UNCTAD – When trade deals expire: What’s at stake for Africa and the US?

Source: UNCTAD, Palais des Nations, Geneva 29 September 2025 – Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration on 30 September 2025.  AGOA) is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000 to support sub-Saharan … Read more

RBNZ opens consultation on use of the term ‘bank’

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 30 September 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultation on the use of the word ‘bank’ under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA).   The consultation paper proposes expanding the use of the word ‘bank’ to all deposit takers that become licensed … Read more

Greenpeace – International organisations condemn ‘no additional warming’ approach as NZ methane target decision looms

Source: Greenpeace A coalition of nearly 100 international organisations, including Greenpeace, have launched an open letter to governments calling for binding targets to cut industrial agricultural emissions and condemning the controversial ‘no additional warming’ principle pushed by Federated Farmers, Beef + Lamb and other lobbyists. The letter was launched on the first day of the UN Food and … Read more

Northland Regional Council media brief – 30 September 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council GREAT MATUKU MUSTER End your school holidays with a ‘boom’ and take part in the Great Matuku Muster this Friday October 03, Saturday October 04 and Sunday October 05. The Northland Regional Council is encouraging volunteer citizen scientists of any age to head to a nearby wetland from 7.30pm to 8.30pm during … Read more

Do you recognise this woman?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the woman pictured in these images. We believe she may be able to assist us with our enquiries into a theft outside a business on Great North Road, Point Chevalier on Thursday 31 July at about 8pm. If this is you, or you … Read more

Update: Oakleigh crash, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Steph Hudson, Northland Road Policing Team Leader: Police have laid charges against one of the drivers involved in a crash on State Highway 1, Oakleigh on 27 September. Around 5.40pm emergency services attended the crash between two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer. There … Read more

Universities – Climate leadership falling short in New Zealand – UoA study

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand leaders favour small incremental changes in response to escalating climate impacts rather than the bold changes needed to make a real difference, according to research by University of Auckland academic Dr Sasha Maher and Professor Brad Jackson (University of Waikato).  The study finds current leadership practices insufficient, encouraging small, fragmented … Read more

Politics and Health – Health leaders call on New Zealand Government: keep alcohol industry out of policymaking

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) and partner organisations have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, Ministers and senior health officials – urging them to protect alcohol harm reduction policies from alcohol industry interference. The call comes as part of HCA’s campaign to regulate lobbying . Health Coalition Aotearoa and partners have urged the Government to … Read more

‘This is not going away’: Police locate item of interest in St Johns homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made developments in the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Kyle Whorrall over five months ago. Kyle, a 33-year-old US national, was senselessly murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road on 19 April 2025. The Police investigation into Kyle’s death has been ongoing and investigators have … Read more

Backing Iwi-led biodiversity protection

Source: New Zealand Government Whakaeteete mai ko Hikurangi! A $6 million investment into the Raukūmara Pae Maunga restoration project will fortify local employment and iwi-led conservation against destructive pests, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in the Raukūmara Range by the eastern Bay of Plenty, the project is a partnership between Ngāti Porou, Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui and … Read more

Unions release plan to bring electricity back into public ownership

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to lower energy bills and protect manufacturing by bringing the electricity gentailers back into public ownership. The plan would involve government using the dividends from its shares in the gentailers to purchase the remaining shares until it reaches … Read more

Palmerston North Police foil lunchtime robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Detective Sergeant Richard How: Prompt action by Palmerston North Police led to the arrest of a brazen daylight robber in the central city. Police responded to a report of a chase and robbery occurring in Downtown Plaza around 1pm yesterday. A person had been robbed … Read more

NZ-AU: Hello Breeze Air & Electrical Receives Positive Community Feedback

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Redland City, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Redland City, Queensland September 29, 2025 – – Publicly available Google reviews since 2022 show that households across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast have rated Hello Breeze Air & Electrical highly, with the majority awarding five stars. While these comments reflect … Read more

