Update 6 – Critical incident, Waitomo

Source: New Zealand Police Police are today continuing the scene examination of the campsites believed to have been used by Tom Phillips and his children. Detective Inspector Daryl Smith says the investigation team has worked tirelessly in difficult conditions to examine multiple scenes since the critical incident on Monday morning. “Police staff have spent the … Read more

Police search continues for Te Anihana Pomana

Source: New Zealand Police The search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana is continuing this week, with Police continuing to look into her disappearance. Police thank those members of the public who have come forward with information about Te Anihana, 25, who last seen in central Auckland three weeks ago. “Police and whānau renewed calls … Read more

Wildberries Launches Virtual Fitting Room for Its Online Marketplace

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has developed and launched a virtual fitting room in its online marketplace. This AI-powered feature, currently available in test mode, enables users to virtually try on clothing after uploading their photo into the Wildberries … Read more

Larger, wider, stronger – SH2 Waikare Gorge gets a new temporary bridge

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Larger, wider, heavier vehicles can now travel through Waikare Gorge, following the installation of the new ‘Acrow’ bridge on State Highway 2. A stretch of SH2 through Pūtōrino and Waikare Gorge was closed last weekend for nearly 24-hours for the removal of the Bailey bridge and installation of the new … Read more

Two men charged after Hawke’s Bay Police locate more than 200 cannabis plants

Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police have located more than 200 nearly mature cannabis plants at a property in Hastings today. The plants have an estimated street value of between $600,000 and $750,000 and were found at a leased commercial property in Orchard Road, Camberley this morning. Two men – aged 45 and 49 … Read more

Delivering better social housing

Source: New Zealand Government Community Housing Providers (CHPs) are getting on with delivering the more than 2,000 social homes funded by the Coalition Government, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “Today we’re releasing an update on the allocation of the 1500 social houses funded in Budget 2024 for delivery from … Read more

BeOne Medicines Honored with the Global Oncology Innovation Leadership Award at BIOHK 2025, Supporting “1+” to Accelerate the Delivery of Innovative Cancer Therapies

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – BeOne Medicines (BeOne)(NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), was honored today at BIOHK 2025, the Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference & Exhibition, with the prestigious Global Oncology Innovation Leadership Award. This award recognizes BeOne’s outstanding contributions to advancing global oncology … Read more

Pair charged in cash-in-transit robbery

Source: New Zealand Police A tenacious investigation over the past five months has led to two arrests following a cash-in-transit robbery at Sylvia Park. The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating after $210,000 was allegedly stolen when a firearm was presented at security guards on 9 April 2025. “Police located a vehicle, allegedly … Read more

BusinessNZ – New school subjects fit for changing world of work

Source: BusinessNZ The inclusion of future-focused subject areas in NCEA reform is a positive step towards preparing young New Zealanders for a rapidly changing world of work, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says digital technologies are quickly adopted by businesses, and that building the necessary skills into the school curriculum will better equip our future … Read more

Energy and Environment – Damning MBIE report: Coal imports skyrocket, power prices remain high

Source: Greenpeace MBIE’s latest quarterly energy report, released today, shows electricity prices remain stubbornly high. The report comes amidst a string of manufacturing and mill closures where high energy costs were cited as a key factor for the closures. The report also shows coal imports increased 650%, from 71.5 kilotonnes in the June 2024 quarter to 539 kilotonnes in … Read more

Weather News – A burst of spring showers – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 11th – Monday 15th September – The mixed bag of changeable spring weather continues for the next few days. On Friday, a fast-moving rainband will cross the upper North Island, bringing a burst of heavy rain, with the risk of thunderstorms and strong winds gusting 80 km/h. MetService has … Read more

Transport Sector – Promising future for low emission freight certificates

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Formerly known as Renewable Freight Certificates, the framework is a market-based incentive for freight customers to reduce their supply chain emissions. Certificates would be granted to road freight companies operating low-emission vehicles, based on freight tonnage and distance moved. Road freight customers anywhere in the country could buy these … Read more

Defence News – NZDF delivers essential items to remote PNG areas

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A New Zealand Defence Force C-130J Hercules and two NH90 helicopters have delivered equipment, medical gear and clothing to remote areas of Papua New Guinea. The flights took place over two weeks, while the nation was celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence. Among No. 40 Squadron’s C-130J deliveries were … Read more

AUX Commences Trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Launching New Chapter in Global Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – AUX Electric Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2580.HK), the core air conditioning business of AUX Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 2nd. As the third major Chinese air conditioning company to list on the exchange, the event … Read more

Vantage Data Centers Secures $1.6B Investment in APAC Platform from GIC and ADIA

Source: Media Outreach Investment to support accelerated expansion in APAC, including acquisition of hyperscale data center campus in Johor, Malaysia, strengthening Vantage’s position as a market leader in Asia Pacific DENVER, USA and SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, … Read more

Serious crash: Bunnythorpe

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and Roberts Line, north of Palmerston North. Emergency services received reports of the crash about 12:30pm. The intersection of the road is closed, diversions are in place, and motorists should avoid the area. Initial reports suggest … Read more

Fatal crash, Bluff Highway

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after the two-car collision on the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road around 6am. Sadly, one occupant died at the scene and there were no other injuries involved. The highway remains closed with diversions in place while the Serious Crash unit examines the scene. ENDS … Read more

Ministry for Regulation receives international praise for new guidance to clipboard wielders

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today announced the launch of the RegRoom will improve regulations and how they’re enforced. RegRoom is an online space where government regulators can learn best practice and connect with each other. Government regulators can include any public servant who is involved in making or enforcing rules. … Read more

Statement on media coverage of critical incident radio communications

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers: The use by a media outlet of material based on Police radio communications is grossly irresponsible and puts at risk inquiries under way into the events that unfolded in Western Waikato on Monday night. This material was not released by Police, nor did the … Read more

Crown takes significant step forward with Ngāpuhi

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has taken a significant step forward with Ngāpuhi as legislation that returns Kororipo Pā passes first reading in Parliament today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith says. “This marks the end of three years of negotiations between the Crown and Ngāti Rēhia, who have led these negotiations … Read more

Cyber security webinars

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 11 September 2025 Last updated 11 September 2025 Print Share In 2024 the Cyber Security for the Tertiary Sector initiative facilitated online webinars to help organisations in the New Zealand tertiary education sector to better understand cyber security and help them decide what steps they can take to become … Read more

Te Tahua o Te Reo Kairangi

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 1 September 2025 Last updated 1 September 2025 Print Share Te Tahua o Te Reo Kairangi supports language revitalisation and addresses workforce needs through the growth of te reo Māori speakers. Te Tahua o Te Reo Kairangi supports language revitalisation and addresses workforce needs through the growth of te … Read more

Advocacy – Let Children Live! Save the Children and Amnesty International launch global campaign to protect the lives of children trapped in Gaza

Source: Save the Children Save the Children and Amnesty International have launched a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the 2.38 million Palestinian children, still alive, growing up in unbearable conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory. The campaign – Let Children Live – is a global call to action to remind the world what is … Read more

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