Smoother, safer roads this summer

Source: New Zealand Government Another busy summer season of road maintenance and renewals means everyone will enjoy the benefits of smoother roads thanks to the Government’s record investment in state highway maintenance and pothole prevention, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “NZTA’s annual state highway renewal programme is already underway, continuing delivery of the largest-ever investment … Read more

Woman charged with murder after Matatā incident

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Lew Warner: The woman assisting Police with enquiries into a serious incident in Matatā on Saturday has now been charged. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Flax and Matatā Roads about 3.50pm, after a report of two people being injured by a third person … Read more

Gisborne Police investigating serious incident

Source: New Zealand Police Cordons are in place at a property as Police investigate a serious incident in Riverdale, Gisborne, this morning. Police were called to an address on Ormond Road, near Lytton Road, about 4am, where a person was located with critical injuries. There is a visible Police presence in the area and motorists … Read more

Xinjiang marks 70th anniversary with historic development milestones

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2025 – As the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region marks its 70th founding anniversary, a special report titled “Great Love for My Land Xinjiang” highlights the region’s transformation through groundbreaking projects and ecological perseverance. The Tianshan Mountains, which span across one-third of Xinjiang, long … Read more

Huawei Launches the SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution to Unlock All Intelligence

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2025 – Huawei unveiled its SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025’s transportation summit titled “Creating a Digital & Intelligent Foundation for Comprehensive Transportation and Logistics.” Ma Yue, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei’s Smart Transportation BU, stated that … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Government’s Refusal to Recognize Palestinian Statehood

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announcement at the UN General Assembly that New Zealand will not recognize Palestinian statehood “at this time.” This decision represents a moral failure at a critical moment when Palestinians face genocide in Gaza; New Zealand chooses diplomatic … Read more

Man arrested after serious incident at Wadestown property

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested in Wadestown this afternoon, after he allegedly entered a property and threatened the occupants with a weapon. Police were called about 12.35pm to Anne Street, after a report of a man entering a house with a large, bladed weapon and attempting to steal a vehicle. When … Read more

Update: Clothing of missing 17-year-old Marley

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge: Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley are releasing an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing. Marley was wearing a light grey coloured Adidas hoodie and low-cut burgundy coloured converse shoes. The bottom half of his clothing cannot be confirmed at this … Read more

Road closed, Victoria Road, Tauwhare

Source: New Zealand Police Victoria Road, Tauwhare is closed following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the crash, between Ringer Road and Tauwhare Road, at around 2:40pm. Initial indicators are that there have been serious injuries. The road is closed, in both directions, while emergency services work at the scene, and will remain … Read more

Matatā serious incident: Police speaking with woman

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate after a person died during a serious incident in Matatā yesterday. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Flax and Matata Roads about 3.50pm, after a report of two people being injured by a third person while in a vehicle. During the incident, the vehicle left … Read more

Govt funding for trans-Tasman space projects

Source: New Zealand Government Three innovative trans-Tasman space projects designed to enhance maritime awareness, improve agricultural planning and secure satellite communications have secured up to $5.3 million in government funding. “I am delighted to announce second-stage funding for three innovative, collaborative projects, all of which demonstrated clear plans for real-world impact in earlier feasibility studies,” … Read more

Appeal for information: Oakleigh crash

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Lindsay Weir: Whangārei Police are appealing to the public for information after a crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh yesterday evening. Police were called to the crash involving two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer, at around 5:40pm Saturday 27 September. Thankfully, there were no … Read more

Search continues for Marley

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing their search for missing 17-year-old Marley today. “Yesterday, Police, with the help of Land Search and Rescue, Coastguard Sumner, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and volunteers searched the Scarborough whitewash area,” says Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge. “Today our search efforts are focused on the … Read more

Serious crash, SH 8, Shingle Creek

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 8 at Shingle Creek, north of Roxburgh. Police were alerted to the crash, between Waikaia Bush Road and Eliot Road, about 7.20am. It involves a single vehicle which left the road and crashed down a 25-metre … Read more

Fueling Hangzhou’s Global AI Rise: Zhejiang University Leads the Way in Nurturing AI Trailblazers

Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 September 2025 – As east China’s digital tech hub Hangzhou is gearing up for the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo (September 25–29), a globally watched digital gala centered on “deep integration of digital trade and AI,” many would wonder who are the creators of … Read more

HKIS – Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2025

Source: Media Outreach “Navigating ‘3Cs Role in QS’ in the New Era: Cost Management, Chance and Collaboration” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 September 2025 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2025 (the Conference) today at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park. … Read more

One person dies after serious incident, Matatā

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died, and another has been injured, after a serious incident in Matatā this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Flax and Matatā Roads about 3.50pm, after a report of two people having been injured by a third person while in a vehicle. The vehicle has … Read more

Cath lab upgrade complete at Christchurch Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government The upgrade of Christchurch Hospital’s cardiac catheterisation (cath) laboratory is now complete and open to patients, marking a major milestone in the delivery of world-class cardiac care for the South Island, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This project has delivered three state-of-the-art labs – one upgraded with new equipment in 2021, … Read more

NZ-AU: Fonterra and BioLumic Partner to Bring Light-Activated Seed Traits to New Zealand Dairy Systems

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ, Sept. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioLumic, a pioneer in seed trait innovation, has entered a multi-year partnership with global dairy co-op Fonterra to develop a new category of seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems — traits that program the plant’s genetic expression rather than alter its genetics. The … Read more

Serious incident, Matata

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious incident at the intersection of Flax Rd and Matata Road (SH2), Matata, this afternoon. Police were called about 3.50pm. One person has been taken into custody in relation to the matter. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area. … Read more

Activist Sector – AOTEAROA FOR PALESTINE CONDEMNS FOREIGN MINISTER WINSTON PETERS’ UN ADDRESS, ANNOUNCES AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE PROTEST TO DEMAND SANCTIONS

Source: Aotearoa for Palestine 27 September 2025 – Aotearoa for Palestine condemns Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ address to the UN General Assembly in New York this morning, in which Peters failed to announce any measures to prevent or punish Israel’s genocide in Gaza. “This government is an embarrassment to the people of New Zealand who … Read more

Advocacy – Peters rewards Israel for Genocide – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA says Foreign Minister Winston Peters has issued what it calls a gold-plated reward to appease Israel for its genocide against the Palestinian people, with the decision not to announce sanctions, or even to recognise a state of Palestine, at the United Nations today. PSNA Co-chair Maher Nazzal, says … Read more

New Zealand National Statement to the UN General Assembly – ‘Leadership, Global Affairs & the United Nations’

Source: New Zealand Government Madam President Twelve months ago, when delivering New Zealand’s national statement, we said that never has it been more apparent just how much political leadership is required to respond to the international challenges we face.  Political leadership is needed to restore trust in our domestic and international institutions, forge unity, maintain … Read more

NZ to maintain approach to recognition of Palestine

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will not be recognising the State of Palestine at this time, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced at the UN General Assembly in New York today. “With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the … Read more

Raumanga arson: Police seek sightings of vehicle

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating a suspicious fire are now seeking information about a vehicle seen in the area. Police were called to the address on Raumanga Valley Road in Raumanga, about 6.20am on Wednesday. All five occupants were asleep when a couch on the front deck was deliberately set alight, but thankfully … Read more

Advocacy – On World Tourism Day: Palestine’s Beauty, Culture, and Right to be Free – PFNZ

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Today, on World Tourism Day, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins the global community in celebrating the values of travel, cultural exchange, and the right of all peoples to share their heritage with the world. Palestine is home to some of the world’s most cherished cultural treasures and … Read more