Second Fast-track housing development project gets green light

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the second housing project under the Fast-track Approvals Act.  Fulton Hogan Land Development Limited lodged an application for the Milldale project in April 2025, which has now been approved by an independent expert panel. Minister Bishop … Read more

Police incident, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise cordons have now been lifted following an earlier incident in Henderson. A man has been taken into custody and charges are being considered. Motorists are advised Lincoln Road and Sel Peacock Drive are now open. Police would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while … Read more

Health targets: faster gynaecology care in Counties Manukau

Source: New Zealand Government Women in Counties Manukau are now receiving specialist gynaecology care much sooner, with long waits for a first specialist assessment significantly reduced over the past year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “In June last year, more than 305 women in Counties Manukau had been waiting over four months for their first … Read more

Port Otago Rail Siding Opening

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Port Otago directors, management and workers, thank you for hosting us here today. It is good to share this milestone with you and your Southern Link Logistics Park partners Dynes Transport and also KiwiRail. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich, local and regional councillors, Dunedin Railways, and other community members, thank … Read more

Police responding to incident, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to an incident in Henderson this afternoon. Police were called just after midday following a report of a man making threatening comments. The man is now in custody. The intersection of Lincoln Road and Sel Peacock Drive has been cordoned off while Police respond. The public is advised … Read more

Road blocked, State Highway 1, Karapiro

Source: New Zealand Police A tree is blocking State Highway 1 at Karapiro, which is expected to remain closed for some time. Police became aware of the blockage, just north of the township, around 11:35am. Traffic is backed up from Cambridge – the road is expected to be closed for several hours while the tree … Read more

Anti-social biker’s stolen ride seized in Rotorua

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Manager: A stolen trail bike was located and impounded in Rotorua this week. Its rider was arrested, and the bike was reunited with its owner. This is the latest in a series of crackdowns on anti-social trail bike use in Rotorua. … Read more

Guidelines for the Role and Function of District Inspectors

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 3 October 2025 Document download Guidelines for the Role and Function of District Inspectors (pdf,523.57 KB) View all files and formats These guidelines have been prepared to help District Inspectors in the exercise of their powers, duties, and functions. As well as exercising the powers, duties and … Read more

Port Chalmers rail siding unlocks regional growth

Source: New Zealand Government Completion of Port Otago’s container terminal rail siding marks an important milestone for the Southern Link Logistics Park partnership, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. The $13.5 million siding at Port Chalmers in Dunedin is critical to the broader Southern Link Logistics Park inland port being … Read more

Moody Lemon Launches Curated Online Marketplace

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Moody Lemon Launches Curated Online Marketplace Moody Lemon, a new NZ-based curated clean beauty marketplace, launches this October, connecting eco-conscious consumers with natural, cruelty-free skincare products made by local makers. The post Moody Lemon Launches Curated Online Marketplace first appeared on PR.co.nz. MIL OSI

Osteopaths Stand in Solidarity with Allied Health Workers and Teachers

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Osteopaths Stand in Solidarity with Allied Health Workers and Teachers Osteopaths New Zealand (ONZ) has declared its support for allied health workers and primary school teachers planning to strike on 23 October, in what could be the country’s largest collective action in decades. ONZ Chair Anj Young says the strike … Read more

SH1 crash causing delays, Goodwood Heights

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway this morning. Police were called following the crash, involving four vehicles, on State Highway 1, Goodwood Heights at about 10.15am. One northbound lane has been closed while emergency services respond. One person has been transported to … Read more

CER Trade Ministers to discuss more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM)

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will meet Australian Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell in Adelaide today for the Annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ Meeting, to accelerate plans for a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM) — deepening integration between the two economies to boost trade, investment, and business … Read more

Environment – ‘Nitrate emergency starts here’: Greenpeace pins blame on Canterbury dairy conversions

Source: Greenpeace ‘The Nitrate Emergency: it starts here.’ That’s what a freshly-installed Fonterra farm sign said outside Canterbury’s first complete dairy conversion this morning. Greenpeace installed the modified Fonterra sign saying that there can be no new dairy expansion in a nitrate emergency. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says “The dirty dairy industry, led by Fonterra, is … Read more

