Wellesley Street off-ramp reopened

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised the Wellesley Street off-ramp in Grafton has now reopened following a fatality this morning. Police would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while the road was closed. This death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI

Overhaul of broken Holidays Act on the way

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act giving confidence and certainty to both employers and employees, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.   “Full-time and part-time workers will start earning annual and sick leave in direct proportion to … Read more

First Rural Training Hub coming to South Taranaki

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson, are in Hāwera today for the ninth stop on the Rural Health Roadshow, where it has been announced that the country’s first Rural Training Hub will be in South Taranaki. “These Hubs aim to … Read more

Wellesley Street off-ramp closed following incident

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Grafton following a fatality this morning. Emergency services are in attendance on State Highway 16 at the Wellesley Street off-ramp on the Port link. A person has died and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Drivers are advised to expect delays or seek … Read more

Daytime closures in November for essential rebuild on SH25A

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 25A, one of Coromandel’s key routes, will require daytime closures for 2 weeks in November to allow for essential rebuild work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager Maintenance and Operations, Roger Brady, says the work will take place from Monday 10 November until approximately Friday 21 … Read more

It’s not a game to blame and shame

Source: Privacy Commissioner 23 Sept 2025, 08:00 Retail crime is a serious issue. The Privacy Commissioner has been engaging with retailers, who paint a grim picture of the challenges they currently face with threats to staff and customers, and persistent shoplifting.  The Privacy Act means that businesses can report retail crime to the Police. But … Read more

Foreign Policy Group Slams Secrecy around NZ Position on Palestine, Calls for Sanctions – Te Kuaka

Source: Te Kuaka Progressive foreign policy group Te Kuaka has slammed the Government’s secrecy around New Zealand’s position on Palestinian statehood. New Zealand has not announced its position yet, with the position reportedly to be announced by Foreign Minister Winston Peters later this week at the United Nations in New York. Australia, the UK, and … Read more

Update: Police release photos to assist in identifying deceased man, Heathcote Valley

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Chris Power: Police can now release images of the backpack, and its contents, located with the man found deceased on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September. We appreciate all those who have come forward with information so far and continue to follow lines of … Read more

New residence pathways a win for employers and skilled migrants – EMA

Source: EMA The government’s newly announced residence pathways will give businesses greater certainty and help fill critical skills gaps across manufacturing and other sectors, says the EMA. The changes finally acknowledge the value that vocational skills provide to New Zealand’s economy, says EMA Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement Lead Joanna Hall. “For too long, the immigration system … Read more

Privacy Commissioner – It’s not a game to blame and shame

Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Retail crime is a serious issue. The Privacy Commissioner has been engaging with retailers, who paint a grim picture of the challenges they currently face with threats to staff and customers, and persistent shoplifting. The Privacy Act means that businesses can report retail crime to the Police. But a word … Read more

Northland News – Missing voting papers? Request Special Vote

Source: Northland Regional Council Election officials are urging Northlanders who have not received their voting papers for next month’s local body election to request a Special Vote. Dale Ofsoske, the Northland Regional Council’s Electoral Officer, says almost 134,000 Northland electors have been issued a voting pack between 09-22 September. Local body elections are conducted by postal … Read more

BusinessNZ – New residency pathways hammer home value of trades

Source: BusinessNZ Two new immigration pathways for skilled trades and technicians reinforces the value of trades as part of New Zealand’s economy, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says immigration works alongside local workforce development to better our economy. “By bringing in experienced trade and technical people, businesses can expand their capacity to take on … Read more

Renewing your Maritime Transport Operator Certificate – thank you for your help

Source: Maritime New Zealand For the first time since they were introduced in 2014, Maritime Transport Operator Certificates (MTOC) have started to expire – they have a 10-year life. Thank you very much to all the people and organisations we consulted, who helped develop the renewal process and gave feedback as renewals started. Your willingness … Read more

Road closed, Great South Road, Ngāruawāhia

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid Great South Road near Starr Road in Ngāruawāhia due to a electrical pole transformer undergoing repairs. The closure is to ensure safety to all road users and is expected to open to traffic around 2pm. Motorists should travel on Old Taupiri Road as a detour. ENDS … Read more

