AIA Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary with award of AIA Scholarships to the 5th cohort and launch of “AIA Purpose in Action” initiative

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Source: Media Outreach AIA senior management, scholars and graduates, together with singer Hins Cheung shared the purpose of inspiring a more sustainable Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – On 3 October 2025, at the AIA Scholarships ceremony, AIA Foundation awarded scholarships to 100 outstanding undergraduate students selected … Read more

Refresh The Fall Wardrobe: COOFANDY Introduces Practical Style Picks for Prime Day

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Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – COOFANDY FALL Prime Day is here — a two-day event running from October 7 to 8 that brings this season’s most versatile menswear to the forefront at practical prices. As temperatures begin to drop, now is the ideal time to prepare … Read more

Korean Culinary Star Jung Ji-Seon Faces Off Against Japan’s Mystery Master Chef

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – TVBS proudly announces its brand-new international cooking competition show *Chef on Fire*, set to begin filming in March next year. “Chef on Fire” Premieres Filming Next March The program will feature Korea’s renowned culinary innovator **Chef Jung Ji-Seon**, taking center stage … Read more

Northland Police seek sightings of vehicle:

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are appealing for public help following reports of a burglary at a service station on SH12, Kaihu, Kaipara, this morning. “At around 1.30am, Police received a report of a vehicle attempting to drive into the front door of the business,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Area Investigations Manager, Northland, … Read more

Police search for Jayleb-Che

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking public near Waiotapu Loop Road to search their property for anything that may relate to the search for Jayleb-Che, age 36, who has been missing since Tuesday 30 September in Rotorua. Police, and Search and Rescue, are actively searching the area where Jayleb-Che was last known to be. … Read more

Minister for Small Business to attend G20 meeting

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Source: New Zealand Government Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk will travel to South Africa this week to represent New Zealand at the Group of Twenty (G20) Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting.  “As an exporting nation reliant on trade, this is a significant opportunity to advance our interests with some of the world’s largest … Read more

Leading protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 October 2025 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation “For years, communities and people across the political divide have despaired at the effects of the Gulf’s long-standing ecological decline leading to desolate kina barrens and habitat loss,” Mr Potaka says. “Today, National has delivered the biggest new marine protection area … Read more

CPAG research review urges Government to address structural problems in education, work and income policy rather than punishing 18-19 year-olds

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Source: Child Poverty Action Group Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is today releasing a new commentary: Children Can’t Eat a Promise: Rethinking the EducationtoEmployment “Silver Spoon” and three short evidence briefs on (1) uneven returns on tertiary education, (2) student indebtedness, and (3) labourmarket frictions. We do so in direct response to the Government’s announcement to … Read more

Transporting NZ – Online tool aims to reduce road freight emissions

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand are announcing the launch of an online tool that aims to help the industry decarbonise. The Green Fleet Self-Assessment Tool is a ten-question survey that allows transport businesses to estimate their emissions and identify opportunities to reduce them. It will be made available after a Road … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA joins condemnation of attack on Peters’ home

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has joined the condemnation of the attack on Winston Peters’ home.   Co-chair John Minto says it has not yet been clearly established that the attack was motivated as a response to Peters’ refusal to recognise Palestinian rights and sanction Israel for war crimes and … Read more

Dwelling and household estimates: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Dwelling and household estimates: September 2025 quarter – information release 7 October 2025 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 30 September 2025, the estimated number of: private dwellings is 2,133,400 households … Read more

Cash, drugs, luxury goods seized in money laundering investigation

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Source: New Zealand Police An ongoing investigation targeting alleged money laundering using cash wages within the construction industry has resulted in further arrests. Operation Beach is a long running covert investigation targeting the ongoing manipulation of the construction industry for the purposes of money laundering via cash wage payments. To date, 16 arrests have been … Read more

DOC appeals for help in Oamaru kororā death

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 October 2025 DOC is working with police in Oamaru to identify what caused the death of the kororā after a witness reported suspicious vehicle activity on The Esplanade in Oamaru between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm that night. The witness retrieved the injured penguin, which was initially alive, but … Read more

