Police responding to incident, Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to an incident in Flat Bush this morning. Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police. One officer has been injured, however at this early stage it appears the injuries are non-life threatening. Chapel Road, between … Read more

Hawke’s Bay Expressway blocked following crash

Source: New Zealand Police The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road is currently blocked due to a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 10am. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. A diversion is in place via … Read more

Update: Search for missing 17-year-old Marley

Source: New Zealand Police Police are today continuing the search for missing 17-year-old Marley, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Friday 26 September in Scarborough. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says a helicopter will be utilised to assist with search efforts today. “Today we are conducting an aerial search of the coastline … Read more

Man charged in Dunedin homicide

Source: New Zealand Police A man is appearing in court today on a murder charge following the death of another man in North Dunedin. Police located the 36-year-old deceased at a property on Great King Street on Friday afternoon. The pair are believed to have been known to each other. The 25-year-old accused is due … Read more

Home and Community Support Services Conformity Assessment Bodies: Auditing Requirements

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 6 October 2025 This document sets out what conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that audit and certify providers of home and community support services (HCSSs) must do to audit and certify these providers against Ngā paerewa Health and disability services standard NZS 8134:2021 (Ngā Paerewa).  It also outlines … Read more

Proposed updates to MPI’s cost recovery for plant and forestry export certification

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background to phytosanitary certification The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reviewing how much it charges to recover the costs of providing export phytosanitary certification for plant and forestry products. This will be the first major review in fees since 2007. Phytosanitary certification is essential for New Zealand’s plant-based … Read more

Delays following crash, Kilbirnie

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a single vehicle crash involving a bus on Wellington Road/State Highway 1, near Kilbirnie Cres. The crash was reported just before 6am. One person has sustained minor injuries. Traffic management is in place and motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more

Petone Railway Station closed, trains affected

Source: New Zealand Police Trains on the Hutt Valley Line are being impacted while Police respond to an incident near Petone Railway Station this evening. Police were alerted to the incident about 6.25pm. Cordons are in place and Korokoro Road overbridge is also closed to traffic. Members of the public are asked to avoid the … Read more

COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo Celebrate Successful First Pop-Up at Substanz Club in Oktoberfest 2025

Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2025 – COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo have made a memorable entrance into the German market with their first-ever pop-up event in the country, held during the 2025 Munich Oktoberfest at Substanz Club. More than just a brand activation, the three-day celebration became a … Read more

Securing a future for our young people

Source: New Zealand Government Two initiatives to move young people out of benefit dependency and incentivise them to stay in work will be significant for thousands of young New Zealanders, Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says. “Firstly, we’re outlining detail around our Budget announcement that young people aged 18 and 19 will … Read more

Fatal crash, Aka Aka

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Aka Aka this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:30am on Aka Aka Road. The road has since re-opened. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Police appeal for information following sudden death in Eastern Terrace, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning. The circumstances of the man’s death remain unclear, and Police are working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident. Officers are particularly … Read more

Fatal crash: Thornton Road near Matatā

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died and four others have been injured in a crash on Thornton Road near Matatā this morning. Emergency services were notified of the crash involving two cars at 9.20am. One person is reported to have serious injuries and three people have moderate injuries. Thornton Road is closed at … Read more

Monash University Malaysia and Tata Chemicals forge research-focused partnership: A research alliance combining industrial innovation with academic excellence to advance community health

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 October 2025 – The importance of gastrointestinal health, or maintaining a healthy digestive system, has become a growing focus for researchers and innovators worldwide. Reflecting this commitment, Monash University Malaysia and Tata Chemicals Limited have entered into a strategic partnership dedicated to advancing … Read more

Commemorating 160th anniversary of The Battle of Te Tarata Pā

Source: New Zealand Government The Battle of Te Tarata Pā reminds us of the extraordinary courage, determination and resilience of our tūpuna in a time of conflict and change, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Minister Potaka joined Te Whakatōhea and Ngāti Ira in Ōpōtiki today to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of … Read more

Crash, Waikato Expressway, Tamahere

Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway are blocked between Cambridge Road and Tauwhare Road following a crash. The crash, involving several vehicles was reported just after 1:15pm. No serious injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

Bowel screening expansion underway to save more lives

Source: New Zealand Government From Monday, the starting age for free bowel screening will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island, with the rest of the North Island to follow in March 2026, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Earlier this year, I confirmed the Government’s commitment to lowering the … Read more

CER Trade Ministers agree to fast track Single Economic Market agenda

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Australia have agreed to fast-track work on a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM), as Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell concluded the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Monarto, South Australia today. Ministers reaffirmed their commitment … Read more

Homicide investigation launched in Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Shona Low, Crime Manager Southern District. A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin on Friday. Police received reports of a sudden death at a property on Great King Street about 2pm and found a 36 year-old man deceased at … Read more

Greymouth homicide update – arrest made

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Jacqui Corner, West Coast Area Commander:  A 16-year-old male has been charged with the murder of Donald Baikie in Greymouth on 30 September. The male was arrested last night and will appear in Greymouth Youth Court this morning. Police have completed a scene examination at the … Read more

New investment to boost NZ bioeconomy and drive export-led growth

Source: New Zealand Government A major government investment in cutting-edge science will unlock new economic opportunities by transforming New Zealand’s unique natural resources into high-value pharmaceutical and bio-based exports, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. The Government is investing over $42 million across seven years to establish a Biodiscovery Platform, designed … Read more

NTT DATA certified as a Best Place to Work and Best Place to Work for Women for the second year in a row

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – NTT DATA, the global leader in IT services, has once again been recognized among the Best Places to Work in the USA and earned the distinction of Best Place to Work for Women for 2025. This marks the second consecutive … Read more

JAM OFF 2025 Makes History With First-Ever Music Concerts Inside Universal Studios Singapore

Source: Media Outreach Rain, Ekin Cheng, Hins Cheung and other music icons brought on the festival energy as part of Grand Prix™ Season Singapore 2025 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – JAM OFF 2025 roared back into Singapore last weekend, igniting Resorts World Sentosa with two unforgettable days of star-studded performances, … Read more

De Beers Group Unveils “Desert Diamonds” at JGW

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – From September 17th to 19th, 2025, De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, made a dazzling appearance at the Jewellery & Gem WORLD, unveiling the exceptional allure of “Desert diamonds” – gradient-coloured natural diamonds. During the event, De Beers … Read more

“MUAYTHAI Power for All in Malaysia” Achieves Outstanding Success Reinforcing Thai Soft Power and Driving Muaythai onto the Global Stage

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), continues to advance Thailand’s national Soft Power strategy through the program “MUAYTHAI Power for All in Malaysia,” held from … Read more

G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]: Global Icon to Embark on Highly Anticipated TourAcross Multiple Cities Worldwide

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – Legendary global icon G-DRAGON has officially revealed the details of his much-awaited world tour, G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch], making his triumphant return to the global stage. In collaboration with Galaxy Corporation and AEG Presents, the tour promises an electrifying experience … Read more

Update on fatal fire, Bucklands Beach

Source: New Zealand Police An investigation continues into a fatal fire in the early hours of Thursday morning. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says the Police investigation remains in the early stages. “The cause of the fire has not been determined and we are working with fire investigators as part of those … Read more