Monash University Malaysia’s algae breakthrough clinches global UN climate prize

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2025 – A team from Monash University Malaysia has won the 4th edition of the Universities for Goal 13 competition, a global challenge organised by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in partnership with Siemens Energy. The winning project, “Turning … Read more

Advocacy – No Peace Without Justice: Standing with Palestine on the International Day of Peace

Source:  Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Today, on the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) joins people around the world in calling for an end to war, violence, and injustice. This year’s theme is a stark reminder that peace is more than the absence of conflict — … Read more

Man arrested in relation to laser use, Stokes Valley

Source: New Zealand Police A man is before the courts after the use of a laser in a dangerous manner, directed at two commercial aircrafts in Wellington on Saturday evening. At around 6.45pm, Police received a report from Air Traffic Control that a plane preparing to land at Wellington Airport was targeted by a laser. … Read more

Quickest citizenship processing in five years

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says a sustained focus on delivering efficient government services has produced the shortest citizenship wait times in five years.  “I’m focused on fixing what matters. That means delivering tangible benefits to those spending their money on government services by improving efficiency,” says Ms van … Read more

Huawei Releases One ISP One Network Whitepaper to Help ISPs Explore the B2B Blue Ocean

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – The roundtable themed “One ISP One Network: Driving Growth on the B2B Frontiers” ended on a high node at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 in Shanghai. At the roundtable, Huawei brought together ISP experts and partners from the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and … Read more

Greenpeace – Historic Ocean Treaty to enter into force

Source: Greenpeace In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries, meaning the historic agreement can now enter into force. The agreement will allow for the creation of marine protected areas on the High Seas. Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming this news as a win for ocean protection … Read more

Women demand political parties commit to pay equity – NZCTU

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is backing working women who are demanding that political parties reverse the pay equity changes and fund all pay equity claims. “Thousands of working women from Whāngarei to Invercagill took to the streets today to demand that politicians back pay equity,” said NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges. “Women in Aotearoa … Read more

First Responders – Strong winds raise the risk of fires

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand With strong winds predicted across most of the South Island from tonight and extreme wind speeds forecast in parts of Canterbury, Fire and Emergency is urging people to avoid lighting any outdoor fires this weekend. MetService has issued a red wind warning for most of Canterbury and orange level warnings … Read more

Weather – MetService issues Red Warning for Damaging Winds for Canterbury High Country

Source: MetService Covering period of Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st September – At 9:58am MetService escalated the severe weather warning in the Canterbury High Country to a Red Warning for Damaging Winds in consultation with the Canterbury Regional Council. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption … Read more

Beyond power generation: How China’s Heqi No. 1 explores nuclear energy to cut carbon emissions

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – At the Tianwan Nuclear Power Station (TNPS), located in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, eight nuclear power units are lined up, among which six operational units have a total installed capacity of over 6.6 million kilowatts, supplying approximately 158 million … Read more

Appeal for information after sudden death, Heathcote Valley

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are investigating a sudden death on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September. The death is not believed to be suspicious. As part of our efforts, we are looking to identify the deceased. The deceased is thought to be a man in his 30s or 40s, with … Read more

Fatal crash: Whanganui East

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Whanganui East this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 9.50am on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. State Highway 4 … Read more

Significant recall of Tasti brand products due to possible presence of small metal pieces

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Tasti Products Ltd in a significant recall of a range of Tasti brand bars, peanuts and snack ball products due to the possible presence of foreign matter (small wire-like metal pieces). “The concern with these products is that they could cause injury,??? … Read more

Serious Crash, SH4/Anzac Parade, Whanganui East

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance of a serious crash on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade, Whanganui East. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at around 9:50 this morning. Initial indicators are that there are critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the road is blocked while emergency … Read more

Work ramps up on Nelson Hospital Redevelopment

Source: New Zealand Government Enabling works are now in full swing for the Nelson Hospital Redevelopment, with the site being prepared for major construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “In May, the Government announced a major redevelopment of Nelson Hospital as part of our $1 billion investment in hospital infrastructure. This project will deliver modern, … Read more

