Arup sweeps 13 accolades at the Green Building Award 2025, including the Green Building Leadership Pioneer Award

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Arup has achieved exceptional success at the Green Building Award (GBA) 2025, securing 13 prestigious accolades and reaffirming its position as an industry leader in sustainable development. Among these distinctions is the highly coveted ‘Green Building Leadership Pioneer Award (Consultants … Read more

Consultation begins on Action Plan to support carers

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Source: New Zealand Government Consultation has started on a new action plan to recognise unpaid or informal carers and to provide a long-term roadmap for making progress on the issues they face, says Associate Social Development Minister, Penny Simmonds. “The Government is seeking feedback on a draft action plan to recognise the hundreds of thousands … Read more

Minerals Council – Fast-track the right track

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Source: New Zealand Minerals Council The Green Party’s announcement today that it will revoke fast-track mining consents is performative nonsense, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “Today we are lodging our submission on the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill before Parliament. We support a series of sensible technical changes to improve the efficiency of … Read more

Education – Open Letter to the Minister of Education: Whiria Endorsement of Sector Concerns

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Source: NZ Principals Federation Tēnā koe Minister Stanford, I am writing on behalf of the Whiria New Plymouth Principals Association and South Taranaki Principals Association to express our serious collective concerns regarding the current speed and nature of educational policy changes. The sheer volume of reform is creating an environment of “change overload” that we believe … Read more

Two people in court after disappointing weekend on Marlborough roads

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Source: New Zealand Police Six people have blown over the limit and two people are due to appear in court after a disappointing weekend on Marlborough roads. “Police saw a number of concerning incidents over the region and it’s lucky nobody was killed or seriously injured,” says Sergeant Josh Clauson. At around 7:10pm on Friday … Read more

SH1 Brynderwyn Hills resurfacing completed ahead of schedule – road fully open for summer travel

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Resurfacing work on State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is complete and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pleased to confirm the road is fully open for summer. Steve Matene, NZTA System Manager for Northland, says the early finish is thanks to an outstanding effort from crews on … Read more

Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon at post-cab conference

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Source: Radio New Zealand The government is tinkering with the Clean Car Standard – again – saying most importers are unable to meet the targets under the scheme as it currently stands. It will also fully review the scheme, with recommendations to Cabinet due by June 2026. The government last year watered down the standard … Read more

Education – South Canterbury Principals’ Association open letter to Minister of Education

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Source: NZ Principals Federation Dear Erica Stanford and David Seymour,  The South Canterbury Principals’ Association feels compelled to express their grave concern over recent interventions by the government into education policy and procedure. We believe that the NZ Teachers’ Council is a professional body that holds a high degree of integrity and is a robust … Read more

Awards – From Quiet Crisis to National Recognition: How One Company Is Changing the Way Law Firms Grow

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Source: Connect the Dots Connect the Dots has been named a winner at the NZ Lawyer Service Provider Awards 2025 in the Growth and Productivity category. The recognition signals a shift in the profession itself. When Glenn Marvin first stepped inside a law firm as a consultant eight years ago, he expected to talk marketing strategy. … Read more

Employment and Law – Uber drivers win employment rights after 4-year court fight – Govt must now kill the ERA Bill

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Source: Workers First Union Uber drivers will be celebrating this afternoon following an historic judgment from the Supreme Court that Uber’s appeal of the 2022 Employment Court and 2024 Court of Appeal judgments has been thrown out. Workers First is now calling for the Government to halt Minister Brooke van Velden’s “Employment Relations Amendment Bill”, which … Read more

Weather News – A wet and muggy few days to come – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17th – Thursday 21st November. Heavy rain warnings and watches for the central North Island, and west coast of the South Island. Uncomfortably warm nights, cloudy and humid. Clearer skies for most of the country Wednesday evening into Thursday. MetService is forecasting a wet start to the week for … Read more

CHAGEE Marks 8th Anniversary with a Renewed Vision for Modern Tea Culture

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – CHAGEE, the modern tea house brand redefining how the world experiences tea, marks its eighth anniversary with a refreshed identity and renewed global vision. The milestone year sees the unveiling of a new cup design inspired by the Ancient Tea Horse Road … Read more

Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles

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Source: New Zealand Government New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help keep additional costs from being passed on to consumers, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Kiwis from all walks of life buy cars for all sorts of reasons – whether buying an … Read more

