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Source: New Zealand Police Wanaka Police investigating suspicious fires are appealing for help from the public for information and video footage around the area. Police were called to reports of fires lit at Albert Town near Wanaka on 20 September. Detective Phill Hamlin, Otago Lakes Criminal Investigations, says that the investigation team believes the fires … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have arrested three 14-year-old youths as a result of an operation to target suspects of a string of commercial burglaries across the city. In addition to the burglaries, the offenders were wanted in relation to numerous instances of dangerous driving and the theft of vehicles over the last couple … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Social Development Louise Upston says the opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland represents an important opportunity for job seekers. With the NZICC due to open in February 2026, the Ministry of Social Development is in discussions with SkyCity about how it can help fill … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Social Development Louise Upston says the build and opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland continue to represent important opportunities for job seekers. With the NZICC now nearing completion, the Ministry of Social Development is partnering with the convention centre to fill the wide range of … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is calling for the New Zealand government to demand Israel release the activists kidnapped from the global flotilla in international waters and allow them to sail to Gaza with humanitarian aid for the people under Israel’s genocide. There are four New Zealand activists in the group … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TBILISI, GEORGIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, is set to allow businesses in the Republic of Georgia to sell their products on the international online marketplace. Georgia will become the ninth country with sellers on the platform. Representatives of more than … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amnesty International STATEMENT 02 October 2025 – In response to reports that Israeli forces have intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla and detained peaceful protestors, including three New Zealanders, attempting to deliver urgently needed food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies to Palestinians in Gaza, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand’s Executive Director, Jacqui Dillon, … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian crisis throughout the occupied Palestinian territory . For real impact and to avoid complicity, States must turn their expressions of solidarity into concrete, life-saving action, and any … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Protest Israel’s attack on humanitarian flotilla to Gaza – 5pm Bridge of Remembrance TODAY Oct 2. Four New Zealanders are on this group of boats… Nothing from our PM or Foreign Minister yet about this kidnapping of New Zealanders who have stepped up when our government has refused. (PSNA … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) As a teenager, Lance Corporal Elia Fata didn’t really know what career he wanted to take up, but getting involved in Onehunga High School’s Services Academy put him on a path that has taken him around the world – leading to his latest task helping to improve the lives … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm two people have died following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in the early hours of this morning. An investigation is now underway into how the events unfolded early this morning on Murvale Drive. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene examination commenced … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BOSTON, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – AMZcycle, an eBike company based in Florida, officially launched six new models in the U.S. market, including eMTB, eGravel, eCargo, and eCity series, which have been widely recognized and enthusiastically welcomed by eBike stores across the U.S. As a brand that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Daytime and nighttime closures are planned for State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next month, as the state highway summer maintenance season continues at the top of the South Island. Chip sealing and asphalting works are planned – this is work carried out every year to ensure the highway’s road surface … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Shared services hub to build on early momentum and further enhance all-in-one platform to empower financial advisory firms SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – PROPEL with Singlife, the one-stop shared services hub for financial advisory firms, announces today that it has onboarded over 1,300 financial adviser representatives (FARs), … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Under the theme “Travel Taipei – A City of Layers”, Taipei is strengthening its promotion in Europe, presenting itself as a city where modern lifestyle, cultural depth, natural landscapes, and culinary excellence converge. From September 20 to 25, the campaign rolled … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police In June 2024 NZ Police commenced an investigation into allegations of misuse of Census 2023 data and Covid-19 vaccination information at Manurewa Marae. At the same time, at the request of the Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service the Public Service Commission (PSC) convened a wider government response to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Road users are urged to drive safe and to the conditions after eight life-changing motorcycle crashes in the Waikato area this past month. Waikato Road Policing Senior Sergeant John McCarthy says too many families have had their lives forever changed. “Two people have died, three people remain in a critical condition, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A pair of keen fishermen ended up getting rescued from within the mangroves after they ran into trouble in the waters off Kaingaroa yesterday afternoon. Thankfully, the father and son contacted emergency services the minute they realised their engine wouldn’t start. Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating a suspicious fire in Raumanga last week are appealing to the public for information about a vehicle seen in the area. Police were called to the address on Raumanga Valley Road at about 6.20am on Wednesday 24 September. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says witnesses described … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Napier Police have arrested another person while investigating the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria in Napier on 11 May. A 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure. She is bailed and set to appear in Napier District Court on 9 October. Detective Inspector Martin James says that they acknowledge … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to progress enquiries into the homicide investigation into the death of Kyle Whorrall earlier this year. Today, Kyle’s mother is calling for those holding onto information in the case to have courage to come forward. Thirty-three-year-old Kyle was senselessly murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A west Auckland teenager has been arrested following two daring burglaries committed under the cover of darkness. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit began investigating burglaries on 27 and 29 September in the New Lynn area. “Concerningly, these burglaries occurred at night whilst victims were asleep,” Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone says. “The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Birkenhead yesterday afternoon. At around 1.35pm, it was reported three people entered a pawnbrokers on Mokoia Road, smashed display cabinets, and stole various items. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Renfree, Waitematā CIB, says the offenders arrived and departed … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Scientists have reversed diabetic heart failure with a genetic therapy in mice and in miniature human hearts made from stem cells. Scientists have reversed diabetic heart failure with a genetic therapy in mice and a miniature human hearts made from stem cells. In Aotearoa, New Zealand more than 300,000 people … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – In 2025, Hong Kong has already issued 51 rainstorm warnings, including four top-tier black rainstorm signals, highlighting the city’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather. These severe weather events have not only disrupted daily life but also significantly impacted travel plans … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council formally adopted Porirua’s new District Plan today that will protect Porirua’s environment while also enabling growth in the city. “After years of dedicated work by staff, and critical feedback from the community, the new District Plan will soon become operative,” says Council Chief Executive Wendy Walker. The District Plan … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 2nd – Monday 6th October – It is no surprise that in the middle of spring we’ve got active, quick moving weather on the cards. There is a stock standard bout of rain passing over the country today (Thursday), with just about everyone seeing some spots. While you won’t be … Read more