Media advisory: St Johns homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police will hold a media stand-up tomorrow as part of the ongoing St Johns homicide investigation. The investigation continues to seek those involved in the death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak with media on Tuesday morning. The stand up will be held … Read more

Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Adds Star Power Gong Jun’s Wax Figure Joins the Fashion Zone

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds Hong Kong today announced the arrival of a brand-new wax figure of Gong Jun, one of Mainland China’s most popular young actors. Known for his versatility and charm, Gong Jun now joins the Fashion Zone, adding … Read more

Canon Singapore Strengthens Gen Z ties with “#iamkyosei”

Source: Media Outreach Youth-first approach celebrates Gen Z’s creativity, diversity and drive towards positive societal change SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Canon Singapore) today launches its bold new campaign, “#iamkyosei“, a celebration of self-expression, interactivity, and integrity that defines today’s youth. Rooted in Canon’s corporate philosophy … Read more

MOM and ILO Convene First Global Dialogue on Digital Platform Work to Advance Measurement to Drive Action

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – The Global Dialogue on Digital Platform Work opened today in Singapore, convening over 150 policymakers, statisticians, social partners, platform operators, and researchers from over 20 countries around the world. Hosted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore’s Manpower Research and Statistics Department … Read more

WMI Partners Singapore’s Private Banking Industry to Deepen Sector Capabilities to Advance Singapore’s Role as Asia’s Leading Philanthropy Hub

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – The Wealth Management Institute (WMI), in partnership with the Private Banking Industry Group (PBIG), is deepening efforts to build philanthropy advisory capabilities within the private banking sector. Ms Foo Mee Har, CEO of the Wealth Management Institute (WMI), delivering the welcome remarks … Read more

Lighting a fire under wildings – and learning from it

Source: New Zealand Government A recent 50 hectare-controlled burn of wilding conifers in Central Otago is another step in exploring all options to rid landowners of the invasive weeds, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “Wilding pines are invasive weeds that take over farmland and conservation areas, locking up land that could be productive. I’ve asked … Read more

State Highway summer maintenance underway in the top of the South Island

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The road works season is underway in the top of the South Island, and drivers can expect to see contractors hard at work at multiple locations over the coming months. They will be on the job across the region completing road rebuilds, resurfacing, and repairs from now until the end … Read more

Aon Appoints Shinji Kuriyama as Enterprise Client Leader for Japan

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Shinji Kuriyama as enterprise client leader, Asia Pacific in Japan, effective immediately. Shinji Kuriyama In this role, Kuriyama will lead Aon’s relationships globally with its Japanese … Read more

Local News – Porirua celebrates 60 years as a city

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua turns 60 this week. We officially became a city on 2 October in 1965 – when our population hit 20,000 people, the threshold (at the time) to become a city. Today, Porirua is home to 61,800 people. Porirua became New Zealand’s 21st city and was the first place to make the … Read more

Truck roll, SH5 Napier Taupō Road

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a stock truck that has rolled on State Highway 5 between Old Taupō Coach and Palmer Roads. Police were called to the scene around 2.15pm. One person is reported to have suffered serious injuries. There are also injured stock at the scene. The road is blocked … Read more

Health and Education – “Give us more” – young people want sex ed to be earlier, longer, and more inclusive

Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest ever survey of young people’s views on RSE has delivered a clear message to policy makers – leave our RSE content alone and give us more information, starting younger and finishing later. More than 1000 people aged 16 to 20 responded to a Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa survey on relationships … Read more

Weather News – A week of changeable weather; snow and cool temperatures in the south – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 29th September – Thursday 2nd October:   •    Short-lived rainbands move across the country throughout the week.•    Clear skies on Tuesday for much of the country.•    Strong Wind and Heavy Rain Watches for South Island; Canterbury High Country, Otago, Fiordland, Stewart Island and Southland.•    Snow to … Read more

Property Council – Seismic Shift: Government’s Earthquake-Prone Building Overhaul a Win for Communities

Source: Property Council New Zealand   Property Council New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings, calling it a long-awaited reset that addresses the flaws of a regime which has left thousands of buildings empty and communities burdened with unfair costs.   Chief Executive Leonie Freeman says the previous … Read more