Henderson’s in good hands

Source: New Zealand Police The newly deployed Henderson Beat Team has hit the ground running in its first few weeks, with 17 arrests already under their belts. Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson, Waitematā West Area Communities Manager, says since hitting the streets earlier this month, the team have made an immediate impact. “While getting to know … Read more

Health targets: faster care for central and lower North Island

Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Wellington, the Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, and Wairarapa are benefiting from faster treatment and shorter waits, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the Central region is improving steadily. Our focus remains on putting patients first and making sure more people get access … Read more

Health targets: shorter waits and faster care for South Islanders

Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Nelson Marlborough, and the West Coast are seeing faster access to care, the latest health results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the South Island is turning a corner. Our focus remains on putting patients first and making sure more people get access … Read more

Do you recognise these men?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the men pictured in these images. We believe they may be able to assist us with our enquiries into a serious assault on Onehunga Mall Road, Onehunga on 7 July  at about 1am. If this is you, or you know who these men … Read more

Health targets: faster access to care for Waikato and surrounding regions

Source: New Zealand Government Communities in Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Lakes, and Taranaki are seeing shorter waits and faster treatment, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the Midland region is turning a corner. We are continuing to put patients first to ensure more patients can access … Read more

Health targets: better care for patients in Northland and Auckland

Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Northland and Auckland are benefiting from shorter waits and faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the Northern region is improving steadily. We are putting patients first and ensuring Aucklanders and Northlanders can access timely, quality healthcare when … Read more

Health targets: reducing wait times and putting patients first

Source: New Zealand Government Shorter waits, faster treatment, and more timely access to care are benefiting patients across New Zealand, with the latest quarterly results for April to June showing clear improvements, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “After years of decline, healthcare is improving steadily under this Government. We are putting patients first and refocusing … Read more

Kaikōura Marine Management Act consultation

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 September 2025 Source:  Department of Conservation and Ministry for Primary Industries The public are being encouraged to have their say on protections in place to preserve the nationally important Kaikōura coastal and marine area. “The Kaikōura coast and marine area is a significant marine ecosystem that supports important reef species … Read more

Six in custody following dangerous fleeing driver incident

Source: New Zealand Police Six youths have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Just before 1.30am, Police spotted a stolen Nissan Terrano travelling on Plunket Avenue, Manukau. Camera operators were able to track the vehicle until it reached Golflands Drive, Botany, and the Police Eagle helicopter took over observations. Counties Manukau … Read more

Greymouth next stop on Rural health roadshow

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Greymouth today for the latest stop on the Rural Health Roadshow happening around the country.  “The West Coast has some of the most geographically spread-out communities in the country, which we know … Read more

More charges follow traffic stop

Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid further firearms charges against a man after a sawn-off shotgun was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Henderson Beat Team initially stopped the man, who was forbidden to drive, in New Lynn last week. Inside the vehicle was a firearm, drugs, and cash. That was … Read more

Review of the Kaikōura Marine Area management measures

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries This consultation is part of a review The Kaikōura (Te Tai ō Marokura) Marine Management Act 2014 is currently undergoing a 10-year review to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the management measures it established, and this consultation is an opportunity for the public to provide their input to … Read more

Road blocked, Tahuna Road, Waiterimu

Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place after a truck trailer rolled on Tahuna Road, Waiterimu, overnight. The crash happened about 10.20pm. While nobody was injured, the trailer was carrying an animal product that can pose a health risk. Tahuna Road is expected to remain closed until 3pm while the scene is cleared. Traffic … Read more

Josip Heit achieved another legal triumph in Europe

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 29 September 2025 – The Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has granted a comprehensive preliminary injunction in favor of Josip Heit, strategic advisor to Apertum Holding a company specialized in technology solutions, against the Ireland-based website “BE Conflict Management” and its domain bekm.eu, which had published … Read more