Security Tech – When Automation Fails: Lessons in Cyber Resilience from Europe’s Airport Ransomware Attack

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Source: Cyber News. Article by Mantas Sabeckis This past weekend, millions of travelers faced a modern nightmare: delays, cancellations, and chaos at some of Europe’s busiest airports – Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin – triggered by a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace’s check-in and boarding software. It’s very much the reality of today’s hyperconnected infrastructure. This shows … Read more

Oxfam – Colonialism hijacks energy transition: 70% of minerals for renewables lies in Global South but the majority of profits are captured by the world’s richest

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China (29%) – with those profits largely falling into the hands of the richest 1%. In 2024, Latin America received 3% of global clean energy investment, … Read more

Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF RISK

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Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $85 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has named Maaike van Tol as its new Head of Risk, effective 29 September 2025. Ms van Tol joined the Guardians’ asset allocation team in April 2024, following nine years with ANZ Investments, where … Read more

Energy Sector – Permits Have Opened. Now Let’s Rebuild New Zealand’s Gas Security

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s move to allow new prospecting and exploration permits nationwide, not just in onshore Taranaki. This change creates a faster route to allocate acreage and restart the work needed to rebuild our gas supply. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie said the announcement is a necessary … Read more

Rural News – Rural connectivity crisis demands urgent action – Federated Farmers

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Source: Federated Farmers Rural New Zealand is being left behind on connectivity, with a new survey showing urgent action is needed from both mobile companies and the Government. “Many of our members are telling us loud and clear that their mobile coverage is still patchy and unreliable, both on-farm and on provincial highways,” says Federated Farmers … Read more

Cost recovery proposals for on-board cameras

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to recover some of the costs associated with on-board cameras used on commercial fishing vessels. This will involve amending the Fisheries (Cost Recovery) Rules 2001 to provide for the recovery of on-board camera costs from 1 October 2026. … Read more

Dairy – Fonterra reports continued strong performance in FY25

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Source: Fonterra Total Group revenue: NZ $26 billion, up 15%  Total cash returns to shareholders: $16 billion, up 30.6%  Operating profit: NZ $1,732 million, up 13%  Profit after tax: NZ $1,079 million, down 4%, up 13% tax-adjusted  Normalised earnings per share: 71 cents, no change, up 13 cents tax-adjusted  FY25 full year dividend, fully imputed: … Read more

Advocacy – World Maritime Day: Solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza – PFNZ

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) 25 September 2025 – On World Maritime Day, the international community reflects on the vital role of our oceans in connecting people, sustaining livelihoods, and ensuring freedom of navigation. This year’s theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” underscores the responsibility to safeguard maritime rights for all. As the … Read more

New Zealand children and parents love playing video games together

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Source: IGEA NZ Plays 2025 report reveals parents see video games as a positive force in learning, connection and creativity New Zealand, 25 September 2025 – Video games are now a regular part of life in most New Zealand homes and new research shows parents are not only on board with their kids playing video … Read more

Universities – New shark safety measure: Bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce injuries – Flinders

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Source: Flinders University Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss. While internal and crushing injuries may still occur, bite-resistant wetsuits can now be added to the ‘toolkit’ of measures available to reduce shark-bite risk and resulting injuries, say researchers from Flinders University’s Southern Shark … Read more

CPA Australia members in Malaysia offered Australian work placement

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Eligible Malaysian CPA Australia members are first to have the chance to enjoy temporary work placement in Australia. This is part of a broader Young Professionals Exchange Program organised by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade being made … Read more

Police welcome IPCA findings regarding Motueka incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Police welcome the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that a police officer’s actions during an incident in Motueka in March 2024 were justified.  Officers were responding to several 111 calls regarding a man presenting a firearm at members of the public.  Tasman District Commander, Superintendent Tracey Thompson, says … Read more

Warrant to arrest – David Heketoa

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of David Heketoa, who has a warrant to arrest. Heketoa, 56, is wanted to arrest for breaching electronically monitored bail. Police have been making extensive enquires to locate Heketoa, but he is actively evading Police. We believe he is transient … Read more

Applications open for new exploration permits

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Source: New Zealand Government Petroleum operators can once again apply for new prospecting and exploration permits beyond onshore Taranaki, enabling the work needed to grow New Zealand’s dwindling gas reserves, says Resources Minister Shane Jones.  In addition to the Block Offer competitive tender process, a new open market application pathway has been introduced to allocate … Read more

