Weather Tech – New AI-Ready supercomputer set to transform environmental forecasting in New Zealand

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Source: HPE HPE Cray XD2000 system now powers Earth Sciences New Zealand’s industry-leading ‘Supercomputing System for Advanced Weather Forecasting and Research’, accelerating environmental science and forecasting. Auckland, New Zealand – 22 September 2025 – HPE (NYSE:HPE) today announced that Earth Sciences New Zealand (formally NIWA) of Aotearoa (New Zealand) selected HPE Cray XD2000, purpose-built for … Read more

Advocacy – Recognition of Palestine: Symbolic but Insufficient – PFNZ

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The anticipated recognition of a Palestinian state by additional governments this week marks an important symbolic step. However, recognition alone will not bring meaningful change, end the occupation, or deliver justice and peace. For decades, the Palestinian people have endured dispossession, displacement, and a relentless campaign of violence. While … Read more

Return of domestic coal for back-up generation

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Source: New Zealand Government Reintroducing domestically sourced coal as a back-up fuel for electricity generation during shortages is a pragmatic move that will bolster New Zealand’s energy resilience and the Waikato regional economy, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Genesis Energy has entered into a two-year agreement with BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of locally … Read more

Police recover laptops after school burglary

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Source: New Zealand Police A speedy response put Police on the trail of a pair of thieves in Blockhouse Bay overnight. Around 10pm Police responded to reports the alarms were sounding at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate on Bolton Road. Upon arrival it was confirmed the school had been broken into, and items were missing from some … Read more

Government digital changes to bring big savings

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Source: New Zealand Government A major shift in how the public sector undertakes digital investment and procurement could save up to $3.9 billion in the next five years, the Government announced today. “The Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) will lead digital investment and procurement decision making on behalf of most public service agencies and Crown … Read more

Stoat intruder caught on predator-free Oruawairua/Blumine Island

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation “Stoats can swim surprising distances; they have been recorded swimming as far as 5 km. This one most likely swum across from nearby Arapaoa Island, which has stoats in low numbers, and is only 400 m away at the closest point,” Amy says. “Once DOC became aware of the stoat, … Read more

Serious crash, Glen Eden – Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash on West Coast Road, Glen Eden. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 7am, near the intersection of Rosier Road. At this stage one person is in a serious condition, with two others receiving moderate to minor injuries. West Coast Road has been closed between … Read more

Man on drugs, driving charges after van jackknifes

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Source: New Zealand Police It’s by good fortune only that Police are not advising the public of a serious or fatal crash in rural Auckland overnight. Instead, an allegedly intoxicated man will face the Pukekohe District Court on a raft of charges after he crashed his van in Runciman. At around 12.43am, Police responded to … Read more

Northbound lane blocked, SH2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt

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Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, near Remutaka Hill Summit, at around 7am. Thankfully, there have been no injuries reported. Traffic management is en route and the lane will be blocked for … Read more

Economy – Investor confidence drops to pandemic levels amid global uncertainty and slow economic recovery – ASB

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Source: ASB Investor confidence fell to its lowest since Q3 2020, sitting at nett 1% for Q2 2025, but well above Q2 2020 lows of -25%. Around half of respondents were “very concerned” about global issues impacting investments. Aucklanders were the most upbeat, while lower North Islanders were the least optimistic. Confidence among New Zealand … Read more

NHG Health And Tanoto Foundation Jointly Launch “I Can’t Believe It Tastes So Good” Healthy Cookbook

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Source: Media Outreach Empowering residents and patients with details on calorie count and macronutrients for every dish SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2025 – Today, NHG Health and Tanoto Foundation jointly launched a cookbook titled, ‘I Can’t Believe It Tastes So Good’ – featuring 100 healthy recipes inspired by Chinese, Malay, Indian, … Read more

$20 million to boost ED staffing

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Source: New Zealand Government Emergency departments will receive a $20 million boost to increase frontline staffing across hospitals nationwide over the next nine months, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced. “Emergency departments have just had their busiest winter ever, and too many New Zealanders are still waiting too long in EDs,” Mr Brown says. “This … Read more

