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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th September – It’s set to be a weather rollercoaster of a first week of the school holidays this spring. A number of fronts are lining up to the south and west of Aotearoa New Zealand this week, each taking their turn in delivering rain to … Read more
Source: Kia Manawanui Trust | The Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand Thousands of Kiwi heart patients are missing out on a proven, life-saving heart medication because it is not publicly funded. Kia Manawanui Trust – The Heart of Aotearoa is calling on Pharmac to fund a class of medicines called PCSK9 inhibitors that reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Papua New Guinea (PNG) holds a special place in the heart of New Zealand Army Colonel Duncan George, who recently oversaw a successful Papua New Guinea Defence Force celebration of the country’s 50th anniversary of independence. He was born in Christchurch and attended Riccarton High School, but for three … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING Northland’s six-monthly outdoor tsunami siren test will take place at 10am on Sunday, 28 September, marking the start of daylight saving. The recently upgraded network of more than 90 outdoor sirens is tested twice a year to ensure it remains ready to alert communities in the event of a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Retirement Commission New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has advised the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs that she will conclude her second term in early 2026 and not seek reappointment. Jane Wrightson has led the Retirement Commission for nearly six years, overseeing research, policy advice on retirement incomes and villages, and … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Membership Manager Lindsay Calvi-Freeman attended a meeting in late August with Council officers alongside the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association. Following that meeting, Council announced that the vertical devices and in-lane bus stops would no longer proceed. “This is great news,” says Lindsay Calvi-Freeman. “It is a pragmatic and common-sense … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consent and confirmed notices of requirement, subject to conditions, for long-term improvements to State Highway 1 from Cambridge to Piarere, Waikato. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi applied for resource consents and a notice of requirement under the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 to construct … Read more
Source: Whitireia and WelTec A new partnership between Whitireia and WelTec and the Southern Cross Health Trust is offering nursing ākonga (students) in the Wellington region unparalleled support during their studies and clinical placements. Launched on 22 September 2025, the Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship is offering nine scholarships to Whitireia and WelTec ākonga for the 2026 … Read more
Source: Samsung AUCKLAND, New Zealand – 22 September, 2025 – Samsung Electronics New Zealand is launching two free drive-through e-waste collection events this October to help Aucklanders easily and responsibly clear out unwanted electronics and prevent them from ending up in landfills. With electronic waste being one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, … Read more
Source: HPE HPE Cray XD2000 system now powers Earth Sciences New Zealand’s industry-leading ‘Supercomputing System for Advanced Weather Forecasting and Research’, accelerating environmental science and forecasting. Auckland, New Zealand – 22 September 2025 – HPE (NYSE:HPE) today announced that Earth Sciences New Zealand (formally NIWA) of Aotearoa (New Zealand) selected HPE Cray XD2000, purpose-built for … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The anticipated recognition of a Palestinian state by additional governments this week marks an important symbolic step. However, recognition alone will not bring meaningful change, end the occupation, or deliver justice and peace. For decades, the Palestinian people have endured dispossession, displacement, and a relentless campaign of violence. While … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Reintroducing domestically sourced coal as a back-up fuel for electricity generation during shortages is a pragmatic move that will bolster New Zealand’s energy resilience and the Waikato regional economy, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Genesis Energy has entered into a two-year agreement with BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of locally … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A speedy response put Police on the trail of a pair of thieves in Blockhouse Bay overnight. Around 10pm Police responded to reports the alarms were sounding at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate on Bolton Road. Upon arrival it was confirmed the school had been broken into, and items were missing from some … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A major shift in how the public sector undertakes digital investment and procurement could save up to $3.9 billion in the next five years, the Government announced today. “The Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) will lead digital investment and procurement decision making on behalf of most public service agencies and Crown … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation “Stoats can swim surprising distances; they have been recorded swimming as far as 5 km. This one most likely swum across from nearby Arapaoa Island, which has stoats in low numbers, and is only 400 m away at the closest point,” Amy says. “Once DOC became aware of the stoat, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash on West Coast Road, Glen Eden. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 7am, near the intersection of Rosier Road. At this stage one person is in a serious condition, with two others receiving moderate to minor injuries. West Coast Road has been closed between … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police It’s by good fortune only that Police are not advising the public of a serious or fatal crash in rural Auckland overnight. Instead, an allegedly intoxicated man will face the Pukekohe District Court on a raft of charges after he crashed his van in Runciman. At around 12.43am, Police responded to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, near Remutaka Hill Summit, at around 7am. Thankfully, there have been no injuries reported. Traffic management is en route and the lane will be blocked for … Read more
Source: ASB Investor confidence fell to its lowest since Q3 2020, sitting at nett 1% for Q2 2025, but well above Q2 2020 lows of -25%. Around half of respondents were “very concerned” about global issues impacting investments. Aucklanders were the most upbeat, while lower North Islanders were the least optimistic. Confidence among New Zealand … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Empowering residents and patients with details on calorie count and macronutrients for every dish SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2025 – Today, NHG Health and Tanoto Foundation jointly launched a cookbook titled, ‘I Can’t Believe It Tastes So Good’ – featuring 100 healthy recipes inspired by Chinese, Malay, Indian, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Emergency departments will receive a $20 million boost to increase frontline staffing across hospitals nationwide over the next nine months, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced. “Emergency departments have just had their busiest winter ever, and too many New Zealanders are still waiting too long in EDs,” Mr Brown says. “This … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering a major $100 million investment to accelerate improvements across New Zealand’s hospital facilities, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is doing the basics well – delivering the frontline health infrastructure that has long been neglected,” Mr Brown says. “New Zealanders deserve modern, resilient hospitals that can … Read more
Source: World Health Organization Over 20 WHO Western Pacific Member States gather in Singapore to address healthcare sector’s role in contributing to, and tackling, the climate crisis Singapore, 18 September 2025 – Globally, 5% of total climate emissions come from the healthcare sector, contributing to the ever-mounting global threat of climate change. To address this … Read more
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
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
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
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