Advocacy – PSNA joins condemnation of attack on Peters’ home

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has joined the condemnation of the attack on Winston Peters’ home.   Co-chair John Minto says it has not yet been clearly established that the attack was motivated as a response to Peters’ refusal to recognise Palestinian rights and sanction Israel for war crimes and … Read more

Dwelling and household estimates: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Dwelling and household estimates: September 2025 quarter – information release 7 October 2025 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 30 September 2025, the estimated number of: private dwellings is 2,133,400 households … Read more

Cash, drugs, luxury goods seized in money laundering investigation

Source: New Zealand Police An ongoing investigation targeting alleged money laundering using cash wages within the construction industry has resulted in further arrests. Operation Beach is a long running covert investigation targeting the ongoing manipulation of the construction industry for the purposes of money laundering via cash wage payments. To date, 16 arrests have been … Read more

DOC appeals for help in Oamaru kororā death

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 October 2025 DOC is working with police in Oamaru to identify what caused the death of the kororā after a witness reported suspicious vehicle activity on The Esplanade in Oamaru between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm that night. The witness retrieved the injured penguin, which was initially alive, but … Read more

Whanganui Police catch morning drink driver after school dropoff

Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old woman was caught driving badly impaired, over three times the legal alcohol limit, on Monday morning. Sergeant Colin Wright says this recent example demonstrates the risk that drivers take if they get behind the wheel when they’re impaired. About 10am on Monday 6 October Detectives Karin Wakefield and Piet … Read more

Initial teaching training needs strengthening

Source: New Zealand Government The latest report from the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 shows initial teaching training (ITE) isn’t sufficiently supporting new teachers to be confident in the classroom, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. It found: 62 per cent of graduate teachers were not confident in teaching content of all subjects … Read more

Bay of Plenty highways set for busy summer maintenance

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With warmer weather on the way, road users will notice more construction crews hard at work across the Bay of Plenty regions as the 2025/2026 construction season is underway. From rebuilding sections of state highway to laying fresh asphalt and carrying out our regular programme of summer maintenance, the focus … Read more

Masterton Police investigating death of baby girl

Source: New Zealand Police To attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund, Masterton Police: Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby girl in Masterton. At around 2pm on Thursday 2 October, Police were notified of the incident. Officers are now working to determine what exactly has occurred. The family are assisting the investigation … Read more

Update on proposed Canterbury District review

Source: New Zealand Police Statement from Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill After considering staff and community feedback, it has been decided that Canterbury Police will not proceed with our proposed district review. Throughout this process it has been important to challenge ourselves to think outside the square, and to innovate how we service the … Read more

New Lynn homicide: Man charged with murder

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged with murder following a homicide in New Lynn yesterday. Emergency services were called to a property in Kaponga Crescent at about 11.52am on Monday following a report a person had been injured. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says despite the best efforts from … Read more

Six Mongrel Mob members and associates before the courts after fight in Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police Six Mongrel Mob members and associates are before the courts after a Palmerston North fight that led to the Gang Conflict Warrant in August, with one man due to first appear this week. About midnight on Saturday 8 August, Police were called to Main Street after receiving multiple reports of a … Read more

Permanent Aviation Council to shape sector future

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed the appointment of the permanent Aviation Council, which will strengthen sector leadership and help shape the industry’s future.  Associate Transport Minister James Meager confirmed the 14-person forum, while speaking at the NZ Airports Hui in Blenheim this morning.  “This is another significant step towards strengthening and growing … Read more

From VVIP to GA: An Unforgettable Experience with G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] at 8Wonder Ocean City

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – The mega concert G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] will take place on November 8 at 8Wonder Ocean City, with tickets officially opening for sale on October 7, 8, and 9. Prices range from VND 2 million to VND 8 million, offering … Read more

