CEIBS GEMBA ranked No. 2 globally for sixth consecutive year

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – The CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) programme has been ranked No. 2 in the world in the Financial Times 2025 Executive MBA Ranking, marking its sixth consecutive year among the global top two and its fourth consecutive year as the world’s … Read more

Teledyne e2v Achieves Initial Qualification of 16GB Space DDR4 Memory

Source: Media Outreach GRENOBLE, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – Teledyne e2v Semiconductors is pleased to announce the successful initial qualification of its 16GB Space DDR4 memory, marking a key milestone in the advancement of high-reliability memory solutions for space-grade applications. This 16GB DDR4 device is part of Teledyne e2v’s growing … Read more

Two arrested following Birkenhead aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police are making positive progress following an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store earlier this month. At about 1.35pm on 1 October, Police responded to reports of three people armed with weapons (not firearms) entering a commercial premises on Mokoia Road. The group entered the shop, smashing cabinets and taking a … Read more

Ministry of Health Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 20 October 2025 Summary The Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025 sets out what we have achieved and how we have managed our resources over the past year. It details our work on implementing the Government’s priorities, provides an assessment of our operations, including … Read more

Recent Trade Survey Reveals

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – A recent survey indicates a positive outlook for Hong Kong’s natural diamond market, particularly with the return of tourists from Mainland China and heightened seasonal gifting demand. Over the past few years, Hong Kong’s natural diamond market has entered a … Read more

Police name man being sought in relation to Pahiatua homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urgently seeking a man in relation to a homicide investigation underway in Pahiatua. Jeremy Robertson, pictured, is in his 50s and is of solid build. Officers want to speak with him in relation to an incident on Thursday 15 October, where a woman was located deceased in a residential … Read more

Supporting school leaders to drive change

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has launched the Curriculum Roadshow for Leaders, a nationwide initiative designed to support school leaders as they lead curriculum change across New Zealand.  “The Roadshow was developed in direct response to requests from the sector for more support. It’s about the importance of collaboration, leading through changes, … Read more

Consultation on the Code of Practice for the Security of Radioactive Material: ORS C5 2021

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 20 October 2025 The Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) intends to review the Code of Practice for the Security of Radioactive Material: ORS C5 2021 (ORS C5 2021) . The review will be conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the … Read more

Proposed amendments to commercial fishing regulations

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on a package of 19 proposed changes, mostly to commercial fishing regulations. Most changes have been proposed by representatives of the commercial fishing industry as a means to remove redundant regulations and regulations that are overly complex, duplicative, or impose … Read more

Health – ProCare supports clinician-led ownership with sale of Mt Smart Medical

Source: ProCare ProCare is pleased to announce the sale of Mt Smart Medical Centre, one of its Elevate programme practices, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to support clinician and industry-led ownership pathways. The practice, located in Auckland, settled on Friday 17 October, and has been purchased by Harpreet Kaur, a highly respected clinician … Read more

Weather News – Significant weather systems set to impact the country – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October Severe Weather Warnings for northwest winds and rain to start the week Another, more intense, system due on Thursday 30°C forecast in Hastings on Thursday after a run of warmer than average temperatures. A slew of warnings and watches are in place as we … Read more

Entries Now Open for the NZ Compare Awards 2025

Source: NZ Compare Celebrating Excellence, Innovation, and Impact Across New Zealand Entries and public voting is now officially open for the NZ Compare Awards 2025 (https://awards.nzcompare.com/), recognising and celebrating the very best of New Zealand’s broadband, power and mobile industries. The annual awards, now a key event in the business calendar, shine a spotlight on companies, … Read more

Stop with the politics and threats – PSA responds to Judith Collins ‘open letter’

Source: PSA Public Service Minister Judith Collins needs to stop with the political games and get back to the bargaining table with a fair offer for health workers striking on Thursday for safe staffing and decent pay. The Minister’s open letter blaming unions completely misses the point – the public understands why health workers are taking … Read more

Advocacy – Judith Collins dog-whistles to her small choir to drown out Palestine – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA PSNA says Minister of Defence Judith Collins’ open-letter attack on teachers, for daring to raise Palestine in their discussions with the government, says more about her own prejudices than teacher priorities. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-chair Maher Nazzal says teachers, who have devoted their lives to educating children … Read more

