Tokoroa can’t take more job cuts

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to help the Tokoroa community after Carter Holt Harvey confirmed the likely closure of the plywood plant in the town. “This is another body blow to a community already reeling from the loss of jobs at the OJI Fibre plant. 100 … Read more

Retirement Commission – New report reveals why women retire with less – and how to fix it

Source: Retirement Commission The Retirement Commission has released new analysis revealing the gender retirement savings gap cannot be attributed to a single cause but emerges from cumulative disadvantages across women’s lifetimes. The comprehensive report, compiled by Martin Jenkins to support the Retirement Commission’s 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies, delves into how key events and … Read more

Police make arrest over Hobsonville incident

Source: New Zealand Police A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm in relation to an incident in Hobsonville, Auckland, around 4.40pm yesterday, 16 September. The man will be appearing in the Waitākere District court later today. Police believe this is an isolated incident and reassuring … Read more

“Vapes and Energy Drinks”: Combining the 90s and the Now

Source: Press Release Service Headline: “Vapes and Energy Drinks”: Combining the 90s and the Now Vapes and Energy Drinks introduces a new album that bridges New Zealand’s hip hop legacy across generations. Blending boom-bap rhythms and storytelling flow of the 1990s with the modern production, and melodic hooks of today’s scene, the project reflects homage … Read more

Serious crash, Silverdale – Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck on Central Boulevard, Silverdale. Police were called to the scene around 6.50am, where one person is in a critical condition. Central Boulevard has been closed, with Police advising motorists to avoid the area. WorkSafe have been advised. The Serious … Read more

Tahatū Career Navigator – frequently asked questions

Source: Tertiary Education Commission What is Tahatū Career Navigator? Tahatū Career Navigator is the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC’s) new career planning website for all New Zealanders. It is the next generation of the careers.govt.nz website, refreshing the best of its content, tools and functions. Tahatū Career Navigator offers an interactive experience to help people figure … Read more

Step 1: Business case scoping document

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 3 November 2016 This page sets out the first step for a tertiary education institution (TEI) developing a business case for an investment. A TEI wishing to develop and submit a business case must first send us a scoping document for the proposed investment. This may be accompanied by … Read more

Training staff in privacy practice

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 4 February 2021 Advice for TEOs on training staff in privacy practice. All staff should be trained in privacy practice. However, different staff will have different training needs depending on how much personal information they manage in their day-to-day job. All staff should understand the basics, ie, the information … Read more

Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance published

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 6 March 2025 We have now published our refreshed Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (the Framework). The Framework describes the Tertiary Education Commission’s processes for managing educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve. We have now published our refreshed Response Framework for Educational Delivery and … Read more

Deep brand green garlic recalled due to possible Salmonella

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Vimms Enterprise Limited in its recall of a batch of Deep brand Green Garlic due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Deep brand Green Garlic (340g) with a use-by date of 29 NOV 2026 and a batch marking of IN25151K is affected by … Read more

Road closed – Cannons Creek

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked a roundabout in Cannons Creek this morning. The crash happened about 6am, at the Warspite Avenue/Mungavin Avenue roundabout. One of the vehicles was wanted in relation to a ram raid at a Newlands service station that occurred about 5am. … Read more

Health and Employment – Iwi and Māori providers struggling to retain nurses

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Iwi and Māori health providers are struggling to attract and retain nurses because of poor pay and short-term government funding arrangements, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has found. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says Iwi and Māori health providers are key … Read more

Health and Employment – Hospitals short 587 nurses every shift last year, new report finds

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand’s hospitals were short an average of 587 nurses every shift last year, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has found. It found on average between 2022 and 2024 the country’s hospitals were short 635 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) nurses … Read more

Health and Employment – Cancer, heart and trauma patients face the most understaffed wards

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Cancer, heart and trauma patients have faced the most understaffed wards and emergency departments over the past three years, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has found. NZNO President Anne Daniels says cancer and cardiovascular wards were the most understaffed with … Read more

