China: Courts used as tools of systematic repression against human rights defenders – Amnesty International

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Source: Amnesty International Chinese courts are systematically weaponizing vague national security and public order laws to silence human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today in a new report exposing the judiciary’s central role in sustaining the Beijing authorities’ crackdown on fundamental freedoms. The research briefing, How could this verdict be ‘legal’?, published on China’s National … Read more

Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Association Awards

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Association Awards Advanced Security Group is delighted to be recognised as winners in three distinguished categories at the 2025 New Zealand Security Industry awards. The post Advanced Security Group Honoured with Three Awards at the 2025 New … Read more

BusinessNZ – NZ’s energy future looking a little brighter today

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Source: BusinessNZ A New Zealand energy strategy draws closer with the release of the long-awaited electricity market review and government action plan, the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says. Acting Executive Director Ben Young says BEC welcomes two new workstreams created by government to deliver on their proposed policy changes, aimed at increasing investment in energy security … Read more

EMA – Government energy reforms bring little short-term relief for Kiwi businesses

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Source: EMA The EMA says the government’s response to today’s Frontier Economics report announcement on the electricity market was almost predictably underwhelming, given a number of recommendations in the report were never likely to go ahead. The government has rejected eight of the 10 recommendations from the much anticipated and delayed release of the report, commissioned … Read more

Greenpeace – Luxon’s Trump-like energy policy heads down a fossil fuel dead end

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Source: Greenpeace The energy policy initiatives announced by the Luxon Government today are a desperate attempt to revive fossil fuels, which have spectacularly failed to provide New Zealand with cheap or reliable energy, and which are destroying the climate. The Luxon Government today announced its long awaited energy initiatives, which included Government subsidies for a fossil … Read more

Northland News – Consents for three experimental ‘ocean gardens’ granted

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Source: Northland Regional Council Resource consent has been granted for three experimental Northland ‘ocean gardens’ that will be used for research that ultimately aims to feed whanau and repopulate local fish and seafood stocks. Applicants NgātiWai Ki Whangaruru Whenua Topu Trust, Kaingahoa Marae and the Otetao Reti Marae applied as a group to the Northland Regional … Read more

Health – Hāpai Te Hauora Launches “Blocktober” – Aotearoa’s First VapeFree Month

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Source: Hapai Te Hauora Vaping is a growing public-health issue across Aotearoa-particularly for Māori-with the rapid uptake among rangatahi the biggest concern. To confront this challenge, Hāpai Te Hauora is launching Blocktober. This is the first dedicated vapefree month in Aotearoa with a rangatahi-focused campaign tackling the issue head on. The campaign will tour six regions … Read more

Health – Spotlight on the truth about alcohol and cancer in new digital campaign

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Source: Alcohol Healthwatch New Alcohol Healthwatch campaign launching in October highlights the link between alcohol and cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This digital campaign will share content across a range of platforms (including Tiktok and Reddit) and partner with influencers to talk about the issue. “We have a simple goal,” says campaign lead Sarah Sneyd. … Read more

Energy Resources Aotearoa backs pragmatic energy security package

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa acknowledges the Government’s response to the electricity market review conducted by Frontier Economics, calling it a measured and pragmatic package that strikes the right balance between stability and action. Chief Executive John Carnegie says the decision not to embark on wholesale reform will provide the sector with the predictability … Read more

Update: CCTV images of missing 17-year-old Marley

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are releasing CCTV images from the last known sighting of missing 17-year-old Marley. It shows Marley on Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough on Friday 26 September at 2:55pm. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge says Search and Rescue teams are continuing their search over the coming days, which will be focused on the … Read more

Health targets: physiotherapist boost will cut orthopaedic wait times

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Source: New Zealand Government New investment to grow the physiotherapy workforce will ensure better access and shorter wait times for orthopaedic care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring all New Zealanders can access timely, quality healthcare is a priority for our Government,” Mr Brown says. “The new Musculoskeletal (MSK) orthopaedic pathway, introduced in August 2024, … Read more

Leadership appointments confirmed

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Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has today confirmed seven new appointments to key Māori entities, bringing leadership, expertise and experience to the organisations to further support Māori development. “The governance roles announced today will help advance te reo Māori revitalisation, strengthen the Waitangi Tribunal, and realise the social and economic potential … Read more

