Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, 29 October 2025

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Source: New Zealand Government [Joint Statement delivered by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, at the Nordic 5/New Zealand Foreign Minister’s meeting, Stockholm 29 October 2025] At a time of intense geostrategic change, we, the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and New Zealand, wish … Read more

New Zealand expands sanctions on Russia’s oil industry and shadow fleet

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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade while meeting with the Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers in Stockholm.  “New Zealand is sanctioning 65 shadow fleet vessels involved the shipment of Russian oil, a key source of revenue funding Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,” Mr … Read more

Population growth slows in all regions – Subnational population estimates: At 30 June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Population growth slows in all regions – news story 29 October 2025 Population growth slowed in all of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 16 regions in the year ended June 2025, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “Lower net migration gains in the June 2025 year led to slower population growth across all regions,” … Read more

Name release: Boating incident death, Napier

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can release the name of the man who died following a boating incident off the coast of Napier on 21 October. He was Howard Reese, 78, of Napier. Police extend their condolences to his family and friends. The death will be referred to the coroner. ENDS Issued by the Police … Read more

“Chengdu Panda Week” Series of Events Reach Multiple European Cities, Extending an Invitation from the Hometown of Pandas

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Source: Media Outreach CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – From October 24 to 27, Chengdu, China, hosted the “Invitation from the Hometown of Pandas–Chengdu Panda Week” series of events in Frankfurt, Germany; Vienna, Austria; Paris, France; and Brussels, Belgium. The events included overseas promotion of the giant panda IP, panda-themed … Read more

XTransfer Returns to Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform，will participate this year in two world-class fintech events simultaneously, Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 and Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that XTransfer has been present at both … Read more

Correction: Update to Police arrest two men in relation to Te Puke homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Please use the following version of the article issued 29 October, 8pm.If you’ve used this in an article, please amend your story to correct the charge details.We apologise for any inconvenience. Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested two men … Read more

Update: Police arrest two men in relation to Te Puke homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested two men wanted in relation to death of Tristan Oakes, 29, in Te Puke on Saturday 25 October. The two men are aged 39 and 40. Both men will appear in the Tauranga … Read more

IntelWave Launches Custom-Trained AI Chatbot for Singapore SMEs, Cutting CX Work by 4–6 Hours Daily

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Source: Media Outreach Secure, company-data-grounded AI assistant handles FAQs, bookings, and lead capture; early adopter Linkflow Capital reports ~40 hours saved per month and ~80% of routine responses automated. From FAQs to appointments and lead gen, IntelWave turns customer queries into lead capture and bookings, within a protected chat environment with early pilots showing strong … Read more

Reserve Bank of NZ – Protecting independence while embracing partnership

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby has reaffirmed the crucial importance of central bank operational independence, while highlighting the need for partnership to enable the economic wellbeing of New Zealanders. In remarks delivered to an RBNZ event with industry stakeholders, Mr Hawkesby said that central bank operational … Read more

Federated Farmers – Survey reveals shocking cost of consents

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Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents found four out of five farmers are worried about gaining or renewing consents, and the average bill for gaining a new consent has hit nearly $45,000. Renewal … Read more

Road reopened, Ōhaupō Road, Hamilton City

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Source: New Zealand Police Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City has now reopened following a single-vehicle crash just after 4.30pm today. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road after receiving a report a car had crashed into the fence of the hospital. Police thank drivers for their patience. ENDS MIL OSI

Greens re-litigate losing cannabis argument

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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 29 October 2025 Family First says that the Green Party’s attempt to relitigate the cannabis debate is desperate politicking that refuses to accept democracy and to divert attention from the proven harms of legalisation which have been mounting since 2020. “Contrary to Chloe Swarbrick’s claims, the evidence coming from … Read more

Lost tramper’s lucky escape

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Source: New Zealand Police A tramper lost in dense Northland bush was able to make it home safely thanks to highly skilled and dedicated Search and Rescue teams. Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, says the tramper, who was on a day walk, had almost reached the summit of Mount Tutamoe … Read more

