Five-month operation lands 11 in court

Source: New Zealand Police A five-month operation has culminated in 11 arrests and the recovery of an illicit stash of firearms and drugs, along with nearly NZ$1 million in cash in Auckland this week. Operation Mexted, a joint investigation run by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) and New Zealand Customs, has been targeting a … Read more

Road resurfacing planned for State Highway 60 Motueka

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The State Highway summer maintenance season is coming to Motueka in a big way. A two-stage resurfacing programme is planned for the road, between Old Wharf Road and Fearon Street, starting at the end of this month and continuing until late November. Stage 1 works Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman, … Read more

The 22nd CAEXPO and CABIS Open in Nanning, Guangxi

Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – On September 17, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened in Nanning, Guangxi. The theme of this year’s expo and summit is “Digital Intelligence and Innovation empower Development – Leveraging ASEAN-China FTA 3.0 new opportunities for an … Read more

Women’s Day of Action 20 September 2025

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand 19 September 2025 marks 132 years since Aotearoa became the first country in the world to secure women the right to vote – a proud milestone in our history. The suffrage movement also fought for equal pay and fair treatment in the workplace – struggles that continue today. We … Read more

Ra Whakamana national day of solidarity 28 October 2025

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has given its full support to Ra Whakamana, a national day of solidarity on 28 October 2025. MUNZ is calling on maritime workers and their whanau to join mass mobilisations at 12pm to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the … Read more

Operation Pakari: Six gang members sentenced

Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the sentencing of six Mongrel Mob members for a range of violent offending in Southland in 2022. The sentences handed down in the High Court at Christchurch yesterday range from three years and four months, to six years, in prison. “The sentencing of all six offenders sends a clear … Read more

Crash causing delays, Tongariro Street, Chartwell

Source: New Zealand Police District: Waikato Tongariro Street, Chartwell is currently closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at 2:30pm. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Crash causing delays: SH1, Greenlane

Source: New Zealand Police A three-vehicle crash is causing delays on city-bound traffic on the Southern Motorway (SH1) near Greenlane. Two vehicles and a truck have collided in the incident. The crash has occurred near the northbound Greenlane off-ramp and is causing delays in the area. Emergency services are at the scene. Police advise motorists … Read more

Man with warrant to arrest caught by Te Awamutu Police

Source: New Zealand Police Te Awamutu Police have arrested a man without incident who was wanted after being deemed a risk to public safety. The 20-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court on 24 September on charges of burglary, intentional damage, reckless driving and unlawful take of a motor vehicle, among others. Police … Read more

Woman charged in relation to Hokitika fire

Source: New Zealand Police West Coast Police have charged a woman with lighting the fire that destroyed the old Seaview Hospital complex at Hokitika in August. The 42-year-old Hokitika woman was arrested on Wednesday 17 September, when Police executed a search warrant at a local address. The complex and former Kotuku Hostel, was consumed in … Read more

New Teacher Bonding Scheme supports schools and teachers

Source: New Zealand Government A new Teacher Bonding Scheme is offering teachers incentives and will support schools with persistent recruitment challenges to attract and retain great teachers, Minister of Education Hon Erica Stanford announced today. “We want to help drive recruitment to schools around the country where it can be harder to bring new and … Read more

Stolen vehicle just the start in Northland

Source: New Zealand Police Failing to stop proved to be the wrong move in Whangārei after it led Police to a serious discovery. Police conducting proactive patrols on Tuesday afternoon spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road. Whangārei Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says Police signalled for the vehicle to stop, … Read more

Noguchi Coin Debuts First-Ever Pop-Up Store Outside Japan, with Exclusive Launch of Jewel Special Edition Coin

Source: Media Outreach The pop-up will feature Exclusive Noguchi Coin x Jewel Limited-Edition Commemorative Coin and GST-exempt Coins from Mints across the World SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Noguchi Coin will unveil the first-ever Jewel Special Edition Commemorative Coin at its debut overseas pop-up in Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore. Strictly … Read more

