Delivering on our promise to disestablish Te Pūkenga

Source: New Zealand Government Regional decision-making has been restored for New Zealand’s polytechnics, and industry put back into the driver’s seat for work-based learning, with the Government today making good on its promise to scrap Te Pūkenga, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This is an important milestone in rebuilding a vocational education and training … Read more

Watch Exchange Turns Luxury Timepieces Into Hope: Charity Drive to Raise At Least S$100K for Elderly Care

Source: Media Outreach “Give Time, Share Hope” campaign transforms dormant watches into tangible support for Geylang East Home for the Aged SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – As Singapore’s population rapidly ages, with nearly 1 in 4 citizens expected to be 65 and above by 2030 according to the Ministry of … Read more

Singapore and Shanghai Professional Bodies Sign MOU to Empower Enterprises Through Cross-Border Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Professional and business communities from Singapore and Shanghai came together today in a landmark collaboration to deepen ties and empower enterprises in the Asia region. At the Sino-Singapore Forum for Empowering Enterprise Globalisation and Excellence, four leading professional bodies, the Institute of … Read more

APAC Employee Medical Plan Costs to Stabilise in 2026 After Two Years of Sharp Increase, Aon reports

Source: Media Outreach China, India, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam projecting lower increases than previous year Cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal conditions and cancer are top medical conditions that are expected to drive the medical plan costs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand celebrate 30 years of USAR

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability. The milestone is being marked around the country this week at Fire and Emergency’s Northern, Central and Southern USAR bases. Some of the original trainees, as well as the United … Read more

Renewable Energy – Auckland solar farm granted consent

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consents and confirmed notice of requirement, subject to conditions, for the Glorit solar farm and substation, North Auckland. Solar P LP and Transpower New Zealand Limited applied for resource consents and a notice of requirement under the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023.The project involves constructing … Read more

State Highway 1, north of Kekerengu blocked

Source: New Zealand Police Both sides of State Highway 1, north of Kekerengu are blocked due to a burning vehicle. Motorists can expect delays and are advised to delay travel if possible. Emergency services were notified at around 4:15pm. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI

Appointments – Police Association welcomes new president

Source: NZ Police Association Delegates elected Steve Watt as president of the New Zealand Police Association today during the organisation’s 90th annual conference in Wellington. Steve has served as vice-president of the association since 2022 and has also served as a NZPA committee chairman and Region 7 (Southern) director. Outgoing president Chris Cahill did not seek … Read more

Civil Defence – Can’t ‘Drop Cover Hold’? You can still ShakeOut!

Source: NEMA Mobility or access issues needn’t be a barrier to staying safe in an earthquake, with ShakeOut participants being encouraged to do the drill in a way that works for them. ShakeOut 2025, New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation), has attracted more than 730,000 sign-ups – the biggest turnout since 2019. … Read more

Xsolla Brings Exclusive Event To Thailand With Xsolla Connect Bangkok: A Global Games Industry Gathering

Source: Media Outreach Exclusive Event Brings Developers, Publishers, Investors, And Industry Leaders Together to Help Shape The Future Of Gaming BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces that Xsolla Connect Bangkok 2025 will debut on October 15, 2025, at the Mövenpick Hotel … Read more

Minister to US for defence, security meetings

Source: New Zealand Government Defence, GCSB and NZSIS Minister Judith Collins will this week travel to Washington DC to attend a range of defence and security meetings. “In a complex and deteriorating global environment, defence diplomacy that strengthens relationships and responds to new and emerging threats has never been more important,” Ms Collins says. While … Read more

Prudential NextGen Aces featured Exclusive On-Court Session and Panel Series with tennis icons Andre Agassi and Aryna Sabalenka

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Prudential plc (‘Prudential’), a leading life and health insurer and asset manager, today hosted the Prudential NextGen Aces, an event that champions the next generation by uniting tennis legends and rising stars. The event featured a thought-provoking panel series and … Read more

OPPO ColorOS 16 Set for Global Unveil: A New Era of Smoothness, Intelligence, and Seamless Connectivity

