Serious crash: Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Murphys Road, Flat Bush at 3.40pm. Initial indications are one person has serious injuries.  Murphys Road is closed between Flat Bush School Road and Redoubt Road. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. ENDS. Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police

New allnex Leadership Team to drive next phase of growth

Source: Media Outreach FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2026 – allnex is evolving its leadership team and business structure to acceleratethe next phase of growth, bringing technology, commercial and organizational leadership closer together. Effective January 1, 2027, the new structure will strengthen allnex’s focus on three priorities: turning customer needs into … Read more

EIT students make their mark at Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science student Katelyn Church, EIT CEO Lucy Laitinen and NZME breakfast broadcaster Adam Green. The recent Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards held at Napier’s Conference Centre, was a night of celebration worth toasting. EIT has been part of the oldest regional wine…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sixty-nine constables to graduate this week

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the Recruit Wing 400 (Joe Harawira KSO) graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police Recruit Wing 400. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested police officers. Why: Completion and graduation from their initial training course. Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. When: Thursday…

Walter Peak Vegetation Fire near Queenstown

 Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency is responding to a large vegetation fire at Walter Peak station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Two helicopters with monsoon buckets are already at work to protect the Walter Peak homestead while other aircraft are on their way. Firefighters from Frankton and Glenorchy are … Read more

Govt funds new classrooms at Wakatipu High School

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in new classrooms at Wakatipu High School to address the rapidly growing demand in Queenstown for secondary education, Education Minister Erica Stanford and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say.  The investment will see the New Zealand School Property Agency deliver 12 new classrooms for the school. Construction on…

Disappointing Fiordland didymo find

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 October 2026 Results from a recent DOC survey confirmed the unwelcome presence of freshwater pest algae didymo in Kaipo River, northwest Fiordland. Southland Fish & Game Senior Ranger Josh Tabak says Kaipo River was notable for its pristine state, making it an important site for freshwater biodiversity and an…

Qupital Unveils World’s First AI-Driven On-Chain E-Commerce Lending Protocol, Accelerating Web3 Global Trade Finance

Source: Media Outreach Combining real-time AI credit monitoring with Ethereum smart contracts and USDC settlement, Asia’s digital trade finance leader addresses a US$2.5 trillion SME trade financing funding gap opportunity. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2026 – Qupital, Asia’s leading AI-driven fintech platform specializing in cross-border e-commerce trade finance, today … Read more

DigiFT Unlocks On-Chain Access to Leading U.S Treasury Money Market Fund

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2026 – DigiFT, a Monetary Authority of Singapore–licensed digital asset exchange, today launched tokenized access to interests in a U.S. Treasury money market fund managed by Fidelity Investments®. The listing gives institutional and accredited investors on-chain access to interests in the fund. Reserve-Grade, By … Read more

Name release: fatal crash, Tauranga

Source: New Zealand Police One person has sadly died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Tauranga on Saturday. 73-year-old Gaynor Woods of Tauranga died on Monday. Police extend our deepest condolences to their whānau and friends during this incredibly difficult time. ENDS

Road reopened, Newmarket

Source: New Zealand Police District: Auckland City Khyber Pass has now reopened following an earlier gas leak. The works that were previously underway are continuing, however the leak has been contained and there is no risk to the public. ENDS. Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police

One week to go! Mental Health Foundation urges everyone to build belonging through simple daily connections

Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND – With one week to go until Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 during 12–18 October, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) is calling on people across the country to take simple, intentional steps to foster connection in their everyday lives. This year’s theme, … Read more

Arts – Witipū – Corban Estate Arts Centre

Source: Corban Estate Arts Centre Gallery Spotlight Witipū invites us to reconsider a term that has long been used to describe wāhine Māori who are unwavering, formidable, and unapologetically present. Rather than accepting inherited assumptions, this exhibition reclaims Witipū as an affirmation of mana, resilience, wisdom, and the many ways strength is embodied. Across painting, … Read more

Among the Giants: Aventra Group Unveils Pioneering ISO 42001 AI Framework to Smash Enterprise Procurement Bottlenecks

