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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following a fire at a Riwaka address yesterday. Emergency services were called to the property about 10.50am on Sunday after a report of a house fire. One person was initially unaccounted for. Sadly, they were located deceased after the fire was extinguished. Enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 340 patients in the lower South Island have been able to access advanced cancer diagnostics closer to home through fortnightly visits from a mobile PET-CT service to Dunedin, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This has been a gamechanger for patients in the lower South Island who need a PET-CT … Read more
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
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Karapiro. Police were called about 2.55pm. Fortunately there have been no injuries reported, however the crash has caused damage to the median barrier. Motorists should anticipate potential delays in the area while emergency services and contractors work … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2025 – A thousand years ago, delivering fresh lychees from southern China to the capital, Chang’an, took over a week—and exhausted entire relays of horses. Today, the same journey takes just 24 hours. This dramatic change illustrates the rise of China’s modern logistics … Read more