Banking Appointments – Appointment of Susan Peterson as Kiwibank Chair

Source: Kiwi Group Capital Limited (KGC) The Board of Kiwi Group Capital Limited (KGC), the non-operating holding company of Kiwibank Limited, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Peterson as the new Chair of the Kiwibank Limited Board for a term of three years, effective from 30 November 2025. Ms. Peterson succeeds Mr. … Read more

Advocacy – World Statistics Day and Palestine – October 20

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Today, the world marks World Statistics Day, a global occasion celebrated every five years to highlight the importance of reliable data, transparency, and informed decision-making. Statistics are more than just numbers; they are powerful tools to shape policies, track progress, and reveal truths that can no longer be ignored. For Palestine, … Read more

Northland News – $1.5M Awanui-Lower Whangatane Spillway funding welcomed

Source: Northland Regional Council News the government will fund more than half of a $2.5 million project to remove a weak point from the Awanui flood scheme has been welcomed by the Northland Regional Council (NRC). Council Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Gibbard said Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced recently (subs: Thurs 16 Oct) an application … Read more

Immigration Minister to Deliver Keynote at NZ’s Premier Immigration Conference

Source: New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI) Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration, will deliver the keynote address at New Zealand’s leading immigration industry event, the Annual Immigration Conference, on Friday, 24 October 2025, in Auckland. Hosted by the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI), the conference brings together government, industry, … Read more

Water Safety – Keep an eye out for our new spokes-Buoy this Safer Boating Week – Maritime New Zealand

Source: Maritime New Zealand As Safer Boating Week 2025 gets underway, a new ambassador for safety will start bobbing in the waves around the country. Introducing “Buoy-Boy” – a floating reminder to recreational craft users to stay safe on the water. Buoy-Boy will be appearing at popular boating spots nationwide, starting this week, and continuing … Read more

Employment – The benefit equation: What workers want and how employers can benefit – Robert Half

Source: Robert Half  94% of Kiwi workers say they receive perks and benefits from their employer  76% plan to ask for additional perks and benefits  An agreed bonus (19%), a remote working option (16%), and flexible working arrangements (16%) are the three benefits employees plan to ask for in 2025    Auckland, 20 October 2025 – … Read more

Inflation remains within target band

Source: New Zealand Government Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the latest figures showing inflation remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target range.  Stats NZ reported today that annual Consumers Price Index (CPI) inflation rose from 2.7 per cent in the year to June to 3 per cent in the year to September 2025. “This … Read more

Pharmac proposes greater transparency for medicine funding decisions

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing changes to bring greater transparency and clarity to how medicine funding applications are managed on the Options for Investment (OFI) list. The approach would allow Pharmac to decline applications that have remained in the lowest-ranked group for more than two years – helping people better understand which medicines are unlikely … Read more

Motorbike riders urged to take care after several crashes

Source: New Zealand Police As spring arrives and the weather improves, Police are urging motorcycle riders to use good judgement on the roads, following four crashes in the space of two hours. “As the country steps out of winter into warmer and lighter months we usually see an uptick of motorcycles on our roads, and … Read more

New Zealand’s first sports school will open in Term 1 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the much-anticipated New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) will open as a charter school for athletes in Term 1 2026. The school will serve students with serious sporting aspirations, giving them the skills to ignite a professional career, while ensuring they get … Read more

Proposed changes to the Plant Export Requirement: MPI Technical Standard: Phytosanitary Certificates

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is consulting on proposed changes to an existing plant export requirement, the MPI Technical Standard: Phytosanitary Certificates [PDF, 326 KB] This is part of the ongoing work to strengthen the MPI plant export phytosanitary assurance system. MPI wants your feedback … Read more

Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes

Source: NZCTU This statement was originally published by The Post The strikes planned by several unions on October 23 represent the biggest day of industrial action in decades. More than a hundred thousand union members spread across many occupations have voted to send a message that they expect their employers to respond properly to the … Read more

300+ new social homes on the way for Bay of Plenty

Source: New Zealand Government More than 300 new social homes will be delivered in Bay of Plenty by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing, and we’re determined to deliver it better. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the right support, for the … Read more