Remembering fallen officer Lyn Fleming at Police Remembrance Day

Source: New Zealand Police On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police.  Sadly this year will be the first time Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s name will be read as the 34th name on the Roll of Honour, which … Read more

Pharmac saves money to spend on new medicines

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased to see Pharmac negotiating savings to increase medicines access.  “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour … Read more

New appointments to Civil Aviation Authority Board

Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of three new members to the Civil Aviation Authority’s Board will bring fresh expertise and leadership to the entity, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager has appointed Mike Schubert and Peter O’Regan for three-year terms, beginning 8 October 2025. Mel Templeton has also been appointed as a … Read more

Pharmac proposes funding five medicines and more convenient treatment options to ease pressure on health services

Source: PHARMAC Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus SC) for multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term condition where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, causing a range of symptoms that can get worse over time. Ocrelizumab is already funded as an intravenous (IV) infusion for people with relapsing remitting and primary progressive MS. The proposal … Read more

Raumanga house fire being treated as suspicious

Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei detectives have commenced an investigation into an early morning house fire in Raumanga. Police were called to Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says the fire is being treated as suspicious, as enquiries get underway. “All five occupants were asleep at the time and were … Read more

New threat facing our native fur seals

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 September 2025 The virus, a divergent strain of canine distemper virus (CDV), has been linked to disease and mortality in kekeno. Current evidence suggests this virus is not likely to represent a new introduction to New Zealand, but rather a previously undetected strain. There is no known human health … Read more

Privacy Amendment Act passes

Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Sept 2025, 09:00 The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency and help New Zealanders to better exercise their privacy rights.    Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says that the important change in the Privacy Amendment Act is the addition of new Information Privacy … Read more

Police seeking information on illegal dirt bike riders in Belmont

Source: New Zealand Police Porirua Police are seeking information about a group of five males who regularly ride dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park and then Belmont Farm. The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees. Their behaviour on the … Read more

Excellent progress on ACOP education and guidance

Source: Maritime New Zealand Education resources and guidance are key parts of implementing the Approved Code of Practice for Loading and Unloading Cargo at Ports and on Ships (ACOP). We’re making excellent progress on the first e-learning modules. These are about risk management from workers’ perspectives, and include: understanding risk management in the workplace understanding … Read more

Trip limits to protect Akaroa Hector’s dolphins

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 September 2025 Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Harbour are a stronghold for the threatened Hector’s dolphin, which is mostly found around the coast of the South Island. The sheltered harbour is ideal to see the dolphins, especially over the summer months when they visit in greater numbers to feed and … Read more

Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of employment, remove the unfairness for those returning from parental leave, increase casual loading, and provide for pay statements. However, some workers lose out in the changes proposed including … Read more

Just What the Customer Ordered – and other advice

Source: NZ Department of Conservation DOC Visitor Centres are more than just starting points for outdoor adventures. They’re places where visitors can plan their trips, learn about the natural and cultural history of Aotearoa, and connect with knowledgeable rangers who know their local landscapes inside out. Increasingly, they’re also becoming hubs for conservation action — … Read more

Scam victim numbers down, but losses up, reports Banking Ombudsman

Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme The Banking Ombudsman Scheme helped more than 5,800 bank customers and facilitated compensation or refunds totalling more than $2 million according to its latest annual report. The most common complaints were about personal transaction accounts, property lending and credit cards. Complaints and disputes were up 4 per cent and 7 per cent … Read more

ECOVACS Launches DEEBOT X11 Family with PowerBoost Technology in the APAC Region, Revolutionizing Smart Cleaning with Unmatched Power and Runtime

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – ECOVACS, a global leader in intelligent home robotics, unveiled its flagship DEEBOT X11 Family for the first time in the APAC region. The prestigious regional launch event brought together over 600 guests, including key distributor partners, leading influencers, and … Read more

DOC pricing proposal for Aoraki car park

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 September 2025 This car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park provides access to several popular day and overnight walks such as Hooker Valley Track, Kea Point Track, and to Mueller and Hooker huts. The White Horse Hill Campground next to the carpark is DOC’s most visited campground. The proposal … Read more

NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Enters into Letter of Intent for Potential Merger with BlockFuel Energy, Inc.

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SEVEN HILLS, Australia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for a … Read more

Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou! The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival Grandly Kicks Off

Source: Media Outreach FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – On the evening of September 22, the opening ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, bringing together guests from all walks of life to celebrate this grand event. Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival … Read more

Advocacy – Israeli minister would embarrass NZ government with an official ‘thank you’ visit – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA says a proposed ‘thank you visit’ by Israel’s deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel would be embarrassing for the New Zealand government and expose it as a collaborator with Israeli genocide in Gaza.   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co chair, John Minto says he expects the New Zealand … Read more

VinFast triumphs at the 2025 APAC Effie Awards

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – VinFast has achieved an outstanding victory with six awards at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Effie Awards (APAC Effie Awards), making it the only automaker honored at the regional-level competition. The company also made history as the first Vietnamese brand to win a Gold … Read more

Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) Students Shine at ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) (WMSKLI) proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its students at the Tribuana Bangsawan Theatre Production, held at the Auditorium Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in conjunction with the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 recently. Students showcasing their … Read more

Hong Kong Construction Association Launches Industry-First Best Practice Guideline for Carbon Smart Construction Site

Source: Media Outreach Focusing on Site Decarbonisation and 36 Practical Measures to Help Contractors Achieve Carbon Neutrality HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – The Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) today announced the launch of the “Best Practice Guideline for Carbon Smart Construction Site” (the “Guideline”). This industry-first practical guide … Read more

PTT Oil and Retail Business Unlocks Growth With AI-Driven Personalization Strategy

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) is accelerating its digital transformation agenda with a data-first strategy that places personalization and intelligent customer engagement at the core of its business model — positioning the company for sustained growth in … Read more

Complex investigation results in more than 40 fraud charges

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud related offences totalling over $68,000. Officers attended a property in Long Bay this morning where a 34-year-old man was taken into custody. Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, acting Inspector Tim Williams, says numerous credit card frauds were committed across … Read more

TVBS Original Drama 「The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly」Showcases in Seoul

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – TVBS’s newest original drama, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (舊金山美容院), will premiere on October 19. Before its debut, General Manager Sheena Liu led lead actors Simon Lien and Nash Zhang to Seoul for the 25th Broadcast Worldwide (BCWW), where … Read more

Kicking off the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has kicked off on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL), delivering major economic benefits for the region alongside big improvements to safety and reliability, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Breaking ground on Ō2NL is a huge moment for Horowhenua and the … Read more

Business Central welcomes Holidays Act reform

Source: Business Central Business Central welcomes the Government’s decision to replace the Holidays Act with a new Employment Leave Act next year. Business Central Acting Chief Executive Amanda Wood says it’s a long-awaited move that will bring much-needed clarity and simplicity to leave entitlements, and it is positive that the planned new legislation will contain the … Read more

Advocacy – VUW academics and students successfully passed boycott and divestment in support of Palestinian human rights, 55 votes to 1 abstention

Source: Student Justice for Palestine (SJP) Pōneke Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)’s Academic Board has overwhelmingly voted to endorse boycott, divestment and other non-violent means to pressure Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and respect Palestinian human rights. Hundreds of students and staff poured into the Hunter Council Chambers … Read more