Source: Media Outreach Aventra Group secures the international ISO/IEC 42001 standard across its operations, technology infrastructure, and core business applications—unifying AI governance with existing ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II frameworks to eliminate vendor procurement friction and empower APAC enterprises to scale seamlessly into international markets. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – … Read more

Climate News – A mild September, dry in the North and wet in the South – Earth Sciences

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand By the end of September, very strong El Niño conditions were present in the tropical Pacific. Mean sea level air pressure was higher than normal over the Tasman Sea, and lower than normal to the south and east of Aotearoa New Zealand. This pattern led to more frequent southwesterly airflows across … Read more

National support for prostate cancer screening pilot a welcome step towards saving lives

Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation October 6, 2026 The Prostate Cancer Foundation welcomes the National Party’s commitment to establish a prostate cancer screening pilot as an important step towards detecting the disease earlier and saving more lives. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among New Zealand men, with around 4,500 new cases and approximately … Read more

University Research – The Ocean in a High CO2 World – Vic

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington 6 October 2026 Media are invited to attend “The Ocean in a High CO₂ World”, an international science symposium being held in Wellington from 13–16 October 2026. The event brings together leading researchers in marine climate change to discuss the latest science about the effects on our oceans … Read more

Queenstown cable car gets lift through AIP visa

Source: New Zealand Government The Queenstown Cable Car project led by Southern Infrastructure Limited (SIL) has attracted $265 million in private lending through the Government’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford say. The Queenstown Cable Car proposed by SIL would connect central Queenstown, Frankton, Queenstown Airport and…

Unions go back to the Authority to stop FENZ restructure

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union The PSA and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have filed more legal proceedings in the Employment Relations Authority which aim to stop Fire and Emergency NZ pushing ahead with a restructure the Authority has already found was carried out … Read more

New Zealand Police Association 91st Annual Conference ‘Fit mind: Fit for duty – Resilience, wellbeing and performance in every policing role’

Source: New Zealand Police Association The New Zealand Police Association, Te Aka Hāpai, will hold its 91st Annual Conference at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington, from Wednesday 14 October to Friday 16 October 2026. The theme of the conference is ‘Fit mind: Fit for duty – Resilience, wellbeing and performance … Read more

Resilience investment in key Waikato freight link

Source: New Zealand Government A major Waikato transport route will receive government funding for the replacement of a nearly century-old bridge, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The Piraunui Stream Bridge replacement project on State Highway 26 will receive $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. “SH26 is an important…

Road closed: Khyber Pass, Newmarket

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a gas main leak in Newmarket. The line was damaged earlier today while earth works were being carried out in the area. Khyber Pass has been closed between Crowhurst Street and Broadway, with nearby buildings evacuated as a precaution. There are no reports of any injures. Police…

Charges laid following Glendene incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a woman with attempted murder following an incident in Glendene on Sunday night. Police were called to Kirby Street at around 11.40pm following reports a person had been injured. Detective Senior Sergeant Adam Lough, Waitematā West Area Investigations Manager, says upon Police arrival two people were located with…

From Kiribati elders to hang-gliding pioneers: oral history grants support New Zealand stories

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “Every story we preserve is a gift to future generations, helping them understand who we are and where we come from,” says Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. “That’s why I’m delighted to celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho New Zealand Oral … Read more

Epson takes Silver Sponsorship at CEBA 2026 to help Catholic schools print smarter and spend better

Source: Epson Australia and Epson New Zealand MELBOURNE, 6 October 2026 – Epson will appear as a Silver Sponsor at the 2026 Catholic Education Business Administrators (CEBA) Conference, taking Stand S01 at 1 Hotel Melbourne from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 October and will address delegates directly on Friday 9 October at 9:35am. The conference … Read more

New warning system to whack weeds

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 October 2026 Department of Conservation Senior Science Advisor Kate McAlpine, who led the development of the new Smart Weed Alert Tool (SWAT), says it will help New Zealanders stay one step ahead of weeds. “Detecting new weed invasions early gives us the best chance of eradication and helps prevent…