Workers First Union statement on Auckland bus crash

Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union can confirm that a bus driver and union member has died following last night’s crash between a bus and a car on Tāmaki Drive in Parnell, Auckland. “We want to send our heartfelt condolences to the driver’s family and ask for privacy and sensitivity while the facts are being … Read more

First Responders – Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update – 1pm

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts. The calls were predominantly for roofs lifting and trees down. There were also callouts for fences down, sheds blown away, a loose satellite dish on a roof and loose trampolines. There were 109 other … Read more

Real Estate – Affordable central Queenstown apartments on the market

Source: Scope Communications Stage 2 of Te Pā Tāhuna – a highly anticipated development of affordable apartments in central Queenstown – will be available for sale to the public next week. Located on the site of the former Wakatipu High School on Gorge Road, Te Pā Tāhuna is a Ngāi Tahu Property development consisting of … Read more

HGC wins “The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025”

Source: Media Outreach Uunderscoring HGC’s Dedication to Embed ESG into Business Operation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced it has been awarded “The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025”, … Read more

PM to visit Malaysia and Republic of Korea

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Malaysia and to the Republic of Korea from Sunday for high-level talks aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s ties across the Indo-Pacific. “Next week, I’ll attend both the East Asia Summit and APEC with the goal of deepening our relationships with regional leaders and unlocking new … Read more

Northland News – $187M govt investment in Northland road corridor welcomed

Source: Northland Regional Council The central government is to invest $187 million into parts of the Northland road corridor – including work on an alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills – has been welcomed by the Northland Regional Council (NRC). Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced recently (subs: Mon 20 October) the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi … Read more

Aviation Appointments – CAA announces new Board Deputy Chair

Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Board Chair, Mark Darrow, has welcomed the appointment of Mike Schubert as Deputy Chair of the CAA Board. Mr Schubert joined the Board earlier this month and brings significant governance and commercial expertise to the role. “Mike has deep financial and organisational experience and will … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Move to Annex the Occupied West Bank

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns the decision by Israel’s parliament (the Knesset) to advance a bill that would formally annex the occupied West Bank. This move flagrantly violates international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. The bill narrowly passed its first reading by a vote … Read more

Property Market – Looser LVRs may not boost steady property market in the short term – Cotality

Source: Cotality New Zealand’s property market continues to stabilise, with sales volumes trending upwards, property values relatively flat, and first home buyers maintaining strong shares of activity in September, according to Cotality’s October Housing Chart Pack. After a small dip in August, sale volumes rose again in September, almost 4% higher than the same period … Read more

Oversight agencies call for urgent and continued focus on safety of children in State care following increase in number of children harmed

Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor Chief Executive Arran Jones and Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad The reduction in recorded instances of harm in secure residences announced today has been welcomed by Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor Chief Executive Arran Jones and Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad. However, it must be acknowledged that … Read more

Health – Campaign calls on Government for permanent fix to school lunch programme

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) is calling on the Government to create a permanent and consistent school lunch programme so every Kiwi child gets the food they need to learn. The Government cut the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme back at the beginning of this year. The new provider, The School … Read more

Local News – Keri Brown appointed Deputy Mayor of Lower Hutt

Source: Hutt City Council Fauono Ken Laban, Mayor of Lower Hutt, has announced that Councillor Keri Brown will serve as Deputy Mayor for the 2025-2028 triennium. “Keri brings significant experience and a genuine commitment to people,” says Mayor Ken. “I’ve seen first-hand her steady leadership and the respect she’s earned from colleagues and our community. She … Read more

First Responders – Hawke’s Bay fires update

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control. None of the fires have grown significantly in size since this morning, with ground crews working hard without support from helicopters, which had to be grounded due to the wind. Incident Controller Tony … Read more

Highway closure, warning to motorists, Balclutha

Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads. State Highway 1 is being closed between Clinton and Milton, while State Highway 8 – between Lawrence and State Highway 1 – could also close due to weather. Detective Sergeant Hamish Fraser says a number … Read more

If in doubt, stay out: Lessons from a river safety course 

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Lucy Holyoake  Evaluating if a river is safe to cross, and knowing the best way to do so is a vital skill for trampers in the backcountry.  Here are some of the lessons I learned at a river safety course, and why I think you should do one too.  … Read more

BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Heads to Sepang After Historic Double Podium in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach SEPANG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP arrives at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia riding momentum from a historic double-podium finish at Mandalika. Rookie sensation Fermín Aldeguer claimed his first-ever MotoGP victory, while teammate Álex Márquez secured third place to clinch the Independent … Read more

Law Enforcement Torch Run in Rotorua this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Bay of Plenty’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics Games. Media is invited to come along to the Bay of Plenty leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run hosted by Rotorua Police. … Read more

Draft import health standard for fresh table grapes for human consumption

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Aleurolobus taonabae – Grapevine whitefly China This whitefly is very unlikely to enter New Zealand as it shows visible symptoms, and adults are likely to fly or fall off during inspection or packing. Due to limited mobility of immature stages and limited host availability, exposure to host plants is … Read more

Have you seen Lindsay?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Lindsay Harry, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area. The 35-year-old was last seen at about 6.45pm last night near Taramea Street. Lindsay is described as about 178cms tall with brown eyes and dark hair. He is known to frequent the … Read more

EU Trade Commissioner to visit New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Government European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will visit New Zealand this week to participate in the European Union-New Zealand Business Summit and first NZ-EU Trade Committee meeting. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says it will be the first time an EU Trade Commissioner has visited since 2018, which was for … Read more

Important recovery work along State Highway 6 Rocks Road starting soon

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to make one of Nelson’s main arterial links safer for road users will begin next month. Starting in November, contractors will undertake important recovery work on State Highway 6, Rocks Road. This will help protect one of the region’s most heavily used routes – including the 22,000 road users … Read more

Tauriko West Community Information Day – meet the team

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Interested in what’s happening in Tauriko West? Join us for a community information day to learn about key transport and infrastructure projects shaping the future of your neighbourhood. Where: Tauriko School, 768 State Highway 29 (SH29) Tauriko, Tauranga  When: Saturday 8 November 2025, between 11am and 2pm  The community information … Read more

Motorists advised of strong winds, Pukeatua, Waipā

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take care following a crash caused by strong winds in Pukeatua this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Arapuni Road at around 11:40am. A strong gust of wind appears to have blown the vehicle off the road and into a powerpole. Thankfully, no one … Read more

Civil disputes to become quicker and cheaper

Source: New Zealand Government The financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal will soon double, making civil cases quicker and more affordable for thousands of New Zealanders, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Legislation which doubles the jurisdiction from $30,000 to $60,000 passed its final reading in Parliament today. “Ministry of Justice modelling indicates around 2,000 claims … Read more

KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate the 13th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Thank you to Dr James Hutchinson and KiwiNet Chair Katherine Sandford for the invitation to join you. And a huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists – your achievements are a testament … Read more

Eulogy for Jim Bolger

Source: New Zealand Government We are gathered to give thanks for the life of Jim Bolger, but, first, I thank  the Bolger family for the privilege of speaking here today on behalf of New Zealand, and on behalf of the National Party.  Jim Bolger dedicated most of his working life to serving this country through … Read more

Granny flats get the consent-free go ahead

Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices and delivering on a key Coalition Government commitment in the Q4 Action Plan.  “It’s currently far too hard to build the homes New Zealanders need, … Read more