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, responsible for policing across Napier, Hastings, and Central Hawke’s Bay. Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, Inspector Martin brings a deep connection to the region and a strong commitment to supporting…

Emerging New Zealand leaders to join Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono Thirty-six emerging leaders are joining the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono Leadership Network and will be formally inducted in Auckland on 14 November, as the network marks its 20th year. Selected from a strong field of applicants, the 2026 intake brings together a broad range … Read more

Defence News – NZDF hits milestones in Penryhn work in northern Cook Islands

Source: New Zealand Defence Force 1 October 2026 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have been making good progress in their construction, maintenance, health and hydrographic survey tasks on the island of Penrhyn in the northern Cook Islands. The work is part of the annual humanitarian assistance and disaster relief effort Exercise Tropic Twilight, which … Read more

Federated Farmers welcomes help for stressed southern farmers

Source: Federated Farmers The Government’s declaration of a medium-scale adverse event for Southland and Clutha is a welcome step for farmers are under huge stress, Federated Farmers says. “Conditions are extremely wet and cold, and the persistent rain means there is little or no grass growth,” Feds Southland president Chris Dillon says. “We’ve endured the … Read more

Bracell Advances Sustainable Industrial Practices and Air Quality Management in Bahia

Source: Media Outreach The Company has reduced carbon emissions intensity by 47% since 2020 and strengthened environmental monitoring, renewable energy use and conservation initiatives SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – As Brazil marks National Day for Industrial Pollution Control in August, Bracell is highlighting its continued efforts to reduce the environmental … Read more

Farewell Funerals Expands Singapore Funeral Services with New Online Tribute Option

Source: Media Outreach The Singapore funeral provider has added online memorial tributes to its funeral services, allowing families to share funeral information and preserve memories of loved ones online. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Farewell Funerals Pte. Ltd. has announced an expansion of its funeral services in Singapore with the … Read more

Government backing vital regional connectivity

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will support at risk regional air routes with up to $30 million in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for small passenger airlines, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. “Reliable air services are critical for the economic and social wellbeing of regional…

LAC and Absolute Pilates Invite Singaporeans to Find Wellness in Motion This October

Source: Media Outreach Singapore’s trusted wellness supplement brand brings a week-long restorative experience to Absolute Pilates studios across Singapore, inviting Singaporeans to move with purpose, recharge, and reconnect with their wellbeing from the inside out. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – In a world that rarely slows down, finding time to … Read more

Election 2026 – Greens commitment to full pay equity for care and support workers sets benchmark

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Green Party’s commitment to fully settle the care and support workers’ pay equity claim within the first 100 days of a new government is news 65,000 workers have been waiting to hear. The Greens today announced their commitment to repealing the Government’s changes to the … Read more

Election 2026 – All parties urged to commit to pay equity – NZNO

Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation Care and Support workers say to all parties: fund pay equity Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO has applauded the Green Party’s commitment to restore pay equity and fund a settlement for care and support workers and has urged all other political parties to do … Read more

Election 2026 – Federated Farmers call for 10 national farming standards

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on political parties to follow ACT’s lead in committing to national standards that would make life easier for farmers and cut the cost of food. ACT Agriculture spokesperson Andrew Hoggard last night announced a new policy to set initial national standards for core farming activities. It’s exactly the … Read more

Annual number of new home consents continues to increase – Building consents issued: August 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand There were 41,268 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended August 2026, up 21 percent compared with the year ended August 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “This is the third consecutive month in which the annual number of new homes consented has exceeded 40,000, … Read more

Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd Announces Leadership Transition

Source: Media Outreach Asia is one of the core growth regions for Allianz, characterized by a rich variety of cultures, languages and customs. Allianz has been present in the region since 1910, when it first provided fire and marine insurance in the coastal cities of China. Today, Allianz is active in 15 markets* in the … Read more