Politics and Health – Health leaders call on New Zealand Government: keep alcohol industry out of policymaking

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Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) and partner organisations have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, Ministers and senior health officials – urging them to protect alcohol harm reduction policies from alcohol industry interference. The call comes as part of HCA’s campaign to regulate lobbying . Health Coalition Aotearoa and partners have urged the Government to … Read more

‘This is not going away’: Police locate item of interest in St Johns homicide investigation

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have made developments in the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Kyle Whorrall over five months ago. Kyle, a 33-year-old US national, was senselessly murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road on 19 April 2025. The Police investigation into Kyle’s death has been ongoing and investigators have … Read more

Backing Iwi-led biodiversity protection

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Source: New Zealand Government Whakaeteete mai ko Hikurangi! A $6 million investment into the Raukūmara Pae Maunga restoration project will fortify local employment and iwi-led conservation against destructive pests, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in the Raukūmara Range by the eastern Bay of Plenty, the project is a partnership between Ngāti Porou, Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui and … Read more

Unions release plan to bring electricity back into public ownership

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Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to lower energy bills and protect manufacturing by bringing the electricity gentailers back into public ownership. The plan would involve government using the dividends from its shares in the gentailers to purchase the remaining shares until it reaches … Read more

Palmerston North Police foil lunchtime robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Detective Sergeant Richard How: Prompt action by Palmerston North Police led to the arrest of a brazen daylight robber in the central city. Police responded to a report of a chase and robbery occurring in Downtown Plaza around 1pm yesterday. A person had been robbed … Read more

NZ-AU: Hello Breeze Air & Electrical Receives Positive Community Feedback

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Redland City, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Redland City, Queensland September 29, 2025 – – Publicly available Google reviews since 2022 show that households across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast have rated Hello Breeze Air & Electrical highly, with the majority awarding five stars. While these comments reflect … Read more

Henderson’s in good hands

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Source: New Zealand Police The newly deployed Henderson Beat Team has hit the ground running in its first few weeks, with 17 arrests already under their belts. Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson, Waitematā West Area Communities Manager, says since hitting the streets earlier this month, the team have made an immediate impact. “While getting to know … Read more

Health targets: faster care for central and lower North Island

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Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Wellington, the Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, and Wairarapa are benefiting from faster treatment and shorter waits, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the Central region is improving steadily. Our focus remains on putting patients first and making sure more people get access … Read more

Health targets: shorter waits and faster care for South Islanders

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Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Nelson Marlborough, and the West Coast are seeing faster access to care, the latest health results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the South Island is turning a corner. Our focus remains on putting patients first and making sure more people get access … Read more

Do you recognise these men?

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the men pictured in these images. We believe they may be able to assist us with our enquiries into a serious assault on Onehunga Mall Road, Onehunga on 7 July  at about 1am. If this is you, or you know who these men … Read more

Health targets: faster access to care for Waikato and surrounding regions

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Source: New Zealand Government Communities in Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Lakes, and Taranaki are seeing shorter waits and faster treatment, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the Midland region is turning a corner. We are continuing to put patients first to ensure more patients can access … Read more

Health targets: better care for patients in Northland and Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Northland and Auckland are benefiting from shorter waits and faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare performance in the Northern region is improving steadily. We are putting patients first and ensuring Aucklanders and Northlanders can access timely, quality healthcare when … Read more

Health targets: reducing wait times and putting patients first

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Source: New Zealand Government Shorter waits, faster treatment, and more timely access to care are benefiting patients across New Zealand, with the latest quarterly results for April to June showing clear improvements, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “After years of decline, healthcare is improving steadily under this Government. We are putting patients first and refocusing … Read more

Kaikōura Marine Management Act consultation

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 September 2025 Source:  Department of Conservation and Ministry for Primary Industries The public are being encouraged to have their say on protections in place to preserve the nationally important Kaikōura coastal and marine area. “The Kaikōura coast and marine area is a significant marine ecosystem that supports important reef species … Read more

Six in custody following dangerous fleeing driver incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Six youths have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Just before 1.30am, Police spotted a stolen Nissan Terrano travelling on Plunket Avenue, Manukau. Camera operators were able to track the vehicle until it reached Golflands Drive, Botany, and the Police Eagle helicopter took over observations. Counties Manukau … Read more

