Sentorise Launches 12.8V 100Ah Group 31 LiFePO₄ Battery, Delivering Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Power

Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Sentorise, a trusted innovator in reliable off-grid power solutions, today announced the European launch of its 12.8V 100Ah Group 31 LiFePO₄ battery. Designed for RV travellers, off-grid homeowners, marine users, and DIY energy enthusiasts, the new battery combines advanced safety, long … Read more

Think Big Singapore Empowers Businesses to Navigate Uncertainty Amid Cloudy Economic Forecast

Source: Media Outreach Annual leadership business series by Canon Singapore equips business leaders with strategies and a resilience-ready toolkit to navigate global and economic shifts impacting Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Canon today announced the return of the highly-anticipated annual Think Big Leadership Business Series in Singapore, designed to … Read more

Pre-Christmas spruce up for State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The state highway summer maintenance season continues in the top of the South Island with State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle, between Rai Valley and Hira set for a summer spruce up. This route will have three weeks of night closures during November for road resurfacing and maintenance work. The work … Read more

ANDPAD Completes the Vietnam Demonstration Project Under JETRO’s Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – ANDPAD (Headquarters: Chiyoda City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; hereinafter called “ANDPAD”), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service, and the Vietnamese subsidiary ANDPAD VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED, hereby announces the completion of the demonstration project to develop and deploy construction … Read more

Search for missing 17-year-old Marley moves to recovery phase

Source: New Zealand Police The search for missing 17-year-old Marley has now moved to a recovery phase. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says Police remain committed to returning Marley home to his family. “A helicopter conducted shoreline searches today, but sadly did not locate Marley.“ Further land-based searching near Taylors Mistake is being considered.  “This … Read more

Kingston Garston Highway open, SH6, Kingston

Source: New Zealand Police The Kingston Garston Highway has now partially opened following a serious crash around 11am just south of Kingston. One lane is open to traffic. The crash had initially blocked the road, causing delays to motorists. Three people with minor injuries were transported to hospital. ENDS MIL OSI

Police incident, Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: A man has been taken into custody in Flat Bush this afternoon following an ongoing incident. Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police. A Police officer was transported … Read more

Hoa Sen Home Vietnam seeks global partners at the 138th Canton Fair – The world’s largest multi-industry trade exhibition

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – With a network of more than 131 supermarkets and 269 stores across Vietnam, Hoa Sen Home is participating in the 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, aiming to seek long-term manufacturing and trading partners in the fields of construction … Read more

Serious crash, SH6, Kingston

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Kingston Garston Highway, just south of Kingston. Police received the report at 11.10am of two vehicles that collided on State Highway 6. Three people have minor injuries and ambulance services are assisting on the scene. Motorists should avoid … Read more

Payment to Samoan Government re HMNZS Manawanui

Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Government has made a payment to the Government of Samoa of Samoan Tala (SAT) 10 million (approximately NZD 6 million) following the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in October last year. Today marks a year since the HMNZS Manawanui sank off the Safata District coastline on the … Read more

Advocacy – Will NZ be a country of war profiteers? – Peace Action WELLINGTON

Source: Peace Action Wellington The just released New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy is clear that the government intends to fund and develop a home-grown defence industry. The ‘defence industry’ is better known as the weapons industry or arms trade. (ref. https://www.defence.govt.nz/publications/new-zealand-defence-industry-strategy-delivering-capability-faster/ ) “The peace movement and the movement for a free Palestine will actively oppose … Read more

Environment – Wetlands Win Proves Power of Partnership to Improve Water Quality – Earth Sciences NZ

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability An innovative project constructing new wetlands to improve water quality has been recognised at the recent International Water Association (IWA) and ASPIRE Water New Zealand Conference in Christchurch. Converting farmland to wetlands in Bay of Plenty’s Waihi estuary catchment, the Pongakawa and … Read more

