Name release: Fatal Crash, Aka Aka

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Aka Aka, Waikato, on 5 October. He was Ryan George Terry-Daley, 31, of  Waiuku, Auckland. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are continuing. ENDS … Read more

Name release: Fatal Crash, Ōhaeawai

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Ōhaeawai, Far North, on 30 September. He was Riccardo Clark, 20, of Waimā, Far North. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are continuing. ENDS … Read more

Toroa/albatross season breaks records

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 October 2025 38 chicks fledged from the colony, including 18 which were fitted with trackers showing their location using the Global Positioning System – with some already most of the way across the Pacific heading towards South America. DOC Coastal Otago Albatross Ranger Sharyn Broni says this is the … Read more

Board appointments add strength to infrastructure agencies

Source: New Zealand Government Newly appointed and reappointed directors will bring significant expertise to the Boards of Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd (CID), National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Ltd (NIFFCo) and New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “Pamela Bell will join the CID Board for the term of 6 October 2025 up to … Read more

Man arrested after ‘unpredictable’ incident in Tauranga

Source: New Zealand Police A serious incident in Tauranga this morning involving an armed, fleeing driver has ended with the arrest of a 36-year-old man. Nobody was seriously hurt, but the incident was highly visible as Police tracked a suspect from Bethlehem to central Tauranga, about 15km away. Police were first called to a Sabana … Read more

Flood resilience funding targets regional risk

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing close to $97 million into 32 flood resilience projects across New Zealand, helping to protect more than 30,000 homes and around 350,000 hectares of land, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. “Flooding doesn’t just damage roads, pipes and power poles – it disrupts communities, livelihoods and … Read more

Cutting roadwork delays from buried pipes and cables

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cracking down on the delays and cost blowouts caused by pipes and cables buried under our roads “Infrastructure projects up and down the country are slowed down because often no one knows exactly where underground pipes and cables are, or what condition they’re in,” Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop … Read more

Cake makers to get a slice of red tape relief

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers as part of a wider work programme to make it easier to operate and innovate in the food sector, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard and Regulation Minister David Seymour announced today. “By November this year we will be reducing costs for … Read more

Government should back vital workforce over Swiss multinationals

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union has today called for the Government to reject an application by Swiss-based shipping company Nova to be exempted from the legal requirement for New Zealand coastal vessels to be New Zealand flagged. The call comes as Nova’s fellow Swiss multinational company, Holcim, moves to scrap its … Read more

Pharmac cuts red tape to improve access to medicines for thousands of New Zealanders

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is removing unnecessary renewal requirements for selected Special Authority medicines and products, making it easier for people with long-term conditions to access the treatments they need. A Special Authority is a type of funding restriction used by Pharmac to ensure that certain medicines are targeted to people who would benefit most from … Read more

Homicide investigation launched after Pahiatua death

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Area Investigations Manager: A homicide inquiry has commenced following the death of a woman in Pahiatua yesterday. Police were called to a residential address on Arthur Street in Pahiatua at around 4.40pm, where they located the woman deceased. A scene guard is … Read more

Our enduring approach to a changing climate

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Framework to ensure people know what risks they face and what the plan is to address them, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. “New Zealand faces growing risks from floods, storms and other natural hazards. We need our country and economy to … Read more

PACIFIC: Collision of crises deepens child nutrition challenges in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children A new study from Save the Children released on World Food Day is warning that climate change is worsening child malnutrition in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, as climate-induced disasters become more frequent and intense in the Pacific.  The relationship between the urgent crises of malnutrition and climate change … Read more

Police seek information following fatal crash, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police Taupō Police are seeking information follow a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Pairere yesterday evening. Police and other emergency services responded to the crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at around 7:50pm Wednesday 15 October. Police are asking for anyone who witnessed or has dashcam … Read more

Statement on the passing of Rt Hon Jim Bolger

Source: New Zealand Government My thoughts and condolences are with Jim Bolger’s wife Joan, his children and grandchildren, and the rest of his extended family. Mr Bolger was a proud New Zealander who served his country as Prime Minister during a difficult period of serious transition in our politics.  Everyone with a knowledge of New … Read more

