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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 October 2025 Recent incidents include the iconic green and yellow signs being riddled with bullet holes, being driven into, and being ‘keyed” so that information can’t be read, or signs removed altogether. Figures reveal that in the South Island alone, there are 902 DOC signs flagged in the works … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed a liaison officer to Israel to help inform the Government on possible next steps on the Gaza peace deal, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “The liaison officer will work out of a United States-led centre focused on the next steps to implementing the peace … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Brian Vayndell Welcome to spooky season, e hoa! This year, instead of the fiction you’d expect around Halloween, we’ve decided to bring you some real-life scares from the biosecurity world. Sometimes, after all, reality is way scarier than the imagination… Frightful Fish – Koi carp When you think about … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has confirmed a change in the funded brand of fulvestrant injection, a medicine used to treat certain types of breast cancer. From 1 December 2025, the funded brand will change to Fulvestrant EVER Pharma (InterPharma). Faslodex will be delisted on 1 May 2026, and Fulvestrant EVER Pharma will then hold Principal Supply … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest. Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area. Anyone with information is urged not to approach him and … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 30 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultation on exposure drafts of four standards to support the implementation of the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA). The DTA modernises New Zealand’s regulatory framework for deposit takers, helping to … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) With class actions making headlines, researchers are asking whether they deliver fair compensation and deter repeat offending. Mass class actions for personal injury claims don’t always deliver justice for victims or deter wrongdoing, research suggests. In a journal article, Auckland Law School’s Nikki Chamberlain and Professor Michael Legg (University of … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events. And this number could increase to more than 900,000 with a further 3 degrees of warming due to climate change. Around $235 billion worth of … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries After carefully considering industry, stakeholder, and public feedback on a proposal to change maximum residue levels (MRLs) for glyphosate in wheat, barley and oats, New Zealand Food Safety has decided to set a limit of 0.1mg/kg (the same as the current default level) and to restrict the permitted use … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Local Cleaning Company Introduces Hyper Steam Carpet Cleaning in Christchurch Christchurch-based Hyper Carpet Cleaning launches its new Hyper Steam Carpet Cleaning technology, offering a deep, hygienic clean using advanced steam tools that minimise chemical and water use. The post Local Cleaning Company Introduces Hyper Steam Carpet Cleaning in Christchurch first … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – VIOMI, a leading global brand specializing in AI-driven water purification technology, officially launched its latest countertop AI water purifier, “inno”, in Malaysia. The launch event featured Malaysia’s renowned singer Shila Amzah, who was recently appointed as VIOMI’s Brand Ambassador. Shila … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Joint Statement delivered by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, at the Nordic 5/New Zealand Foreign Minister’s meeting, Stockholm 29 October 2025] At a time of intense geostrategic change, we, the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and New Zealand, wish … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade while meeting with the Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers in Stockholm. “New Zealand is sanctioning 65 shadow fleet vessels involved the shipment of Russian oil, a key source of revenue funding Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,” Mr … Read more
Population growth slows in all regions – news story 29 October 2025 Population growth slowed in all of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 16 regions in the year ended June 2025, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “Lower net migration gains in the June 2025 year led to slower population growth across all regions,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can release the name of the man who died following a boating incident off the coast of Napier on 21 October. He was Howard Reese, 78, of Napier. Police extend their condolences to his family and friends. The death will be referred to the coroner. ENDS Issued by the Police … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – From October 24 to 27, Chengdu, China, hosted the “Invitation from the Hometown of Pandas–Chengdu Panda Week” series of events in Frankfurt, Germany; Vienna, Austria; Paris, France; and Brussels, Belgium. The events included overseas promotion of the giant panda IP, panda-themed … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform，will participate this year in two world-class fintech events simultaneously, Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 and Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that XTransfer has been present at both … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please use the following version of the article issued 29 October, 8pm.If you’ve used this in an article, please amend your story to correct the charge details.We apologise for any inconvenience. Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested two men … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested two men wanted in relation to death of Tristan Oakes, 29, in Te Puke on Saturday 25 October. The two men are aged 39 and 40. Both men will appear in the Tauranga … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Secure, company-data-grounded AI assistant handles FAQs, bookings, and lead capture; early adopter Linkflow Capital reports ~40 hours saved per month and ~80% of routine responses automated. From FAQs to appointments and lead gen, IntelWave turns customer queries into lead capture and bookings, within a protected chat environment with early pilots showing strong … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby has reaffirmed the crucial importance of central bank operational independence, while highlighting the need for partnership to enable the economic wellbeing of New Zealanders. In remarks delivered to an RBNZ event with industry stakeholders, Mr Hawkesby said that central bank operational … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents found four out of five farmers are worried about gaining or renewing consents, and the average bill for gaining a new consent has hit nearly $45,000. Renewal … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City has now reopened following a single-vehicle crash just after 4.30pm today. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road after receiving a report a car had crashed into the fence of the hospital. Police thank drivers for their patience. ENDS MIL OSI
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