Sudden death, Queenstown

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a sudden death in Kent Street, Queenstown. Police were called about 7.30am. While enquiries will be made, at this stage Police believe the death is not suspicious. The matter will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Serious youth offending reduction target achieved

Source: New Zealand Government There has been a 16% reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour, achieving a key government target four years early.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour says, “I am proud to announce that the Government Target Three – 15% fewer children and young people with serious and … Read more

Accelerating bioenergy in New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan and a Government Statement on Biogas, signalling its strong support for New Zealand’s bioenergy sector. “Diversifying New Zealand’s energy mix with new fuels and more energy sources is a critical step in ensuring long-term energy security. With the challenges our … Read more

Court users report highest satisfaction since 2019

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the encouraging results from the 2025 Court User Survey, saying they reflect the efforts of court staff and ongoing work to fix what matters in the justice system. “This year’s results show 82 per cent of respondents were satisfied with their experience at court, up … Read more

Work on West Coast Conservation Management Strategy paused

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 October 2025 The West Coast CMS guides how conservation land is managed on the West Coast and includes information about what sort of activities are appropriate on various categories of conservation land. In August, the Government announced decisions to modernise and streamline conservation land management. The Conservation Acts (Land … Read more

Proposed temporary fisheries closure in the Hauraki Gulf

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Ngāti Manuhiri has requested 2-year temporary fisheries closure from the Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, and East Coast Bays coastline and some Hauraki Gulf islands. The requested closure would prohibit the take of all invertebrate and seaweed species. Fisheries New Zealand invites written submissions from anyone who has … Read more

Commonsense changes to boost capital markets

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making further changes to support business growth and New Zealand’s capital markets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Mandatory climate reporting has imposed heavy costs on listed businesses. Some entities tell me they have spent up to $2 million on compliance, money they would rather invest … Read more

More affordable homes for whānau in Te Tai Tokerau

Source: New Zealand Government More whānau in Kaikohe will soon have a warm, secure place to call home, through an Iwi – Crown partnership delivering 100 affordable rental homes, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “These homes will give whānau stability, connection, and pride, building the foundation to plan for the future,” Mr Potaka says. … Read more

Delays on SH20 following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on State Highway 20 this morning. Emergency services are responding to the three-vehicle crash, just after the Walmsley Road off-ramp, which was reported to Police at about 6.04am. At this stage there are no reports of injury. One southbound lanes is … Read more

Police committed to getting justice for Baby Ru

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Two years ago today, a small boy who the country has come to know as Baby Ru arrived at Hutt Hospital with critical injuries. Tragically he passed away as a result of those injuries, just a few days short of his second birthday. … Read more

New Zealand and United Kingdom Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held the second annual NZ-UK Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in London today.  “The UK is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most important international partnerships,” Mr Peters says.  “In the current adverse strategic environment, the UK-NZ relationship is only becoming more and more … Read more

Chinese Cosmetics Companies Sweep Awards at 2025 INPD in Paris

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – On October 15-16, the annual global beauty innovation event, the 2025 INPD was held in Paris, France. From unveiling of the INPD awards to the specially curated “C-Beauty Landscape” and the dedicated Chinese Premium Cosmetics Appreciation Event, the rise of Oriental … Read more

Discover Xinghua, China – a “Dual Heritage + Four Seasons” Journey Through Scenic Countryside

Source: Media Outreach XINGHUA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Dongluo Village in Taizhou, Jiangsu, was named one of UN Tourism’s 2025 “Best Tourism Villages” at the UN Tourism awards on October 17, 2025. This honor marks the third world-class award for Xinghua, showcasing its cultural and tourism appeal as a … Read more

10th World Traditional Wushu Championships Held in Emeishan City, China

Source: Media Outreach EMEISHAN CITY, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – On October 16, the 10th World Traditional Wushu Championships opened in Emeishan City, Sichuan Province, China. Against the backdrop of Mount Emei, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, 5,092 athletes from 54 countries and regions engaged in exciting … Read more

