Advocacy: Oxfam – Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian crisis throughout the occupied Palestinian territory . For real impact and to avoid complicity, States must turn their expressions of solidarity into concrete, life-saving action, and any … Read more

Advocacy – Protest Israel’s attack on humanitarian flotilla to Gaza – 5pm Bridge of Remembrance TODAY Oct 2

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Protest Israel’s attack on humanitarian flotilla to Gaza – 5pm Bridge of Remembrance TODAY Oct 2.  Four New Zealanders are on this group of boats… Nothing from our PM or Foreign Minister yet about this kidnapping of New Zealanders who have stepped up when our government has refused. (PSNA … Read more

Defence News – Auckland school’s Services Academy sparks NZ Army career for electrician

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) As a teenager, Lance Corporal Elia Fata didn’t really know what career he wanted to take up, but getting involved in Onehunga High School’s Services Academy put him on a path that has taken him around the world – leading to his latest task helping to improve the lives … Read more

Investigation continues into fatal house fire in Bucklands Beach

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm two people have died following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in the early hours of this morning. An investigation is now underway into how the events unfolded early this morning on Murvale Drive. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene examination commenced … Read more

AMZcycle introduces 6 brand-new products for a different cycling experience

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Source: Media Outreach BOSTON, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – AMZcycle, an eBike company based in Florida, officially launched six new models in the U.S. market, including eMTB, eGravel, eCargo, and eCity series, which have been widely recognized and enthusiastically welcomed by eBike stores across the U.S. As a brand that … Read more

State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill resealed before Christmas

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Daytime and nighttime closures are planned for State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next month, as the state highway summer maintenance season continues at the top of the South Island. Chip sealing and asphalting works are planned – this is work carried out every year to ensure the highway’s road surface … Read more

PROPEL with Singlife Crosses 1,000-Adviser Milestone Fuelling Next Phrase of Growth

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Source: Media Outreach Shared services hub to build on early momentum and further enhance all-in-one platform to empower financial advisory firms SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – PROPEL with Singlife, the one-stop shared services hub for financial advisory firms, announces today that it has onboarded over 1,300 financial adviser representatives (FARs), … Read more

“A City of Layers”: Taipei Expands its Presence in the European Travel Market

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Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Under the theme “Travel Taipei – A City of Layers”, Taipei is strengthening its promotion in Europe, presenting itself as a city where modern lifestyle, cultural depth, natural landscapes, and culinary excellence converge. From September 20 to 25, the campaign rolled … Read more

Joint statement – Public Service Commission, NZ Police, Serious Fraud Office cross-agency update on Manurewa Marae enquiries

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Source: New Zealand Police In June 2024 NZ Police commenced an investigation into allegations of misuse of Census 2023 data and Covid-19 vaccination information at Manurewa Marae. At the same time, at the request of the Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service the Public Service Commission (PSC) convened a wider government response to … Read more

Police urge road users to drive safe after life-changing crashes

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Source: New Zealand Police Road users are urged to drive safe and to the conditions after eight life-changing motorcycle crashes in the Waikato area this past month. Waikato Road Policing Senior Sergeant John McCarthy says too many families have had their lives forever changed. “Two people have died, three people remain in a critical condition, … Read more

Mangroves rescue a reminder to boaties

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Source: New Zealand Police A pair of keen fishermen ended up getting rescued from within the mangroves after they ran into trouble in the waters off Kaingaroa yesterday afternoon. Thankfully, the father and son contacted emergency services the minute they realised their engine wouldn’t start. Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, … Read more

Police seek vehicle of interest following Raumanga arson

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating a suspicious fire in Raumanga last week are appealing to the public for information about a vehicle seen in the area. Police were called to the address on Raumanga Valley Road at about 6.20am on Wednesday 24 September. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says witnesses described … Read more

Seven arrests so far in relation to homicide of Kaea Karauria

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Source: New Zealand Police Napier Police have arrested another person while investigating the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria in Napier on 11 May. A 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure. She is bailed and set to appear in Napier District Court on 9 October. Detective Inspector Martin James says that they acknowledge … Read more

Warrants executed in St Johns homicide investigation

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to progress enquiries into the homicide investigation into the death of Kyle Whorrall earlier this year. Today, Kyle’s mother is calling for those holding onto information in the case to have courage to come forward. Thirty-three-year-old Kyle was senselessly murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road, … Read more

