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Source: New Zealand Government The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two new ferries, Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed today. “GSI is the largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China, founded in 1954 and is listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Farmer voices will be heard loud and clear in council chambers over the next three years, with nearly 70 candidates linked to Federated Farmers elected. “In the lead-up to this election, Federated Farmers urged rural people to get involved in local decision-making – both by standing as candidates and by voting,” Feds … Read more
Source: Scope Communications Media personality and multisport athlete Brodie Kane will return to the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Half in February 2026, joining Olympic gold medallist Emma Twigg and fitness trainer Caroline Patterson in the team event. Kane will swim the 1.9km leg of the iconic middle-distance triathlon, with Twigg taking on the 90km bike … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – ANDPAD Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; “ANDPAD”), which operates the eponymous cloud-based construction project management service bearing its name, will launch the English-language version of the web browser for its “ANDPAD” service. Additionally, the setting of time … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 29 seconds ago EIT Hawke’s Bay will host its annual Information and Enrolment Day this week, giving prospective students a chance to explore local study options across its campuses and learning centres. The event runs from 9am to 6pm at the EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale, with additional sessions … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway is closed following a serious crash. Emergency services were advised around 11:25am that at least two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection with Bracefield Road. Two people are said to be in serious condition, and three others have minor to moderate injuries. The intersection is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Better access to a new, more efficient science funding system will make it easier for researchers to focus on delivering results that matter for New Zealand, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. Following recommendations from the Science System Advisory Group, a single, independent board, called Research Funding … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its meeting in November 2025. Applications Abemaciclib (branded as VERZENIO) and ribociclib (branded as KISQALI) for people with early-stage breast cancer The Committee will discuss applications for the funding of abemaciclib and ribociclib to be used after surgery (adjuvant treatment) … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 14 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand intends to ease mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions from 1 December 2025. “Over the past year, we have reviewed our approach to setting LVR restrictions,” explains Acting Assistant Governor Financial Stability, Angus McGregor. “We concluded that the introduction of debt-to-income … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – Swiss-Belhotel International, a leading global hospitality management group, has announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for a new 5-star hotel, Grand Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay, Batam. This milestone continues the group’s strong commitment to Indonesia, one of its most … Read more
Source: Health Accelerator Health Accelerator has today announced a new national partnership with Heidi (formerly known as Heidi Health), bringing AI-powered medical scribe technology to general practices across Aotearoa New Zealand. Heidi uses artificial intelligence to generate real-time consultation notes, referral letters, and patient summaries – enabling clinicians to spend more time with patients and … Read more
Source: Isuzu October 14, 2025 – Red earth and shimmering blue horizons; these are the vistas that greet many of the drivers from Orange Sky, as they roll into remote communities across the country with something a little different. The not-for-profit is well known around Australia for its free mobile laundries that assist people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc Vincent O’Malley has been awarded the 2025 Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc, CLNZ | NZSA $25,000 Writers’ Award for his project, with the working … Read more
Source: Education Review Office Education Review Office’s (ERO) independent review has found that changes to how English and maths are taught in primary school are showing promising results for both English and maths. “English and maths are critical for our students’ futures and for a long time we’ve been concerned that too many students are not … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman John Allen has released his findings into a whistle-blower’s claim that senior managers at the Accident Compensation Corporation manipulated figures in official information responses to avoid negative repercussions. “We found that the way ACC approached its response to this was wrong. It was not the approach that I … Read more
Source: World Vision World Vision is pleased to announce the appointment of TJ Grant as the new National Director of World Vision New Zealand. He succeeds Grant Bayldon, who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for World Vision Australia. Chair of the World Vision New Zealand Board, Matt Prichard, says both appointments mark an important moment … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Shona Robertson of Road Transport Logistics has been elected to Transporting New Zealand’s Board at the road freight association’s annual meeting. “We are thrilled to welcome Shona to the Board. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, particularly in the livestock transport sector,” says Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting New … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council A $1.5 million project to re-route a 500-metre section of the Kaeo River to better protect Kaeo township from flooding has got underway with a preliminary dig along the proposed alignment. Group Manager Community Resilience Louisa Gritt says project staff from Northland Regional Council (NRC), tangata whenua representatives, archaeologists, local contractors and … Read more
Source: University of Otago The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and a Fijian Government agency have signed a landmark agreement opening the door to sponsored opportunities for Fijian students to study in Aotearoa New Zealand in field’s critical to Fiji’s development. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed between the University and Fiji’s … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) General practices are struggling to recruit enough doctors and nine out of 10 are increasing patient fees to stay afloat, according to a survey by the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro). However the survey also suggests the veil of gloom over general practice has partially lifted, with fewer making … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Today marks two years since the 2023 election. The environmental cost of the Luxon Government’s war on nature since then has been staggering and is growing by the week. “From overturning the oil and gas exploration ban to fast-tracking seabed mining and attacking freshwater protections, this government has been the most hostile to nature … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home ownership is part of the Kiwi dream,” Nicola Willis says. “Relaxing the restrictions on the amounts banks can lend will make it easier for Kiwis … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 October 2025 Classified as nationally vulnerable, koekoeā are the larger and rarer of two cuckoo species found in New Zealand, with a distinctive long tail and striking speckled plumage.Compared with other native birds, little is known about them. DOC Principal Science Monitoring Advisor Terry Greene says the conservation status … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died on Mount Taranaki on 30 September. He was Vladimir Levchenko, 69, of Gulf Harbour, Auckland. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones. His death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Government A $108 million upgrade to New Zealand’s diagnostic infrastructure will deliver 32 new and replacement CT, MRI, and SPECT scanners across the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Modern diagnostic equipment is essential to delivering timely, quality, and accurate care for patients,” Mr Brown says. “This investment will increase national imaging … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Porirua and surrounding communities now have access to faster, more accurate diagnostic imaging, with a new state-of-the-art Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner operational at Kenepuru Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is Kenepuru Hospital’s first scanner, representing a major step forward for medical imaging in the region,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With the 2025-26 summer maintenance season well underway in Marlborough, State Highway 1 Weld Pass is next in line for road rebuilding work. Night works are planned for Weld Pass from Sunday 23 November to Friday 5 December. Work will be carried out nightly between 7pm and 5am. Contractors will … Read more