Rescues a reminder we’re here to help

Source: New Zealand Police It’s been a week of rescues for the crew in the sky, who have helped a number of people caught up in scary situations across Tāmaki Makaurau. Last night, Police were called after an international visitor went for a stroll from Pine Harbour to Motukaraka Island but got caught out by … Read more

Road closed, Hawke’s Bay Expressway / SH2, Napier

Source: New Zealand Police Hawkes Bay Expressway / SH2 near Quarantine Road is closed (Airport to Bayview). Emergency services received a report of a two-vehicle crash around 2.25pm. The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place. ENDS MIL OSI

VIVANT Launches Wine App to Enable Wine Lovers with AI-Powered Sommelier Guidance

Source: Media Outreach New app pairs with VIVANT’s award-winning precision wine accessories to enable smart wine ecosystem SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – VIVANT, a pioneer in wine temperature technology, today announced the launch of its new Wine App designed to empower wine lovers with expert guidance and personalised recommendations. Together … Read more

Women should not be working for free

Source: NZCTU The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise when women and many ethnic groups effectively stop being paid compared to Pākehā men, reflecting how pay gaps strip weeks of income from families nationwide. “That women are … Read more

Taranaki Police apprehend 20 impaired drivers over the weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police are expressing concern after finding 20 drivers over the legal breath alcohol limit, at the weekend. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, says he wants to reinforce the message that motorists should not drive when impaired by alcohol or drugs. “We are concerned by how many impaired motorists we … Read more

Tech – FUSION5 achieves the 2025-2026 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award

Source: FUSION5 Fusion5 is honoured by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND -13 OCTOBER, 2025 – Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has been selected for this AI Business Solution’s 2025-2026 Microsoft Inner Circle. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Fusion5 in the top echelon of Microsoft’s AI … Read more

Weather News – Spring is doing its spring thing! – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Friday 17th October –  Strongest gusts in Wellington, up to 137 km/h on Sunday morning Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches to start the week Clear skies by end of work week. This week, New Zealand is getting a full dose of classic spring weather – all over … Read more

CORONER’S REPORT INTO MUSICK POINT BOATING TRAGEDY REINFORCES CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGES

Source: Coastguard Tautiaki Moana and Water Safety New Zealand The death of 51-year-old Tēvita Moeakiola is a serious reminder of the need to wear a lifejacket, carry waterproof communication devices, and be well-prepared before heading out on the water. Mr Moeakiola, a fisherman from Manurewa, drowned after his boat capsized near Musick Point in June … Read more

Police investigating death of Hastings man

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend. Officers were called to a Mahora property shortly after 9:45am on Saturday to reports of an altercation between a group of males. During the altercation, one of the males … Read more

Local Elections – Porirua City Elections 2025 – Preliminary results

Source: Porirua City Council Preliminary results in the Porirua City local body elections are now available, including all votes cast other than special votes. This year there were 797 special votes. These results update the progress results released on Saturday, including the previously uncounted 2844 votes cast between midday Friday and midday Saturday. Based on the … Read more

Modernising courts to fix what matters for victims and justice

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee says the Government is updating the law for the use of audio and audio-visual links (AVL) in courts to improve court performance and create efficiencies across the justice system. “Timely access to justice matters, and we’re fixing this by pulling every available lever to make the court … Read more

Legal Issues – PSNA legal challenge to NZ Superfund’s investments opens in Auckland High Court tomorrow morning (Tuesday 14th October)

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The Palestine Solidarity Network’s legal challenge against the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build and maintain illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories opens in the Auckland High Court tomorrow (Tuesday 14 October) and is expected to run for two days.   The named … Read more

Retail – FreshChoice and Everyday Rewards team up for unbeatable value!

