Fatal crash, State Highway 3, Rukuhia, Waipa

Source: New Zealand Police One person has sadly died following a crash on State Highway 3, Rukuhia this afternoon. Police and other emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash, near the Narrows Road intersection, at around 1:20pm. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. Two other people were transported to hospital in … Read more

Water Safety – November is Water Safety Month. Ahead of New Zealand’s highest risk drowning season, Water Safety New Zealand calls for participation – We All Play a Part!

Source: Water Safety New Zealand We All Play a Part: Water Safety New Zealand Encourages Collaboration and Participation for Water Safety Month 2025 (November) Ahead of New Zealand’s highest risk drowning season. As New Zealand heads into summer – the season when 43% of drownings occur – Water Safety New Zealand and partners across the … Read more

Analysis – Values up modestly for two months in a row – Cotality

Source: Cotality Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.2% in October, the second modest rise in a row, according to Cotality NZ’s latest hedonic Home Value Index (HVI). Values had previously ticked up by a minor 0.1% in September, after five consecutive falls over April to August, with the national median now … Read more

Health Employment – Nurses vote to hold two-week Safe Staffing Strikes

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Two-week partial strike action to highlight unsafe staffing levels will be undertaken by more 37,500 of NZNO’s Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO members voted strongly today to take two weeks of partial strike action in mid-November. NZNO Chief Executive … Read more

Day walk turns dangerous prompting reminder to prepare

Source: New Zealand Police A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission when Southland was in a state of local emergency. Southland Police are urging anyone heading into the bush to make sure they’re doing it safely after a day walker became lost attempting the Makarewa Falls Track on a stormy Labour Day. Sergeant … Read more

TDCX sees global outsourcing supercycle opportunity; Positions company for next wave of growth with refreshed brand

Source: Media Outreach New tagline “Enable the Future” signals TDCX’s deepened capabilities — where AI, CX, and human expertise converge to drive the next wave of growth Complimentary CX Sentiment Scan Report to celebrate 30 years of innovation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 October 2025 — TDCX Group, a leading global digital customer … Read more

Road blocked, State Highway 3, Rukuhia, Waipa

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, near the Narrows Road intersection, is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 1:20pm. Initial indicators suggest that there have been critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the road will remain blocked while emergency services … Read more

DOC urges caution as wild weather impacts tracks, further delays to some Great Walks

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  31 October 2025 DOC Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming says wild spring weather across Southland, Otago and Fiordland has led to slips, flooding and track damage across many of the region’s popular hiking locations and caution is required.   “Rangers have not yet been able to access and … Read more

Negotiations launched for trilateral agreement supporting green trade and investment

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay joined their Singaporean and Chilean counterparts today to launch negotiations for the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA) in the Republic of Korea. “New Zealand, Singapore, and Chile have a proud history of shared leadership in developing innovative trade agreements … Read more

Exercise NZ – Progress Over Perfection: All Moments of Movement Count

Source: Exercise NZ “Movement doesn’t have to be extreme or exhausting to be effective,”  “This research reinforces what we’ve been advocating for years: every minute of movement counts. Accessible, inclusive and consistent activity is the key to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.” “Progress matters more than perfection. Just one or two 10-minute sessions … Read more

Appointments – New Te Hiringa Mahara board appointments welcomed

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Today’s announcement of changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has been welcomed. “The new appointments and other board changes are the beginning of the next chapter for Te … Read more

Banking Security – ASB warns of impersonation scam targeting Kiwi businesses

Source: ASB ASB is warning Kiwi businesses to be alert for unsolicited cold calls from scammers impersonating ASB’s fraud team. Scammers are currently targeting business customers, saying their account is at risk, there is fraud on the account, there are suspicious transactions or that their account is being hacked. They may also make other excuses … Read more

Autism NZ Education Hub gives students new options in Term 3 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Autism NZ Education Hub will open in Term 3 2026 as a charter school. “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in ways which are more specific to their needs. Today’s announcement demonstrates the innovation enabled by the charter school … Read more