GIT Elevates Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry with “Sustainability Standards” Advancing Good Governance, Transparency, and Traceability to Capture a Share of the USD 366 Billion Global Market

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, has unveiled a strategic plan to accelerate the adoption of Sustainability Standards aimed at strengthening Thailand’s gem and jewelry industry. The initiative promotes good governance, transparency, and traceability across the … Read more

Overseas merchandise trade: September 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Overseas merchandise trade: September 2025 – information release 21 October 2025 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. Key factsThis release refers to trade in goods only. In September 2025, compared with September 2024: goods exports rose by $928 million (19 percent), to $5.8 … Read more

Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 – Stats NZ methods

Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 – methods 21 October 2025 Household living-costs price indexes review: 2024 outlines changes made as a result of the review of the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs). These changes will be implemented in Household living-costs price indexes: September 2025 quarter, scheduled for release on 28 October 2025.  Stats NZ … Read more

CAAT Reports 10 Years of Success as Thailand Tops Global Aviation Safety Scores at 91.35%, Surpassing the Global Average by Over 20%

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the results of the audit on the civil aviation safety oversight system under the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), conducted from 27 … Read more

The MTick Arrives in Asia: DFI Retail Group Leads as First Asian Retail Partner with GenM to bring Visibility and Accessibility to the Menopause Support

Source: Media Outreach 1 billion women are experience menopause at any given time—yet 87% feel overlooked and underserved by retailers and brands.1 For the first time, the MTick® is going global, as leading Asian retailer DFI Retail Group partners with GenM to champion menopause visibility, accessibility, and inclusivity to the Asian retail market. The initiative … Read more

Gashub Launches “Switch Campaign”

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – GasHubUnited Utility Private Limited (“GasHub“), Singapore’s leading Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG“) distributor, proudly unveils its transformative “Switch Campaign”, a bold initiative to drive industries towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. GasHub is a subsidiary of H2G Green Limited (SGX:5AI) (“H2G“). This campaign … Read more

SJM Expanding Tourism Links in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach Successfully Concluded “Experience Macao Mega Sale” in Indonesia and Malaysia MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Providing full support for tourism trade initiatives, SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) participated in the “Experience Macao Mega Sale” events organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (“MGTO”) in Indonesia and Malaysia … Read more

SCG Participates in Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025 to Exchange Ideas on Inclusive Green Growth, Integrating AI and Technology to Create Sustainable and Competitive Growth

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – SCG participated in the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025: THE WORLD PIVOTS in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was organized under the theme “Sustainable Philanthropy.” The conference brought together business leaders from around the world to exchange visions on driving sustainable business practices … Read more

Trend Micro and WDH Launch Magna AI, A Full-Value -Chain Global Enterprise AI Transformation Factory

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, announced the entrance into a letter of intent to form Magna AI, in partnership with Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), leveraging their strong AI infrastructure and systems integration … Read more

Person dies following boating incident off Napier

Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a boating incident off Napier today. Police were contacted at 1.40pm today after two people failed to return from a crayfishing trip this morning. Coastguard Hawke’s Bay were deployed and located one of the people in the water at 3.10pm. That person was transported back to … Read more

Art on the Walls, Calm in the Chair: Dentalis Reimagines the Patient Experience

Source: Media Outreach A tri-level sanctuary where contemporary art, curated library, a bar-inspired third-floor lounge, and a 1.2-metre molar sculpture converge to create a multi-sensory destination in partnership with Fiidaa Art. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Dentalis, a distinctive art-integrated clinic in Tanjong Pagar, has launched an art-led healthcare sanctuary … Read more

CHiQ Partners with North Melbourne Football Club as Co-Major Partner

Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – CHiQ is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the North Melbourne Football Club, a cornerstone team of the Australian Football League (AFL). Over the 2026 and 2027 seasons, CHiQ will be the club’s Co-Major Partner for the club’s AFL Program … Read more

Improving protection for people in state care

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading. “This Bill is an important part of our wider response and complements the work already well underway to implement the Royal Commission’s recommendations. The changes will improve … Read more