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Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices and delivering on a key Coalition Government commitment in the Q4 Action Plan. “It’s currently far too hard to build the homes New Zealanders need, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers, and foresters are encouraged to not take unnecessary risks and to heed weather warnings today, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “A state of local emergency is in place for the Canterbury region. Canterbury, Wellington and Wairarapa south of Carterton are under a rare red level strong wind … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 210 new social homes will be delivered in Waikato by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “Our Government backs social housing, and we’re determined to deliver it better. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield. The nest was removed swiftly by biosecurity officers on 17 October, addressing the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Chile this week to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM). “In an increasingly volatile world, the SPDMM plays a key role in upholding security in New Zealand’s immediate region, the South Pacific,” Mr Penk says. “The SPDMM is the only Ministerial-level … Read more
Latest subnational population estimates available from late October 22 October 2025 Subnational population estimates: At 30 June 2025 will be published on 29 October 2025. Subnational population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in New Zealand. The release on 29 October includes updated provisional population estimates … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith last night. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.10pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. One other person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Enquiries into the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a bus in Parnell last night. Emergency services remain at the scene of the fatal crash this morning, and Tamaki Drive remains closed in both directions. Police were called to the crash, involving a bus and vehicle, at about 9.20pm. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Overwhelming construction industry support for key Health and Safety reforms Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes a Site Safe survey released today that shows the Government’s health and safety reforms are fixing what matters in the construction industry. “From the start, I’ve known that delivering on the ACT-National … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global professional services company GHD has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining its performance on issues that matter to clients, employees, partners and communities. “Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. As we approach our centenary in 2028, thinking about the long-term impact … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Iceland are deepening cooperation, in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “New Zealand and Iceland may be oceans apart, but we are two island nations united by shared values,” Mr Peters, who is visiting Iceland today, says. “These initiatives … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHANGSHA, HUNAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – On the morning of October 13, a ceremony for the transfer and incorporation of the Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts （Volumes Ⅱ and Ⅲ）, namely The Five Elements Decree and The Offence and Defense Divination, into the collection of Hunan Museum was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New learning spaces advance XWA’s “Academy of the World” vision, integrating bilingual education and AI literacy from the earliest years. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – XCL World Academy (XWA), a leading international school in Singapore, has opened a new Early & Primary Years campus. Designed for children … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Regional leaders from Hong Kong, Korea, India, Singapore and Indonesia share ESG insights shaping Asia-Pacific’s sustainable future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – The International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) and the Hong Kong Public Administration Association (HKPAA) jointly hosted the APAC ESG Forum: The Impacts … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Pahiatua on Wednesday 15 October. She was 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer, an occupant of the Arthur Street property in Pahiatua which was subject to a scene examination. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson says Police continue to support Mrs … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) announced today that it has been named a Leader in Network Analysis and Visibility (NAV) solutions by Forrester. The analyst firm’s independent market evaluation scores the flagship Trend Vision One™ platform highest among … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Together with Correios, Rhenus is supporting the international logistics of United Nations cargo for the COP 30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – The Rhenus Group has been nominated by Correios as the Global Logistics Service Provider for the United Nations Climate Change … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A survey by Ipsos, sponsored by GSK, found that while 63% of adults aged 50 years or over in Singapore were aware of shingles, only 29% recognised that 1 in 3 may develop the disease in their lifetime. Less than half of respondents (44%) understood that shingles can increase the risk of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith Road. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.10pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing the thousands of public sector workers striking for fair pay and safe services this Thursday, 23 October. MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay says the fight for a properly funded public sector is a fight for all working New Zealanders. “Our … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging road users to think ahead and carefully consider the need to travel tomorrow as severe weather is expected to strike the South Island. MetService has rare ‘red’ strong wind warnings in place from tomorrow morning for Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police are urging Canterbury residents to prepare, and to take extra care, with a red wind warning and state of local emergency declared for Thursday 23 October. Avoid non-essential travel. Consider if you really need to leave home. You may need to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Travel Influencers Christy Leung and “African Prince” Kunbi Journey into the Heart of Childhood HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Hongkongers love to travel, and in recent years, more people are seeking in-depth experiences, venturing into local communities to feel the cultural pulse. Travel enables us … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager: Police can now confirm that a death in Bank Street, Whangārei is not being treated as suspicious. Police had been called to Bank Street at around 5.40am today, after a 56-year-old woman was located deceased. A post mortem will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Karli Whiu, Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed. At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 21 October, a man approached a young girl and began interacting with her as she was walking home. We acknowledge … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers are being urged to take extreme care on the roads tomorrow (Thursday), with red level weather warnings being issued by Metservice. A red-level Strong Wind Warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa, south of Carterton, from 6 am to 4 pm tomorrow. Severe gale northwesterlies with damaging gusts … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New capital accelerates rollout of Hong Kong-based Riverchain’s deployment of working capital to SMEs in the construction industry, as funding surpasses US$100 million HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Riverchain International Limited (“Riverchain” or the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based fintech pioneering working capital solutions for the … Read more