Heritage – Honouring New Zealand’s service in Malaya and Malaysia

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage A national commemoration will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington at 11am on Tuesday 16 September 2025, to honour the service and sacrifice of New Zealanders who served in military operations in Malaya and Malaysia between 1948 and 1966. “At least 4,000 New Zealanders served in … Read more

Arts – Four cash grants awarded to support local writers

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) The 2025 Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) Research Grants have been awarded to four writers in Aotearoa. The $5,000 grants support local writers who wish … Read more

Aviation – Unlicensed helicopter flights lead to conviction – CAA

Source: New Zealand Civil Aviation 12 September 2025 – A helicopter pilot has been convicted for flying without a license or certificate and obstruction. The defendant had, since early 2020, advertised and undertaken paid scenic flights around the Alexandra and Clyde area of the South Island without an Air Operator’s Certificate and without the correct … Read more

United Terra Enterprises PLC Announces Closing of USD 150 Million Senior Notes

Source: Media Outreach SCHAAN LIECHTENSTEIN – EQS Newswire – 12 September 2025 – United Terra Enterprises PLC (“UTP”) announced today the closing and issuance on September 10, 2025 of USD 150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due September 10, 2030 (“Notes”), in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of … Read more

Additional two youths charged with murder after death of Kaea Karauria

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Hawke’s Bay Police have charged an additional two youths with murder following the homicide investigation into the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. The two youths are 16-years-old and will both appear in Napier Youth Court later today. This follows a 15-year-old being charged with … Read more

Safer journeys on SH1/29 – Piarere roundabout now complete

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency One of Waikato’s most anticipated intersection upgrades is complete, with work wrapped up at the new 60-metre roundabout in Piarere. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) began construction to upgrade the existing T-intersection of SH1 and SH29 in January 2024, following consistent community calls for a safer solution. NZTA Acting … Read more

Privacy and sharing location information for faster emergency responses

Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog Sometimes it’s critical to get information to people who want to help. But how do we balance great uses of personal information with strong protections for people’s privacy? In August 2025 emergency services got access to device location information (DLI), a new way to find and help people … Read more

Work-based learning provision funding

Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page: Overview of the changes to work-based learning What is work-based learning? Work-based learning is a unique part of the vocational education and training sector. Not all learning completed by employed people is work-based learning. In work-based learning: Learners study mainly in the workplace with provider-supported self-directed learning. Learners … Read more

Update 7 – Critical incident, Waitomo

Source: New Zealand Police The scene examination of the camping areas believed to have been used by Tom Phillips and his children is nearing completion today. The investigation team is continuing to work at pace with poor weather forecast for the next few days. They are working through areas of dense bush and difficult terrain … Read more

Police on the beat in Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police have launched Auckland’s first suburban beat team, which began patrolling the Henderson CBD this week. This marks the second beat team for the country’s largest policing region, focused on increasing police visibility and engagement in one of West Auckland’s bustling CBDs. The Henderson Beat Team was formally introduced to the … Read more

Durra brand Tahina recalled due to possible Salmonella

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Aldiery???s Mediterranean Market Limited in its recall of a batch of Durra brand Tahina due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Durra brand Tahina (800g) with a best-before date of 06/04/2027 and a batch marking of Lot No. 78 is affected by this … Read more

Putting Patients First: Modernising health workforce regulation: Summary of submissions

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 12 September 2025 Regulating the health workforce is essential to ensuring that health practitioners are qualified, competent and provide safe care. The Government is reviewing how we can modernise health workforce regulation to better support patients and providers. The focus is on how changes to regulation can … Read more

Health workforce regulations to put patients first

Source: New Zealand Government Patients will get faster access to care under new changes to modernise health workforce regulation, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Outdated and bureaucratic red tape is holding back our health workforce and keeping patients waiting too long for care,” Mr Brown says. “These changes are about putting patients first. By streamlining … Read more