Atradius Appoints Bart Poublon as Director, Risk Services for Asia and Oceania

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Bart Poublon has been appointed Director of Risk Services for Asia and Oceania, effective September 2025. He also joins the Atradius Leadership Team, expanding his role within the organisation. Bart Poublon Previously serving as Head of Risk Services for APAC, … Read more

Local Water Done Well delivering for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government Twenty percent of councils have now had their water services delivery plans approved, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Within two weeks of councils submitting their plans, more than 2.5 million New Zealanders now have an accepted, financially sustainable delivery approach for their water services for the next ten years and … Read more

NZ-AU: Perseus secures approvals for underground mining at Yaoure

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Perth, Western Australia, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PERSEUS MINING SECURES APPROVALS FOR UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT AND MINING OPERATIONS AT YAOURÉ Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) wishes to advise that a Presidential Decree authorising the development and operation of the CMA underground project at Perseus’s Yaouré Gold Mine in central Côte d’Ivoire, … Read more

SH2 Melling interchange construction begins

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Melling Transport Improvements Road of Regional Significance that will create a safer, more resilient and accessible transport system in Lower Hutt, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Turning the sod on the Melling Interchange is a huge step forward for a project that … Read more

Foreign Minister to travel to New York as UN turns 80

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to New York this weekend to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. “The 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations is an important moment for reflection about the state of the international, rules-based system that New Zealand has long … Read more

Remediated mine becomes new Reefton attraction

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 September 2025 The new public recreation area includes 22 km of tracks to and within part of the previously closed and rehabilitated OceanaGold Globe Progress mine site just outside of Reefton. The Globe Hill Track and Globe Progress Mine tracks and visitor facilities, including a shelter, interpretation panels telling … Read more

Funding to support events marking Waitangi Day

Source: New Zealand Government Up to $300,000 of contestable funding is now available to support community events celebrating our national day and commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports community groups as they reflect on our shared history and the contributions … Read more

New Dunedin Hospital construction contract signed

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced that the contract for the construction of Dunedin Hospital’s new inpatient building has been signed with CPB Contractors Limited. “Delivering this inpatient building is a key priority for the Government.  In January this year, I gave the people of Dunedin certainty that it would … Read more

Warrant to arrest – Junior Nelson

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Junior Israel Nelson, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Nelson, 53, is wanted in relation to burglary and retail offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or Northland regions. If you have seen Nelson or have any … Read more

Police aware of planned gang event in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andrew Knox, Eastern Area Response Manager: Police are aware of a planned gathering of gang members in Waipawa on Sunday and Monday. As is standard with these events, Police have been proactively engaging with the organisers to ensure activity remains lawful and public disruption is minimalised. Police … Read more

Celebrating 132 Years of Women’s Suffrage

Source: New Zealand Government The 132nd anniversary of Suffrage Day is a tribute to all those who have contributed to New Zealand’s progress for women and girls, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says.  “New Zealand can be very proud of what we have achieved, and we should all celebrate and honour the suffrage legacy, 132 years … Read more

Tourism Minister to lead delegation to China

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston will travel to China on Monday to lead an industry delegation on a tourism-focused trade mission. The delegation will travel to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing to meet with Chinese airlines, e-commerce platforms and tourism industry professionals. “The mission will promote New Zealand’s tourism sector, meet … Read more

Can’t endorse, won’t endorse: why we choose naturing over picking our Bird of the Year

Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s that magical time again when feathers fly, memes hatch, and suddenly everyone you know is a part-time ornithologist. Yes, it’s Bird of the Year season.  In the space of a week, your mate who couldn’t tell a kererū from a chicken is suddenly dropping lines like: “Actually, the black … Read more

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Building an international hub for business, investment and new industries

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, in his 2025 Policy Address announced yesterday (September 17) set out a range of measures to diversify Hong Kong’s economy and reinforce the city’s status as an international hub for business, investment and new … Read more