Dunedin homicide investigation: Appeal for photos, videos

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin believe motorists or pedestrians may have evidence that can assist in our investigation. The 36-year-old victim was located deceased at a North Dunedin property on Great King Street at around 2pm on Friday 3 October. Southern District Criminal Investigations Manager Detective … Read more

Tecra Evolution – Dynabook introduces Tecra A45-M & A65-M with AMD® Inside

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Tecra Evolution – Dynabook introduces Tecra A45-M & A65-M with AMD® Inside Dynabook ANZ has launched two new business laptops, the Tecra A45-M (14”) and Tecra A65-M (16”), both powered by AMD® Ryzen 200 series processors and designed for durability, advanced security, and AI-enhanced productivity. Available now across Australia and … Read more

Body located, Manapouri

Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a body in the Manapouri area. A search was commenced on Monday evening for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Road near Lake Manapouri. Police were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended. A body, believed to be … Read more

Drive safe around roadworks in Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes this summer

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users can expect to see plenty of activity on the state highways in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes districts over the next few months, as the summer road maintenance season moves into full swing. More people working on the roads means an increased risk of accidents and injuries, so … Read more

Rolling into summer: Waikato’s road renewal programme underway

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing sites throughout the region. This work is in addition to our regular summer maintenance, which ensures the network remains safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. This … Read more

Girls speak out: report reveals dreams and dangers facing girls globally – World Vision

Source: World Vision 84% of girls are hopeful for the future, but violence, poverty and inequality threaten their dreams Conflict, insecurity, and violence are a part of daily life for one in five girls A third of girls are worried about losing their education On the eve of the International Day of the Girl (11 October), … Read more

Legal Issues – ASB and plaintiffs to settle CCCFA class action

Source: ASB ASB has agreed to pay $135,625,000 to settle a class action against the bank for alleged breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA). The class action relates to disclosure documents that ASB was required to provide to customers who had requested changes to their lending arrangements between 2015 and 2019 … Read more

Name release: Whanganui River

Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police have confirmed the identity of a woman found in the Whanganui River on 5 October. She was Tina Gray, 56, of Taumarunui. Taumarunui Police had been investigating the disappearance of Tina who was last seen in Taumarunui beside the Whanganui River on 25 September. Police extend their sympathies to … Read more

Business and Tech – Fortinet invests in New Zealand with new SASE Point of Presence to meet growing demand

Source: Acumen   AUCKLAND, New Zealand, October 7 – Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has launched its first local Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) point of presence (PoP) in Auckland – in response to growing demand from across its New Zealand customer base.  This investment extends Fortinet’s global … Read more

Reserve Bank establishes new Financial Policy Committee

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 7 October 2025 – The Board of the RBNZ will form a new committee of the Board called the Financial Policy Committee (FPC). The FPC will be given authority to make key policy decisions relating to financial stability, including setting the prudential requirements for financial institutions regulated by the … Read more

The New Zealand Housing Survey Finds Kiwis Want More Housing Options and Housing Mobility Affordability pressures eroding the Kiwi dream

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for TUA AUCKLAND – 7 October 2025 – Nearly 75% of Kiwis who rent are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them. That’s a key finding of the New Zealand Housing Survey, a study released today by The Urban Advisory, a leader in urban strategy and planning. The study … Read more

Delays on Southern Motorway following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on the Southern Motorway, Ōtara this morning. Emergency services are responding to the three vehicle crash, near the East Tamaki off-ramp, which was reported to Police at about 9.38am. At this stage there are no reports of injury. Two northbound lanes … Read more

Over 90,000 plumbing products flow into New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of overseas building products has received the stamp of approval to be used in New Zealand following a law change to expand access, bringing more than 90,000 products onto the market. “The reputable certification scheme WaterMark, which guarantees plumbing products are suitable for use in Australia, has now … Read more

Yes to getting things built in Q4

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on growth and pragmatic solutions to help New Zealand get ahead are features of its work programme for the rest of the year, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.  “A lot more yes and a lot less no. That is the ethos of this Government and it’s what … Read more