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – OPPO has revealed its first look at ColorOS 16, the latest version of its mobile operating system, launching with the upcoming Find X9 Series. The update sets a new standard across smoothness, intelligence and connectivity, delivering world-class responsiveness and game-changing cross-platform … Read more

Top Hong Kong Hotels 2025 | Regent Hong Kong Achieves Prestigious Recognition in Condé Nast Traveler Awards

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Regent Hong Kong proudly announces its recognition in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 as one of the top 5 best hotels in Hong Kong in both the US and UK editions. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the … Read more

Ausom Launches L1 ABE Electric Scooter with Full German Road Approval

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Ausom’s new L1 ABE electric scooter is now available with full road approval in Germany—and for a limited time, it’s launching with special discounts across multiple platforms. From October 14 to November 9, early buyers can get up to €50 … Read more

Police support ambulance with newborn blocked by floods in Awakino Gorge

Source: New Zealand Police Police found a patient transfer service ambulance among vehicles restricted by flooding and slips in Awakino on Monday night. Heavy rain made the road through the Gorge area impassable in places. On-call Police officer Constable Donna Potroz from Mōkau received a call around 1.40am about a major slip blocking Awakino Gorge. … Read more

Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire, Operation Town

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach on 2 October can now confirm the details of those who died. They were Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, both of Bucklands Beach. Our thoughts and sympathies remain with … Read more

Canon Champions Innovation-Driven Leadership at Inaugural Think Big Event in The Philippines

Source: Media Outreach Equipping executives with forward-looking strategies and integrated insights to power vision and drive growth in a competitive market MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Canon today announced the launch of the first Think Big Leadership Business Series in the Philippines. Themed ‘Innovation-Driven Leadership: Powering Vision, Driving Growth’, … Read more

70+ new social homes on the way for Northland

Source: New Zealand Government More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “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 right support, for the people most … Read more

Renewed appeal for missing Aydan and his grey ute

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging for sightings of a grey ute in relation to Aydan, 39, who went missing over eight weeks ago. Last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton on Sunday 17 August, Aydan was believed to be driving his 2016 grey Mazda ute, registration QYA209. Detective Sergeant Jonathan Carter said both Aydan’s family, … Read more

Property Market – New rating valuations for Ōpōtiki District – QV

Source: Quotable Value Ōpōtiki District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 6,178 properties on behalf of Ōpōtiki District Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the total rateable value for the district is … Read more

Economy – Navigating the storm: lessons from monetary and fiscal policy during COVID-19 – Reserve Bank

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 October 2025 – In a keynote address at the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment Conference, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Chief Economist Paul Conway reflected on lessons learned from monetary and fiscal policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Conway emphasised that in normal times, monetary and fiscal … Read more

Employment – Expect delays during career firefighters’ one-hour strike on Friday – be extra careful

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns, primarily served by career firefighters, to remain extra careful during the career firefighters’ full withdrawal of labour between 12pm and 1pm on Friday 17 October 2025. “We will answer 111 fire calls and respond to fires … Read more

Property Market – New rating valuations for Hurunui – QV

Source: Quotable Value Hurunui property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 8,920 properties on behalf of Hurunui District Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the district’s total rateable value is now $10,717,916,350, with … Read more

Case Note 329225 [2025] NZ Priv Cmr 1 – Individual complains that government agency sent their health information to an incorrect address

Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had misidentified the house number.  The agency had the incorrect address in its systems as the verified address for the client, because a staff member had … Read more

Predator control positive news for pukunui

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 October 2025 Initial results are in from the August aerial 1080 operation to protect the critically endangered pukunui. Monitoring shows feral cats and possums have been reduced to such low levels that they were undetectable for at least three weeks after the operation. The 40,000 ha operational area includes … Read more

Bringing breast screening close to home in Kāpiti

Source: New Zealand Government Women on the Kāpiti Coast now have easier access to breast screening with the opening of a new fixed site in Waikanae, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg announced today. “This is a significant step forward for women in Kāpiti,” Mr Brown says. “Until now, the Kāpiti Coast … Read more