Celebrating 30 Years of Curves: Women Empowering Women Around the World

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Celebrating 30 Years of Curves: Women Empowering Women Around the World This year marks a major milestone for Curves – the iconic women’s fitness franchise that has helped millions of women around the world reclaim their strength, their health, and their voice. We’re celebrating nearly 30 years of impact, with … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash Tamaki Drive

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Tamaki Drive on 22 October. He was Sean James Cleary, 61, of Point Chevalier. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. The family of the deceased ask for privacy as they … Read more

New Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Board appointments

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced two new appointments to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Board, alongside a new Deputy Chair and two reappointments. “The Government is focused on delivering faster access to support, more frontline workers, and a better crisis response. It is the Commission’s role to … Read more

Crown Liquidity Facility for New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency increased

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing and extending the Crown Liquidity Facility (CLF) that it provides to the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency Limited (LGFA) to support local government sector borrowing, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The CLF assists LGFA to secure competitively priced financing for local authorities by assuring lenders the … Read more

Fire Safety – Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year. National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery Adrian Nacey says crews responded to 166 calls last year, making it the worst year for fires caused by fireworks since 2019. “Nine of those callouts were structure … Read more

Advocacy – World Cities Day 2025 – Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Aotearoa

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Aotearoa Today, on World Cities Day, we join the global community in reflecting on the importance of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban spaces. This year’s theme — “Financing a Sustainable Urban Future for All” — carries special meaning when viewed through the lens of Palestinian cities and their enduring … Read more

Free blood testing now available in Te Anau and Wānaka

Source: New Zealand Government Free blood testing is being rolled out for nearly 24,000 people living in Te Anau and Wānaka, giving more rural New Zealanders access to healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey say. “While most New Zealanders have access to free blood tests, some rural … Read more

New RSE Guidelines: B+

Source: Family First The new proposed version of the relationship and sexuality education (RSE) curriculum has just been released. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education developed a draft framework in preparation for the refresh of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. Thanks to your feedback to the Ministry, more than half of the responses … Read more

Application for Puketeraki mātaitai reserve, East Otago

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki has applied for a mātaitai reserve (Puketeraki mātaitai reserve) near Karitāne, north of Dunedin, Otago. Fisheries New Zealand invites submissions from people who take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed or own quota, and whose ability to take fish, aquatic life, or … Read more

Do Minister Stanford’s comments on Kiwi jobs apply to seafarers on the MV Buffalo?

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) says Immigration Minister Erica Stanford’s tough talk on employers prioritizing migrants over Kiwi workers must be backed up by her Government in the case of loss of 32 seafarer jobs on the MV Buffalo. Minister Stanford stated this week that employers will be … Read more

NZ-AU: Gemma Lynch Joins Oritain as Chief Customer Officer to Drive Global Growth and Customer Excellence

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LONDON, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oritain is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Lynch as Chief Customer Officer, based in London. In this key leadership role, Gemma will oversee global sales and account management, bringing a strategic focus to customer success, commercial growth, and global partnerships. Gemma brings over … Read more

Fatal crash: Epsom

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on Great South Road, Epsom last night. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at around 6.45pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS. Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police MIL … Read more

NZ and the Nordic Region: cooperating for the future

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the five Nordic countries will deepen and intensify their cooperation, driven by common strategic assessments, values and national development aspirations, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “New Zealand and the Nordic countries are separated by vast oceans, but united by how we see the world, the values we wish … Read more

Oi Wah Announces Interim Results

Source: Media Outreach Net Profit Surges over 25%, Proposed an Interim Dividend of HK 1.0 cent per share Financial Highlights For the six months ended 31 Aug HK$’000 2025 2024 Change Profit before taxation 44,696 35,962 +24.3% Profit for the period attributable to shareholders 38,381 30,535 +25.7% Net profit margin 46.8% 35.1% +11.7 p.p Basic … Read more