Have you seen Walter?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Walter Brown who is missing in the Auckland region. Walter, 56, has been reported missing from a care facility in the Papakura area. He went home to see family in Papatoetoe on the weekend of 20 September but failed to return and was reported missing … Read more

Gisborne homicide update + name release

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Gisborne on Monday. He was Bill Pine Maangi, aged 36, of Te Hapara, Gisborne. Detective Inspector Martin James said Police were continuing to support Mr Maangi’s family and keep them updated on the investigation. Police were called … Read more

Appointments to QEII National Trust and Ngā Whenua Rāhui Komiti

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 October 2025 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation “The Queen Elizabeth II National Trust and Ngā Whenua Rāhui play critical roles in supporting landowners and protecting of conservation values, encouraging private entities to think about naturing,” says Mr Potaka. “I am delighted to confirm such excellent appointments to strengthen … Read more

Auckland Museum – Dive into the world of Sharks at Auckland Museum this Summer

Source: Auckland Museum Sharks is set to take centre stage at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum this Summer, opening Wednesday 10 December 2025.   Sharks invites families, students and enthusiasts into a world dominated by members of the shark family to explore their genetic diversity, territories, interactions and significance to ocean ecosystems. Created … Read more

Pacific – Vatu Dei Release Debut Album for Fijian Language Week 2025

Source: Kane Parsons The bold and beautiful harmonies of Fijian songs and storytelling are set to reach a wider audience with the announcement that Vatu Dei are releasing their debut album this October as part of their Pasifika Artist in Residence for Palmerston North. The album, produced in collaboration with The KaRs and Hokozoo Productions, … Read more

Health and Employment – Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora vote to strike on 23 October

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Frustration over their patient safety concerns remaining unaddressed after a year of bargaining has resulted in more than 36,000 NZNO nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora voting to take further strike action. The Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO members today voted to hold a four-hour strike from 11am … Read more

Building a strong and resilient defence industry

Source: New Zealand Government Supporting New Zealand industry to deliver defence equipment and infrastructure while growing local businesses is behind a strategy launched today by Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk. “Earlier this year we released the 2025 Defence Capability Plan (DCP), which outlines our path to double defence spending in … Read more

Geely Riddara Launches RD6 Econ All-electric Pickup in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – Geely Riddara launches the RD6 Econ all-electric pickup in Laos and the Philippines, with rollouts to Thailand, Malaysia, and Pakistan—Positioned as an economical, dual-use pickup for commercial and personal needs, the RD6 Econ combines outstanding cost efficiency with optimized energy consumption … Read more

Second Fast-track housing development project gets green light

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the second housing project under the Fast-track Approvals Act.  Fulton Hogan Land Development Limited lodged an application for the Milldale project in April 2025, which has now been approved by an independent expert panel. Minister Bishop … Read more

Police incident, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise cordons have now been lifted following an earlier incident in Henderson. A man has been taken into custody and charges are being considered. Motorists are advised Lincoln Road and Sel Peacock Drive are now open. Police would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while … Read more

Health targets: faster gynaecology care in Counties Manukau

Source: New Zealand Government Women in Counties Manukau are now receiving specialist gynaecology care much sooner, with long waits for a first specialist assessment significantly reduced over the past year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “In June last year, more than 305 women in Counties Manukau had been waiting over four months for their first … Read more

Port Otago Rail Siding Opening

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Port Otago directors, management and workers, thank you for hosting us here today. It is good to share this milestone with you and your Southern Link Logistics Park partners Dynes Transport and also KiwiRail. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich, local and regional councillors, Dunedin Railways, and other community members, thank … Read more

Police responding to incident, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to an incident in Henderson this afternoon. Police were called just after midday following a report of a man making threatening comments. The man is now in custody. The intersection of Lincoln Road and Sel Peacock Drive has been cordoned off while Police respond. The public is advised … Read more

Road blocked, State Highway 1, Karapiro

Source: New Zealand Police A tree is blocking State Highway 1 at Karapiro, which is expected to remain closed for some time. Police became aware of the blockage, just north of the township, around 11:35am. Traffic is backed up from Cambridge – the road is expected to be closed for several hours while the tree … Read more