Road blocked, Ōhaupō Road, Hamilton City

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Source: New Zealand Police Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City is blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road just after 4.30pm after receiving a report a car has crashed into the fence of the hospital. One person has serious injuries and emergency services are responding at the scene. Motorists … Read more

6 Startups Selected for Batch 2 of “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” by Creww and Real Madrid Next

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Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Creww Inc. (Japan Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Sorato Ijichi, hereinafter “Creww”), Japan’s leading open innovation platform provider, and Real Madrid Next are pleased to announce the selection of 6 startups for the “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” Batch 2. About … Read more

Arrow Electronics Supports EMASS in Driving Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Technology with ECS-DoT SoC

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Arrow Electronics and EMASS — a global provider of technology solutions, and an edge-AI-focused-semiconductor developer, respectively — have announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of ultra-low-power edge AI solutions across wearables, industrial IoT and smart sensing devices, using EMASS’s ECS-DoT System … Read more

Achieve Spine & Orthopaedic Centre Expands with New Clinic at Mount Alvernia Hospital

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Achieve Spine and Orthopaedic Centre (ASOC), a spine specialist clinic in Singapore, has opened its fourth branch at Mount Alvernia Hospital on 14 October 2025. The new clinic is part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to provide patients with access to minimally … Read more

Invitation To MCKL Open Day – Your Degree Pathway Starts with Us

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Source: Media Outreach Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) invites all high school students, leavers and parents to join the much-anticipated Open Day happening on 21–22 November 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at both the Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Pykett Campus). KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – The … Read more

Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that getting higher capacity trucks on the road is essential to boosting freight productivity, as the Government opens consultation on simplifying heavy vehicle permitting. The proposed changes would remove the requirement for 50MAX trucks to … Read more

Education and Politics – New curriculum regressive and fractured

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Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Information on what schools and teachers should include in relationships and sexuality education was released yesterday as part of the Health and Physical Education. The new curriculum is regressive and fractured, failing to give young people the comprehensive knowledge base they need to navigate their sexual health and relationships. Chief executive Jackie … Read more

Canon Envisions a ‘Future-Ready Malaysia’ at Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Forum invites businesses to Lead with Smart Tech towards Innovation, Resilience, and Growth in today’s digital-first economy KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Canon today announced its upcoming Think Big Klang Valley Series, happening on 12 November 2025 at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. Under the … Read more

Animal Welfare – SAFE challenges Select Committee on cruel pig caging Bill

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Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE has presented its oral submission today to the Primary Production Select Committee, calling for the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill to be rejected in full. The Bill would entrench the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls – confinement systems so restrictive that mother pigs cannot turn … Read more

Online Legislation – New National Bill may Fail to Meet its Own Criteria or Scope

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Source: Trend Analysis Network Initial analysis of the recently introduced member’s bill: ‘Social Media (Age-Restricted User) Bill’ appears to indicate the legislation does not meet its own criteria with regard to its purpose or scope. Firstly, the bill as written is a piece of universal legislation not targeted, as it purports to “regulate access for individuals … Read more

Renewable Energy – NewPower energises Taiohi Solar Farm, delivering new resilience for the Waikato region

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Source: WEL Networks NewPower Energy is celebrating a major milestone with electricity being generated at the 33 MW Taiohi Solar Farm in Rangiriri, just north of Hamilton. Comprising more than 47,000 solar panels, Taiohi marks another significant step in the WEL Networks Group’s transition toward a more sustainable, resilient energy future. Once fully commissioned, Taiohi will … Read more

Education and Politics – Latest Curriculum like a foreign document say principals

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Source: NZ Principals Federation Principals across the country are horrified by the latest version of the national curriculum, for years 0 – 10, which has been drip-fed to them over the past two days. “This third version of curriculum in two years, is a philosophical shift from the original design presented in 2023,” said Leanne Otene, … Read more

University Research – Active commutes lower cancer risk – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Cycling or walking to work lowers your risk of several cancers, new research finds. Cycling or walking to work will reduce your risk of several types of cancer, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. While earlier studies had established exercise reduced the risk of … Read more