Agriculture – New movement restrictions boost Otago’s bovine TB protection

Source: OSPRI New Zealand Disease eradication agency OSPRI’s introduction of a new Movement Control Area this week adds to initiatives already underway in Otago to eradicate bovine TB. Restricting the movement of livestock is intended to be a precautionary measure, limiting disease spread. The number of infected herds in the region has reduced recently to five … Read more

Advocacy – New Zealand Activists Abducted – PFNZ

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its deep alarm and outrage at the abduction of Rana Hamida, Samuel Leason, and Youssef Sammour. These three New Zealanders, committed to justice and human rights, have been unlawfully taken while engaging in peaceful advocacy for Palestine. Their abduction is a … Read more

Health – KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for certain patients with high risk early-stage triple negative breast cancer (eTNBC) now on Pharmac’s waitlist

Source: Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand)  (MSD) Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 2025 – October is breast cancer awareness month, and Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited (MSD) (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK) is pleased to share that KEYTRUDA, an immunotherapy medicine for the treatment of certain patients … Read more

Major roof upgrade serves it up for tennis stars

Source: New Zealand Government It’s game, set and match for sports fans, with the Government announcing a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena. “I’m thrilled our recent support package for major events and tourism will help secure the future of this important sporting asset for Auckland and … Read more

Employment and Health – Mental health workers say they’ve had enough – vote to strike on 23 October – PSA

Source: PSA More than 3,500 mental health and public health nurses and mental health assistants have voted to strike for 24 hours on Thursday 23 October in support of their claim for better pay and conditions. The workers, who are PSA members, voted overwhelmingly to take strike action following the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu … Read more

Sunlight REIT Attainment of a Five-Star Rating in 2025 GRESB Real Estate Assessment

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) is pleased to announce that Sunlight REIT has attained the highestfive-star rating in the 2025 GRESB Real Estate Assessment (“GRESB Assessment“), as well as a Grade A rating in Public Disclosure for the … Read more

Price index methods – updates for the September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ methods paper

Price index methods – updates for the September 2025 quarter – methods paper 2 October 2025 This page summarises methodological updates for Stats NZ’s price indexes for the September 2025 quarter. Visit our website to read this methods paper: For enquiries contact: James Griffin, Wellington, 04 931 4600, info@stats.govt.nz The Government Statistician authorises all statistics and … Read more

Household living-costs price indexes − update

Household living-costs price indexes − update 2 October 2025 Stats NZ will resume publishing the household living-costs price indexes (HLPI) on 28 October 2025.   In May 2025, Stats NZ paused the HLPI due to technical challenges in updating weights after the Consumers price index review: 2024.   Data for the March, June, and September … Read more

Thomson Fertility Embarks on In-Vitro Activation (IVA): New Hope for Women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or Diminished Ovarian Reserves

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating life through innovation and compassion in reproductive medicine. KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Thomson Fertility is shining a spotlight on In Vitro Activation (IVA), an advanced technique that provides renewed possibilities for women diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) (due to follicular dysfunction or … Read more

Eligibility – Transitional Support for Strategically Important Provision Fund

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 2 October 2025 Last updated 2 October 2025 Print Share This page has information about eligibility for the Transitional Support for Strategically Important Provision (SIP) Fund. This page has information about eligibility for the Transitional Support for Strategically Important Provision (SIP) Fund. Funding eligibility is based on specific criteria … Read more

Funding – Transitional Support for Strategically Important Provision Fund

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 2 October 2025 Last updated 2 October 2025 Print Share This page has information about Transitional Support for Strategically Important Provision (SIP) Fund funding. This page has information about Transitional Support for Strategically Important Provision (SIP) Fund funding. We will allocate up to $10 million each year The Tertiary … Read more

EIT Nursing Student Awarded Perioperative Scholarship

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago EIT Bachelor of Nursing student Kya Joe has been awarded the Evolution Healthcare Perioperative Practitioner Scholarship. The 22 year old (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, and Ngāti Whakaue), who is in her second year of study, says she is “truly grateful”. “I feel like it … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Strengthens Shama Portfolio with Bangkok Expansion

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Shama is a serviced apartment brand by ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Southeast Asian management company with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences. Guided by the vision of becoming The Best Medium-sized Hospitality Management Company in … Read more