Greymouth next stop on Rural health roadshow

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Greymouth today for the latest stop on the Rural Health Roadshow happening around the country.  “The West Coast has some of the most geographically spread-out communities in the country, which we know … Read more

More charges follow traffic stop

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid further firearms charges against a man after a sawn-off shotgun was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Henderson Beat Team initially stopped the man, who was forbidden to drive, in New Lynn last week. Inside the vehicle was a firearm, drugs, and cash. That was … Read more

Review of the Kaikōura Marine Area management measures

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries This consultation is part of a review The Kaikōura (Te Tai ō Marokura) Marine Management Act 2014 is currently undergoing a 10-year review to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the management measures it established, and this consultation is an opportunity for the public to provide their input to … Read more

Road blocked, Tahuna Road, Waiterimu

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Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place after a truck trailer rolled on Tahuna Road, Waiterimu, overnight. The crash happened about 10.20pm. While nobody was injured, the trailer was carrying an animal product that can pose a health risk. Tahuna Road is expected to remain closed until 3pm while the scene is cleared. Traffic … Read more

Josip Heit achieved another legal triumph in Europe

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Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 29 September 2025 – The Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has granted a comprehensive preliminary injunction in favor of Josip Heit, strategic advisor to Apertum Holding a company specialized in technology solutions, against the Ireland-based website “BE Conflict Management” and its domain bekm.eu, which had published … Read more

Banking – Potholes to Progress | NZ’s Bumpy Road to Recovery: ASB Sees Signs of Stabilisation in Quarterly Economic Forecast

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Source: ASB   ASB’s latest Economic Forecast Update signals a cautiously optimistic outlook for New Zealand, as the country navigates a steady – if uneven – recovery from the past few years’ economic challenges. While the June quarter saw a sharp contraction, recent data point to stabilising conditions and the early signs of a turnaround. … Read more

Siam Paragon Invests US$39 million to Roll Out Three World-Class Attractions, Reaffirming Its Status as a Global Destination

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Siam Paragon, a legendary landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, and a must-see destination for local and international visitors, will unveil three world-class attractions later this year. With an investment of over THB 1.25 billion (approximately US$39 million) and a … Read more

The 13th Bailu Sino-French Classical Music Art Season Opens in China’s Pengzhou

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Source: Media Outreach PENGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – On September 25, the 13th Bailu Sino-French Classical Music Art Season, hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau and the Pengzhou Municipal People’s Government, opened at the Upper Academy (Shang Shuyuan) in Bailu Town, Pengzhou, Chengdu, China. … Read more

SLiquid to Debut Southeast Asia-Specific Liquid Cooling CDU at DATA CENTRE WORLD ASIA

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – From October 8 to 9, SLiquid Global DataCenter (Singapore) PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “SLiquid”), an innovative practitioner in the liquid cooling industry, will participate in DATA CENTRE WORLD ASIA—the largest data center event in the region. At the exhibition, SLiquid … Read more

TCMA and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada sign MOU accelerating toward Net Zero with knowledge transfer and advanced low carbon technologies

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Source: Media Outreach Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to exchange knowledge and expertise to accelerate the adoption of CCUS technology and clean energy. This collaboration aims to advance cooperation leading the cement industry toward Net Zero by 2050 and support Thailand’s NDC 3.0 … Read more

Dell InnovateFest 2025 to Tackle Mental Health Concerns among Teenagers and Caregivers of PWIDs

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) today held the grand finals of its third annual Dell InnovateFest, an inter-tertiary hackathon dedicated to empowering the next generation of technologists. Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, attended the event as Guest-of-Honour. … Read more

Household net worth increases, wealth distribution remains unchanged – correction, Stats NZ news story

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Household net worth increases, wealth distribution remains unchanged – news story 29 September 2025 We have corrected net worth median percentage increases for quintiles 5, 4, and 3 between June 2021 and June 2024. The changes are in the two paragraphs following the graph Median net worth ($) by household net worth quintile, years ended … Read more