Pharmac to fund an additional ADHD medicine to increase supply and access

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund an additional brand of methylphenidate for people with ADHD – Methylphenidate Sandoz XR – from 1 December 2025. This follows public consultation and is part of our efforts to improve access to ADHD treatment and ease ongoing supply issues. Methylphenidate Sandoz XR will be available in the same strengths as … Read more

Calling Mackenzie bird spotters – DOC needs you!

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 October 2025 Kakī are among the worlds’ rarest wading birds and were close to extinction with only 23 left in 1981. Their numbers have slowly increased to around 150 and they have the highest threat ranking of ‘nationally critical’. This spring the kakī breeding season in the riverbeds of … Read more

Work accelerates on ambitious land transport reforms

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas of work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed. “These changes are about increasing our transport system’s productivity and safety. The current rules are riddled with outdated … Read more

Media advisory: Special Olympics flame in Napier this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Hawke’s Bay Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including the local Special Olympics stars. What: Law Enforcement Torch Run – Hawke’s Bay Where: Meet at Anderson Park, Auckland Road carpark, Napier, by 12.45pm for a 1pm start When: Saturday 1 … Read more

$60 billion industry protected with biosecurity improvements

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity laws will strengthen protections against invasive pests and diseases while protecting and promoting economic growth. “Food and fibre sector export revenue is forecast to reach $61.4 billion in 2026, making up more than 10 per cent of GDP – the … Read more

A community naturing 

Source: NZ Department of Conservation What does it look like for a community to ‘always be naturing’? After 10 years of Kids Greening Taupō, Media and Communications Advisor Krysia Nowak finds out.  Rangatahi celebrating 10 years of Kids Greening Taupō | : Rachel Thompson Kids Greening Taupō (KGT) is something of a behemoth. I don’t want to body-shame an environmental education programme, but it has enough arms to mimic a benevolent octopus. I don’t mean the staff – because they … Read more

EU Business Summit Opening Address

Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. Ka mihi ki te mana whenua ko Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Kia ora and good morning everyone – its great to be with you today. Before I begin, I’d especially like to welcome EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič who has just arrived from Brussels, as … Read more

Police come calling in new recruitment campaign

Source: New Zealand Police Are you calm under pressure, good at negotiating, or have exceptional attention to detail? Or maybe you can keep a cool head while the heat is turned up or you’re a great leader in your community?  You never know how your life experiences; abilities and know-how may be compatible with policing. … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Aaliyah Ah Tong

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant for her arrest. Police believe someone may have information on her whereabouts. Ah Tong is known to have connections in the Canterbury region. Anyone with information is urged not to approach … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the names of the two people who were killed in a crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on 15 October. They were Joshua Laroy Greenway, 35, and Amber Kory Stephens, 34, tourists from the United States of America. Our thoughts are with their … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Kinleith

Source: New Zealand Police Police can release the name of the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Kinleith on 22 October. The woman was Almira Pasaol, 28, originally from the Philippines. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. The crash is continuing to be … Read more

Environment – Following Gore nitrate concerns, Greenpeace announces free drinking water nitrate testing in Southland, Canterbury

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa will run more free drinking water testing events in areas most at risk of nitrate contamination this November. The organisation is announcing that it will be testing drinking water in Gore – where nitrate levels in the town water supply escalated rapidly over the weekend – and in Waimate and Darfield in … Read more

OPPO Unveils the Find X9 Series Globally, Redefining the Premium Smartphone Experience

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – OPPO’s global launch of the Find X9 Series reinforces its continued commitment to the high-end segment. This move coincides with the brand’s global user base exceeding 740 million, reflecting its success in engaging new generations through user-centric innovation. “OPPO is advancing … Read more

OPPO Find X9 Series Launches Globally, Redefining Flagship Experience with 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto, 7000+mAh Battery, Top-Tier Performance, and ColorOS 16

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Leading global smart device brand OPPO today announced the worldwide availability of its latest flagship smartphones, Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. This new series delivers an exceptional all-around experience, combining a camera system co-engineered with Hasselblad, revolutionary battery life, powerful … Read more

Health – Review of aged care must invest in Home Support workers, the PSA says

Source: PSA The Government must ensure that changes in aged care funding include increased investment in the Home Support workers who care for the elderly, the PSA said today on the International Day for Care and Support Workers (29 October). Associate Health Minister Casey Costello yesterday announced a ministerial advisory group to make recommendations on how … Read more