Police deal significant blow to organised crime, uprooting 120 cannabis grow houses

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Source: New Zealand Police Police in Auckland have taken over $58 million out of the hands of organised crime, with more than 10 tonnes of cannabis destroyed in a sweeping set of operations. Over a month, Police have shut down 120 cannabis grow houses nestled amongst suburban and rural communities. So much cannabis was destroyed, … Read more

Serious Crash: Victoria Street, Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 5.40am, near the intersection of Albert Street. At this stage one person is in a serious condition. Victoria Street is closed between Queen and Hobson Streets. Police are advising motorists to use alternate … Read more

Citi Hosts Flagship AI Forum to Drive Hong Kong’s Financial Future In Partnership with Mastercard & FinTech Association of Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach Leading Financial Institutions, Regulators, and Tech Innovators Converge to Accelerate Hong Kong’s AI Readiness and Global Leadership HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – Citi Hong Kong, in collaboration with Mastercard and the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), successfully co-hosted the “Creating an AI Ready Economy” … Read more

Housing Market – Conditions broaden out but don’t expect a property boom

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Source: Cotality New analysis from Cotality’s Mapping the Market reveals New Zealand’s housing market has remained subdued over the past three months to September, with sales activity slowly rising but property values largely stagnant. (ref. https://www.cotality.com/nz/our-data/mapping-market ) The trend shaped by ongoing economic and labour market weakness, played out across many suburbs, with performance remaining … Read more

Empowering ASEAN Development Across the Value Chain, Genertec Shines at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo

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Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – On September 17, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) opened grandly in Nanning, Guangxi. With the theme “Promoting AI Empowerment and Innovation for A New Shared Future”, this year’s CAEXPO covers 160,000 square meters and brings together more than 3,200 exhibitors. At … Read more

learnd SE: Sale of a majority stake in learnd Ltd. as part of a management buy-out and appointment of former chairman of the supervisory board as sole member of the management board

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Source: Media Outreach Public disclosure of inside information pursuant to Article 17 para. 1 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulation) Sale of a majority stake in learnd Ltd. as part of a management buy-out and appointment of former chairman of the supervisory board as sole member of the management board … Read more

Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress – methods paper 

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Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress – methods paper   25 September 2025   We have added ‘Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress’ to Stats NZ website. This page summarises the approach and updates to the development of the monthly consumers price index (CPI).   We will continue to update this page as we make … Read more

Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 – availability of data and correction to CSV files update

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Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 – availability of data and correction to CSV files update  Technical issues that were preventing some Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 data from publishing are now resolved.   The harmonised trade tables have been fully loaded and are available in Infoshare.   Correction to CSV files  Four CSV files available … Read more

Spanish Excitement Continues with Over 20 Events and Promotions Across Singapore with the Return of Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2025

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Source: Media Outreach This 3rd edition of ESDS is an ongoing stellar showcase of 9 Spanish food partners and over 15 Spanish F&B outlets in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – ¡Olé! The flavours of Spain are taking over the Lion City this season as “Eat Spain, Drink Spain” (ESDS) … Read more

AIA Singapore partners NHG Health to advance sustainable healthcare and population health in Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach This Memorandum of Understanding focuses on innovative solutions, Value-Based Care, and population health to foster healthier communities. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – AIA Singapore and NHG Health today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Singapore’s healthcare … Read more

Alibaba Cloud Announces International Expansion Plans to Power the Next-Generation AI Innovations

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Source: Media Outreach New data centers and service centers designed to enhance infrastructure coverage and stay ahead of global growing demand for AI and Cloud services Full-stack AI and Cloud capabilities fuel innovations withglobalpartners and customers HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone … Read more

WorldRiskReport 2025: Billions threatened by flooding

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Source: Media Outreach BERLIN/BOCHUM, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 24 September 2025 – The WorldRiskReport 2025 by Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict at Ruhr University Bochum focuses on flooding. Between 2000 and 2019, more than 1.6 billion people were affected and economic damage exceeded US $650 billion, … Read more

Serious crash, Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and bus at Waitao, Tauranga tonight. The crash was reported about 6.15pm, and happened on Welcome Bay Road, between Waitao Road and Water Lane. One occupant of the car is in a critical condition. The occupants of the bus were not … Read more