University Research – Survey seeks views on doctors’ financial ties – U0A

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Researchers are investigating how New Zealand patients feel about, and respond to, ‘self-referrals’ – when doctors refer patients to healthcare providers in which they have a financial stake. Take the survey here: https://auckland.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SxL35DrXpIbhfo Principal investigator, Professor Jaime King (University of Auckland, Law School), says the issue of self-referral has been a … Read more

Transporting New Zealand welcomes freight announcement but calls for a more ambitious approach

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Today’s announcement by Transport Minister Chris Bishop that the government is taking three steps to keep our freight system “trucking along” has been met with cautious optimism by national road freight association Transporting New Zealand. Chief Executive Dom Kalasih said that while the announcement was positive news, the Government’s target to … Read more

Property Market – NZ property values edge up in September, ending five-month slide – Cotality

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Source: Cotality Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in September, breaking a run of five consecutive monthly falls, according to Cotality NZ’s latest hedonic Home Value Index (HVI). The national median value now sits at $810,141. Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist, Kelvin Davidson, said that September’s slight rise is consistent with … Read more

Proposed changes to the Plants for Planting Import Health Standard (155.02.06)

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries For 4 genera – Allium, Diospyros, Olea, and Passiflora – a review of the IHS amendment history, pest lists and measures suggested it was likely that the schedules were outdated and would not manage all pest risks appropriately. This review was tested using a hazard search process, to check … Read more

Kaipara Moana Remediation and DOC agreement encourages more environmental action for waterways

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 October 2025 Source:  Kaipara Moana Remediation Kaipara Moana Remediation Pou Tātaki Justine Daw says her team is welcoming the agreement as another significant collaboration to benefit the Kaipara Harbour. In the Auckland region, DOC administers 45 kilometres of marginal strips which border waterways that flow into the Kaipara Harbour says … Read more

Consumer NZ – Spark, 2degrees and One NZ stall on billing transparency

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Source: Consumer NZ A review of New Zealand’s biggest mobile phone service providers found it’s not as easy as it should be to make informed decisions about your phone plan and provider. (ref. https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/it-s-getting-harder-to-tell-which-mobile-plan-you-should-be-on ) Each year, in partnership with the Commerce Commission, Consumer NZ reviews how well New Zealand’s biggest telecommunications providers (Spark, 2degrees … Read more

Driving growth: Taking action for the freight sector

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Source: New Zealand Government Three practical initiatives to improve our freight system will support economic growth, productivity, resilience and safety, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “New Zealand’s freight system is the driving force behind our economy. It gets food and fibres from farms to factories, and then on to shops in New Zealand, or to … Read more

University Research – Digital safety gaps leave vulnerable at risk – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Online scams, weak passwords and cyberbullying hit vulnerable groups hardest, and New Zealand has almost no research to guide local solutions, according to the authors of a new study. Digital Safety and Vulnerable Groups: A Systematic Review of Barriers, Enablers, and Multi-Level Interventions looks into who’s most vulnerable online and why. … Read more

Police seek information after 180 railway sleepers stolen

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Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei, don’t get caught dozing on the issue of railway sleeper theft. Police are seeking information from the public about a spate of thefts across the wider Whangārei area in the past two months. Approximately 180 sleepers have been reported as stolen over this period, Whangārei Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior … Read more

Construction starting on new SH35 Hikuwai Bridge

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Source: New Zealand Government Improving the resilience of State Highway 35 (SH35) between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay in Tairāwhiti is shifting up a gear with construction starting this month on a new Hikuwai Bridge, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Cyclone Gabrielle damaged the original bridge, severing an important connection across the Hikuwai River, and … Read more

House Fire, Bucklands Beach

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Emergency Services are attending a house fire on Murvale Drive this morning. At around 2.30am reports were received that a property was fully ablaze. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are at the scene with an investigation underway. At … Read more

Have you seen Cecil?

