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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Rotorua Area Commander, Herby Ngawhika: A man is facing court after a quick-thinking member of the public phoned 111 about his manner of driving in the Galatea/Murupara area. On Sunday 12 October at around 6pm, Police received the call reporting someone allegedly driving dangerously along Troutbeck Road. Police responded … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Faraj Defence Lawyers has released new research highlighting the sharp rise in retail theft across Sydney and its connection to the city’s worsening cost-of-living crisis. The report finds that while financial strain is driving theft in some suburbs, in others the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information about an Auckland teenager who is missing from her Mt Roskill home. Dannii is 16-years-old and described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is also known to be quiet by nature and keeps to herself. Police and Dannii’s family have concerns … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing a healthy growth in international visitor numbers and improved confidence across the tourism industry. “International tourism, as New Zealand’s second highest export earner, is a key part of our economic recovery,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “So it is great to see that … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This Spring, SHEIN is taking home transformations to the next level with its first ever Spring Home Renovation Challenge. After receiving hundreds of applications from across Australia, four families were shortlisted from QLD, NSW and VIC. Ultimately a family from Epping, VIC was selected for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services in Northland are at the scene of a single vehicle crash on Whangārei Heads Road, Tamaterau. A vehicle is reportedly on fire down steep bank. Road diversions are currently in place on Mackesy Road and Owhiwa Roads. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and that road closures may … Read more
Source: World Vision 148 million children globally are stunted, with a further 45 million children suffering from wasting Half of all deaths among children under five are linked to malnutrition World Vision New Zealand calling on global leaders and donors to act with urgency to end child malnutrition As the world prepares to mark World Food … Read more
Source: PSA Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s attempts to blame unions for strike action on 23 October shows he is completely out of touch with the reality facing health workers supporting patients in an underfunded health sector. On Morning Report today, the PM said kiwis are ‘getting sick of the unions prioritising the politics over patients…kiwis suffer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The New Zealand Defence Force’s work on the island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands will have a long-lasting impact on the island, as Exercise Tropic Twilight wraps up following a month of work. Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this year’s exercise involves more than … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police It’s been a week of rescues for the crew in the sky, who have helped a number of people caught up in scary situations across Tāmaki Makaurau. Last night, Police were called after an international visitor went for a stroll from Pine Harbour to Motukaraka Island but got caught out by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hawkes Bay Expressway / SH2 near Quarantine Road is closed (Airport to Bayview). Emergency services received a report of a two-vehicle crash around 2.25pm. The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach New app pairs with VIVANT’s award-winning precision wine accessories to enable smart wine ecosystem SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – VIVANT, a pioneer in wine temperature technology, today announced the launch of its new Wine App designed to empower wine lovers with expert guidance and personalised recommendations. Together … Read more
Source: NZCTU The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise when women and many ethnic groups effectively stop being paid compared to Pākehā men, reflecting how pay gaps strip weeks of income from families nationwide. “That women are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police are expressing concern after finding 20 drivers over the legal breath alcohol limit, at the weekend. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, says he wants to reinforce the message that motorists should not drive when impaired by alcohol or drugs. “We are concerned by how many impaired motorists we … Read more
Source: FUSION5 Fusion5 is honoured by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND -13 OCTOBER, 2025 – Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has been selected for this AI Business Solution’s 2025-2026 Microsoft Inner Circle. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Fusion5 in the top echelon of Microsoft’s AI … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Friday 17th October – Strongest gusts in Wellington, up to 137 km/h on Sunday morning Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches to start the week Clear skies by end of work week. This week, New Zealand is getting a full dose of classic spring weather – all over … Read more
Source: Coastguard Tautiaki Moana and Water Safety New Zealand The death of 51-year-old Tēvita Moeakiola is a serious reminder of the need to wear a lifejacket, carry waterproof communication devices, and be well-prepared before heading out on the water. Mr Moeakiola, a fisherman from Manurewa, drowned after his boat capsized near Musick Point in June … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend. Officers were called to a Mahora property shortly after 9:45am on Saturday to reports of an altercation between a group of males. During the altercation, one of the males … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Preliminary results in the Porirua City local body elections are now available, including all votes cast other than special votes. This year there were 797 special votes. These results update the progress results released on Saturday, including the previously uncounted 2844 votes cast between midday Friday and midday Saturday. Based on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee says the Government is updating the law for the use of audio and audio-visual links (AVL) in courts to improve court performance and create efficiencies across the justice system. “Timely access to justice matters, and we’re fixing this by pulling every available lever to make the court … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network’s legal challenge against the New Zealand Superfund’s investments in companies helping to build and maintain illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories opens in the Auckland High Court tomorrow (Tuesday 14 October) and is expected to run for two days. The named … Read more
Source: FreshChoice From 20 October, FreshChoice is leveling up the shopping experience, enabling customers to earn and use their Everyday Rewards points at all FreshChoice supermarkets. FreshChoice Executive General Manager Tim Cartwright says New Zealand customers see value in the Everyday Rewards programme and FreshChoice is excited to offer this to customers for the first … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. Methane is a greenhouse gas, so scientists are investigating how these sources of methane may be connected to our warming climate. Earth Sciences New Zealand marine scientist Dr Sarah Seabrook says these seeps are recently formed, indicating a … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Voters have delivered four new councillors to the nine-strong Northland Regional Council – and voted to remove the council’s Te Raki Māori Constituency. Council CEO Jonathan Gibbard says based on preliminary results, the new councillors are Colin (Toss) Kitchen (who will represent the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Constituency and who is returning … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A new research report which interviewed 80 nurses and health care assistants in the aged care sector reveals the disturbing impact on our elderly of an under-staffed and under-funded sector, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. The NZNO report Care in Crisis: Manaaki i te Raru also surveyed 415 aged care workers … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be welcoming home Will Alexander this afternoon at 2.45pm at Christchurch airport. Will and his partner Ava Mulla were part of the latest flotilla to try to break the Israeli siege of Gaza. Will and Ava were aboard the “Conscience” which, along with eight smaller boats, … Read more
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Key government and private sector organisations are calling for stronger action to reduce risk before disaster strikes. Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), and the Insurance Council of New Zealand | … Read more