Shovels in the ground for new Defence housing

Source: New Zealand Government The largest Defence housing project in decades is officially underway, delivering modern homes for military families and driving job growth in regional communities, Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Our sailors, soldiers and aviators dedicate themselves to protecting New Zealand, and they deserve warm, modern homes to return to when … Read more

New residence options to bolster workforce

Source: New Zealand Government More Kiwi businesses will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need, with the Government’s introduction of two new skilled migrant residence pathways. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says skilled and experienced migrants play an important role plugging workforce gaps, and in turn helping businesses to grow. “Businesses … Read more

Trade Minister to promote NZ trade at ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs today for Kuala Lumpur to attend a series of high-level ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meetings. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN, a milestone that underlines just how far we’ve come, and why we are committed to elevating our … Read more

Police operation gets meth off Motueka streets

Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police have arrested two people after finding a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine in their vehicle Members of the Tasman Organised Crime Unit stopped a rental vehicle coming from a ferry terminal about 11.50am on Monday. Officers executed a search warrant and during the search located a bag of crystalline substance, later … Read more

Hang Lung Marks 65 Years of Visionary Leadership at Anniversary Cocktail Unveils “Hang Lung V.3” Strategy for Capital-Efficient Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (collectively known as “Hang Lung” or “the Group”) today hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate their 65th anniversary, gathering important business … Read more

Adrian Cheng Unveils ALMAD Group

Source: Media Outreach Propelling transformative industries in emerging markets, driving digital assets and globalizing K11 by AC ecosystem HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – ALMAD Group (“the group”) officially launched today, dedicated to harnessing tomorrow’s opportunities across nine transformative paradigms. Founded by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, the group’s forward-looking … Read more

Huawei Cloud: Fostering the Fertile Ground for Compute, Empowering AI Pioneers for Industries

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – On the second day of HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Zhang Ping’an, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and CEO of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote speech titled “All Intelligence: Empowering AI Pioneers for Industries”. He shared Huawei Cloud’s innovation and practices in … Read more

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Creating a vibrant cultural, sports and tourism hub with global appeal

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – In his fourth Policy Address (September 17), John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), set out strategies to advance the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism, creating a robust self-reinforcing cycle to generate fresh … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN Doubles AI Cloud to 23k GPUs, Raises AI Cloud ARR Target to >$500m

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced it has doubled its AI Cloud capacity to 23k GPUs following the procurement of an additional 12.4k GPUs, and is now targeting more than $500m in AI Cloud annualized run-rate revenue (ARR) by Q1 2026.1 To meet … Read more

Autumn Foliage Journey in Tohoku, Japan: Must-See Scenic Spots to Visit in October

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – As summer ends and autumn arrives, the mountains and valleys of Japan’s Tohoku region are transformed into vibrant landscapes of autumn foliage, resembling a breathtaking painting. With the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area) offered by JR East, you can enjoy Japan’s … Read more

Discover Nature and Culture in Japan’s Tohoku: Family-Friendly Highlights A Perfect 5-Day, 4-Night Journey for Families

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – The Tohoku region of Japan is a perfect destination for family trips. It is full of exciting experiences for children and activities that parents and kids can enjoy together. With the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area), you can travel conveniently and … Read more

VinFast VF 3 honored as ‘Best Newcomer Electric Car’ in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – The VinFast VF 3 mini-SUV has been honored with the coveted “The Best Newcomer Electric Car” award at the acclaimed Carvaganza Editors’ Choice Awards, one of Indonesia’s most prestigious and independent automotive accolades. This achievement not only reaffirms the outstanding appeal … Read more

ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE DEMAND The Chinese Mainland Leads Regional Transformation Amid Flight to Quality

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Asia Pacific’s office market is evolving rapidly, with the Chinese mainland at the forefront of a broader regional transformation. Across key Southeast Asian cities, vacancy rates remain elevated – 26.5% in Bangkok and 18% in Manila – while prime Grade … Read more