Northland News – Report highlights strong progress for communities, environment

Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s latest Annual Report demonstrates a year of strong progress, resilience, and partnership, with significant achievements delivered for the benefit of Northland’s communities and environment, Chair Geoff Crawford says. Chair Crawford says the 2024/25 year was marked by major milestones in flood protection, biosecurity, and climate resilience, as well as … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Statement on World Habitat Day

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Habitat Day, we reflect on the universal right of every human being to live in dignity, with secure shelter, access to land, and a safe environment to call home. For Palestinians, this right is systematically denied. Since the Nakba of 1948, millions of Palestinians have been … Read more

Advocacy – IWCNZ Urges NZ Government to Act on International Law, End Silence, and Recognise Palestine

Source: Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) It is a universal principle of humanity that all people should be entitled to safety, security, and life. The past two years have shown the world that statements alone are not enough. The Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) calls on the New Zealand Government to … Read more

Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is inviting public comment on proposed changes to the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds. The proposed changes include: 7 proposals for new, amended, or removed maximum residue levels in Schedule 1 one proposal for a new entry in Schedule … Read more

Employment – West Coast home care support workers to strike on October 23 – PSA

Source: PSA Fifty-one West Coast home care support workers will be striking on Thursday October 23 in support of their claim for a fair pay offer and training they need to do their work safely. The workers, who are PSA members, voted overwhelmingly to take strike action following the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora … Read more

Speed limit change proposed for SH1 Motutere, south of Taupō

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Public feedback is now being sought from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) on a proposed speed limit change on a short section of State Highway 1 (SH1) at Motutere, south of Taupō. The proposal is to put in a new speed limit of 60km/h on a 0.85km stretch of … Read more

Police responding to incident, Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to an incident in Flat Bush this morning. Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police. One officer has been injured, however at this early stage it appears the injuries are non-life threatening. Chapel Road, between … Read more

Hawke’s Bay Expressway blocked following crash

Source: New Zealand Police The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road is currently blocked due to a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 10am. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. A diversion is in place via … Read more

Update: Search for missing 17-year-old Marley

Source: New Zealand Police Police are today continuing the search for missing 17-year-old Marley, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Friday 26 September in Scarborough. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says a helicopter will be utilised to assist with search efforts today. “Today we are conducting an aerial search of the coastline … Read more

Man charged in Dunedin homicide

Source: New Zealand Police A man is appearing in court today on a murder charge following the death of another man in North Dunedin. Police located the 36-year-old deceased at a property on Great King Street on Friday afternoon. The pair are believed to have been known to each other. The 25-year-old accused is due … Read more

Home and Community Support Services Conformity Assessment Bodies: Auditing Requirements

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 6 October 2025 This document sets out what conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that audit and certify providers of home and community support services (HCSSs) must do to audit and certify these providers against Ngā paerewa Health and disability services standard NZS 8134:2021 (Ngā Paerewa).  It also outlines … Read more

Proposed updates to MPI’s cost recovery for plant and forestry export certification

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background to phytosanitary certification The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reviewing how much it charges to recover the costs of providing export phytosanitary certification for plant and forestry products. This will be the first major review in fees since 2007. Phytosanitary certification is essential for New Zealand’s plant-based … Read more

Delays following crash, Kilbirnie

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a single vehicle crash involving a bus on Wellington Road/State Highway 1, near Kilbirnie Cres. The crash was reported just before 6am. One person has sustained minor injuries. Traffic management is in place and motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more

Petone Railway Station closed, trains affected

Source: New Zealand Police Trains on the Hutt Valley Line are being impacted while Police respond to an incident near Petone Railway Station this evening. Police were alerted to the incident about 6.25pm. Cordons are in place and Korokoro Road overbridge is also closed to traffic. Members of the public are asked to avoid the … Read more

COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo Celebrate Successful First Pop-Up at Substanz Club in Oktoberfest 2025

Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2025 – COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo have made a memorable entrance into the German market with their first-ever pop-up event in the country, held during the 2025 Munich Oktoberfest at Substanz Club. More than just a brand activation, the three-day celebration became a … Read more