Boots stay on the ground in Nelson Tasman

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing an additional funding boost of $300,000 to support the ongoing clean-up work in the Tasman district resulting from the significant rainfall events in June and July 2025. “Enhanced Taskforce Green programme was activated in July, enabling MSD to employ local job seekers to assist farmers and growers … Read more

Police cracking down on hunters without permission, Wairarapa

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police would like to remind the public that trespassing on private land to hunt is illegal and carries consequences. Police take reports of people shooting from the roadside, poaching, and spotlighting on farmland and forestry blocks very seriously and participating in such activities could cost you your firearms licence. Wairarapa … Read more

Whakamanawa Social Service Providers conference

Source: New Zealand Government I am honoured to be here today in my capacity as Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, and Minister for Children.  I want to acknowledge:  My Parliamentary colleague, the Hon Marama Davidson. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention, Chief Executive, Emma Powell, Deputy Chief Executive Benesia … Read more

Regional GIS Conference showcases innovation and student research at EIT

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 8 minutes ago A regional Geographical Information Systems (GIS) conference hosted at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale showcased how geospatial tools are being used to address environmental, planning, and infrastructure challenges across the region. Organised by the New Zealand ESRI Users Group (NZEUG) in partnership with Eagle Technology, the … Read more

Five rare birds that could return to Rakiura/Stewart Island

Source: NZ Department of Conservation From a long list of threatened native species, learn about five birds that used to live on the island and the vision to bring them home through Predator Free Rakiura. Rakiura/Stewart Island, Broad Bay. Photo by Bradley Shields. A short history of biodiversity loss and recovery The introduction of predators … Read more

NZ celebrates Papua New Guinea’s independence

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peeni Henare will represent New Zealand at Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby next week. “New Zealand was among eight countries present to welcome Papua New Guinea into the community of nations in 1975,” Mr Peters says.  “Half … Read more

Infrastructure Commission – Building New Zealand’s future – 150 years of infrastructure investment

Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Kiwis are spending more than ever on our infrastructure, according to a new report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. “We estimate that 50 years ago, the average New Zealander was spending about $3,000 per year on infrastructure – our roads, hospitals, schools, water networks and more. Today, that … Read more

New Zealand strengthens Russian oil price cap

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, joining Canada, the EU, and the UK.    “Lowering the price cap from USD $60 per barrel to USD $47.60 is a calculated step to curtail crucial oil revenues fuelling Putin’s illegal war of aggression … Read more

Harbour Bridge protest: Plan ahead of Saturday protest activity

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Stefan Sagar, Relieving Waitematā District Commander: Police are reminding the public to expect significant delays on parts of the Auckland motorway network tomorrow. A Police operation is monitoring protest activity in which organisers intend on marching across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Protestors will be gathering at Onepoto … Read more

Re-opening the Great Taste Cycle Trail

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms.  “This funding means the trail can reopen in time for summer, bringing visitors back to the stunning Nelson-Tasman region, and supporting local businesses, jobs and communities,” says Tourism and … Read more

Tourism recovery for Nelson Tasman region

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will provide a $50k injection to Nelson Tasman for domestic tourism marketing, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses following severe weather events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “We know the region was hit hard by the severe weather and flooding events in June and July, and … Read more

FEV and Chiyoda combine expertise for sustainable energy solutions

Source: Media Outreach AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 11 September 2025 – FEV, a leading global engineering and consulting service provider for the energy industry hasannounced a strategic partnership with the Japan-based Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda). The company is one of the world’s leading integrated engineering firms, active in a wide range of business areas including … Read more

HKPC Exhibits at ReThink HK 2025 Embracing Innovative Green Technologies to Promote Sustainable Development across Industries

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Green technologies play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is participating in ReThink HK 2025, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11–12 September. Focusing on innovative green technologies, HKPC … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Announces Pricing of $7.5 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,769,230 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $1.30 per share (the … Read more