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Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac’s Reset Programme is on track, with the completion of first 90-day action plan, Associate Health Minister David Seymour says. 90-day plans promote transparency and accountability. They are part of the first 12-month phase of Pharmac’s five-year Reset Programme, developed in response to a series of external reviews. “For many New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand. This was part of a coordinated week-of-action with partner agencies in Australia and New Zealand. Australian and New Zealand enforcement agencies’ joint intelligence efforts recently reduced the availability of illicit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Two significant investments were announced during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Malaysia this week, in the areas of renewable energy infrastructure and tourism. Malaysian-headquartered company Yinson Renewables announced its plans to invest in New Zealand with a pipeline of projects expected to total circa 1GW of renewable energy. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the cruise industry is poised for another significant step forward, with the Carnival line announcing a return to homeporting in Auckland. “I’m thrilled to hear that Carnival Adventure will drop anchor in Auckland for its 2027 winter season, the first ship to homeport in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for tenants and … Read more
Source: University of auckland (UoA) Diabetes patients in South Auckland had remarkable success in a trial of using community pharmacists as coaches. A pilot programme in South Auckland has shown that community pharmacists, working closely with general practice nurses, can significantly reduce blood sugar levels for people with diabetes – and keep them down. Type 2 … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Consumer and Patient Working Group has supported the successful completion of the first 90-day action plan, a key milestone in the organisation’s 12-month Reset Programme. The Reset Programme is the first phase of Pharmac’s five-year improvement journey, developed in response to a series of external reviews. “The reset programme will support Pharmac … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Taupō Police continue to appeal information following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on Wednesday 15 October. Earlier today, Police released the names of the two tourists who sadly died following the crash. Taupō Road Policing Sergeant Shane McNally says the investigation into the circumstances of the crash is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, is listening to New Zealanders by introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill, announced today. “The message from communities was loud and clear – if we’re regulating online gambling, they want to see benefits flow back to local sports clubs, community … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Amity Global Institute (AGI) proudly celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of more than 1,800 students at its Class of 2025 Ceremony, held at the iconic Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. Renowned for hosting world leaders and global occasions, the Shangri-La served as … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – In a speech presented today at the CBA Global Markets conference, RBNZ Director of Financial Markets, Adam Richardson, outlined the transmission of recent New Zealand Official Cash Rate (OCR) cuts to domestic financial conditions is playing out largely as expected. Mr Richardson conveyed that financial … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police investigating an assault in Green Island early in the morning on Sunday 12 October are seeking information from the public. Police received a report of the assault around 3.20am on the Sunday and arrived on scene to find an injured individual. Police would like to hear from anyone who … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In response to the latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) synthesis report published yesterday, Nafkote Dabi, Climate Lead at Oxfam, said: “Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, we now see revealed a damning indictment of the collective failure of global leaders to address the climate crisis. The richest and most polluting countries have … Read more
Source: PSA A better New Zealand is possible if the Government stopped fearing unions and adopted reforms suggested by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that respected the rights of workers. The PSA today said it strongly supported the CTU’s New Deal for Workers launched at its annual conference. “Law changes are desperately needed after … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund an additional brand of methylphenidate for people with ADHD – Methylphenidate Sandoz XR – from 1 December 2025. This follows public consultation and is part of our efforts to improve access to ADHD treatment and ease ongoing supply issues. Methylphenidate Sandoz XR will be available in the same strengths as … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 October 2025 Kakī are among the worlds’ rarest wading birds and were close to extinction with only 23 left in 1981. Their numbers have slowly increased to around 150 and they have the highest threat ranking of ‘nationally critical’. This spring the kakī breeding season in the riverbeds of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas of work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed. “These changes are about increasing our transport system’s productivity and safety. The current rules are riddled with outdated … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Hawke’s Bay Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including the local Special Olympics stars. What: Law Enforcement Torch Run – Hawke’s Bay Where: Meet at Anderson Park, Auckland Road carpark, Napier, by 12.45pm for a 1pm start When: Saturday 1 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity laws will strengthen protections against invasive pests and diseases while protecting and promoting economic growth. “Food and fibre sector export revenue is forecast to reach $61.4 billion in 2026, making up more than 10 per cent of GDP – the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation What does it look like for a community to ‘always be naturing’? After 10 years of Kids Greening Taupō, Media and Communications Advisor Krysia Nowak finds out. Rangatahi celebrating 10 years of Kids Greening Taupō | : Rachel Thompson Kids Greening Taupō (KGT) is something of a behemoth. I don’t want to body-shame an environmental education programme, but it has enough arms to mimic a benevolent octopus. I don’t mean the staff – because they … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. Ka mihi ki te mana whenua ko Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Kia ora and good morning everyone – its great to be with you today. Before I begin, I’d especially like to welcome EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič who has just arrived from Brussels, as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Are you calm under pressure, good at negotiating, or have exceptional attention to detail? Or maybe you can keep a cool head while the heat is turned up or you’re a great leader in your community? You never know how your life experiences; abilities and know-how may be compatible with policing. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant for her arrest. Police believe someone may have information on her whereabouts. Ah Tong is known to have connections in the Canterbury region. Anyone with information is urged not to approach … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the names of the two people who were killed in a crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on 15 October. They were Joshua Laroy Greenway, 35, and Amber Kory Stephens, 34, tourists from the United States of America. Our thoughts are with their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can release the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Kinleith on 22 October. The woman was Almira Pasaol, 28, originally from the Philippines. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. The crash is continuing to be … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa will run more free drinking water testing events in areas most at risk of nitrate contamination this November. The organisation is announcing that it will be testing drinking water in Gore – where nitrate levels in the town water supply escalated rapidly over the weekend – and in Waimate and Darfield in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – OPPO’s global launch of the Find X9 Series reinforces its continued commitment to the high-end segment. This move coincides with the brand’s global user base exceeding 740 million, reflecting its success in engaging new generations through user-centric innovation. “OPPO is advancing … Read more