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Source: New Zealand Government Overwhelming construction industry support for key Health and Safety reforms Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes a Site Safe survey released today that shows the Government’s health and safety reforms are fixing what matters in the construction industry. “From the start, I’ve known that delivering on the ACT-National … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global professional services company GHD has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining its performance on issues that matter to clients, employees, partners and communities. “Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. As we approach our centenary in 2028, thinking about the long-term impact … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Iceland are deepening cooperation, in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “New Zealand and Iceland may be oceans apart, but we are two island nations united by shared values,” Mr Peters, who is visiting Iceland today, says. “These initiatives … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHANGSHA, HUNAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – On the morning of October 13, a ceremony for the transfer and incorporation of the Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts （Volumes Ⅱ and Ⅲ）, namely The Five Elements Decree and The Offence and Defense Divination, into the collection of Hunan Museum was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New learning spaces advance XWA’s “Academy of the World” vision, integrating bilingual education and AI literacy from the earliest years. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – XCL World Academy (XWA), a leading international school in Singapore, has opened a new Early & Primary Years campus. Designed for children … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Regional leaders from Hong Kong, Korea, India, Singapore and Indonesia share ESG insights shaping Asia-Pacific’s sustainable future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – The International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) and the Hong Kong Public Administration Association (HKPAA) jointly hosted the APAC ESG Forum: The Impacts … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Pahiatua on Wednesday 15 October. She was 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer, an occupant of the Arthur Street property in Pahiatua which was subject to a scene examination. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson says Police continue to support Mrs … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) announced today that it has been named a Leader in Network Analysis and Visibility (NAV) solutions by Forrester. The analyst firm’s independent market evaluation scores the flagship Trend Vision One™ platform highest among … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Together with Correios, Rhenus is supporting the international logistics of United Nations cargo for the COP 30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – The Rhenus Group has been nominated by Correios as the Global Logistics Service Provider for the United Nations Climate Change … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A survey by Ipsos, sponsored by GSK, found that while 63% of adults aged 50 years or over in Singapore were aware of shingles, only 29% recognised that 1 in 3 may develop the disease in their lifetime. Less than half of respondents (44%) understood that shingles can increase the risk of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith Road. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.10pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing the thousands of public sector workers striking for fair pay and safe services this Thursday, 23 October. MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay says the fight for a properly funded public sector is a fight for all working New Zealanders. “Our … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging road users to think ahead and carefully consider the need to travel tomorrow as severe weather is expected to strike the South Island. MetService has rare ‘red’ strong wind warnings in place from tomorrow morning for Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police are urging Canterbury residents to prepare, and to take extra care, with a red wind warning and state of local emergency declared for Thursday 23 October. Avoid non-essential travel. Consider if you really need to leave home. You may need to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Travel Influencers Christy Leung and “African Prince” Kunbi Journey into the Heart of Childhood HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Hongkongers love to travel, and in recent years, more people are seeking in-depth experiences, venturing into local communities to feel the cultural pulse. Travel enables us … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager: Police can now confirm that a death in Bank Street, Whangārei is not being treated as suspicious. Police had been called to Bank Street at around 5.40am today, after a 56-year-old woman was located deceased. A post mortem will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Karli Whiu, Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed. At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 21 October, a man approached a young girl and began interacting with her as she was walking home. We acknowledge … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers are being urged to take extreme care on the roads tomorrow (Thursday), with red level weather warnings being issued by Metservice. A red-level Strong Wind Warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa, south of Carterton, from 6 am to 4 pm tomorrow. Severe gale northwesterlies with damaging gusts … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New capital accelerates rollout of Hong Kong-based Riverchain’s deployment of working capital to SMEs in the construction industry, as funding surpasses US$100 million HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Riverchain International Limited (“Riverchain” or the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based fintech pioneering working capital solutions for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has declared a state of local emergency for the Canterbury Region, to assist in the response to the current severe weather. The Minister signed the declaration at 03:24pm today. “I have made this declaration as the Canterbury Mayors have not yet been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced five new appointments and three reappointments to the governing councils of Lincoln University, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. “Universities and wānanga have critical responsibilities in the education and development of talent this country needs. To enable this … Read more
Source: PSA Tomorrow health and ACC workers say loud and clear the time to value us is now Tomorrow’s strikes will be sending the Government a loud and clear message that it must invest in health workers and the public health system. Around 18,000 health and ACC workers who are PSA members, will strike tomorrow, joining … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 October 2025 Source: Waikato-Tainui and University of Waikato The two scholarships were established in 2024 through a partnership between University of Waikato, Waikato-Tainui and Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation. Both scholarships were created in memory of two highly respected kaumaatua; Pokaia Nepia and Takiri mai te ata Turner. Fondly … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage As a mark of mourning and respect, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Thursday 23 October 2025 to mark the funeral of former Prime Minister the Right Honourable Jim Bolger. This instruction applies to all Government Departments, buildings and naval vessels … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Electricity Authority Chair Anna Kominik has announced her resignation, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “I want to acknowledge the work Ms Kominik has led over her tenure and thank her for her contribution. As chair, Ms Kominik has led significant reforms in the electricity sector and I am confident they will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are aware of strike action planned in central Auckland tomorrow, which is expected to cause significant disruption on the roads. The rally is due to start about midday at Aotea Square, and will include a march down Queen Street to Te Komititanga Square, where the event will conclude. Motorists are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has today announced the achievement of a reduction of harm in state care residences, the first reduction of its kind in New Zealand’s history. “I am grateful to be able to confirm the first ever reduction of harm within Youth Justice and Care and Protection … Read more