Oxfam reacts to NZ government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa At the United Nations over the weekend, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced that New Zealand will not recognise Palestinian statehood.  Oxfam Aotearoa Executive Director Jason Myers said, “We are disappointed at our government’s inaction on this issue. Recognition of statehood is more than a symbolic gesture, it affirms the Palestinian people’s right … Read more

Earthquake-prone building system refocused 

Source: New Zealand Government The earthquake-prone building system will be refocused to reduce repair costs and reinvigorate communities, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “While well intentioned, the current system for assessing and managing seismic risk in buildings places an overwhelming financial burden on building owners. “For many buildings, the price of strengthening runs … Read more

Maritime Union backs Global Sumud Flotilla and recognition of Palestine

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says the New Zealand Government’s failure to formally recognise the State of Palestine is a bad mistake. Mr Findlay says New Zealand is not even doing the bare minimum for justice and peace. “The Government’s position that recognition of Palestine … Read more

Strengthening prostate cancer care in Southern

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s first Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist specialising in prostate cancer is transforming care for men in the lower South Island, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This role is helping transform prostate cancer care in region, giving men faster access to treatment, more personalised support, and improved outcomes,” Mr Brown says. … Read more

Work-related health newsletter – September 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 29 September 2025 Check out our latest guidance and resources to help you ensure a healthy and safe work environment for you and your workers. In this edition of the work-related health newsletter: New Site Safe asbestos awareness training New Forestry Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) Workplace exposure standards (WES) SafePlus … Read more

Dargaville calf rearer fined $15,000 over poor care of animals

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Dargaville calf rearer has been fined $15,000 over his poor treatment of calves, with 13 found dead, and others having to be euthanised. Vivian Philip Flett (50) was sentenced (26/9/25) in the Dargaville District Court on 5 charges under the Animal Welfare Act following a successful prosecution by … Read more

Firearms found, four arrested following Whanganui search warrant

Source: New Zealand Police Multiple firearms were found hidden at a Puriri Street property when Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant last week. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest from the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch says items were found throughout the house, shed and in a roof space. “Officers found a significant number of … Read more

Charting a digital future: World Maritime Day 2025

Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ marked World Maritime Day on 25 September by bringing sector leaders together for an event in Wellington, highlighting the theme ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ – set by the International Maritime Organization. The event showcased the Maritime Digital Transformation (MDT) initiative – a partnership between Toitū Te Whenua … Read more

Appointments to SOE boards

Source: New Zealand Government State-Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a series of appointments and reappointments to two companies in the State Owned Enterprises portfolio. At Kiwi Group Capital Ltd, David McLean has been reappointed as Chair for a one-year term commencing 1 November 2025. Scott Pickering has also been appointed as a … Read more

Rooney’s Hut – snapshot of bygone era

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 September 2025 The hut, built in the 1930’s as accommodation for a family who lived at Big River, was later owned by the winding house operator of the Big River Mine, who walked off his job in 1942, causing the closure of the mine. Once the mine closed, people … Read more

PLB use leads to swift rescue in Upper Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police’s Search and Rescue squad was called into action on Sunday following a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation in the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance after the beacon was activated by a tramping group deep in the bush. Upon arrival, Police SAR teams … Read more

Crash, SH1 Tauranga-Taupō bridge

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1 at the Tauranga-Taupō bridge between Heuheu Parade and Hingapo Road. Police were called to the scene around 11.25am. At this stage six people are reported to have suffered moderate to serious injuries. The road is blocked in … Read more

Roll on Summer! Northland’s state highway renewal season

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users can expect to see significant upgrades along Northland’s vital transport routes this summer, with contractors for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) out renewing 204 lane kilometres* of state highway. It’s the second year of the largest-ever investment in state highway maintenance for the region. “Northland’s state highways … Read more

Health – Call for Pharmac to fund life-saving heart drugs out of reach for many Kiwi families

Source: Kia Manawanui Trust | The Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand Thousands of Kiwi heart patients are missing out on a proven, life-saving heart medication because it is not publicly funded. Kia Manawanui Trust – The Heart of Aotearoa is calling on Pharmac to fund a class of medicines called PCSK9 inhibitors that reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol. … Read more