New rules for nine West Coast South Island mātaitai

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Bylaws for nine existing mātaitai reserves along the West Coast will support local communities and kaitiaki to protect local fisheries for today’s fishers and future generations, says Allen Frazer, Manager Inshore Fisheries South, Fisheries New Zealand.  “The new bylaws were made by the tāngata tiaki/kaitiaki (guardians) of the mātatai … Read more

DOC confirms car park prices for West Coast sites

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 October 2025 “We decided on these prices after comprehensive market research, and engagement with Treaty Partners, stakeholders, and the community at these two sites” says Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine Wilson. “The outcome is a pricing proposal which we think is fair and reasonable.” The pricing structure aims … Read more

Illegal Denniston fossicker fined

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 October 2025 The artifacts included metal wheels, axles and chain associated with the mine. The area is a popular tourist attraction in the Buller and showcases the old mine site, including the well-known Denniston Incline. Many of the weathered artifacts remain at site and hint at the living and … Read more

New bridge reconnects popular Glenorchy trail

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 October 2025 A new 42 m suspension bridge across the Routeburn River is now open, reconnecting the popular Lake Sylvan Track after the previous bridge was damaged in a significant storm in 2020, repaired, and then swept away in another storm in 2023. Department of Conservation Whakatipu Wai Māori … Read more

Government sets consent expectations to councils

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Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for RMA Reform, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister for the Environment have set clear expectations to all Regional and Unitary Councils to take a pragmatic approach when issuing consents, ahead of the transition to the new planning system.     “Ministers continue to receive concerning reports of councils across the … Read more

Aged Care funding and service improvements

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Source: New Zealand Government A new system for delivering home care services for older people, focusing on restorative care, begins in the South Island today. “This is one of a series of improvements being made to the current aged care system, backed by a significant increase in funding, to support improved care and the aged … Read more

Securing New Zealand’s energy future

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has assured the power companies in which it is a majority shareholder that capital is available to support investment in critical electricity infrastructure.  “Reliable and affordable energy is key to New Zealand’s prosperity,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  “Energy powers every part of our economy, from households to high-value … Read more

Intersection closed, Ngāruawāhia

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Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of Duke Street and River Road is currently closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 7am. Initial indicators are there have been critical injuries. The intersection will remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene. Motorists … Read more

Fatal crash: SH12, Ōhaeawai, Far North

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōhaeawai last night. At about 11.15pm Police were alerted to a crash where a car has collided with a bank on State Highway 12. One person has sadly passed away at the scene, with a second person transported to hospital in … Read more

Rural health roadshow is in Thames today

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Thames today to hear directly from the local community.  “The purpose of these roadshows is to hear from the locals and those working on the frontline to understand what’s working, and where … Read more

New data shows faster access to mental health support delivered

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Source: New Zealand Government With quarter four data now in, for the first time we can compare a full year of data to measure how well mental health and addiction services are performing across the country, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “Encouragingly, more Kiwis are getting faster access to support with both primary … Read more

Jiaxing Invites Korean Influencers for In-Depth Cultural Tour, Breaking New Ground in Inbound Tourism with “Culture+”

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Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – The “Relaxing Jiaxing” Korean Influencer Cultural Exploration Event took place from September 23 to 25, 2025, jointly organized by the Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism and Putike International Travel Agency. This event specially invited Korean travel influencer … Read more

HKSTP x Tatler Fire Up the Hong Kong Founder’s Spirit with Steven Bartlett, host of ‘The Diary of a CEO’ Podcast

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Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong startups and business leaders join renowned entrepreneur on his first Asia tour to explore the mindset behind successful founders HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Tatler called on the innovation community to “Keep Up with … Read more

HKPC Launches Hong Kong’s First “Low-altitude Economy Tech Hall”

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Source: Media Outreach Building Hong Kong into the Asia-Pacific hub for low-altitude innovation applications, advancing the implementation of the low-altitude economy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today held the grand opening ceremony of the “Low-altitude Economy Tech Hall,” with Mr WONG Wai-lun, … Read more

Cross-Border E-Commerce Offers a New Platform for Sino-Foreign Economic and Trade Cooperation

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Source: Media Outreach ZHUHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – On September 27, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Cross-Border E-Commerce Annual Meeting (Zhuhai-Hengqin), themed “New Start, New Space, New Opportunities”, was held at the Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center. The guests present shared insights into topics such as air … Read more