Auckland’s First Fully Eco‑Friendly Home and Office Cleaning and Lawn Care Packages

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Auckland’s First Fully Eco‑Friendly Home and Office Cleaning and Lawn Care Packages Sparkle Property Services, a leading Auckland-based cleaning and maintenance provider, has launched New Zealand’s first eco-friendly property care packages, combining home and office cleaning with garden and lawn maintenance. The post Auckland’s First Fully Eco‑Friendly Home and Office … Read more

Important update: Changes to Electricity and Gas Safety Regulations

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 October 2025 The Government has recently made amendments to the following regulations: Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 You do not have to comply with amendments to the regulations until 12 November 2026. You may choose to use the amended regulations from 13 November 2025. What … Read more

New appointment to Guardians NZ board

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Source: New Zealand Government Former investment banker Andrew Wilson has been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop announced today. The Guardians manage the $85 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Andrew Wilson worked at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Bank of England and Rothschild Asset … Read more

Fix underway for underslip in Mangamuka Gorge

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Progress is underway to fix an underslip that has reduced the Mangamuka Gorge down to one lane since late last month. Enabling works have already begun to prepare the site for a new 48m retaining wall.  As NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) explains, the location is complex due to … Read more

RIF projects create jobs, support communities

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Source: New Zealand Government Projects backed by the Regional Infrastructure Fund are creating resilient communities and local employment opportunities, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston say. “Regional New Zealand powers the country and it’s essential the regions are supported to grow and prosper. The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) … Read more

Aoraki Salmon’s outstanding quality, sustainability, and innovative problem-solving hit the sweet spot to take out Primary Sector Award

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Aoraki Salmon topped a distinguished field of finalists to win the Primary Sector Award at the 2025 New Zealand Food Awards in Palmerston North last night (Thursday 16 October) for their cold smoked salmon – blackcurrant with Kāmahi honey. Aoraki’s cold smoked salmon product is a result of a … Read more

Dog incidents trending upwards, stats show

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 October 2025 And the data shows kiwi, our national bird, is falling victim to uncontrolled dogs at a concerning rate. Hayden Loper, DOC Principal Investigation Officer, says a report compiled by DOC’s National Compliance Team shows there were 75 recorded incidents of dogs attacking, killing, or harassing seals or … Read more

Update: Man charged in disappearance of Jason Butler

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Source: New Zealand Police Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man today, in relation to the disappearance of Jason Butler four years ago. On Wednesday 27 October 2021 Jason was reported missing to Police, after not being seen since Saturday 23 October 2021. Extensive searches took place in and around the … Read more

Double fatality following Northland crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police can now confirm two people have died following this morning’s crash on SH1, Brynderwyn, Northland. Just after 3am Police received a report of the crash between a truck and vehicle. Sadly, the two occupants in the car were pronounced deceased at the scene. The truck driver sustained minor injuries. … Read more

New funding for Bikes in Schools

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Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi kids will be able to learn cycling safety skills, alongside more bike tracks being built in schools, thanks to new funding for the Bikes In Schools programme, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. The Government has confirmed that the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will provide up to $3.5 million in new … Read more

A tale of tara iti: Naturing through storytime

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 October 2025 Iti – the Hungry Fairy Tern, written by Monique Rowe, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs, and published by Duck Creek Press in collaboration with the New Zealand Fairy Tern Charitable Trust (NZFTCT), will be launched on 23 October at 5:30 pm at Bennetts in Mangawhai. Every purchase of … Read more

$100 million reinvested into more classrooms

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on driving efficiencies and value for money in school property has freed up $100 million to reinvest into more new, safe, warm and dry classrooms. “We’re building school property better so more schools, communities and children benefit sooner. We’ve halved the cost of delivering new classrooms from … Read more

Road closed, Avondale

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Source: New Zealand Police Chalmers Street, Avondale is closed following a crash this morning. Police were called at 8.20am following reports of a collison between a vehicle and a train. There are no reports of injuries. Chalmers Street is closed while emergency services clear the scene. The Auckland Railway Operations Centre has confirmed all rail … Read more

Speech to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council

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Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council, at 7:35am, Auckland Business Chamber] Good morning.  Simon Bridges, Chief Executive of the Auckland Business Chamber; Kathleen Morrison, Chair of the ASEAN–NZ Business Council; Ambassadors and High Commissioners; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.  It is a pleasure to be with you at this early … Read more

