Climate – Declining sea-ice is altering Antarctic food webs – Earth Sciences NZ

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand A new study shows a significant change in Antarctic phytoplankton over time that could cascade through the marine food web and affect the ocean’s capacity as a carbon sink. The study reveals that diatoms, a major group of microscopic phytoplankton, are declining across large areas of the Southern Ocean due to … Read more

Events – Keep Our Assets (KOA) Public Meeting September 16 To Witness Candidates Sign Pledge Not To Sell Assets

Source:  Keep Our Assets (KOA) PUBLIC MEETINGTUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 7 P.M.WEA HALL, 59 GLOUCESTER ST, ChCh The purpose is to invite as many candidates as possible to publicly sign a pledge not to sell assets (see below for pledge wording) Asset sales is the issue that won’t die. It was hardly mentioned at the 2022 election, … Read more

Property Market Analysis – Which parts of NZ are seeing supply outpace demand? – Cotality

Source: Cotality, Analysis from Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Strong supply growth in Auckland & Wellington Based on the analysis, Wellington and Auckland are two primary areas in New Zealand where property supply has outpaced population growth between 2019 and 2024. In Wellington, the population actually saw a small decline of 1.0% in … Read more

Increased Police presence in Tairāwhiti this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander: Police are aware of a planned gathering involving a number of leaders of a gang, in Tairāwhiti this weekend. As is standard with these events, Police have been proactively engaging with the organisers of this event to ensure public disruption is limited and … Read more

Decapitated dolphin prompts call for information

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  11 September 2025 DOC Kaikōura Marine Reserves Ranger Zac Penman says it’s illegal to injure, kill, or take parts of a marine mammal and the grisly act is completely unacceptable. “The dolphin was found by a member of the public and reported to DOC on 24 August,” Zac says. “It … Read more

EIT Sri Lankan student wins Best Asian Tertiary Student award

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago EIT Bachelor of Business Studies student Devindi Kahandawala has been named Best Asian Tertiary Student at the Asians in the Bay Awards, after moving from Sri Lanka to pursue her studies in Hawke’s Bay. The 24-year-old said the award was an unexpected but meaningful recognition of her … Read more

Future focused secondary school subjects

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ensuring young New Zealanders are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow, unveiling new future focused senior secondary school subjects.  “When our young people leave school, we want doors to open for them whether they’re going to tertiary study, learning a trade, or heading straight into work. These refreshed subjects … Read more

Police pleased with response to appeal for information

Source: New Zealand Police Police would like to thank the public for providing information on a serious crash southwest of Dunedin last week. An appeal was made to those with information about a fatal crash on 4 September on East Taieri-Allanton Road. Police are pleased with the public response and have now received sufficient information … Read more

Serious crash closes Invercargill highway

Source: New Zealand Police The Bluff Highway is closed in central Invercargill following a serious crash this morning. The two-car crash happened at the intersection with Kew Road around 6am. Indications are there are serious injuries. The road will remain closed at the intersection with Kew Road while emergency services work at the scene. Motorists … Read more

REMA TIP TOP Acquires Key Assets of Almex Group, Strengthening Global Position in Conveyor Technology

Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 10 September 2025 – REMA TIP TOP acquires significant assets and operations of the Canadian Almex Group. With the acquisition, the company expands its portfolio in the area of conveyor belt vulcanizing systems and herewith strengthens its position as the world’s leading provider of integrated conveying solutions. … Read more

inDrive Launched 0% Commission Program to Protect Driver’s Income During Emergency Situation

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – inDrive, a global urban mobility platform, reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing the welfare of drivers. As a support measure for drivers, inDrive has decided to reduce the commission to zero for drivers in Jakarta. Through this initiative, all drivers, both motorbike … Read more

Hainan Free Trade Port Promotion Conference held in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the island-wide independent customs operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (Hainan FTZ), the Hainan FTZ Promotion Conference and Policy Interpretation Conference themed “Hainan-Hong Kong Cooperation for a Win-win Future” was organized … Read more

Rhenus to Invest $20 Million USD to Drive Business Growth in Philippines with Strategic Expansion in Infrastructure and Services

Source: Media Outreach Rhenus Air & Ocean sets up a head office in Pasay to expand International Freight operations and scale up its Global Shared Service Center. Rhenus Warehousing Solutions is preparing to grow its warehousing footprint in a built-to-suit warehouse planned for 2026. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – … Read more

Andaz Macau Toasts Two Years with the Spirited Return of the Sino-Luso Gastronomic Bazaar

