Solicitor-General stepping down after 10 years

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC will step down in February after 10 years in the role, and thanked her for her long and valued service.  “Ms Jagose began as Solicitor-General on 15 February 2016 following a stellar career in the public service as a lawyer and a … Read more

Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation

Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be congratulating seven new patrol dog teams in the latest dog graduation on Thursday 16 October.  Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front of their whānau and friends, and members of the New Zealand Police executive. Graduating from the police patrol dog course are … Read more

Police appeal for information following serious assualt, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a young man in Fairview Downs, Hamilton, last night. Police received reports of a serious incident which occurred on Northolt Road, Fairview Downs, about 9:25pm on 13 October 2025. A young man, who was attacked at a residential address by … Read more

Speech to CyberXchange

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, and thank you, CyberCX, for the invitation to speak today. It’s a privilege to be here today, particularly following Cyber Smart Week, our national effort to raise cyber security awareness run by the National Cyber Security Centre.  Cyber Smart Week is timed to align with International Cyber Security Awareness Month. … Read more

Three new charter schools will give students new options in Term 1 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic, will open in Term 1 2026 as charter schools. “Every child deserves an education that gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in ways which are more specific to their needs. … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Palmerston, Waitaki

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road in Palmerston on Saturday 11 October. He was Trevor John Harris, 57, of Timaru. Our sympathies are with Trevor’s family and friends. Sergeant Tony Woodbridge says … Read more

Property Market – Auckland leads nationwide fall in housing market – down 2.5% in September quarter – QV

 Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand fell 1.1% over the quarter to the end of September, with the national average now $900,521. That figure is 0.2% lower than at the same time last year and 14.0% below the nationwide market peak of January … Read more

Slips and flooding, Awakino Gorge

Source: New Zealand Police There is flooding and a number of slips on State Highway 3 just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge, as a result of significant weather in the area. This has made the road impassable in places, and Police there are aware of some vehicles that are unable to move as … Read more

NZ-AU: Grove Spark Electrical Services Unveils New Website and Expanded Electrical Services

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Macquarie Park, NSW, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grove Spark Electrical Services, a leading provider of electrical solutions in Sydney, NSW, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly designed website alongside an expansion of its service offerings. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing customer experience and providing a … Read more

Expo 2025 Osaka draws to a close today: Koelnmesse welcomed three million visitors to the award-winning German Pavilion

Source: Media Outreach German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” closes after 184 days with over three million visitors Koelnmesse, as the organisation responsible for operations, reports resounding success COLOGNE, GERMANY and OSAKA, JAPAN – Newsaktuell – 13 October 2025 – After 184 days, the German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka … Read more

NZ-AU: MMA.INC Updates on Revolutionary Crypto and Web3 Platform to Convert 700 Million Global MMA Fans to Participants

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights MMA.INC’s platform enables the community to ‘Get Paid to Train’ through tokenized rewards and cryptocurrency Expecting to release an MMA.INC utility token minted on the Solana Blockchain to facilitate payments and rewards on the MMA.INC platform Strategic partnership discussions underway including potential stablecoin integration Exploring the creation of a unique Digital … Read more

International migration: August 2025 – Stats NZ information release

International migration: August 2025 – information release 13 October 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration  Provisional estimates for the August 2025 year compared with the August 2024 year were:  migrant arrivals: 138,600 (± 1,200), down 16 … Read more

International travel: August 2025 – Stats NZ information release

International travel: August 2025 – information release 13 October 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 230,300 in August 2025, an increase of 16,000 from August 2024. The … Read more

Testing begins on New Zealand’s new census survey – Stats NZ news story

Testing begins on New Zealand’s new census survey – news story 13 October 2025 The way New Zealand conducts the census is changing and people in New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Ashburton are among the first to test the new collection system.  In June 2025, Stats NZ announced plans to modernise the census. The new approach prioritises … Read more

Jackson Wang Ignites Galaxy Arena with 3 Nights of Jackson Wang MAGICMAN 2 World Tour 2025-2026 in Macau Presented by Galaxy Macau™

Source: Media Outreach Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 … Read more

WRISE Hosts Inaugural “New Wealth Landscape Forum”