Traffic delays, Ti Rakau, Drive, Pakuranga

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays on Ti Rakau Drive, near the intersection of Burswood Drive, Pakuranga, following a crash at around 7.27am. One lane heading towards Pakuranga is closed, following a collision between a car and motorbike. Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to use … Read more

Serious crash, SH1 Brynderwyn, Northland

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a truck at SH1 Brynderwyn around 3.06am. Traffic controls are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays and take an alternative route if possible. Emergency services are expected to be at the scene for quite some time. … Read more

Road closed, State Highway 28, Putaruru

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 28/Whites Road, Putaruru is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 5.20am.  The road is closed at both ends and diversions are in place at the State Highway 1 intersection, and the State Highway 5 intersection. Initial indicators are that … Read more

“Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound”: Hunan Cuisine Goes Abroad, Spreading Cultural New Chapters Through Food

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – As the spicy aroma of Hunan cuisine wafts through the streets of Bangkok, a cross-border culinary dialogue quietly begins. Recently, the third season of Hunan TV’s Mango TV program “Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound” concluded with the theme of “Hunan … Read more

Child Poverty – End Benefit Sanctions To Give Families a Fair Chance

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Source: Child Poverty Action Group As the world turns its focus to social and institutional maltreatment, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is joining with other community groups to demand an end to the harmful practice of benefit sanctions. Right now, thousands of people in Aotearoa New Zealand are being sanctioned by the Ministry of Social Development. … Read more

Primech Holdings Signs Strategic MOU with GAIB to Unlock First-of-its-kind ARaaS Revenue Models Through Tokenization

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Primech Holdings Ltd. (“Primech” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-powered hygienic robotics, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with GAIB, the economic layer for AI infrastructure. The partnership establishes a framework to tokenize Primech’s HYTRON autonomous cleaning … Read more

OPPO Find X9 Series to Launch Globally, Set to Redefine Mobile Imaging

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global launch of its latest flagship Find X9 Series following the product’s successful debut in the Chinese market. The launch event will be held in Barcelona on October 28th, 2025, where … Read more

Kling AI Redefines Content Creation with AI-Powered Films at MIPCOM Cannes

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Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Kling AI, the AI-powered creative platform from Kuaishou Technology, made a compelling debut at MIPCOM Cannes, the premier gathering of television professionals, buyers and innovative content creators. The platform showcased a captivating collection of short films from global creators, demonstrating the … Read more

Annual food prices increase 4.1 percent – Selected price indexes: September 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Annual food prices increase 4.1 percent – news story 16 October 2025 Food prices increased 4.1 percent in the 12 months to September 2025, the smallest annual increase since April 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group, up 3.9 percent, contributed the most to the annual increase … Read more

Selected price indexes: September 2025 − Correction to annual and monthly percentage movements for food price index (FPI)

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Selected price indexes: September 2025 − Correction to annual and monthly percentage movements for food price index (FPI) 16 October 2025 We have corrected annual and monthly percentage movements for the food price index (FPI). Data has been corrected in the CSV files on Selected price indexes: September 2025 and in Infoshare.  For all groups … Read more

Street Showdown. Seven Title-Contending Lineups Converge on Beijing for GT World Challenge Asia Season Finale

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – This weekend, the 2025 Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS heads to Beijing for its season-ending showdown, where seven driver lineups will battle on the Chinese capital’s streets for the overall drivers’ championship—a record-equalling number of title contenders in … Read more

The 3rd Liangzhu Forum to Open in China’s Hangzhou to Highlight Harmonious Civilization Interplay

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Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – From October 18 to 20, the 3rd Liangzhu Forum will be held in Hangzhou, capital city of east China’s Zhejiang Province, when the profound legacy of the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu will embrace the vibrancy of global civilizations. Poster for the … Read more

FEV expands portfolio with advanced robotics and bundles expertise for sustainable and economical applications

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Source: Media Outreach AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 16 October 2025 – Technological advances in artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics are opening up new potential for commercial applications. In parallel, requirements for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are constantly increasing. FEV is expanding its portfolio to encompass the field of ‘advanced robotics’, offering companies from numerous … Read more