Anti-social biker’s stolen ride seized in Rotorua

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Manager: A stolen trail bike was located and impounded in Rotorua this week. Its rider was arrested, and the bike was reunited with its owner. This is the latest in a series of crackdowns on anti-social trail bike use in Rotorua. … Read more

Guidelines for the Role and Function of District Inspectors

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 3 October 2025 Document download Guidelines for the Role and Function of District Inspectors (pdf,523.57 KB) View all files and formats These guidelines have been prepared to help District Inspectors in the exercise of their powers, duties, and functions. As well as exercising the powers, duties and … Read more

Port Chalmers rail siding unlocks regional growth

Source: New Zealand Government Completion of Port Otago’s container terminal rail siding marks an important milestone for the Southern Link Logistics Park partnership, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. The $13.5 million siding at Port Chalmers in Dunedin is critical to the broader Southern Link Logistics Park inland port being … Read more

Moody Lemon Launches Curated Online Marketplace

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Moody Lemon Launches Curated Online Marketplace Moody Lemon, a new NZ-based curated clean beauty marketplace, launches this October, connecting eco-conscious consumers with natural, cruelty-free skincare products made by local makers. The post Moody Lemon Launches Curated Online Marketplace first appeared on PR.co.nz. MIL OSI

Osteopaths Stand in Solidarity with Allied Health Workers and Teachers

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Osteopaths Stand in Solidarity with Allied Health Workers and Teachers Osteopaths New Zealand (ONZ) has declared its support for allied health workers and primary school teachers planning to strike on 23 October, in what could be the country’s largest collective action in decades. ONZ Chair Anj Young says the strike … Read more

SH1 crash causing delays, Goodwood Heights

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway this morning. Police were called following the crash, involving four vehicles, on State Highway 1, Goodwood Heights at about 10.15am. One northbound lane has been closed while emergency services respond. One person has been transported to … Read more

CER Trade Ministers to discuss more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM)

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will meet Australian Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell in Adelaide today for the Annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ Meeting, to accelerate plans for a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM) — deepening integration between the two economies to boost trade, investment, and business … Read more

Environment – ‘Nitrate emergency starts here’: Greenpeace pins blame on Canterbury dairy conversions

Source: Greenpeace ‘The Nitrate Emergency: it starts here.’ That’s what a freshly-installed Fonterra farm sign said outside Canterbury’s first complete dairy conversion this morning. Greenpeace installed the modified Fonterra sign saying that there can be no new dairy expansion in a nitrate emergency. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says “The dirty dairy industry, led by Fonterra, is … Read more

Agriculture – New movement restrictions boost Otago’s bovine TB protection

Source: OSPRI New Zealand Disease eradication agency OSPRI’s introduction of a new Movement Control Area this week adds to initiatives already underway in Otago to eradicate bovine TB. Restricting the movement of livestock is intended to be a precautionary measure, limiting disease spread. The number of infected herds in the region has reduced recently to five … Read more

Advocacy – New Zealand Activists Abducted – PFNZ

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its deep alarm and outrage at the abduction of Rana Hamida, Samuel Leason, and Youssef Sammour. These three New Zealanders, committed to justice and human rights, have been unlawfully taken while engaging in peaceful advocacy for Palestine. Their abduction is a … Read more

Health – KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for certain patients with high risk early-stage triple negative breast cancer (eTNBC) now on Pharmac’s waitlist

Source: Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand)  (MSD) Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 2025 – October is breast cancer awareness month, and Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited (MSD) (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK) is pleased to share that KEYTRUDA, an immunotherapy medicine for the treatment of certain patients … Read more

Major roof upgrade serves it up for tennis stars

Source: New Zealand Government It’s game, set and match for sports fans, with the Government announcing a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena. “I’m thrilled our recent support package for major events and tourism will help secure the future of this important sporting asset for Auckland and … Read more

Employment and Health – Mental health workers say they’ve had enough – vote to strike on 23 October – PSA

Source: PSA More than 3,500 mental health and public health nurses and mental health assistants have voted to strike for 24 hours on Thursday 23 October in support of their claim for better pay and conditions. The workers, who are PSA members, voted overwhelmingly to take strike action following the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu … Read more