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September home consents climb as trend turns – news story 3 November 2025 There were 3,747 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in September 2025, up 27 percent compared with September 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. When seasonal effects are excluded, the number of new homes consented in September 2025 rose … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Where beauty met the forbidden, and the night remembered every name. The Night That Redefined Halloween MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – Halloween in Asia had never looked this extraordinary. On October 30, 2025, BXG (Beauty Express Group), the creative powerhouse behind leading beauty brands including Telosin, … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 4 November 2025 Family First says that according to official government data, every month on average an unborn child is surviving an attempted abortion but is not being given life-sustaining treatment. These shocking numbers may be well underestimated because some districts couldn’t or wouldn’t provide the data. According to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced the launch of “Road to HYROX”, an inspiring multi-episode video series. This compelling video series showcases the transformative power of fitness and community, further solidifying AIA Singapore’s “Healthier, Longer, Better Lives” brand promise and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The first-ever edition for the Philippines spans Manila, surrounding regions, and Cebu features 108 restaurants in total: 1 Two Stars, 8 One Star, 25 Bib Gourmand, and 74 MICHELIN Selected MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – Michelin proudly unveiled the first-ever restaurant selection for the Philippines with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized 36 kilograms of cocaine this afternoon, after its discovery stashed inside a container delivered to an Auckland business. An investigation is now underway to locate the criminal syndicate involved in the importation. Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Hunt, from the National Organised Crime Group, says unsuspecting workers made the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says the Bill creates a new fast-track consent option for new supermarkets that would improve grocery competition. “Our goal is a more competitive grocery market that delivers better … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drills will be in the ground shortly with investigation work set to begin on one of Wellington’s biggest infrastructure projects. Geotechnical works for the State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements Roads of National Significance (RoNS) project are due to begin from Monday, 10 November, and are scheduled to finish in January … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Pahiatua Wind Farm project in Pahiatua in the Tararua District. Pahiatua Wind Limited applied for resource consent under the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023. The project involves the development, operation, and maintenance of a wind farm comprising up to … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Much of the Hawke’s Bay District will move into a restricted fire season from midday 4 November until further notice. A restricted fire season means a permit is required from Fire and Emergency New Zealand to light a fire in the open air. Areas going into a restricted fire season … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CAN GIO, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – The Can Gio Urban Area Project – Vinhomes Green Paradise – has officiallyapplied to become a Participant in the global “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign, launched by the world-renowned New7Wonders organization. By firmly embracing this global initiative, Vinhomes reaffirms … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have commenced an operation on the Hibiscus Coast into a fire deliberately lit at a cafe over the weekend. It comes as Waitematā North CIB continues to investigate another attempted arson and damage at nearby Ōrewa businesses in recent months. Waitematā North Area Commander Inspector John Thornley says the most … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – In the global semiconductor race, the loudest voices don’t always belong to those doing the heaviest lifting. While headlines trumpet chip breakthroughs and billion-dollar fabs, Malaysia has been quietly perfecting something far more fundamental: the machinery and equipment that makes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Road blocked, SH 5, Whakarewarewa A truck crash has blocked State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua this afternoon. The crash occurred when a truck and trailer carrying logs overturned between Waipa State Mill Road and Eight Mile Gate Road, about 3.30pm. The driver reportedly suffered minor injuries. The road … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – The HKSOS x Sowers Action Challenging 12 Hours Charity Trail Marathon 2025 successfully took place today (2 November). The event, co-organized by Sowers Action and the mobile application HKSOS, was officiated at the kick-off ceremony by the Hon. of the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Based in Asia, Gaw Capital Partners is a multi-asset investment management firm focusing on real estate, growth equity, private credit and infrastructure markets globally. Since its inception in 2005, the firm has raised seven commingled funds targeting Asia Pacific, alongside value-add /opportunistic funds in the U.S., a Pan-Asia Hospitality Fund, a European … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act. Genesis Energy Limited lodged an application in April 2025 to continue operating and maintaining the Tekapo power scheme, which includes Tekapo A and B power stations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning everyone. Today, we celebrate the welcoming and deepening partnership between New Zealand and the European Union. I want to acknowledge Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič , Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Ministerial colleagues, EU Ambassadors, and all our guests from Europe and New Zealand. Thank you for joining us. I want to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced appointments to the new Primary Care Advisory Group, which will provide specialist advice to help shape the future of primary care. Dr Bryan Betty has been appointed as Chair of the new advisory group. Dr Betty brings extensive experience as a general practitioner and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – Today marks the end of an era of compromise for AI infrastructure. Ridger launches MIMO, the industry’s first true AI-Native storage architecture, purpose-built to finally meet the demands of diverse AI workloads, from large-scale training to real-time inference. MIMO represents … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th November – After a turbulent October, this week we see a turn to dry and settled weather. This news will be especially welcomed by both Wānaka and Queenstown who had their second wettest Octobers on record. (Records began in 1992 and1968 respectively) The sunshine has come … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand The Seasonal Climate Outlook for November 2025 – January 2026 is attached, along with graphics for your use. Highlights: – La Niña conditions have emerged in the tropical Pacific and will be a driver of the next three months’ weather – A sudden stratospheric warming above Antarctica heavily impacted October’s weather, … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has elected Sandra Grey as its new President and Aubrey Wilkinson as its new Māori Vice President, following the resignation of Richard Wagstaff and Syd Keepa. “This is a challenging time for the union movement, but workers know their power. They continue to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – The community unites this year under the theme of sustainability. Friends and families are warmly invited to the vibrant CSS Open Day 2025 at Creative Secondary School on Saturday, 15 November 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism, New Zealand’s second-largest export, is set to benefit from more visitors per year with Chinese visitors now able to travel visa-free from Australia to New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Tourism & Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today. “The Government remains committed to growing the economy, and this change will help boost … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood of West Coast Police: A woman has been found deceased over the weekend after failing to return from a tramping expedition. Police were called to the Fox River about 6am on Saturday 1 November after the 27-year-old woman was reported overdue from her tramp, having … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand is launching a major nationwide Measles Immunisation Week from 3–7 November, and the Government is urging all New Zealanders to check their immunisation status and make sure their families are protected, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. “Cases of measles continue to rise, … Read more