University Research – Digital safety gaps leave vulnerable at risk – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Online scams, weak passwords and cyberbullying hit vulnerable groups hardest, and New Zealand has almost no research to guide local solutions, according to the authors of a new study. Digital Safety and Vulnerable Groups: A Systematic Review of Barriers, Enablers, and Multi-Level Interventions looks into who’s most vulnerable online and why. … Read more

Police seek information after 180 railway sleepers stolen

Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei, don’t get caught dozing on the issue of railway sleeper theft. Police are seeking information from the public about a spate of thefts across the wider Whangārei area in the past two months. Approximately 180 sleepers have been reported as stolen over this period, Whangārei Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior … Read more

Construction starting on new SH35 Hikuwai Bridge

Source: New Zealand Government Improving the resilience of State Highway 35 (SH35) between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay in Tairāwhiti is shifting up a gear with construction starting this month on a new Hikuwai Bridge, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Cyclone Gabrielle damaged the original bridge, severing an important connection across the Hikuwai River, and … Read more

House Fire, Bucklands Beach

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Emergency Services are attending a house fire on Murvale Drive this morning. At around 2.30am reports were received that a property was fully ablaze. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are at the scene with an investigation underway. At … Read more

Have you seen Cecil?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of 62-year-old Cecil, reported missing in Tauranga. Cecil was last seen around a week ago in the Ohauiti/Hairini area of Tauranga. It is believed he may be in Tauranga or Hastings areas. Police and Cecil’s family are concerned for his wellbeing and would like to see … Read more

Lane blocked: SH18, Greenhithe

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 18 on the Upper Harbour Bridge is down to one lane after a small digger has fallen off a truck. Around 7.15am Police were notified the digger was blocking the lefthand lane, heading towards Squadron Drive. Traffic is building with Police are advising motorists to expect delays while the … Read more

Health and Employment – 11,500 essential health workers vote to strike on 23 October – PSA

Source: PSA More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will strike for 24 hours on Thursday 23 October in support of their claim for safe staffing levels and better pay and conditions. “The workers, who are PSA members, voted overwhelmingly to take strike action following the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora to table a fair … Read more

International Youth Explore Traditional Villages, Marvel at World’s Highest Bridge, and Promote China-Thailand Exchanges

Source: Media Outreach ANSHUN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – From September 25 to 30, the event “Bond of Friendship in Natural Landscape and Works of Video and Audio – International Youth Traditional Villages Travel,” hosted by Guizhou Radio and Television Station and organized by Guizhou Colorful New Media Co., Ltd. … Read more

NZ-AU: U.S. Department of War Awards $43.4M to Alaska Range Resources to Secure Antimony Supply

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to announce that its 100% owned U.S. subsidiary Alaska Range Resources, LLC (ARR), has been awarded US$43.4 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding by the U.S. Department … Read more

Annual and monthly home consents lift in August 2025 – Building consents issued: August 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Annual and monthly home consents lift in August 2025 – news story 1 October 2025 There were 34,078 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended August 2025, up 1.3 percent compared with the year ended August 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The number of homes consented has … Read more

ALUPCO and AAG signed a Master Framework Agreement to build the largest integrated downstream aluminum industrial base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – Aluminum Products Company (ALUPCO), an aluminum extrusion producer in Saudi Arabia and Asia Aluminum Group (AAG), a leading Hong Kong aluminum extrusion manufacturer with a production base in Mainland China, signed an agreement on September 29 in Hong Kong. The … Read more

Government Cuts – Government funding cuts force job losses at trusted RNZ – PSA

Source: PSA Radio New Zealand is making its first forced redundancies in years, with staff learning today that six roles will be axed including the entire TAHI podcast team and producers from beloved programmes like Culture 101 and At The Movies. These job losses come on top of a recent round of voluntary redundancies – all … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA issues second open letter to NZ PM and FM over Gaza peace flotilla

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA has released an open letter sent to New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters. The open letter follows: Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister c.luxon@ministers.govt.nz   Rt Hon Winston Peters Foreign Minister w.peters@ministers.govt.nz   Tēnā kōrua,   We, call on the NZ … Read more

Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Urges Government to Protect Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently demand that Israeli authorities end the inhumane blockade of occupied Gaza and allow the international civilian flotilla boats, currently sailing to Gaza, safe and unhindered passage to their destination. Supported by NGOs in Gaza … Read more

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge and Ministry of Environment Partner to Advance Youth Climate Solutions in Cambodia

Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – Cambodia’s climate resilience efforts gained fresh momentum with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment and the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, a nationwide initiative led by Neak Oknha Chen Zhi that empowers young Cambodians … Read more

Happitat redefines a new paradigm to become a new destination of happiness, bringing people, nature, and imagination together in one place — the first prototype of Destination Creation on Bangna-Trad Road.