Source: Media Outreach Connecting Capital, Innovation and Legacy to Explore Investment Opportunities in Amidst Uncertainties WRISE Group’s first “New Wealth Landscape Forum” convenes over 400 participants, featuring leading industry experts from Sunlife, EFG Bank, JP Morgan Asset Management, Nomura Asset Management, Barings Asset Management, Amber Premium, Belleview Research, CUHK and Deloitte. The Forum provided unique … Read more

Sanofi sets Singapore Book of Records with the ‘Largest Mural of Magnetic Hands’ – a Public Pledge against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Nationwide Awareness Campaign

Source: Media Outreach Sanofi has achieved a new Singapore Book of Records milestone featuring more than 1,000 RSV awareness pledges. The Together Against RSV campaign unites families, healthcare partners and communities to spotlight the risks of RSV and its impact on all infants. Each magnetic hand symbolises a pledge of protection, creating an impactful visual … Read more

Thailand’s Café Amazon Accelerates Global Expansion with Sustainability and Social Impact at the Core

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Café Amazon, one of Thailand’s most recognizable coffee brands, is stepping up its international ambitions as it scales new markets and secures global recognition. The chain, operated by PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), has grown from a … Read more

Linklogis International Rebrands as Unloq to Accelerate Global Growth

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – On October 13, 2025, Linklogis International, the global arm of Linklogis Group, announced that it has rebranded as Unloq, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to expand internationally, unlock growth opportunities for businesses worldwide, and support companies expanding into … Read more

Renewable Energy – WEL Networks powers up New Zealand’s first instant solar approval system

Source: WEL Networks Getting solar on your roof just got a whole lot easier. WEL Networks has just launched New Zealand’s first fully automated approval system for home solar and battery connections, turning what used to take weeks into a five-minute process. The new digital platform instantly checks local grid capacity and automatically approves most residential-sized … Read more

Real Estate Sector – REA research finds consumers are confident in real estate industry but lack of understanding of the process is key consumer challenge

Source: Real Estate Authority (REA) The Real Estate Authority’s (REA) 2025 Consumer and Public Perceptions Research, released today, found overall 86% of consumers (property buyers and sellers) have confidence in New Zealand’s real estate industry, but have less confidence in their own knowledge of the transaction process. Perceptions of the real estate industry overall are … Read more

Politics and Environment – Gene Tech Bill threatens Aotearoa’s GE-free status, warns Soil & Health

Source: Soil & Health Association of New Zealand 13 October 2025 – Aotearoa New Zealand – The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand is calling for the Government to halt the Gene Technology Bill, warning that the proposed law would open the door to genetically engineered organisms in Aotearoa’s environment, food system and farms. The … Read more

Next phase of cyclone repairs set to begin at Rotokautuku (Waiapu) Bridge

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Activity is set to ramp up at State Highway 35 (SH35) Rotokautuku Bridge, near Ruatoria, with the next phase of cyclone repairs starting soon. The bridge, over the Waiapu river, is a vital link for whānau, workers, communities and freight across the East Coast.  Cyclone Gabrielle caused serious flooding and … Read more

Critical incident investigation underway, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj: A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Whangārei on the weekend. At about 11.15pm on Saturday, a Police unit observed a Holden travelling at high speed along Dave Culham Drive. The Police unit responded and the red and … Read more

Member of the public’s call helps land man in court

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Rotorua Area Commander, Herby Ngawhika: A man is facing court after a quick-thinking member of the public phoned 111 about his manner of driving in the Galatea/Murupara area. On Sunday 12 October at around 6pm, Police received the call reporting someone allegedly driving dangerously along Troutbeck Road. Police responded … Read more

Faraj Defence Lawyers Highlights Connection Between Sydney’s Rising Retail Theft and Cost-of-Living Pressures

Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Faraj Defence Lawyers has released new research highlighting the sharp rise in retail theft across Sydney and its connection to the city’s worsening cost-of-living crisis. The report finds that while financial strain is driving theft in some suburbs, in others the … Read more

Appeal for sightings of missing Auckland teenager

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information about an Auckland teenager who is missing from her Mt Roskill home. Dannii is 16-years-old and described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is also known to be quiet by nature and keeps to herself. Police and Dannii’s family have concerns … Read more