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…

Wellington Windbreak Fences: Why a Solid Fence Won’t Stop the Wind

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Wellington Windbreak Fences: Why a Solid Fence Won’t Stop the Wind Wellington fence builder Boundaries Build explains which of its timber, aluminium and steel fences give the best shelter from the wind this summer. The post Wellington Windbreak Fences: Why a Solid Fence Won’t Stop the Wind first appeared on…

Huawei Launches the HUAWEI Mate 90 Series, Equipped with the Flagship Tau Chipset Across the Entire Series

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Huawei today officially launched its next-generation flagship HUAWEI Mate 90 Series, featuring the powerful LogicFolding Tau Chip, the Kirin 9050 Pro. Packed with breakthrough innovations, including the XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait Camera, the Second-generation Linglong Display, full-body Kunlun Xuanwu architecture, and the … Read more

AI-driven “RAMageddon” to continue to put pressure on smartphone prices, says GlobalData

Source: GlobalData 1 October 2026 A wave of price increases across this summer’s flagship smartphone launches offers the clearest evidence yet that the AI-driven memory shortage, often dubbed “RAMageddon,” is reshaping the mobile device market: what phones cost, how much memory they carry, and which models survive. PC and laptop makers raised prices first; smartphone … Read more

Amari Puts Two Sides Of Laos Within Easy Reach For International Travellers

Source: Media Outreach From Mekong-side culture in Vientiane to the mountains and adventure of Vang Vieng, Amari encourages travellers to experience Laos at a slower pace VIENTIANE, LAOS – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Amari is inviting international travellers to discover two contrasting sides of Laos in one journey, combining the culture, … Read more

Women-Led Enterprises Record RM229 Million in Projected Sales at Inaugural WiEX @ MIHAS 2026

Source: Media Outreach Whole-of-Government initiative empowers women exporters to secure international trade leads at the inaugural WiEX @ MIHAS 2026. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Demonstrating the global demand for Malaysian innovation, women-led enterprises achieved RM229 million in potential export sales during the pre-arranged business matching sessions and … Read more

Aolani, Karman partner to unlock 50% more AI compute capacity with same provisioned power

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Aolani, a Singapore-founded neocloud powering AI growth, today announced a partnership with Karman (formerly known as Utilidata) to fully utilize available power of Aolani’s AI infrastructure through advanced power orchestration capabilities. As global demand for AI compute intensifies, intelligent energy management has … Read more

Search teams continue to look for Erika

Source: New Zealand Police Searching for Erika Rodrigues Coelho continued today in the Mount Dewar area. Eighteen Search and Rescue volunteers alongside Police staff have spent the day searching the area with both teams looking for specific clues in their efforts to find Erika. Erika was reported missing on Sunday 20 September from Skippers Saddle.…

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