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of 62-year-old Cecil, reported missing in Tauranga. Cecil was last seen around a week ago in the Ohauiti/Hairini area of Tauranga. It is believed he may be in Tauranga or Hastings areas. Police and Cecil’s family are concerned for his wellbeing and would like to see … Read more

Lane blocked: SH18, Greenhithe

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 18 on the Upper Harbour Bridge is down to one lane after a small digger has fallen off a truck. Around 7.15am Police were notified the digger was blocking the lefthand lane, heading towards Squadron Drive. Traffic is building with Police are advising motorists to expect delays while the … Read more

Health and Employment – 11,500 essential health workers vote to strike on 23 October – PSA

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Source: PSA More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will strike for 24 hours on Thursday 23 October in support of their claim for safe staffing levels and better pay and conditions. “The workers, who are PSA members, voted overwhelmingly to take strike action following the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora to table a fair … Read more

International Youth Explore Traditional Villages, Marvel at World’s Highest Bridge, and Promote China-Thailand Exchanges

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Source: Media Outreach ANSHUN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – From September 25 to 30, the event “Bond of Friendship in Natural Landscape and Works of Video and Audio – International Youth Traditional Villages Travel,” hosted by Guizhou Radio and Television Station and organized by Guizhou Colorful New Media Co., Ltd. … Read more

NZ-AU: U.S. Department of War Awards $43.4M to Alaska Range Resources to Secure Antimony Supply

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to announce that its 100% owned U.S. subsidiary Alaska Range Resources, LLC (ARR), has been awarded US$43.4 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding by the U.S. Department … Read more

Annual and monthly home consents lift in August 2025 – Building consents issued: August 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Annual and monthly home consents lift in August 2025 – news story 1 October 2025 There were 34,078 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended August 2025, up 1.3 percent compared with the year ended August 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The number of homes consented has … Read more

ALUPCO and AAG signed a Master Framework Agreement to build the largest integrated downstream aluminum industrial base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – Aluminum Products Company (ALUPCO), an aluminum extrusion producer in Saudi Arabia and Asia Aluminum Group (AAG), a leading Hong Kong aluminum extrusion manufacturer with a production base in Mainland China, signed an agreement on September 29 in Hong Kong. The … Read more

Government Cuts – Government funding cuts force job losses at trusted RNZ – PSA

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Source: PSA Radio New Zealand is making its first forced redundancies in years, with staff learning today that six roles will be axed including the entire TAHI podcast team and producers from beloved programmes like Culture 101 and At The Movies. These job losses come on top of a recent round of voluntary redundancies – all … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA issues second open letter to NZ PM and FM over Gaza peace flotilla

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Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA has released an open letter sent to New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters. The open letter follows: Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister c.luxon@ministers.govt.nz   Rt Hon Winston Peters Foreign Minister w.peters@ministers.govt.nz   Tēnā kōrua,   We, call on the NZ … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Urges Government to Protect Gaza Freedom Flotilla

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently demand that Israeli authorities end the inhumane blockade of occupied Gaza and allow the international civilian flotilla boats, currently sailing to Gaza, safe and unhindered passage to their destination. Supported by NGOs in Gaza … Read more

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge and Ministry of Environment Partner to Advance Youth Climate Solutions in Cambodia

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Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – Cambodia’s climate resilience efforts gained fresh momentum with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment and the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, a nationwide initiative led by Neak Oknha Chen Zhi that empowers young Cambodians … Read more

Happitat redefines a new paradigm to become a new destination of happiness, bringing people, nature, and imagination together in one place — the first prototype of Destination Creation on Bangna-Trad Road.

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Source: Media Outreach Happitat is strategically located in the heart of Bangna’s new economic center, offering both joy and opportunity. Spanning over 200,000 sq.m., it harmoniously blends nature, technology, and unique experiences, and is gearing up for its grand celebration in April 2026. Reinforcing its strength as Bangna’s new economic hub, the project has received … Read more

Amazon Singapore Rolls Out Line-up of Incredible Deals for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Amazon Prime Big Deal Days returns to Singapore from 7 – 13 October with its longest event yet, offering seven days of incredible deals. Prime members can access exclusive deals from local and international brands including LEGO, Sony PlayStation, Roborock, Bioderma, Whole Foods Market and more. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – … Read more

Partnering with Northland’s employers for success

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Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Social Development is successfully partnering with local businesses to get Northland job seekers into work. Whangarei employers have joined Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston at an Into Work event, sharing their experiences of successfully filling multiple vacancies in their businesses. One successful example is Fulton … Read more

BUMA International Group 1H 2025 Results Demonstrate Strong Recovery in 2Q25

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID, “the Group”) today announced its audited consolidated results for the first half of 2025 (“1H25”). While major operational and weather-related disruptions significantly impacted the first quarter, the Group delivered a strong … Read more

Shaping the Future of Hybrid Office Spaces in Singapore with Raw Design Consultants

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – The rise of hybrid work is reshaping how offices in Singapore are imagined and used. Beyond desks and meeting rooms, today’s workplaces are now expected to support a mix of collaboration, individual focus, and flexibility. Raw Design Consultants, a Singapore-based office interior … Read more