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Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Gisborne man in relation to a series of death threats made against a Member of Parliament earlier this year. The threats were received in March 2025 and were directed at the MP over a social media platform. The man was arrested on Wednesday [8 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest a further $3 million to extend the Active Me – Kia Tū Hardship Fund for another 12 months, Sport and Recreation Minister, Hon Mark Mitchell, says. The Active Me – Kia Tū fund, delivered by Variety – The Children’s Charity, in partnership with Sport NZ, supports young … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, Police received information about potential firearms at a property on Kingsdale Road and, with the help of the Armed Offenders Squad, a search warrant was executed. Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo, Waitematā CIB, says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A Christchurch Care and Protection Residence will be upgraded and re-opened for children with high and complex needs, with a focus on therapeutic, trauma-informed care. Admissions to Te Oranga were paused in 2021, due to staffing issues and chronic underinvestment in the care of vulnerable children. Before resuming operations late next … Read more
Source: Media Outreach VATICAN CITY, ROME – Newsaktuell – 9 October 2025 – Domino’s Pizza caused a sensation in Italy with its “Pardoned Pineapple Pizza” campaign: An employee carried a pineapple pizza through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica – a door that is only opened once every 25 years. Those who pass through … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Continuous Breakthroughs in Smart IoT Business to Accelerate the Pace of “Technology Going Global” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Deewin Tianxia Co., Ltd. (“Deewin Tianxia”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock Code: 2418.HK) is pleased to announce that the Group has signed a strategic … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 10 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today published Competition Assessment Guidelines that outline how we take competition into account when developing prudential policy. Director Prudential Policy Jess Rowe says the guidelines are designed to support policy teams in identifying … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago More than 200 of the region’s finest wines were sampled in an intense two-day judging process at EIT ahead of the Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards. Judging for the country’s longest running regional competition took place on the Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale last week (September … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the introduction of peer support workers in North Shore Hospital’s Emergency Department, completing the rollout of the service across all three major Auckland hospitals. “With North Shore now on board, it’s great to see the whole Auckland region benefitting from peer support in EDs. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 65 new social homes will be delivered in Canterbury 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
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says overseas investment decisions being made more than twice as fast is a vital ingredient for businesses seeking capital to create jobs and pay higher wages. “New Zealanders are paying the price for having one of the most restrictive overseas investment laws in the developed world … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that increased efficiency for passport processing has resulted in an 18-day improvement to wait times compared to when Labour was last in Government. “This represents a dramatic improvement in passport processing efficiency with New Zealanders now receiving their passports three times faster than … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Sir John Kirwan today launched Ask Groov, Health New Zealand’s first endorsed AI powered wellbeing guide for adults. “Access to mental health support should never be a barrier. With Ask Groov, faster access to support is available 24/7, when and where people need it,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore: Police will have a visible presence across Hawke’s Bay today as a gang tangi travels from Napier to Waipukurau. A large number of gang members and associates are expected to be in town for the tangi, and Police will have additional resources … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is exploring ways to free up capital locked in its investment in Chorus, to redirect into capital projects of more use to New Zealanders. National Infrastructure Funding and Financing (NIFFCo) will investigate the feasibility of selling the debt and equity securities it holds in Chorus. These debt and equity … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) San Francisco, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAN FRANCISCO, CA October 09, 2025 – – A sweeping wave of technological breakthroughs and regulatory shifts is accelerating the global energy transition, reshaping how governments, investors, and industries are approaching decarbonization and sustainability. New intelligence from EarlyBirds highlights how rapid advancements in renewable … Read more
Source: Media Outreach FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – allnex is taking a bold leap forward with the launch of its European Defense Materials Program. This initiative is designed to accelerate innovation and support Europe’s ambition for greater strategic autonomy in defense. Europe’s defense sector is facing urgent challenges. New … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Long-term strategic partnership: Carester is a leading global rare earth processing specialist having played key roles in the design, commissioning and optimisation of rare earth production plants worldwide. Binding 10-year heavy rare earth offtake agreement: Carester to purchase heavy rare earth feedstocks from BRE for an initial 10-year term. Supply offtake agreement … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JIASHI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – China Prune Industry Conference 2025 and the 10th Kashgar·Jiashi Prune Expo, Xinjiang kicked off On August in Jiashi County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Jiashi has become China’s largest plum producer.The county boasts 38,000 hectares of plum orchards with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Green GSM, the all-electric ride-hailing brand under the GSM ecosystem, has signed a memorandum of understanding withAMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, a subsidiary of the Philippine-based Xentro Group of Companies, for the supply of 2,000 VinFast electric vehicles to support future operations … Read more
Household saving increases in the June 2025 quarter – news story 9 October 2025 New Zealand household saving increased from $149 million in the March 2025 quarter to $804 million in the June 2025 quarter, as household net disposable income increased more than the increase in household spending, according to figures released by Stats NZ … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 The Minister of Education, Minister for Vocational Education and Minister for Universities have issued the 2026 funding determinations. These funding determinations will come into effect from 1 January 2026. Changes arising from the determinations will be reflected in the 2026 Funding Conditions Catalogue, which will be … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 Vocational education and training (VET) in New Zealand is changing. You’ll find regular updates on these changes here. VET remains an important part of our education and training environment with over 250,000 people participating, whether at a polytechnic or in work-based learning. You’ll find the links … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort is delighted to present an evening of operatic splendour with “Galaxy Macau™ Presents – Galaxy Music Gala: Sumi Jo – Mad for Love” as internationally acclaimed South Korean soprano Sumi Jo makes her long-awaited Macau debut at … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Taking place in Macao in October, Asia’s premier Creator festival offers unparalleled access and opportunities in the booming creator economy. MACAO SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – CreatorWeek, the experiential festival celebrating the global creator economy by blending business, fan engagement, entertainment, and brand activations, is proud to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach This pioneering initiative by the hospital can cut unnecessary interventions, optimise health outcomes and deliver sustainable care SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Imagine your next specialist’s appointment at a hospital being a true partnership. Instead of being prescribed a care plan outright, your doctor seeks your feedback, … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced the pricing of its offering of $875 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A … Read more