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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The large vegetation fire which has been burning at Southbridge in Selwyn, Canterbury since yesterday afternoon is now contained. Incident Controller Lou Ander says most firefighting crews have been stood down with some heavy machinery work continuing to turn over remaining hotspots. ‘All roads are now open again, and I … Read more
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney is saying that new GDP data released by Statistics New Zealand demonstrates the scale of the problems in the economy, and the desperate need for economic policy change. “The economy fell 0.9% last quarter. The Reserve Bank forecast a 0.3% fall, and the Treasury … Read more
Source: PSA New data shows flexible work was never the issue the Government claimed Today’s data from the Public Service Commission exposes the Government’s working from home directive as a manufactured crisis designed to distract from the real impact of public sector cuts on Wellington and communities across New Zealand. “The Government made a huge song … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 18 September – Monday 22 September The front which brought wet and windy conditions to many overnight will move across the North Island today while a cool, showery southwest flow becomes established over the rest of the country. “The southwest flow over Aotearoa eases tomorrow as a ridge of high … Read more
Source: Brainchild PR realestate.co.nz has been crowned the number one small/micro workplace in New Zealand, according to Great Place to Work.The organisation has been recognised as setting the standard for workplace culture and employee experience in Aotearoa. Earlier this year, realestate.co.nz achieved the official Great Place To Work Certification™ and has now gone one step … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews continue to battle a large vegetation fire at Southbridge in the Selwyn District in Canterbury today. Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe says the fire is currently controlled to 38 hectares with a perimeter of 2.6 kilometres. ‘It is deep seated in mostly pine forestry … Read more
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the 0.9% contraction in GDP for the June quarter is a reminder of the fragility of business confidence and the ongoing drag in building economic momentum. “This result is a knock at the wrong time,” says Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA. “Even … Read more
Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Societal attitudes to gender and equality are both caught and taught, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond says. “In an environment where some people are feeling emboldened to make deeply offensive comments and where parts of our sexuality education curriculum are under threat, it should come as no surprise that we’re … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Climate-related news can influence how much people are willing to pay for wine, according to a study by University of Auckland finance academic Dr Gertjan Verdickt. “I ask the question, if you see more climate-related news, are you willing to pay more or less for foreign wine? And my analysis … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada. The arrival of the International Liaison Officer on Thursday morning capped more than two months of deployments with 59 personnel assisting the Canadian wildfire response in Alberta and Manitoba. Fire and Emergency also welcomed back its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the Hainan FTP Promotion and Policy Interpretation Conference was organized at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Sept. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 66-year-old woman missing in Christchurch has sadly been located deceased this evening. The woman was found by Police Search and Rescue at around 6pm today. Police would like to thank all those who assisted with the search, including Coastguard Sumner volunteers, Land Search and Rescue volunteers, and Fire and Emergency … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Applications are now open for the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, a nationwide initiative led by philanthropist Neak Oknha Chen Zhi that empowers young Cambodians to develop bold, scalable solutions to address the climate crisis. The official launch announcement of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Deepening Footprint in Mainland China to Empower Next-Gen Successors & Wealth Management Elites HONG KONG SAR / CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – WRISE Group (“WRISE” or “the Group”), one of Asia’s fastest-growing wealth management firms, announced today the official opening of WRISE Academy Office in Changsha, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Satay Beef, Singapore Noodle Pizza Integrated into Italian Dishes Creatively with British Flair HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – PizzaExpress, originating from the UK, was founded by a globetrotter dedicated to bringing authentic handcrafted pizza experiences to food lovers worldwide. Now in Hong Kong with diversed … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – In today’s dynamic economic landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges, many people believe that having savings or liquid assets is essential for a sense of security and protection. To achieve wealth appreciation while balancing risk, a long-term wealth management … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Trusted by Municipalities in Japan, Tackling Water Infrastructure Challenges Globally TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, announced today that “KnoWaterleak,” a water leakage assessment and management system, has surpassed 50 cumulative municipal contracts. KnoWaterleak Achieves Cumulative Milestone … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for any possible sightings of Simran. Simran, 41, was reported missing from her home on Tuesday night and Police have serious concerns for her welfare. Simran was last seen in Whakatāne, but Police located her vehicle in Pongakawa and believe she still may be in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s decision by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) union to walk away from bargaining and continue with strike action next week will leave more than 13,000 patients without the care they need. This is despite Health New Zealand tabling an updated offer during negotiations this week that would have … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson travels to China today to the 36th Nanjing Wool Market Conference to promote New Zealand’s premium strong wool. “China is New Zealand’s largest wool market, In the year ending 30 June 2025, we exported $446 million worth of wool, with $176 million going to China.” Mr … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Beauty Amora, a fast-growing e-commerce platform offering a diverse range of beauty products from leading Asian brands. This Spring, Beauty Amora is launching three exciting offers to help customers refresh their skincare routines: Spring Glow-Up Sale, medicube Gift with Purchase and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – The 12th edition of the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) will take place from November 14-16, 2025, in Shanghai at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC). As the leading event in the Asia Pacific region dedicated … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MUSCAT, OMAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Business deals exceeding US $320 million was the target of Oman’s flagship technology and investment exhibition, COMEX 2025, making this year’s gathering from September 8 to 11, the most ambitious in the event’s 34-year history. “This is the biggest and most … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Thank you, Minister of Transport, for outlining the Government’s substantial investment in Auckland’s passenger rail system. Mayor of Auckland, it is good to see you and to hear a bit of pragmatism. Distinguished guests who have already been acknowledged, thank you again. David Gordon, the can-do man from KiwiRail, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance of a serious crash on State Highway Two near Dannevirke. At around 1.40pm, Police were notified of the two vehicle crash. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The road is blocked while emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first housing development has received consent under the Fast-track Approvals Act. The Maitahi Village housing development in Nelson lodged its application in February 2025 and has now been approved by an independent expert panel. Minister Bishop … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon. The crash, which involved a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm. Sadly, the sole occupant of the ute died at the scene. One person also received minor injuries. State Highway … Read more