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Expediting the Northern Metropolis development to expand capacity for growth, innovation and talent

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Speeding up the large-scale Northern Metropolis development was a central theme of the 2025 Policy Address announced by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, on September 17, including measures to reduce construction costs and time, promote market participation, encourage enterprises … Read more

Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 – information release 19 September 2025 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. Key facts  This release refers to trade in goods only.  In August 2025, compared with August 2024:  goods exports rose by $1.1 billion (23 percent), to … Read more

Su Dongpo Witnesses Electricity Lighting the Path to Common Prosperity

Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – As the Autumn Equinox approaches, people prepares to celebrate the 8th Farmers’ Harvest Festival. Su Dongpo, the famed poet of the Northern Song dynasty, “traveled” across a thousand years find himself at the tea garden of Jingshan in Hangzhou. There, he … Read more

The criteria explained

Source: Tertiary Education Commission We also cover other parts of the Gazette notice that are not criteria but provide further explanatory information. On this page: Part 1. Criteria for significant amendment to a plan Criterion: 1) For all TEOs, if a TEO proposes to:  a) increase its approved total amount of on-plan funding  A tertiary … Read more

HUAWEI SOUND ULTIMATE Series: Defining a New Era of Smart In-Car Audio

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Huawei’s acoustic experts shared insights into the advanced technology chain behind the HUAWEI SOUND ULTIMATE Series, and shares the R&D journey that shaped its signature sound quality at the HUAWEI SOUND In-Car Audio Experience Event. Held at Huawei’s Shanghai Acoustics R&D … Read more

Christmas Pressies from the RSA are on their way to deployed NZDF personnel

Source: Royal New Zealand RSA   A taste of home is on its way to every member of the New Zealand Defence Force deployed overseas this Christmas, thanks to the Royal New Zealand RSA.   For 85 years, the RNZRSA has sent Christmas parcels to deployed personnel, and while the content has changed over the … Read more

Iwi, unions announce ‘Rā Whakamana’ national day of solidarity

Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The National Iwi Chairs Forum and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi are today announcing that on the 28th of October there will be a national day of solidarity, Rā Whakamana, to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights … Read more

Northland News – $600k Climate Resilient Communities Fund allocated

Source: Northland Regional Council Twenty-two Northland projects will share $600,000 of funding to support community-led initiatives that build resilience to the immediate and ongoing effects of climate change. Northland Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Gibbard says the council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund is investing directly in what matters most; “our people and local systems”. Community … Read more

Education – Ara celebrates significant spring graduation

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury The numbers are impressive, but the stories of achievement behind them are perhaps even more so. On Friday, more than 1,400 graduates had qualifications conferred in Ara Institute of Canterbury’s spring graduation – the polytechnic’s last such ceremony under Te Pūkenga. In January 2026, Ara returns to being a standalone institute. … Read more

Education – Ara qualification life-changing for graduating taua (grandmother)

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Two years ago, at the age of 58, Huriana Russell decided she wanted more for her life than sitting watching afternoon soaps. Putting two decades of addiction behind her and having never touched a laptop, Huriana decided the path to a positive future lay in study. On Friday, friends and whānau … Read more

GAZA: Failure by the UN Security Council to pass a ceasefire resolution is an abdication of legal and moral responsibility to children

Source: Save the Children The international community has disregarded the lives of one million children in Gaza yet again with the failure of the UN Security Council to pass another ceasefire resolution today, Save the Children said. The vote took place just days after the UN Commission of Inquiry found that the Government of Israel is … Read more

Bread Garden Unveils Sky-Blue Elegance: New Mooncake Collection Shines This Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – This Mid-Autumn Festival, Bread Garden, Singapore’s trusted halal-certified bakery, proudly presents its 2025 Mooncake Collection — a celebration of tradition, innovation, and modern elegance. Featuring luxurious baked mooncakes, playful mochi creations, refreshing snowskin flavours, and the return of perennial favourites, the collection … Read more