Project for Love Expands Compassion-Based Education Across Africa

Source: Media Outreach JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – African Media Agency (AMA) – 15 October 2025 – Project for Love, a global educational movement rooted in loving-kindness and compassion, is deepening its impact in Africa. Building on work in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda, the organization has now launched partnerships in Uganda and Tanzania to … Read more

Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu; Returns with a Stellar Line-up of Chefs to Illuminate Macau as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

Source: Media Outreach Macau’s cornerstone culinary event brings the region’s top talents to Galaxy Macau from November 14 to 15 with early-bird ticketing by October 26. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu returns to Galaxy Macau from November 14 to 15, once again celebrating … Read more

Malaysia Adopts Landmark Kuala Lumpur Declaration On Climate Resilience As IGEM 2025 Opens, Targeting RM5.5 Billion In Green Investment

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025 opened its doors today at … Read more

TourBox Revolutionizes Lightroom Classic Workflow with Dynamic Panel for True Panel-Free Editing

Source: Media Outreach GUANGDONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – For years, Lightroom Classic users have faced limited workspace, with fixed Side Panels and the Filmstrip consuming valuable screen space and forcing constant toggling during color and tonal corrections. TourBox‘s new Dynamic Panel redefines this experience, enabling true full-screen editing and … Read more

The Aspen Tree The Foresitas Unveils World-Class All-in-One Senior Living Community with Residences, Wellness Clubhouse, and Health & Brain Center

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – The Aspen Tree The Forestias has officially launched as a holistic residential community under “Aging-in-Place” concept, blending nature-inspired living with international-standard residences and wellness services for lifelong well-being. Located within The Forestias on Bangna–Trad Road in Thailand, 157-acre mixed-use development dedicates … Read more

NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement with BlockFuel Energy, Inc.

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Transaction expected to close in fourth quarter with combined company to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker “FUEL” Vertically Integrated business model combines state-of-the-art power generation with oil & gas production to power Bitcoin mining operations Post-Transaction combined entity expected to have an equity valuation range between US$220M-$343M SYDNEY, Oct. … Read more

Weaving a Luminous Fairy Tale with Technology: An Immersive Nighttime Spectacle Hosted by the Liangma River in Beijing

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – A golden autumn breeze brushes past the banks of Liangma River, as dazzling lights illuminate the night sky over Chaoyang. From September 26 to October 31, 2025, the 2025 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival · Consumption Season transforms the riverside into … Read more

PROUD Launches its Second InterContinental Branded Residences in Thailand, Redefining Luxury Living on Phuket’s Kamala Beach

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Proud Real EstatePublic Company Limited (PROUD) announces the launch of The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort, a prestigious development with an investment exceeding THB 2.5 billion (around $77 million USD). This is the company’s second Branded Residences project in Thailand under … Read more

AIA survey: 72% of respondents lack sufficient retirement reserves 60% have yet to make advance preparations

Source: Media Outreach Nearly 70% believe smart technology can help build better MPF portfolios AIA launches new MPF Smart Advisor to support members in achieving their desired retirement life HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – AIA Hong Kong (AIA) has released its latest “AIA Desired Retirement Tracker” (the survey), … Read more

Coca-Cola: First in Hong Kong in Recycling Plastic Bottles to Create New Ones Leveraging Its Own Facilities

Source: Media Outreach Continuing to advocate for and invest in well-designed collection systems to help reduce beverage packaging waste HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Coca-Cola in Hong Kong, represented by The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola in the city, announced today a significant leap forward … Read more

Fatal crash, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere this evening. One other person has sustained critical injuries, and two other people have also been seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more

Serious crash State Highway 1, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police A serious two-vehicle crash was reported to Police about 7:40pm, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere, north-west of Tirau. There are understood to be serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. ENDS Issued by … Read more