Source: FreshChoice From 20 October, FreshChoice is leveling up the shopping experience, enabling customers to earn and use their Everyday Rewards points at all FreshChoice supermarkets. FreshChoice Executive General Manager Tim Cartwright says New Zealand customers see value in the Everyday Rewards programme and FreshChoice is excited to offer this to customers for the first … Read more

Science and Climate – Discovery of Antarctic methane skyrockets

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. Methane is a greenhouse gas, so scientists are investigating how these sources of methane may be connected to our warming climate. Earth Sciences New Zealand marine scientist Dr Sarah Seabrook says these seeps are recently formed, indicating a … Read more

Northland News – Four new councillors for Northland Regional Council

Source: Northland Regional Council Voters have delivered four new councillors to the nine-strong Northland Regional Council – and voted to remove the council’s Te Raki Māori Constituency. Council CEO Jonathan Gibbard says based on preliminary results, the new councillors are Colin (Toss) Kitchen (who will represent the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Constituency and who is returning … Read more

Aged Care – New report finds broken aged care sector harming our elderly – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A new research report which interviewed 80 nurses and health care assistants in the aged care sector reveals the disturbing impact on our elderly of an under-staffed and under-funded sector, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. The NZNO report Care in Crisis: Manaaki i te Raru also surveyed 415 aged care workers … Read more

Advocacy – Welcoming home the best of New Zealand – Will Alexander – Christchurch Airport 2.45pm today – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be welcoming home Will Alexander this afternoon at 2.45pm at Christchurch airport. Will and his partner Ava Mulla were part of the latest flotilla to try to break the Israeli siege of Gaza. Will and Ava were aboard the “Conscience” which, along with eight smaller boats, … Read more

Civil Defence – Prioritising prevention: Building a resilient New Zealand

Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)   Key government and private sector organisations are calling for stronger action to reduce risk before disaster strikes.   Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), and the Insurance Council of New Zealand | … Read more

Tactical Dog team nabs dangerous offender, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police The quick actions of a Gisborne Tactical Dog Team have led to the arrest of a dangerous offender and prevented potential serious harm, as officers uncovered firearms, drugs and cash. On Friday 3 October officers, who were out on patrol, spotted a vehicle of interest that was linked to an alleged … Read more

Deaths following house fire, Rakaia

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to find an adult deceased and a child in critical condition. The child sadly died in hospital on Sunday afternoon. The deaths with be referred to the … Read more

Police monitoring movements around two gang tangi, Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander: Police will be highly visible across Hawke’s Bay today, with two gang tangi taking place this morning in Waipawa and Flaxmere. We expect to see a large number of gang members and associates moving around the region, and Police will have … Read more

Luxon “goes full Trump” with climate-denying methane backdown – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace The Government has confirmed it will rewrite New Zealand’s once bipartisan climate change law to water down methane targets and permanently exclude agriculture from the Emissions Trading Scheme – a move Greenpeace says amounts to full-blown climate denial. “This is truly astounding,” says Greenpeace Aotearoa climate campaigner, Amanda Larsson. “Luxon has gone full-on Trump. … Read more

Federated Farmers – Government ends methane madness

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming major changes to New Zealand’s climate policy as a long overdue and practical step that will be well received by farmers. “Kiwi farmers have been bogged down in completely unscientific, unaffordable and unrealistic climate policy for far too long,” says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. “At times it’s felt … Read more

Going, going, gone: cars auctioned over unpaid court fines

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s trial of clamping or seizing cars of people not paying court fines is expanding after returning more than $225,000 and seizing 115 vehicles, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We promised to find new and effective ways to force people to pay their court fines. The threat of clamping and … Read more

Swift Police response halts ‘boy racers’ in Hutt Valley

Source: New Zealand Police A rapid and coordinated response by Wellington Police last night decisively disrupted a planned gathering of antisocial road users, preventing dangerous driving and associated disorder across the district. Police deployed to Upper Hutt where a significant meet-up had been organised. Road Policing and Public Safety Units established multiple checkpoints across the … Read more

Government sets methane targets for 2050

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government has today announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, providing farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and trade competitiveness. Following Cabinet approval, the target will be set at a range of 14–24 per cent below 2017 levels by 2050, reflecting the … Read more

Three-day postnatal stays for new mums

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will adopt National MP Catherine Wedd’s member’s Bill to better support mothers and babies in the critical days following birth, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say. The Three-Day Postnatal Stay Amendment Bill will now progress through Parliament as part of the Government’s legislative programme. … Read more