Measles Immunisation Week campaign has launched

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand is launching a major nationwide Measles Immunisation Week from 3–7 November, and the Government is urging all New Zealanders to check their immunisation status and make sure their families are protected, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. “Cases of measles continue to rise, … Read more

Update on Brooklyn firearms incident

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill: Wellington Police are appealing for information after a shotgun was fired at a residential complex on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to the Brooklyn Road property about 3.30pm on 2 November. While nobody was hit, we believe the incident targeted a specific individual, … Read more

Police on the beat on the North Shore

Source: New Zealand Police Police are stepping up their presence on the North Shore with the launch of a dedicated suburban Beat Team, hitting the streets from today. Building on the success of the Henderson Beat Team, which began patrolling in September, Police are expanding the initiative with a second suburban team to strengthen visibility … Read more

Unions call on opposition parties to deliver worker priorities in first 100 days

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling for public commitments from opposition parties to deliver Fair Pay Agreements, Automatic Union Membership, and contractor reform in the first 100 days of a new government. With polling showing the election of a new government is a real prospect in 2026, unions are proposing A New … Read more

Court calls for alleged thieves

Source: New Zealand Police A speedy response by Police in Northcote stopped a pair of alleged thieves in their tracks on Thursday morning. Around 2.10am, Waitematā Police received a call from a member of the public about people breaking into cars on Clarence Road. Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Tim Williams, says units … Read more

Economy – RBNZ publishes 2025 Bank Stress Test Results

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 03 November 2025 – The RBNZ has published the results from the 2025 Bank Industry Stress Test. The exercise assessed the resilience and responses of the country’s five largest banks to two severe but plausible scenarios involving geopolitical risks. “Recent developments in global trade policies have heightened the importance … Read more

Investigation of illegal hunting in Canterbury uncovers alleged offending by firearms licence holders

Source: New Zealand Police Thirty-one firearms have been seized, and six firearms licence holders have had their licences suspended, after a Police investigation following illegal hunting in North Canterbury. Police from the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke uncovered a network of firearms licence holders who … Read more

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education & workforce governance

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to lift the quality of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and restore trust and confidence in the governance of the education workforce. “We are firmly committed to backing teachers to succeed in the classroom. Multiple reports show initial teacher education is not doing that. It’s letting teachers … Read more

Homicide Investigation under way in Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin: Police have charged a man with murder after a woman was found deceased in a Central Auckland apartment yesterday evening. Police were alerted to a possible incident at a Day Street address at around 7.35pm, and tragically arrived at the apartment a short time … Read more

Fatal crash: Mullins Road, Ardmore

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Ardmore this morning. Emergency services remain at the scene of the fatal crash, with Airfield and Mullins Roads remaining closed. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 5.50am. Airfield Road and Mullins Road are closed, with cordons at … Read more

Kiwi Kids Crown Hasbro’s Top Toys of 2025 on What Now!

Source: NewzEngine.com – Kiwi Kids Crown Hasbro’s Top Toys of 2025 on What Now! Kiwi kids have spoken! After weeks of toy testing, laughs, and “scientific” scoring on EPICNESS, Hasbro New Zealand and TVNZ’s What Now have officially revealed the Top Toys of 2025 — as chosen by the real experts: kids. Three What Now … Read more

Serious crash: Mullins Road, Ardmore

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash at the intersection of Airfield and Mullins Roads, Ardmore. The single-vehicle crash was reported at 5.50am. At this early stage we can advise that one person has been critically injured. Both Airfield Road and Mullins Road are closed, with cordons at Clevedon-Takanini Road, Mill … Read more

Employment and Law – ACC restriction on working from home prompts legal action by PSA

Source: PSA The PSA has filed legal action in the Employment Relations Authority alleging that ACC has breached its collective agreement by failing to consult the union before imposing new working from home rules on staff. ACC told staff on 7 October that they would be required to work from their office three days a week, … Read more

Road blocked by crash – State Highway 2, Kaitoke

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 2, Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt. The crash involved two cars and was reported to Police at 8.30pm. There are no reports of injuries but the road is blocked and motorists should expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.  MIL … Read more