Making it faster, easier to issue digital credentials

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Source: New Zealand Government A new platform to make it easier for Government agencies to issue secure digital credentials will be developed by New Zealand-based company MATTR, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced today.  “This platform will be a shared service for government agencies and will be managed by the Department of … Read more

Person rushed to hospital after medical event at BestStart in Christchurch

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Source: Radio New Zealand ST JOHN NZ A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a medical event at a Christchurch childcare centre this morning. St John says it sent an ambulance, a rapid response unit and an operations manager to a St Martins address at 11am on Monday. A BestStart spokesperson … Read more

Residents challenge Wellington flight path changes as being unlawful

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Source: Radio New Zealand A judicial review is underway against Airways, the Director of Civil Aviation and Wellington Airport. 123RF A judicial review is underway at the High Court in Wellington as residents from some northern suburbs challenge a flight path change which they say is unlawful. A change to flight paths in December 2022 … Read more

Man drowns at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday. captain_andrey The death of a man who died at a Wairarapa beach has been referred to the Coroner. Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday when a man, in his 50s, was seen struggling in the … Read more

DHL Global Forwarding Vietnam scales up its Container Freight Station network to cater to redirected trade flows

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Source: Media Outreach Ho Chi Minh City CFS expands from 4,600 square meters (sqm) to 6,800 sqm while Hai Phong CFS now spans 4,000 sqm. Comprehensive Integrated Warehousing Solutions provide end‑to‑end visibility and measurable time‑and‑cost efficiencies. Leaf 4 Shipper certification underscores DHL’s sustainability leadership in Vietnam’s freight and warehousing ecosystem. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire … Read more

Crane driver flagged power line danger before his death

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Source: Radio New Zealand The crane truck near the power lines in Greenhithe in August 2023. Supplied/WorkSafe A crane operator who was killed as he delivered timber had earlier raised concerns with his employer about how close the power lines were. Wesley Talakai, 38, struck live lines with his truck-mounted crane outside a house building … Read more

Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill

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Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment Relations Bill. The Bill would enshrine in law the ability of employers like Uber to misclassify platform workers as contractors. “The Uber drivers winning in the Supreme Court … Read more

Labour leader Chris Hipkins announces engagement to partner Toni Grace

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Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace. Instagram/Chris Hipkins MP Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace, saying he feels like he has hit the jackpot. Hipkins first confirmed the relationship during his concession speech on the evening of the 2023 … Read more

Sudden death – Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa

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Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale on Thursday afternoon, 13 November. Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm when a man, in his 50s, was seen struggling in the water. He was brought to shore where CPR was performed. Despite best efforts … Read more

NZ golfer Steven Alker falls just shy of a third Charles Schwab Cup

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Steven Alker. JONATHAN BACHMAN A second place finish at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, Arizona has cost New Zealand golfer Steven Alker the overall season-long prize. The Kiwi entered the week No. 1 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings and a win at the tournament … Read more

Watch: Police discuss murder-suicide of three children and father in Sanson fire

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Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: This story discusses suicide. Police are revealing more information about the deaths of three children and their father after a house fire being investigated as a murder-suicide. Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham is speaking to media in Palmerston North at 2.30pm. The three children killed on Saturday, were identified … Read more

Infinity FA Highlights the Critical Role of Competitive Employee Benefits in Retaining Talent Amid Evolving Workplace Expectations

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – The workplace is undergoing a seismic shift as employees’ expectations and priorities continue to evolve. Infinity Financial Advisory (Infinity FA) has been actively monitoring these developments through its ongoing collaborations with corporate partners, HR leaders, and financial advisors. This work reflects the … Read more

DBS and UnionPay International Launch SplendorPlus Campaign for the DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card, Strengthening China-Singapore Financial Connectivity and Bringing Greater Benefits to Consumers

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Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Amid the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative and the deepening financial cooperation between China and Singapore, cross-border payments have become an essential bridge facilitating regional trade and closer people-to-people exchanges. To further enhance China-Singapore financial connectivity, Development Bank of … Read more

Navy joins search for missing fisherman in Northland

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Coastguard had also aided in the search. NZ Coastguard The Navy has joined the search for a missing fisherman in Northland. A boat with two people on board at Pataua South was reported overdue on Friday night and found adrift the next morning with nobody on it. The body of … Read more