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Balance of payments and international investment position: June 2025 quarter – update 17 September 2025 We are experiencing some technical issues with Infoshare that may prevent the ratios table updating to include data for the June 2025 quarter. However, all data will be available at 10.45am today via the CSV file under Download data on … Read more
Quarterly current account deficit $3.4 billion – news story 17 September 2025 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account deficit narrowed by $702 million to $3.4 billion in the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This is the smallest deficit since a $3.1 billion deficit in the June 2021 quarter. “The smaller … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is ranked first in Asia for the third year in a row in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings 2026. The NUS MBA programme rose two places to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach AIA Live Better Study highlights a critical gap between retirement aspirations and readiness, with social connections emerging as an unsung hero for a fulfilling later life. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – AIA Singapore today announced findings from the eighth edition of the AIA Live Better Study, which … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make revenue collection on imported and exported goods fairer and more effective has been passed by Parliament, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. “The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill modernises the way in which Customs can recover the costs of services that are needed to efficiently … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Patients in Asia want minimal disruption to their daily life when seeking medical care. This is according to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – On September 8, 2025, CATL, a global leader in new energy technology, unveiled its next-generation chassis product—CATL Bedrock Chassis—at the IAA MOBILITY in Munich, Germany, marking its European debut. As the industry’s first integrated intelligent chassis capable of withstanding a 120 … Read more
Source: NZCTU This Saturday 20 September, 132 years after women secured the right to vote, thousands of women and allies across the country are taking to the streets to rise up against the Government’s gutting of the pay equity system. Unions, women’s organisations, and community groups have come together to organise the Women’s Day of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Watsons, AS Watson Group’s flagship health and beauty brand, announces the exclusive launch of “The Watsons Family” – an innovative and vibrant character-driven intellectual property (IP) created to revolutionise customer engagement across Asia. This creative initiative introduces 16 unique characters, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported on Main Highway at 3.37pm. Sadly, a female occupant from one of the vehicles died at the scene despite assistance from emergency services. An occupant from the second vehicle suffered … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – As the electric mobility sector gains momentum across Southeast Asia,VinFast Auto Philippines Inc. (VinFast Philippines), a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer; V-Green Charging Station Development Philippines Inc. (V-Green), a pioneer in EV charging infrastructure; and Green and Smart Mobility Philippines Inc. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Remutaka Hill Road is closed due to a high wind warning. The closure of the road is required for safety and won’t be reopened until winds ease. Motorists are advised to add extra time to their journey, as the alternative routes are State Highway 3 / Te Ahu a Turanga or … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling eight vegetation fires across the Canterbury region. Strong winds across the region are fanning fires and the public are being asked to check burn piles are extinguished. Fire and Emergency crews are working to bring a large vegetation fire in Southbridge under … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Oxford, Fox Glacier, Matatā, and Taihape were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor-General the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today. “These four recipients have dedicated years to supporting their communities to become stronger, safer, and more … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Entering its third year, the event continues to grow, giving Prime members in Singapore early access to savings across thousands of products, from categories such astoys, babies, electronics, and home & kitchen. Customers can get a head start on their holiday shopping with some of Amazon’s best deals of the season, with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a cowardly aggravated robbery late last month. Police would like to speak to two men featured in footage after the victim was left with facial injuries following the ordeal. Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, of Whangārei CIB, says the victim was approached at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency is seeking public feedback on a proposed speed limit change for a section of State Highway 3 (SH3) in Hāwera. The proposal is to change the speed limit to 60 km/h on SH3 from just north of Kerry Road to just north of Fantham Street. This 1km … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection with Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. At this early stage we can advise that one person has been critically injured and another person seriously injured. A section of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government From the start of next month tens of thousands of households will get extra help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) thanks to the expansion of FamilyBoost, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Legislation expanding the ECE support scheme passed through its final stages in Parliament today. “I am delighted … Read more
Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand On Wednesday 17 September, Tomorrow Together, an initiative of WEAll Aotearoa, is unveiling a national discussion document at Parliament, asking Kiwis how our country can get better at long-term decision-making, to ensure fairness for future generations. Hosted by the youngest Members of Parliament across the political spectrum (National, Labour, Te Pāti Māori, and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Linyi in Shandong province, revered as logistics capital of China, is home to a multitude of enterprises producing a diverse range of products, including hardware, ceramics, and daily necessities. Located at the central hub of the north-south transportation corridor in … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 September 2025 The Ettrick Burn Valley in Fiordland is home to one of the only remaining populations of the southern lesser short-tailed bat/pekapeka, with a colony of around 400 bats discovered there in 2018. Department of Conservation Te Anau Operations Manager John Lucas says a heavy beech mast predicted … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building from Wairaka Park in Porirua’s Pukerua Bay and restore the land to grassed open space for community use. The building is located on reserve land between the Wairaka Road Playground and the Pukerua Bay Library. It is in poor condition and … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling on world leaders to urgently intervene after a UN commission concluded, for the first time, that genocide is being committed. The statement is below: “As world leaders convene next week at the United Nations, we are calling on all member … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 movement is stronger than ever with 9000+ community trapping initiatives and 20 large landscape projects. In this blog, we look at five stories from communities across the country that show the growing momentum behind Predator Free 2050. Possums are being eradicated from Tekimoka/Mt Te Kinga … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency, calling it a long-overdue acknowledgement of a worsening health crisis. But the organisation warns that real action must follow, and is urging election candidates to commit to stronger freshwater protections. Greenpeace’s Canterbury-based spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “Canterbury is facing a nitrate emergency and … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a ‘nitrate emergency’ is a shameless political stunt that won’t help anyone. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan) playing these kinds of petty political games,” says Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst. “Declaring a nitrate emergency isn’t helpful or constructive. All it will … Read more