140 new hospital beds to boost nationwide capacity

Source: New Zealand Government Five of New Zealand’s busiest hospitals will benefit from the Government’s fast-tracked hospital wards programme, which will deliver a total of 140 new beds in 2026, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “As part of Budget 2025, we expected to deliver at least three wards. A competitive procurement process has now allowed … Read more

Bus fire – motorists and pedestrians asked to avoid area

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area around Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road due to a bus fire. Just after 1pm, Police were advised that a bus had collided with the edge of an overpass as it passed under it. The bus has subsequently caught fire and … Read more

Fatal crash, Rodda Road, Rangiriri

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Rangiriri overnight. Police were called to a two vehicle crash on Rodda Road at around 10pm yesterday. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. Two other people were transported to hospital in a critical to serious condition. The road was … Read more

Advocacy – 108 Years Since the Balfour Declaration: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Demands Accountability for Colonial Legacy

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Today marks 108 years since the Balfour Declaration of 1917, a statement that set in motion the dispossession and suffering of the Palestinian people. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins Palestinians and justice advocates worldwide in condemning the ongoing consequences of this colonial promise, one made by Britain … Read more

Consumer NZ – Environmental and consumer advocates welcome Z Energy apology

 Source: Consumer NZ Z Energy has apologised for any confusion caused by aspects of its advertising campaign, which claimed it was moving with the times and in the business of getting out of the petrol business. In November 2023, Consumer NZ, Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand, and the Environmental Law Initiative (the plaintiffs) sought … Read more

PM Luxon concludes Asia trip

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded his official visit to Malaysia and the Republic of Korea.   On the final leg of the trip, Mr Luxon attended the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju where the regional economic situation was the focus. While in Korea, he attended an Indo-Pacific Leaders’ dinner and held bilateral … Read more

Homicide Investigation underway in Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin: Police have charged a man with murder after a woman was found deceased in a Central Auckland apartment yesterday evening. Police were alerted to a possible incident at a Day Street address at around 7.35pm, and tragically arrived at the apartment a short time … Read more

New wings over Vietnam: Sun PhuQuoc Airways takes off for its first flights to Phu Quoc

Source: Media Outreach On the morning of November 1, 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways officially takes off with its first flights to Phu Quoc, marking the beginning of Vietnam’s first leisure airline. PHU QUOC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 November 2025 – The sky over Vietnam welcomes a new pair of wings today as … Read more

FastMed HK Revolutionizes Hong Kong’s Healthcare Model with Round-the-Clock Telemedicine and Same-Day Drug Delivery

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 October 2025 – The local online pharmacy platform “FastMed HK” is actively advancing smart healthcare development in Hong Kong. Through its innovative online consultation and dispensing model, it provides the public with convenient and professional medical services. The platform integrates a comprehensive electronic … Read more

A century of healthcare for Te Kūiti Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government The 100-year anniversary of Te Kūiti Hospital is a major milestone and a reminder of the critical role rural hospitals play in providing healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey say. “For a century, Te Kūiti Hospital has been at the heart of the … Read more

Cycling to regional resilience in Ruapehu

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 November 2025 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation and Office of the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality “I’m thrilled to announce the Government will fund the completion of Te Ara Mangawhero and progress Te Hangāruru, connecting them into the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono cycle journey,” Tourism … Read more

Digital Longhua Supports a Spectacular Model (Aviation) Sport Competition of the 15th NG Mass Participation Events

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 October 2025 – In recent days, the Model (Aviation) Sport of the Mass Participation Events of the 15th National Games (NG) of China has held its finals in Longhua District, Shenzhen, which attracted aviation model enthusiasts from across the country. At the competition venue, … Read more

Japan-Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Forum Ushers in a New Chapter for Bilateral Innovation and Technology Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 October 2025 – The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) joins hands with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, DEFTA Partners, and the Alliance Forum Foundation in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC to co-host today’s Japan-Hong Kong … Read more