Teenager remanded in custody after night-time burglaries

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Source: New Zealand Police A west Auckland teenager has been arrested following two daring burglaries committed under the cover of darkness. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit began investigating burglaries on 27 and 29 September in the New Lynn area. “Concerningly, these burglaries occurred at night whilst victims were asleep,” Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone says. “The … Read more

Information sought following Birkenhead aggravated burglary

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Birkenhead yesterday afternoon. At around 1.35pm, it was reported three people entered a pawnbrokers on Mokoia Road, smashed display cabinets, and stole various items. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Renfree, Waitematā CIB, says the offenders arrived and departed … Read more

Universities – Gene therapy reverses diabetes heart failure – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Scientists have reversed diabetic heart failure with a genetic therapy in mice and in miniature human hearts made from stem cells. Scientists have reversed diabetic heart failure with a genetic therapy in mice and a miniature human hearts made from stem cells. In Aotearoa, New Zealand more than 300,000 people … Read more

Chubb Insurance: Adverse Weather Sparks a Surge in Travel Insurance Policy Purchases

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – In 2025, Hong Kong has already issued 51 rainstorm warnings, including four top-tier black rainstorm signals, highlighting the city’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather. These severe weather events have not only disrupted daily life but also significantly impacted travel plans … Read more

Local News – New blueprint for Porirua land use

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Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council formally adopted Porirua’s new District Plan today that will protect Porirua’s environment while also enabling growth in the city. “After years of dedicated work by staff, and critical feedback from the community, the new District Plan will soon become operative,” says Council Chief Executive Wendy Walker. The District Plan … Read more

Weather News – A Wet Swirling System for the Week’s End – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 2nd – Monday 6th October – It is no surprise that in the middle of spring we’ve got active, quick moving weather on the cards. There is a stock standard bout of rain passing over the country today (Thursday), with just about everyone seeing some spots. While you won’t be … Read more

Animal Welfare – Outrage at government’s proposal to continue with cruel confinement of mother pigs

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Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is appalled by the associate minister for Animal Welfare Andrew Hoggard’s announcement that the Government plans to continue to allow mother pigs to be confined in farrowing crates and mating stalls, arguing that no reduction of time spent in these cage systems justifies their use. The Government proposes to limit the … Read more

Education – New creative study comes to Lower Hutt as Whitireia and WelTec launch Animation, Digital Media and Design and Screen Production in Petone

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec Lower Hutt is set to become a hub for creative learning in 2026, with Whitireia and WelTec offering their Animation, Digital Media and Design and Screen Production (Film) programmes at the Petone campus. From Trimester 1 2026, ākonga (students) will be able to undertake new creative study close to home, marking a … Read more

Advocacy – Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025 on Palestine

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Source: University Workers for Palestine Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025 from University Workers for Palestine, dated Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10am. Tēnā koutou katoa, University Workers for Palestine has been trying for over a year to get UniSaver, the preferred superannuation provider for most universities, to divest from Israel and companies complicit in … Read more

Pharmac proposes changes to make it easier to access HIV medicines

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Source: PHARMAC New Zealanders living with, or at risk of, HIV could soon benefit from proposed changes to how HIV medicines are funded and supplied. Pharmac is consulting on a proposal to remove Special Authority and Hospital Indication criteria for all funded antiretroviral medicines for HIV. If approved, from 1 December 2025, people would no … Read more

University Research – Survey seeks views on doctors’ financial ties – U0A

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Researchers are investigating how New Zealand patients feel about, and respond to, ‘self-referrals’ – when doctors refer patients to healthcare providers in which they have a financial stake. Take the survey here: https://auckland.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SxL35DrXpIbhfo Principal investigator, Professor Jaime King (University of Auckland, Law School), says the issue of self-referral has been a … Read more

Transporting New Zealand welcomes freight announcement but calls for a more ambitious approach

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Today’s announcement by Transport Minister Chris Bishop that the government is taking three steps to keep our freight system “trucking along” has been met with cautious optimism by national road freight association Transporting New Zealand. Chief Executive Dom Kalasih said that while the announcement was positive news, the Government’s target to … Read more

Property Market – NZ property values edge up in September, ending five-month slide – Cotality

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Source: Cotality Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in September, breaking a run of five consecutive monthly falls, according to Cotality NZ’s latest hedonic Home Value Index (HVI). The national median value now sits at $810,141. Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist, Kelvin Davidson, said that September’s slight rise is consistent with … Read more