Advocacy – Prime Minister urged to demand Israel allow New Zealand humanitarian supplies through to the starving people of Gaza – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to stand up to Israel and demand it allow the tens of millions in New Zealand aid to get through to the starving people of Gaza. Despite the ceasefire the head of the World Health Organisation said today the hunger crisis in Gaza … Read more

Weather News – A weekend breather before Monday’s storm – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 24th – Monday 27th October – A weekend breather before Monday’s storm. Widespread wild weather on Thursday Settled weekend for many Further severe weather expected on Monday (Labour Day) After a wet and wild week, holidaymakers will be glad to hear that settled conditions are forecast for much of … Read more

Apical Awarded ESGBusiness Award for Sustainable Supply Chain Partnership

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2025 – Apical was awarded the Sustainable Supply Chain Partnership Award – Singapore at the ESGBusiness Awards 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The honour recognises Apical’s leadership in building a responsible, deforestation-free palm oil sourcing model that supports inclusive growth across its value chain. … Read more

SIBUR Develops Own Components for Polymer Production for Automotive Industry

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest producer of modern synthetic materials, has developed its own grades of polyols, key organic compounds in the production of polyurethane foam for the automotive industry. Together with its partners, SIBUR has developed a polyurethane foam system for car … Read more

Waikato Police remind motorists to be patient

Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient. “We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long weekend,” says Senior Sergeant Andrew … Read more

Arrest following Glen Eden aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man following an aggravated robbery at a park in Glen Eden earlier this week. At about 1.45pm on 21 October, Police responded to a report of a person being assaulted and threatened with a knife at Ceramco Park. The two alleged offenders have then taken … Read more

Health – ProCare launches Le Va’s Pacific cultural training module for primary care

Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare is proud to announce the launch of Le Va’s Engaging Pasifika for ProCare. It’s a free online Pacific cultural learning module developed with Le Va to support primary care teams in delivering culturally responsive care for Pacific patients. Tailored specifically for practices within ProCare’s Network, the module is the … Read more

Exercise NZ – Play Week 2025: Exercise & Embrace the Joy of Play

Source: Exercise NZ As Play Week 2025 draws to a close, Exercise New Zealand is reminding Aotearoa, and the whole exercise industry, that movement isn’t just a task, it’s a joy. Play lives everywhere, in the backyard, along the footpath, and in the gentle rhythm of our children’s laughter and family conversations. Yet if we … Read more

Confidence Rises: APAC CEOs Prioritise Regional Partnerships, Innovation, and AI as Engines for Growth

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2025 – Egon Zehnder, the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, today released the results of its latest global CEO survey, The CEO Response. Launched at the Berlin Global Dialogue, the study surveyed 1,235 CEOs, including 132 leaders from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) — over half … Read more

Murder charges following Buckland Beach double homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police have today arrested and charged a man with two counts of murder in relation to an ongoing double homicide investigation. A 38-year-old male will appear in the Manukau District Court today. Counties Manukau CIB have been investigating a fatal fire on Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach on 2 October. Jung Sup … Read more

Universities Minister to promote NZ education in China

Source: New Zealand Government Universities and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti will travel to Beijing this month to promote New Zealand’s high-quality education offering at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE). New Zealand is the Country of Honour at CACIE 2025, one of the largest international education events … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, SH1 Brynderwyn

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, Brynderwyn on 17 October. They were Vicky-May Davies, 20, and Memphis Strachan, 20. Our thoughts are with their whanau and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into … Read more

Northland News – Hull checks to resume soon

Source: Northland Regional Council Hull checks to resume soon – Divers are about to begin checking more than 2000 boat hulls around Te Taitokerau as the Northland Regional Council (NRC) begins its annual summer hunt for unwanted marine pests. Kaeden Leonard, the council’s Biosecurity Manager – Marine, says a combination of contractors and NRC scientific divers … Read more

Whakatāne crisis recovery café gets boost

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced on the final stop of the Rural Health Roadshow that Whakatāne’s Resilience Café, the town’s local crisis recovery café, will receive a funding boost from the Government. “Emergency departments aren’t always the best place for someone in mental distress. Crisis recovery cafés like Resilience, … Read more