Source: Media Outreach Galaxy Macau’s dynamic lifestyle hotel Andaz Macau marks its 2nd anniversary by reviving the celebrated “Sino-Luso Gastronomic Bazaar” on September 13 – an epicurean fête blending Portuguese flair and Cantonese verve, curated with local Macanese savoire-faire. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Macau – In a city … Read more

Etiqa Demonstrates the True Malaysian Spirit with Gelombang Kasih bersama Etiqa Campaign

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MAYLAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – This Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Etiqa celebrates that very spirit of unity through the launch of Gelombang Kasih bersama Etiqa, a campaign that honours Malaysians whose compassion, resilience, and inclusivity continue to inspire hope and positive change across communities. By … Read more

Yong Xiang He Memorial Park Introduces Sustainable Funeral Solutions — A New Cross-Border Choice for Hong Kong Families

Source: Media Outreach HUIZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Amid the dual pressures of limited local funeral resources and rising costs, an increasing number of Hong Kong families are seeking cross-border options that provide greater flexibility and long-term sustainability. Located in Huizhou, Yong Xiang He Memorial Park has quickly become … Read more

Hong Kong: A rising international hub where talent and innovation converge

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Not only is Hong Kong a key player in the world’s leading innovation cluster, the city is also shooting up the charts as a global hub for top talent, according to the latest world rankings. Hong Kong’s outstanding performance in … Read more

LiveSpo Pharma – Vietnamese pioneer in spore probiotics with international clinical publications, welcomes former BioGaia AB CEO to its Board

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Amid the robust growth of the global probiotics market, LiveSpo Pharma, a Vietnamese company, has made its mark with a series of clinical studies consistently published in the Nature Portfolio. These achievements not only affirm the international standing of spore probiotics … Read more

Porirua City – Voting papers begin arriving for local elections

Source: Porirua City Council The distinctive orange envelopes are arriving in letterboxes, holding voting papers for local government elections. You’ll have until noon on 11 October to vote for the Porirua mayoralty, Porirua City councillors standing in the Parirua (Māori), Onepoto or Pāuatahanui (General) wards and the Porirua-Tawa Constituency on Greater Wellington Regional Council, as well … Read more

Advocacy – Can someone tell Winston Peters it’s OK to condemn Israel bombing Qatar? – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)     PSNA says Winston Peters must immediately and thoroughly condemn Israel’s bombing on the Qatari capital Doha.   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-chair John Minto, says even Israel’s sponsor in chief, Donald Trump, has publicly disagreed with the Israeli attempt to kill Hamas negotiators in Qatar.   “Even … Read more

Person charged after Webb Street, Wellington incident

Source: New Zealand Police A 37-year-old person has been charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, after an incident in Webb Street, Wellington today.  The person is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 11 September. Police would again like to thank all those impacted by the cordons put in place as we responded … Read more

Momcozy Ergonest Maternity Belly Band Wins Prestigious Kind + Jugend Innovation Award 2025

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Momcozy, a leading maternity and baby brand trusted by over 3.6 million mothers worldwide, proudly announces that its Ergonest Maternity Belly Band has won the Kind + Jugend Innovation Award 2025 in Cologne, Germany. This honor further cements Momcozy’s reputation … Read more

Fighting oyster reef decline in HK, 3D-Printed Reef Wins James Dyson Award 2025 Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach Dean Chan, a graduate from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and current PhD candidate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has been named the Hong Kong winner of the James Dyson Award for Reef of Hope The invention will progress to the international stage of the James Dyson Award, for a … Read more

SPTel Launches AI-Security, an AI Tool to Enhance SMEs’ Cyber Defence Capabilities

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – SPTel announced on 3 September the launch of AI-Security, an AI solution to help small and medium-sized organisations identify and assess cyber risks quickly and cost effectively. AI-Security leverages AI to provide 24/7 monitoring of the latest cybersecurity advisories and published vulnerabilities … Read more

Webb St, Wellington update: Person taken into police custody

Source: New Zealand Police Police have taken a person into custody in Webb Street, Wellington, following a reported sighting of a firearm earlier today. Officers entered the Webb Street building at 6.15pm and took the person into custody without incident. Police will remain at the address conducting further enquiries this evening. Police would like to … Read more

NZ-AU: Brand-New Tech to Sell from Just £1

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LONDON, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lloyds Auctions is offering the chance to acquire premium computing technology at rock-bottom prices, with more than 1,000 brand-new Hewlett Packard (HP) Thin Clients hitting the online auction block this month. Each item starts at just £1 with no reserve, turning what could have been … Read more

Update on Police operation, Webb Street, Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Mark Oliver, Shift Commander:  Wellington Police are continuing to try and engage with a person inside a Webb Street building, following a possible sighting of a firearm this afternoon. At 1.20pm today, Police received a report that a person had been seen with what looked like … Read more