‘From Europe to the Indo-Pacific: New Zealand Perspectives on Shared Challenges’

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Swedish Institute for International Affairs, 4.00pm, 28 October 2025] State Secretary Hartelius, former Minister Tobias Billstrom, Ambassadors, members of Parliament, and other distinguished guests, Tack och Välkomna For many of you living here in the Nordic countries it must seem like New Zealand is a country at the … Read more

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025: The Innovation-Venture Nexus, Igniting Transformative Success

Source: Media Outreach Two-Day Event to be Held on 6-7 November Bringing Together Global Investors and Entrepreneurs to Explore New Frontiers in AI, Digital Assets, and Hong Kong’s Role as an International Innovation and Technology Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – As the global venture capital market evolves … Read more

Consortium and ANE (Cayman) Inc. Jointly Announce Scheme of Arrangement to Delist Company

Source: Media Outreach The Cash Alternative of HK$12.18 per share represents an attractive premium of 48.54% over the closing price of HK$8.20 per share on 3 September, 2025, being the Undisturbed Date, a 50.18% premium over the undisturbed 60-trading day average closing price, a 48.18% premium over the undisturbed 90-trading day average closing price, and … Read more

Lens Technology: 2025 Q1–Q3 Performance Highlights – Innovation-Led Resilient Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Lens Technology, a global leader in full-value-chain precision manufacturing for intelligent terminals, reported strong results for the first nine months of 2025. Revenue reached RMB 53.663 billion, a 16.08% year-on-year increase and a new record high for the period. Net … Read more

CGTN: China, ASEAN join hands to write new chapter in regional integration

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – CGTN published an article about Chinese Premier Li Qiang attending a series of leaders’ meetings on East Asian cooperation. Highlighting the successful partnership between China and ASEAN and the planned upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, the article emphasized that … Read more

AI Empowers Preventive Healthcare Survey Report Sharing on Hong Kong People’s Health Awareness

Source: Media Outreach Showed Growing Interest in Healthcare Technology Event Featured a 30-second AI Retinal Imaging to Screen 55 Health Risks Instantly HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – “Prevention is better than cure” is a common saying that reflects the concept of “preventive healthcare,” which advocates for citizens to … Read more

Guizhou’s Spicy and Sour Flavor as the Bridge Meets Thailand

Source: Media Outreach The culinary documentary Feast of Guizhou unlocks Thai audiences with a “Cultural Key” Guizhou, China – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – When Thai Michelin two-star chef Chumpol ventured into the underground caves of Libo, Guizhou, China, and tasted steaming hotpot and unique sour meats in a natural “air-conditioned” environment … Read more

AFTEC Distils 16 Years of Arts Education Leadership into New Book, Offering a Roadmap for Hong Kong’s Creative Future

Source: Media Outreach Igniting a Creative Renaissance, New Book Evolving Creative Mindsets Provides the Roadmap to Transform Hong Kong Schools HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – AFTEC today hosted the official book launch for Evolving Creative Mindsets: Thinking Through the Arts, where leading experts from academia and policy research … Read more

Hong Kong & Chinese Mainland Investors Signal Strong Interest in Tokenized Funds, According to Joint Study by Aptos Labs and BCG under HKMA’s Project e-HKD+

Source: Media Outreach 61% of retail investors in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland are set to double their investment allocations to funds — driven by features unlocked through tokenization and digital money innovation. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Retail investors in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland may double … Read more

Employment indicators: September 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Employment indicators: September 2025 – information release 28 October 2025 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the September 2025 month (compared with the August 2025 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (6,779 jobs) to 2.35 million filled jobs … Read more

Household living costs increase 2.4 percent – Household living-costs price indexes: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

Household living costs increase 2.4 percent – news story 28 October 2025 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 2.4 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 2.4 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs) follows … Read more

From Smart Rings to Smart Glasses – DR H Redefines the Aesthetics of Technology

Source: Media Outreach —Hong Kong brand DR H fuses Eastern philosophy and cutting-edge innovation to reshape the global smart wearables landscape. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – In today’s smart wearables market, the hottest segment of the Consumer Electronics industry, leading brands dominate resources, while endless spec races and … Read more