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

Direction set for Auckland’s new housing plan

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has formally confirmed the Streamlined Planning Process that will be used for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “In August, as requested by Auckland Council, Parliament passed a law allowing Auckland Council to withdraw its controversial Plan Change 78 (PC78). The Council asked … Read more

Driving growth through tax work programme

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Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has today announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme which sharpens the focus on growing the economy by making New Zealand a more attractive place for capital, talent, and small business investment. “The initial work programme we released last year focused on boosting productivity, bringing … Read more

A Signal Through the Mountains: Zhejiang Mobile’s 5G Brings Care to Rural China

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Source: Media Outreach LISHUI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva earlier this year, a rural healthcare project from eastern China drew global attention. The mountain county of Jingning She Autonomous County in Zhejiang’s Lishui City introduced its “Smart Mobile Hospital + AI” model … Read more

Gisborne homicide: Vehicle movements sought

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James: Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the movements of a vehicle of interest. Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September, and while Police make good progress in the investigation, we are needing the … Read more

Police appeal for information following wilful damage with firearm, Port Chalmers

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Source: New Zealand Police Port Chalmers Police investigating wilful damage to a home on Kaira Street, Sawyers Bay are appealing to the community for information. On Tuesday 28 October Police received a report from someone who found their window damaged on Friday 24 October, after being awoken by sounds coming from outside their home. Upon … Read more

Patient advocates report Pharmac reset is going well

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Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac’s Reset Programme is on track, with the completion of first 90-day action plan, Associate Health Minister David Seymour says.  90-day plans promote transparency and accountability. They are part of the first 12-month phase of Pharmac’s five-year Reset Programme, developed in response to a series of external reviews.  “For many New … Read more

Arrests and illicit firearms seized in transnational action

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Source: New Zealand Police A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand. This was part of a coordinated week-of-action with partner agencies in Australia and New Zealand. Australian and New Zealand enforcement agencies’ joint intelligence efforts recently reduced the availability of illicit … Read more

Major investments announced on Malaysia visit

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Source: New Zealand Government Two significant investments were announced during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Malaysia this week, in the areas of renewable energy infrastructure and tourism.   Malaysian-headquartered company Yinson Renewables announced its plans to invest in New Zealand with a pipeline of projects expected to total circa 1GW of renewable energy.   … Read more

Winter cruise season setting sail from Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the cruise industry is poised for another significant step forward, with the Carnival line announcing a return to homeporting in Auckland. “I’m thrilled to hear that Carnival Adventure will drop anchor in Auckland for its 2027 winter season, the first ship to homeport in … Read more

Pet bonds for renters start 1 December

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for tenants and … Read more

University Research – Pharmacist-facing diabetes project succeeds – UoA

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Source: University of auckland (UoA) Diabetes patients in South Auckland had remarkable success in a trial of using community pharmacists as coaches. A pilot programme in South Auckland has shown that community pharmacists, working closely with general practice nurses, can significantly reduce blood sugar levels for people with diabetes – and keep them down. Type 2 … Read more

Pharmac Reset Programme completes first 90-Day Plan

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Consumer and Patient Working Group has supported the successful completion of the first 90-day action plan, a key milestone in the organisation’s 12-month Reset Programme. The Reset Programme is the first phase of Pharmac’s five-year improvement journey, developed in response to a series of external reviews. “The reset programme will support Pharmac … Read more

Police continue appeal for information following fatal crash, Piarere

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Source: New Zealand Police Taupō Police continue to appeal information following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on Wednesday 15 October. Earlier today, Police released the names of the two tourists who sadly died following the crash. Taupō Road Policing Sergeant Shane McNally says the investigation into the circumstances of the crash is … Read more

Online Casino Gambling to fund local sports and community groups

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, is listening to New Zealanders by introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill, announced today. “The message from communities was loud and clear – if we’re regulating online gambling, they want to see benefits flow back to local sports clubs, community … Read more

Amity Global Institute Marks Milestone with Over 1,800 Graduates at Class of 2025 Ceremony

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Amity Global Institute (AGI) proudly celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of more than 1,800 students at its Class of 2025 Ceremony, held at the iconic Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. Renowned for hosting world leaders and global occasions, the Shangri-La served as … Read more

Economy: Reserve Bank – Transmission currents and the flow of monetary policy to domestic financial conditions

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – In a speech presented today at the CBA Global Markets conference, RBNZ Director of Financial Markets, Adam Richardson, outlined the transmission of recent New Zealand Official Cash Rate (OCR) cuts to domestic financial conditions is playing out largely as expected. Mr Richardson conveyed that financial … Read more

Police appealing for information following Dunedin assault

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Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police investigating an assault in Green Island early in the morning on Sunday 12 October are seeking information from the public. Police received a report of the assault around 3.20am on the Sunday and arrived on scene to find an injured individual. Police would like to hear from anyone who … Read more

Oxfam – Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, rich countries’ pitiful climate targets fall drastically short

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In response to the latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) synthesis report published yesterday, Nafkote Dabi, Climate Lead at Oxfam, said: “Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, we now see revealed a damning indictment of the collective failure of global leaders to address the climate crisis. The richest and most polluting countries have … Read more

PSA backs CTU blueprint to drive economic growth through better labour relations

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Source: PSA A better New Zealand is possible if the Government stopped fearing unions and adopted reforms suggested by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that respected the rights of workers. The PSA today said it strongly supported the CTU’s New Deal for Workers launched at its annual conference. “Law changes are desperately needed after … Read more