XTransfer and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch Sign the Strategic Agreement at Hong Kong FinTech Week

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Source: Media Outreach XTransfer, world-leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has … Read more

Improved compliance and efficiencies the focus of new Napier Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Napier’s new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) will focus on the safety of heavy vehicle operators and ultimately improve travel efficiencies, once it’s built. Motorists travelling along Hawke’s Bay Expressway towards Prebensen Drive will now start to see work happening at the site of the new Napier CVSC building. The … Read more

New Kaweroa Drive connection opening in Tauriko

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A new connection is set to open in Tauriko with the completion of the fourth and final leg of the State Highway 29 (SH29) Redwood Lane roundabout. The roundabout, part of the Tauriko Enabling Works project, opened to traffic in May this year while work continued on the Kaweroa Drive … Read more

Visa and DealMe launch NanuPay, the world’s first cross-border card installment service, available in South Korea for Vietnamese cardholders

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V) and fintech DealMe have launched NanuPay – the first solution that lets Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders choose installment plans while shopping abroad. The service goes live in South Korea, enabling eligible Techcombank and Sacombank cardholders … Read more

Workers strike for a fair deal as ‘shellfish’ Sanford profits soar 

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Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Mussel farming crews at Sanford’s Havelock operations at the Top of the South will be striking for 12 hours tomorrow in a fight for fair conditions. The action comes after protracted negotiations for a new Collective Employment Agreement stalled over Sanford’s refusal to value its frontline workforce. Crew members, … Read more

Brochures and posters

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Source: Privacy Commissioner Our brochures cover New Zealander’s privacy rights, what to do if your personal information is taken, and how to make a complaint to us. It also includes our contact details. If you’d like a translation that you don’t see here, please get in touch at commsteam@privacy.org.nz. Brochures Posters English/Te Reo Māori bilingual privacy … Read more

Serious crash: Elliot Street, Papakura

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash at the intersection of Elliot Street and Ray Small Drive, Papakura. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police 2.04pm. At this stage one person has suffered serious injuries. Elliot Street is closed between Green Street and Mossford Green and Ray Small Drive between Union … Read more

Whakamaua Quantitative Dashboard: Year Five

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 4 November 2025 The monitoring of Whakamaua is made up of three main parts: quantitative monitoring, evaluative monitoring, and delivery monitoring. The insights gained from these three types of monitoring create an important feedback loop to identify challenges and successes throughout the implementation of Whakamaua.  The quantitative … Read more

Board appointments to strengthen Pacific leadership

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Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced new appointments to the Pacific Business Trust Board and the Centre for Pacific Languages Board.   Uluomato’otua Saulaulu Aiono has been appointed Chair of the Pacific Business Trust Board for a three-year term. Nora Swann and Lanuola Moe-Penn have also  been appointed to … Read more

Indian Commerce Minister makes first official visit to New Zealand

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Source: New Zealand Government Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will make his first official visit to New Zealand this week to strengthen the growing New Zealand-India trade and economic partnership. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says it marks another milestone in the deepening relationship, which has seen an unprecedented level of … Read more

HDBank posts US$562.4 million profit in nine months, proposes 30% dividend and bonus share plan

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Source: Media Outreach HCM CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, stock code HDB) reported consolidated 9M2025 profit before tax of VND14.8 trillion (US$562.4 million), up 17% YoY. Customers conduct transactions at an HDBank branch in HCM City. Profitability indicators remained … Read more

Trades Academy students celebrated across Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 45 seconds ago More than 800 secondary school students from 41 schools across the East Coast were recognised at this year’s EIT Trades Academy prizegivings in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. The celebrations marked the achievements of 840 students who took part in hands-on, industry-based learning across 44 different programmes in … Read more

Police seize vehicles following burnouts during funeral proceedings

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Source: New Zealand Police Police is condemning the actions of several individuals doing burnouts at Waikumete Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Two men have been arrested, with two cars and a motorbike seized during the Police response. Waitematā West Area Commander Inspector Simon Walker says several driving complaints were received just after 2pm. “A person attending funeral … Read more

Fuel Security Plan provides assurance to Kiwis

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Fuel Security Plan has been released, a comprehensive strategy to ensure Kiwis have reliable access to fuel in case of global and domestic disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.  “Fuel security is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economic resilience and national wellbeing. As an island nation reliant on … Read more