$100 million boost to upgrade hospitals nationwide

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering a major $100 million investment to accelerate improvements across New Zealand’s hospital facilities, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is doing the basics well – delivering the frontline health infrastructure that has long been neglected,” Mr Brown says. “New Zealanders deserve modern, resilient hospitals that can … Read more

WHO – Up to 5% of climate emissions come from healthcare. A new coalition of Asia-Pacific countries, backed by WHO, plans to change that

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Source: World Health Organization Over 20 WHO Western Pacific Member States gather in Singapore to address healthcare sector’s role in contributing to, and tackling, the climate crisis Singapore, 18 September 2025 – Globally, 5% of total climate emissions come from the healthcare sector, contributing to the ever-mounting global threat of climate change. To address this … Read more

Monash University Malaysia’s algae breakthrough clinches global UN climate prize

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Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2025 – A team from Monash University Malaysia has won the 4th edition of the Universities for Goal 13 competition, a global challenge organised by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in partnership with Siemens Energy. The winning project, “Turning … Read more

Advocacy – No Peace Without Justice: Standing with Palestine on the International Day of Peace

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Source:  Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Today, on the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) joins people around the world in calling for an end to war, violence, and injustice. This year’s theme is a stark reminder that peace is more than the absence of conflict — … Read more

Man arrested in relation to laser use, Stokes Valley

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Source: New Zealand Police A man is before the courts after the use of a laser in a dangerous manner, directed at two commercial aircrafts in Wellington on Saturday evening. At around 6.45pm, Police received a report from Air Traffic Control that a plane preparing to land at Wellington Airport was targeted by a laser. … Read more

Quickest citizenship processing in five years

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says a sustained focus on delivering efficient government services has produced the shortest citizenship wait times in five years.  “I’m focused on fixing what matters. That means delivering tangible benefits to those spending their money on government services by improving efficiency,” says Ms van … Read more

Huawei Releases One ISP One Network Whitepaper to Help ISPs Explore the B2B Blue Ocean

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Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – The roundtable themed “One ISP One Network: Driving Growth on the B2B Frontiers” ended on a high node at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 in Shanghai. At the roundtable, Huawei brought together ISP experts and partners from the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and … Read more

Greenpeace – Historic Ocean Treaty to enter into force

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Source: Greenpeace In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries, meaning the historic agreement can now enter into force. The agreement will allow for the creation of marine protected areas on the High Seas. Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming this news as a win for ocean protection … Read more

Women demand political parties commit to pay equity – NZCTU

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Source: NZCTU NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is backing working women who are demanding that political parties reverse the pay equity changes and fund all pay equity claims. “Thousands of working women from Whāngarei to Invercagill took to the streets today to demand that politicians back pay equity,” said NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges. “Women in Aotearoa … Read more

First Responders – Strong winds raise the risk of fires

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand With strong winds predicted across most of the South Island from tonight and extreme wind speeds forecast in parts of Canterbury, Fire and Emergency is urging people to avoid lighting any outdoor fires this weekend. MetService has issued a red wind warning for most of Canterbury and orange level warnings … Read more

Weather – MetService issues Red Warning for Damaging Winds for Canterbury High Country

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Source: MetService Covering period of Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st September – At 9:58am MetService escalated the severe weather warning in the Canterbury High Country to a Red Warning for Damaging Winds in consultation with the Canterbury Regional Council. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption … Read more

Beyond power generation: How China’s Heqi No. 1 explores nuclear energy to cut carbon emissions

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – At the Tianwan Nuclear Power Station (TNPS), located in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, eight nuclear power units are lined up, among which six operational units have a total installed capacity of over 6.6 million kilowatts, supplying approximately 158 million … Read more

Appeal for information after sudden death, Heathcote Valley

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Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are investigating a sudden death on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September. The death is not believed to be suspicious. As part of our efforts, we are looking to identify the deceased. The deceased is thought to be a man in his 30s or 40s, with … Read more

Fatal crash: Whanganui East

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Whanganui East this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 9.50am on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. State Highway 4 … Read more

Significant recall of Tasti brand products due to possible presence of small metal pieces

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Tasti Products Ltd in a significant recall of a range of Tasti brand bars, peanuts and snack ball products due to the possible presence of foreign matter (small wire-like metal pieces). “The concern with these products is that they could cause injury,??? … Read more