Whanganui Police catch morning drink driver after school dropoff

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Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old woman was caught driving badly impaired, over three times the legal alcohol limit, on Monday morning. Sergeant Colin Wright says this recent example demonstrates the risk that drivers take if they get behind the wheel when they’re impaired. About 10am on Monday 6 October Detectives Karin Wakefield and Piet … Read more

Initial teaching training needs strengthening

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Source: New Zealand Government The latest report from the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 shows initial teaching training (ITE) isn’t sufficiently supporting new teachers to be confident in the classroom, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. It found: 62 per cent of graduate teachers were not confident in teaching content of all subjects … Read more

Bay of Plenty highways set for busy summer maintenance

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With warmer weather on the way, road users will notice more construction crews hard at work across the Bay of Plenty regions as the 2025/2026 construction season is underway. From rebuilding sections of state highway to laying fresh asphalt and carrying out our regular programme of summer maintenance, the focus … Read more

Masterton Police investigating death of baby girl

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Source: New Zealand Police To attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund, Masterton Police: Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby girl in Masterton. At around 2pm on Thursday 2 October, Police were notified of the incident. Officers are now working to determine what exactly has occurred. The family are assisting the investigation … Read more

Update on proposed Canterbury District review

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Source: New Zealand Police Statement from Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill After considering staff and community feedback, it has been decided that Canterbury Police will not proceed with our proposed district review. Throughout this process it has been important to challenge ourselves to think outside the square, and to innovate how we service the … Read more

New Lynn homicide: Man charged with murder

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Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged with murder following a homicide in New Lynn yesterday. Emergency services were called to a property in Kaponga Crescent at about 11.52am on Monday following a report a person had been injured. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says despite the best efforts from … Read more

Six Mongrel Mob members and associates before the courts after fight in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Six Mongrel Mob members and associates are before the courts after a Palmerston North fight that led to the Gang Conflict Warrant in August, with one man due to first appear this week. About midnight on Saturday 8 August, Police were called to Main Street after receiving multiple reports of a … Read more

Permanent Aviation Council to shape sector future

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed the appointment of the permanent Aviation Council, which will strengthen sector leadership and help shape the industry’s future.  Associate Transport Minister James Meager confirmed the 14-person forum, while speaking at the NZ Airports Hui in Blenheim this morning.  “This is another significant step towards strengthening and growing … Read more

From VVIP to GA: An Unforgettable Experience with G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] at 8Wonder Ocean City

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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – The mega concert G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] will take place on November 8 at 8Wonder Ocean City, with tickets officially opening for sale on October 7, 8, and 9. Prices range from VND 2 million to VND 8 million, offering … Read more

Dunedin homicide investigation: Appeal for photos, videos

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin believe motorists or pedestrians may have evidence that can assist in our investigation. The 36-year-old victim was located deceased at a North Dunedin property on Great King Street at around 2pm on Friday 3 October. Southern District Criminal Investigations Manager Detective … Read more

Tecra Evolution – Dynabook introduces Tecra A45-M & A65-M with AMD® Inside

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Tecra Evolution – Dynabook introduces Tecra A45-M & A65-M with AMD® Inside Dynabook ANZ has launched two new business laptops, the Tecra A45-M (14”) and Tecra A65-M (16”), both powered by AMD® Ryzen 200 series processors and designed for durability, advanced security, and AI-enhanced productivity. Available now across Australia and … Read more

Body located, Manapouri

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a body in the Manapouri area. A search was commenced on Monday evening for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Road near Lake Manapouri. Police were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended. A body, believed to be … Read more

Drive safe around roadworks in Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes this summer

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users can expect to see plenty of activity on the state highways in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes districts over the next few months, as the summer road maintenance season moves into full swing. More people working on the roads means an increased risk of accidents and injuries, so … Read more

Rolling into summer: Waikato’s road renewal programme underway

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing sites throughout the region. This work is in addition to our regular summer maintenance, which ensures the network remains safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. This … Read more