AlphaMove, a Malaysian Startup Established Partnership with Chinese State Government to Foster Deep Tech Economy and Smart City Innovation

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – AlphaMove, a Malaysian blockchain startup building a public, permissionless ecosystem for Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Guangxi Research Department, under the Nanning Provincial Government of China. The signing took place during the 3rd … Read more

Lenovo Hong Kong and Cyberport Form Strategic Partnership; Empowering Hong Kong Startups to Go Global

Source: Media Outreach Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces the Sale of the LPG Carrier Dream Terrax

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, announces that it has entered into an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Robin Energy Ltd. (“Robin”), a Nasdaq-listed entity controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Ltd. Announces the Acquisition of its Third Vessel

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announces that it has entered into an agreement, through a wholly owned subsidiary, to acquire a 2020-built 5,000 cbm LPG Carrier vessel from Toro Corp. … Read more

Family Offices in Asia Pacific Prioritize Next-Gen Education Amidst Wealth Transfer, Demonstrate Proactive Response to Market Volatility: Citi Wealth 2025 Survey Reveals

Source: Media Outreach – Family offices in Asia Pacific leads in second-generation wealth control and education about family wealth, signaling a strong next-generation focus. – Demonstrating proactive response to market volatility and strong optimism for portfolio returns, with a significant portion expecting returns over 5% for the year. HONG KONG SAR /SINGAPORE – Media OutReach … Read more

NZ-AU: Paladin Successfully Completes A$300 Million Equity Raising

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Not for release to US wire services or distribution in the United States PERTH, Australia, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) announces the successful completion of its fully underwritten equity raising, comprising (i) an ~A$231 million ASX institutional placement of new Paladin … Read more

Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) Breaks Record with Unity Anthology, Enters Malaysia Book of Records

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) (WMSKLI) has etched its name in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for producing the “Most Number of Contributors in a Polygenre Anthology on Unity.” Cover of the published book Unity: The Recipe for … Read more

NZ-Singapore-UAE-Switzerland launch new investment and trade partnership

Source: New Zealand Government Today New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, have announced the establishment of a new partnership to generate trade and investment opportunities and support economic growth, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced. The Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership brings together Brunei, Costa Rica, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Morocco, … Read more

Aviation – Don McCracken receives Civil Aviation Authority Director’s Award

Source: New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority 16 September 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority has presented Don McCracken with the 2025 Director’s Award at the Aviation Industry Awards Gala Dinner in Wellington. The Award recognises his sustained commitment to maintaining and improving aviation safety, not only in his own organisations over the years, but for … Read more

Rhenus’ New Air Freight Gateway in Bangkok to be a Strategic Hub in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach Rhenus adds a new air freight gateway in Bangkok for in/outbound & transshipment from/to Southeast Asia The new airfreight gateway will also see the use of electric vehicles (EV) for sustainable first/last mile transportation usage The gateway strengthens Rhenus’ capabilities to connect businesses globally with new customer-centric solutions and vertical approaches BANGKOK, … Read more

Green SM introduces a premium all-electric taxi experience to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Green SM, in partnership with Taksi Diamond, has officially launched Green SM Airport, a premium all-electric taxi service designed to promote sustainable and low-emission travel at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.To celebrate the launch, passengers can enjoy a special discount of up to … Read more

CPA Australia organizes the Executive Forum to mark its 70th anniversary in Hong Kong 

Source: Media Outreach CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with nearly 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 22,500 members in Greater China. CPA Australia is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Hong Kong this year. Our core services include education, training, technical support and … Read more

GP Industries completes strategic HK$504 million Equivalent Sustainability Linked Term Loan Facility

Source: Media Outreach Sustainability targets encompass eco-friendly manufacturing practices and robust corporate sustainability transformation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – GP Industries Limited (“GP Industries”, SGX: G20), the 86.18%-owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-listed Gold Peak Technology Group Limited (“Gold Peak”, SEHK: 40), today completed a 3-year syndicated sustainability-linked loan facility … Read more