SH1, Meremere closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Meremere is closed near Island Block Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 7:40pm. One person has been critically injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025-2026 Kicks Off: Collaborating with Young Generation to Shape the Future with AI

Source: Media Outreach Calling on Hong Kong students to drive positive social impact and advance environmental sustainability through innovative use of technology and boundless creativity. Winning teams will have the opportunity to participate in Samsung internship or work experience programs. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – Samsung Electronics HK. … Read more

Harmony in Practice: How Tri Vananda is Shaping the Future of Living Well

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – Tri Vananda, a regenerative wellness community in Phuket designed for multigenerational living, is sharing post-event takeaways on how harmony, regeneration, and longevity can be applied to daily life. During Dragonfly Summit 2025, media and guests took part in intimate talk sessions … Read more

New Chatham Islands ship confirmed

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed the company that will procure a new Chatham Islands supply vessel, in a significant milestone which will see it operational in 2027. The joint venture of McCallum Bros Ltd and Nova Marine Carriers SA (MBL JV) will supply a new 78 metre ship, designed to service the … Read more

Climate – Warming oceans prompt major overhaul of how we monitor El Niño and La Niña

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Global warming is changing how we monitor one of the world’s biggest climate drivers, says Earth Sciences New Zealand. El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a fluctuation of ocean temperatures and atmospheric pressure in the Pacific. It is made up of opposite phases – El Niño and La Niña – and has … Read more

LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul, organised by the Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is one … Read more

Dorsett Wanchai Crowned “Favourite Family Hotel” for Outstanding Kid-Friendly Hospitality by HK01

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating the Fantastic 4 Family Room Package – up to 35% off year-round, offering all essentials for a seamless family stay HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – The 4.5-star Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong has been crowned “Favourite Family Hotel” by HK01 — one of Hong Kong’s … Read more

Update: Gisborne homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to make enquiries following the death of a man in Gisborne on Monday morning. Police were called to an address on Ormond Road, between Lytton Road and Riperata Street shortly after 4am, where the man was located injured, before passing away in Gisborne Hospital a short time later. … Read more

FaatGo Launches Four Key Legal Resources to Help You Handle Work Injuries, Traffic Accidents, Driver Subsidies, and Compensation Calculations

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – In recent years, work injury cases, traffic accident disputes, and driver subsidy applications have frequently emerged. Many workers and citizens often find themselves lost amid complicated procedures and insufficient information. To address this, the legal information platform “FaatGo” has officially … Read more

WMI Research Reveals Succession as Living Practice, Not a One-Time Handover

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – The Wealth Management Institute (WMI) today releases its report on family succession, titled ‘Asia’s Succession Moment: Closing the Planning Gap to Safeguard Legacy.’ Drawing on insights from leading thought leaders, family office principals and family advisors from across Asia and beyond, the … Read more

Andrew Barclay appointed TVNZ Board Chair

Source: New Zealand Government Andrew Barclay is being appointed as the new TVNZ Board Chair, Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Barclay has had a professional career spanning over 25 years in global investment banking and finance. “His background equips him with the skills to provide continued strong oversight of financial performance … Read more

Proposed Organics Notice on inputs for generic substances

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background to this consultation The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is developing a system to manage inputs under the Organic Products and Production Act 2023 that aims for consistency, fairness, and transparency in the assessment process. Under the new organics regulatory regime, the Act requires MPI to publish a … Read more

Police make arrest over stolen clothing on the North Shore

Source: New Zealand Police A Hibiscus Coast teenager will appear in court this week after allegedly demanding, and stealing, clothing from other teenagers. Two other young people were also apprehended as part of the investigation into the incident near Westfield Albany on Friday morning. Waitematā East Area Commander Inspector Mike Rickards says Police have been … Read more

Certainty for medical device procurement

Source: New Zealand Government Medical device procurement will be more efficient, more certain, and more transparent, Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown say. Cabinet has agreed a new two-agency approach for the procurement of medical devices in New Zealand. The new approach recognises that both Health New Zealand (HNZ) and Pharmac … Read more