Source: Media Outreach Happitat is strategically located in the heart of Bangna’s new economic center, offering both joy and opportunity. Spanning over 200,000 sq.m., it harmoniously blends nature, technology, and unique experiences, and is gearing up for its grand celebration in April 2026. Reinforcing its strength as Bangna’s new economic hub, the project has received … Read more

Amazon Singapore Rolls Out Line-up of Incredible Deals for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025

Source: Media Outreach Amazon Prime Big Deal Days returns to Singapore from 7 – 13 October with its longest event yet, offering seven days of incredible deals. Prime members can access exclusive deals from local and international brands including LEGO, Sony PlayStation, Roborock, Bioderma, Whole Foods Market and more. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – … Read more

Partnering with Northland’s employers for success

Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Social Development is successfully partnering with local businesses to get Northland job seekers into work. Whangarei employers have joined Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston at an Into Work event, sharing their experiences of successfully filling multiple vacancies in their businesses. One successful example is Fulton … Read more

BUMA International Group 1H 2025 Results Demonstrate Strong Recovery in 2Q25

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID, “the Group”) today announced its audited consolidated results for the first half of 2025 (“1H25”). While major operational and weather-related disruptions significantly impacted the first quarter, the Group delivered a strong … Read more

Shaping the Future of Hybrid Office Spaces in Singapore with Raw Design Consultants

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – The rise of hybrid work is reshaping how offices in Singapore are imagined and used. Beyond desks and meeting rooms, today’s workplaces are now expected to support a mix of collaboration, individual focus, and flexibility. Raw Design Consultants, a Singapore-based office interior … Read more

Animal Welfare requirements for pig farming to be strengthened

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing changes to the Animal Welfare Act 1999, raising welfare outcomes for pigs in New Zealand while providing farmers appropriate time to make the changes, Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare) Andrew Hoggard announced today. “These proposed changes set new requirements for the use of farrowing crates and … Read more

SNP Group Appoints Jelita Kamal as Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach SNP creates new COO role to scale growth and operations across Asia Pacific Seasoned leader Jelita Kamal appointed to drive strategy, execution, and revenue Move reflects SNP’s expansion and commitment to customers and partners in the region SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – SNP SE, a leading software … Read more

No Power in Government Electricity Reforms

Source: NZCTU The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New Zealanders said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “The Government is tackling non-existent problems such as financing investment, while dodging the real issues, such as delivering new … Read more

Northland farmer banned from owning or managing deer for 3 years

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Northland farmer has been handed a 3-year ban from owning or managing deer after underfeeding more than 145 of the animals. Niven John Lowrie (66) was also fined $7000 when he was sentenced in the Manukau District Court (30/9/2025) on two charges under the Animal Welfare Act, following … Read more

Rockfall resilience works planned near Murchison

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work is about to begin to make two key Top of the South transport links safer for the public and more resistant to slips and rockfalls. Contractors will be on site from next week at 2 sites near Murchison – one at the Granity Narrows on State Highway 6 between … Read more

Kiwi Jobs on the Line – Maritime Unions Urge Government to Block Foreign Ship Replacement

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Local seafaring jobs are under threat by multinational cement company Holcim and Nova Algoma Cement Carriers Limited (NACC) who plan to replace a New Zealand-crewed vessel with a foreign-flagged and crewed ship. New Zealand’s maritime unions are calling on the government to urgently intervene to keep skilled jobs. The … Read more

MTR Closes Landmark HKD30 Billion Seven-Year Syndicated Green Loan Total of 57 Banks Worldwide Join Hands in a Show of Confidence in the Corporation’s Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2025 – As Hong Kong’s iconic green transport infrastructure, MTR Corporation is committed to keeping cities moving and creating value for the sustainable development of Hong Kong. The Corporation announces today (23 September 2025) that with the support of 15 leading international … Read more