Update on rapid review into Police information security controls

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Chief Information Officer Matt Winter: Police is releasing a further update on the measures taken since a rapid review of Police information security controls was done in June. Following the review, the Police Executive Leadership Team approved a remediation plan with 26 actions to be implemented over a … Read more

IPP3A: notification requirements for indirect collection of personal information

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Source: Privacy Commissioner This new rule will come into force on 1 May 2026. The IPP3A requirements only apply to personal information collected from 1 May 2026. On this page: Download the PDF version of this guidance (PDF, 594KB). Use our IPP3A decision flowchart (PDF, 1MB) to help you figure out if you need to … Read more

IPP3A(5): archiving in the public interest

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Source: Privacy Commissioner This exception applies to the Gallery, Library, Archives, and Museum (GLAM) sector. On this page: Download the PDF version of this guidance (PDF, 494KB). Agencies indirectly collecting personal information have an exception from notification if: the collection of the information is for the purpose of determining whether the information is of enduring … Read more

Doors open to Nelson’s expanded emergency department

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Source: New Zealand Government Nelson families will benefit from faster, more modern emergency care with the opening of the expanded Nelson Hospital’s emergency department, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This marks a major milestone in the emergency department expansion project. With treatment spaces increasing from 23 to 29, Nelsonians will be seen more quickly, and … Read more

Recognising Dr Allan Freeth’s service to the EPA

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Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has acknowledged the contribution of Dr Allan Freeth, following the announcement of his resignation as Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), effective 30 June 2026. “I would like to acknowledge and thank Dr Allan Freeth for his decade of service as Chief Executive of the … Read more

SH25 Boundary Creek to re-open this Wednesday morning

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The morning commute will feel a lot smoother for people travelling on SH25 along the Thames Coast from this Wednesday 5 November. The road will be ready to welcome road trippers and locals alike as it reopens from 5am after a 7-day closure at Boundary Creek. NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more

Business – Skytree Announces Market Entry in New Zealand, Bringing Pioneering Carbon Capture Technology to Support Climate Goals

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Source: Skytree AMSTERDAM, November 4, 2025 – Skytree, a pioneer in direct air capture (DAC) technology, announces its official market entry into New Zealand. The launch, coinciding with the EU-NZ Business Summit, marks a significant step in the nation’s journey towards a circular economy and reinforces the growing partnership between the Netherlands and New Zealand … Read more

Backing innovation to boost farm productivity

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Source: New Zealand Government A $1.2 million Government–industry investment through AgriZeroNZ into a breakthrough technology to cut agricultural emissions, reduce farm costs, and boost productivity, has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis today. The investment supports the development of a wearable device for cows that could reduce nitrous oxide emissions by up to … Read more

Health – Call for National Mental Health Crisis System

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Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, is calling for a cohesive national mental health crisis response system by June 2027. “A highly effective crisis response system is at the heart of mental health and addiction services. When people are in crisis it is … Read more

Rare albatross makes remarkable recovery after swallowing multiple fishing hooks

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  04 November 2025 Source:  Department of Conservation and American Bird Conservancy A Salvin’s albatross, one of the least studied seabird species in the world, has returned to the wild after it successfully recovered from life-saving surgery that removed four large fishing hooks and the fishing line it ingested off the coast … Read more

Tech solution for forestry road safety

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 November 2025 Forestry roads nationwide are set to become safer, thanks to a new agreement between WorkSafe New Zealand and one of the country’s largest forest management companies. Forest360 Limited has agreed to fund a range of actions in response to a death on one of its sites. 59-year-old Greg … Read more

ASB – Kashin money boxes return to celebrate 150 years of ASB setting up tamariki for a more resilient future

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Source: ASB ASB is bringing back New Zealand’s most beloved elephant, launching a limited-edition Kashin money box to celebrate 150 years of helping Kiwi kids with their finances. ASB Chief Executive Vittoria Shortt says the bank has a long history of commitment to financial education and wellbeing. Tools like Kashin, alongside ASB’s digital banking features … Read more

Employment – Allied health workers ballot to strike after mediation fails to deliver better deal – PSA

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Source: PSA More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will today begin voting to work to rule and for a four-hour strike on 28 November after mediation with Health NZ yesterday failed to make progress on a fair pay offer and safe staffing levels. The work to rule in the week before and after the planned strike … Read more