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Launches Charity Pledge for new Takaful Products

Source: Media Outreach 0.1 percent of first-year regular premium equivalent from Family Takaful products launched after 1 August 2025 will be donated to the Community Chest of Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore, the insurance arm of Maybank Group, today announced a charity pledge linked to the … Read more

Northland News – Madagascar ragwort MOU signed

Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council, DairyNZ Limited, Beef + Lamb New Zealand.and Pāmu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fund the development of a business case and options analysis for the management of the pasture invader Madagascar ragwort. Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the unwanted plant is widespread in parts of Northland, including … Read more

Anti-social road users face court

Source: New Zealand Police Two drivers are heading to court after catching the attention of Police in West Auckland on Saturday night. Around 10.30pm Police were called to Hobsonville Point after a large gathering of vehicles turned to anti-social road user activity. Waitemata Road Policing Coordinator, Senior Sergeant Damian Albert, says one driver recklessly performed … Read more

Busy maintenance season ahead on Southland highways

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With winter behind us and warmer days on the horizon, preparations are underway for the summer maintenance work programme on Southland’s state highways. “Drainage and digouts have already started on five sites, as this needs to be completed before beginning road reconstruction. The full road reconstructions will begin from tomorrow … Read more

UNCTAD – When trade deals expire: What’s at stake for Africa and the US?

Source: UNCTAD, Palais des Nations, Geneva 29 September 2025 – Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration on 30 September 2025.  AGOA) is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000 to support sub-Saharan … Read more

RBNZ opens consultation on use of the term ‘bank’

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 30 September 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultation on the use of the word ‘bank’ under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA).   The consultation paper proposes expanding the use of the word ‘bank’ to all deposit takers that become licensed … Read more

Greenpeace – International organisations condemn ‘no additional warming’ approach as NZ methane target decision looms

Source: Greenpeace A coalition of nearly 100 international organisations, including Greenpeace, have launched an open letter to governments calling for binding targets to cut industrial agricultural emissions and condemning the controversial ‘no additional warming’ principle pushed by Federated Farmers, Beef + Lamb and other lobbyists. The letter was launched on the first day of the UN Food and … Read more

Northland Regional Council media brief – 30 September 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council GREAT MATUKU MUSTER End your school holidays with a ‘boom’ and take part in the Great Matuku Muster this Friday October 03, Saturday October 04 and Sunday October 05. The Northland Regional Council is encouraging volunteer citizen scientists of any age to head to a nearby wetland from 7.30pm to 8.30pm during … Read more

Do you recognise this woman?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the woman pictured in these images. We believe she may be able to assist us with our enquiries into a theft outside a business on Great North Road, Point Chevalier on Thursday 31 July at about 8pm. If this is you, or you … Read more

Update: Oakleigh crash, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Steph Hudson, Northland Road Policing Team Leader: Police have laid charges against one of the drivers involved in a crash on State Highway 1, Oakleigh on 27 September. Around 5.40pm emergency services attended the crash between two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer. There … Read more

Universities – Climate leadership falling short in New Zealand – UoA study

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand leaders favour small incremental changes in response to escalating climate impacts rather than the bold changes needed to make a real difference, according to research by University of Auckland academic Dr Sasha Maher and Professor Brad Jackson (University of Waikato).  The study finds current leadership practices insufficient, encouraging small, fragmented … Read more

Politics and Health – Health leaders call on New Zealand Government: keep alcohol industry out of policymaking

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) and partner organisations have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, Ministers and senior health officials – urging them to protect alcohol harm reduction policies from alcohol industry interference. The call comes as part of HCA’s campaign to regulate lobbying . Health Coalition Aotearoa and partners have urged the Government to … Read more

‘This is not going away’: Police locate item of interest in St Johns homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made developments in the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Kyle Whorrall over five months ago. Kyle, a 33-year-old US national, was senselessly murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road on 19 April 2025. The Police investigation into Kyle’s death has been ongoing and investigators have … Read more