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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 29 October 2025 Family First says that the Green Party’s attempt to relitigate the cannabis debate is desperate politicking that refuses to accept democracy and to divert attention from the proven harms of legalisation which have been mounting since 2020. “Contrary to Chloe Swarbrick’s claims, the evidence coming from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A tramper lost in dense Northland bush was able to make it home safely thanks to highly skilled and dedicated Search and Rescue teams. Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, says the tramper, who was on a day walk, had almost reached the summit of Mount Tutamoe … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City is blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road just after 4.30pm after receiving a report a car has crashed into the fence of the hospital. One person has serious injuries and emergency services are responding at the scene. Motorists … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Creww Inc. (Japan Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Sorato Ijichi, hereinafter “Creww”), Japan’s leading open innovation platform provider, and Real Madrid Next are pleased to announce the selection of 6 startups for the “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” Batch 2. About … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Arrow Electronics and EMASS — a global provider of technology solutions, and an edge-AI-focused-semiconductor developer, respectively — have announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of ultra-low-power edge AI solutions across wearables, industrial IoT and smart sensing devices, using EMASS’s ECS-DoT System … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Achieve Spine and Orthopaedic Centre (ASOC), a spine specialist clinic in Singapore, has opened its fourth branch at Mount Alvernia Hospital on 14 October 2025. The new clinic is part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to provide patients with access to minimally … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) invites all high school students, leavers and parents to join the much-anticipated Open Day happening on 21–22 November 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at both the Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Pykett Campus). KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – The … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that getting higher capacity trucks on the road is essential to boosting freight productivity, as the Government opens consultation on simplifying heavy vehicle permitting. The proposed changes would remove the requirement for 50MAX trucks to … Read more
Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Information on what schools and teachers should include in relationships and sexuality education was released yesterday as part of the Health and Physical Education. The new curriculum is regressive and fractured, failing to give young people the comprehensive knowledge base they need to navigate their sexual health and relationships. Chief executive Jackie … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Forum invites businesses to Lead with Smart Tech towards Innovation, Resilience, and Growth in today’s digital-first economy KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Canon today announced its upcoming Think Big Klang Valley Series, happening on 12 November 2025 at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. Under the … Read more
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE has presented its oral submission today to the Primary Production Select Committee, calling for the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill to be rejected in full. The Bill would entrench the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls – confinement systems so restrictive that mother pigs cannot turn … Read more
Source: Trend Analysis Network Initial analysis of the recently introduced member’s bill: ‘Social Media (Age-Restricted User) Bill’ appears to indicate the legislation does not meet its own criteria with regard to its purpose or scope. Firstly, the bill as written is a piece of universal legislation not targeted, as it purports to “regulate access for individuals … Read more
Source: WEL Networks NewPower Energy is celebrating a major milestone with electricity being generated at the 33 MW Taiohi Solar Farm in Rangiriri, just north of Hamilton. Comprising more than 47,000 solar panels, Taiohi marks another significant step in the WEL Networks Group’s transition toward a more sustainable, resilient energy future. Once fully commissioned, Taiohi will … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation Principals across the country are horrified by the latest version of the national curriculum, for years 0 – 10, which has been drip-fed to them over the past two days. “This third version of curriculum in two years, is a philosophical shift from the original design presented in 2023,” said Leanne Otene, … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Cycling or walking to work lowers your risk of several cancers, new research finds. Cycling or walking to work will reduce your risk of several types of cancer, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. While earlier studies had established exercise reduced the risk of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has formally confirmed the Streamlined Planning Process that will be used for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “In August, as requested by Auckland Council, Parliament passed a law allowing Auckland Council to withdraw its controversial Plan Change 78 (PC78). The Council asked … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has today announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme which sharpens the focus on growing the economy by making New Zealand a more attractive place for capital, talent, and small business investment. “The initial work programme we released last year focused on boosting productivity, bringing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LISHUI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva earlier this year, a rural healthcare project from eastern China drew global attention. The mountain county of Jingning She Autonomous County in Zhejiang’s Lishui City introduced its “Smart Mobile Hospital + AI” model … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James: Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the movements of a vehicle of interest. Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September, and while Police make good progress in the investigation, we are needing the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Port Chalmers Police investigating wilful damage to a home on Kaira Street, Sawyers Bay are appealing to the community for information. On Tuesday 28 October Police received a report from someone who found their window damaged on Friday 24 October, after being awoken by sounds coming from outside their home. Upon … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac’s Reset Programme is on track, with the completion of first 90-day action plan, Associate Health Minister David Seymour says. 90-day plans promote transparency and accountability. They are part of the first 12-month phase of Pharmac’s five-year Reset Programme, developed in response to a series of external reviews. “For many New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand. This was part of a coordinated week-of-action with partner agencies in Australia and New Zealand. Australian and New Zealand enforcement agencies’ joint intelligence efforts recently reduced the availability of illicit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Two significant investments were announced during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Malaysia this week, in the areas of renewable energy infrastructure and tourism. Malaysian-headquartered company Yinson Renewables announced its plans to invest in New Zealand with a pipeline of projects expected to total circa 1GW of renewable energy. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the cruise industry is poised for another significant step forward, with the Carnival line announcing a return to homeporting in Auckland. “I’m thrilled to hear that Carnival Adventure will drop anchor in Auckland for its 2027 winter season, the first ship to homeport in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for tenants and … Read more
Source: University of auckland (UoA) Diabetes patients in South Auckland had remarkable success in a trial of using community pharmacists as coaches. A pilot programme in South Auckland has shown that community pharmacists, working closely with general practice nurses, can significantly reduce blood sugar levels for people with diabetes – and keep them down. Type 2 … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Consumer and Patient Working Group has supported the successful completion of the first 90-day action plan, a key milestone in the organisation’s 12-month Reset Programme. The Reset Programme is the first phase of Pharmac’s five-year improvement journey, developed in response to a series of external reviews. “The reset programme will support Pharmac … Read more