Take care on the roads this Labour Weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Police warn road users to be wary of the consequences should you attempt to endanger your life, those in your vehicle, or others sharing the road this Labour Weekend. With the recent weather causing disruption around the country, it’s a reminder to everyone travelling to factor in the conditions – whether … Read more

Gaza – Dire living conditions in Gaza continue to impact people’s health despite ceasefire – MSF

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Diseases directly linked to poor living conditions account for 70 per cent of all of MSF’s outpatient consultations in our healthcare centres in southern Gaza in 2025. Jerusalem, 24 October 2025 – More than one million people are still being forced to survive on a tiny patch of … Read more

NZ-AU: Room by Room: Your Spring Home Glow-Up Sorted with SHEIN

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spring is the season of transformation – and SHEIN’s Home Makeover Challenge is inspiring Australians everywhere to do just that. From small refreshes to full re-styles, the campaign celebrates creativity, individuality, and the simple joy of turning your house into a home. SHEIN’s community of … Read more

Government Cuts – Proposed cuts to specialist prevention ACC staff will cause more sexual violence and injuries – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA is criticising a new proposal from ACC that would mean a major overhaul of its Injury Prevention team. The proposal includes a loss of seven roles, including specialist Māori and sexual violence prevention roles. “We strongly oppose cutting specialist prevention workers at ACC, it will cause harm and cost us all more … Read more

Northland News – Environmental Leaders Fund grants allocated

Source: Northland Regional Council Twenty-two Northland schools and early childhood centres are to share in $42,000 of Northland Regional Council Environmental Leaders Funding for projects ranging from a food forest to water conservation efforts. Council Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Gibbard says the Environmental Leaders Fund (ELF) aims to support schools and early childhood centres (ECC) with … Read more

Transporting New Zealand’s Green Fleet Self-Assessment tool launched today

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand are introducing an online tool aimed at reducing road freight emissions at an Auckland event today. The Green Fleet Self-Assessment Tool is now live and freely available on Transporting New Zealand’s website. It outlines how fuel-efficient driver training and technologies, vehicle procurement standards, route planning, … Read more

Local News – Ensuring our children travel safely – Porirua City Council

Source: Porirua City Council The expired and damaged car seat collection in Porirua has rolled around once more. Porirua City Council road safety coordinator, Paulette Pavelich, says a car seat or booster seat is one of the most used pieces of equipment a parent owns, but many might not realise they expire between five and 10 … Read more

Employment and Politics – Strikes should be wake-up call and turning point for Government – PSA

Source: PSA The union for more than 18,000 health and ACC workers is urging the Government to ensure that employers come back to the bargaining table with fair offers that reflect the cost of living and the urgent need for safe staffing levels to keep them and patients safe. “The strikes yesterday should be a wake-up … Read more

Gaza – World Court Finds Israel Deliberately Starved Gaza; ISF Should Control Borders to Ensure Aid Delivery

Source: DAWN: (Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should incorporate an immediate arms embargo on Israel, international control of Gaza’s borders to end Israel’s siege, and a mandate for an international fact-finding mission as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) resolution currently under negotiation, said DAWN today. In … Read more

Man charged following cellphone tower arsons, Wanaka

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested and charged in Wanaka in relation to a series of cellphone tower arsons in the area over the past few months. The 41-year-old has also been charged in relation to the Lindis Pass cell tower arson in early July. He is due to appear in Queenstown … Read more

Oxford Union Debate

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered in the Oxford Union debate in the affirmative of the proposition ‘This House Believes That the Courts Now Undermine Democracy’.  NB the speech content is for the purposes of contesting the debate and is not an official statement of Government policy.] Good evening. This is a crucial debate because … Read more

State of local emergency declared for Southland Region

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell declared a state of local emergency for the Southland Region at 9am this morning. “A state of local emergency is necessary as a precautionary step due to concern about the potential impacts from power outages on other lifeline utilities in the Southland … Read more

Police warn businesses to stay alert

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police are reminding businesses to be vigilant, after a spate of attempted fraudulent activity in recent weeks. Waitematā CIB Detective Sergeant Mark Renfree says Police are aware of four recent incidents where a person or persons have attempted to obtain goods fraudulently. “In each case, an individual has called a … Read more