Update 7 – Critical incident, Waitomo

Source: New Zealand Police The scene examination of the camping areas believed to have been used by Tom Phillips and his children is nearing completion today. The investigation team is continuing to work at pace with poor weather forecast for the next few days. They are working through areas of dense bush and difficult terrain … Read more

Police on the beat in Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police have launched Auckland’s first suburban beat team, which began patrolling the Henderson CBD this week. This marks the second beat team for the country’s largest policing region, focused on increasing police visibility and engagement in one of West Auckland’s bustling CBDs. The Henderson Beat Team was formally introduced to the … Read more

Durra brand Tahina recalled due to possible Salmonella

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Aldiery???s Mediterranean Market Limited in its recall of a batch of Durra brand Tahina due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Durra brand Tahina (800g) with a best-before date of 06/04/2027 and a batch marking of Lot No. 78 is affected by this … Read more

Putting Patients First: Modernising health workforce regulation: Summary of submissions

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 12 September 2025 Regulating the health workforce is essential to ensuring that health practitioners are qualified, competent and provide safe care. The Government is reviewing how we can modernise health workforce regulation to better support patients and providers. The focus is on how changes to regulation can … Read more

Health workforce regulations to put patients first

Source: New Zealand Government Patients will get faster access to care under new changes to modernise health workforce regulation, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Outdated and bureaucratic red tape is holding back our health workforce and keeping patients waiting too long for care,” Mr Brown says. “These changes are about putting patients first. By streamlining … Read more

Boots stay on the ground in Nelson Tasman

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing an additional funding boost of $300,000 to support the ongoing clean-up work in the Tasman district resulting from the significant rainfall events in June and July 2025. “Enhanced Taskforce Green programme was activated in July, enabling MSD to employ local job seekers to assist farmers and growers … Read more

Police cracking down on hunters without permission, Wairarapa

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police would like to remind the public that trespassing on private land to hunt is illegal and carries consequences. Police take reports of people shooting from the roadside, poaching, and spotlighting on farmland and forestry blocks very seriously and participating in such activities could cost you your firearms licence. Wairarapa … Read more

Whakamanawa Social Service Providers conference

Source: New Zealand Government I am honoured to be here today in my capacity as Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, and Minister for Children.  I want to acknowledge:  My Parliamentary colleague, the Hon Marama Davidson. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention, Chief Executive, Emma Powell, Deputy Chief Executive Benesia … Read more

Regional GIS Conference showcases innovation and student research at EIT

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 8 minutes ago A regional Geographical Information Systems (GIS) conference hosted at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale showcased how geospatial tools are being used to address environmental, planning, and infrastructure challenges across the region. Organised by the New Zealand ESRI Users Group (NZEUG) in partnership with Eagle Technology, the … Read more

Five rare birds that could return to Rakiura/Stewart Island

Source: NZ Department of Conservation From a long list of threatened native species, learn about five birds that used to live on the island and the vision to bring them home through Predator Free Rakiura. Rakiura/Stewart Island, Broad Bay. Photo by Bradley Shields. A short history of biodiversity loss and recovery The introduction of predators … Read more

NZ celebrates Papua New Guinea’s independence

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peeni Henare will represent New Zealand at Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby next week. “New Zealand was among eight countries present to welcome Papua New Guinea into the community of nations in 1975,” Mr Peters says.  “Half … Read more

Infrastructure Commission – Building New Zealand’s future – 150 years of infrastructure investment

Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Kiwis are spending more than ever on our infrastructure, according to a new report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. “We estimate that 50 years ago, the average New Zealander was spending about $3,000 per year on infrastructure – our roads, hospitals, schools, water networks and more. Today, that … Read more

New Zealand strengthens Russian oil price cap

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, joining Canada, the EU, and the UK.    “Lowering the price cap from USD $60 per barrel to USD $47.60 is a calculated step to curtail crucial oil revenues fuelling Putin’s illegal war of aggression … Read more

Harbour Bridge protest: Plan ahead of Saturday protest activity

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Stefan Sagar, Relieving Waitematā District Commander: Police are reminding the public to expect significant delays on parts of the Auckland motorway network tomorrow. A Police operation is monitoring protest activity in which organisers intend on marching across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Protestors will be gathering at Onepoto … Read more

Re-opening the Great Taste Cycle Trail

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms.  “This funding means the trail can reopen in time for summer, bringing visitors back to the stunning Nelson-Tasman region, and supporting local businesses, jobs and communities,” says Tourism and … Read more

Tourism recovery for Nelson Tasman region

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will provide a $50k injection to Nelson Tasman for domestic tourism marketing, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses following severe weather events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “We know the region was hit hard by the severe weather and flooding events in June and July, and … Read more

FEV and Chiyoda combine expertise for sustainable energy solutions

Source: Media Outreach AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 11 September 2025 – FEV, a leading global engineering and consulting service provider for the energy industry hasannounced a strategic partnership with the Japan-based Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda). The company is one of the world’s leading integrated engineering firms, active in a wide range of business areas including … Read more

HKPC Exhibits at ReThink HK 2025 Embracing Innovative Green Technologies to Promote Sustainable Development across Industries

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Green technologies play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is participating in ReThink HK 2025, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11–12 September. Focusing on innovative green technologies, HKPC … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Announces Pricing of $7.5 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,769,230 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $1.30 per share (the … Read more

Commerce Dot Com Wins Double Honours At PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd (CDC) has achieved a remarkable double victory at the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards 2025 (PDEA), winning recognition for both its transformative digital solutions and its commitment to cybersecurity. The company was awarded the Outstanding Digital … Read more

Services trade fair shows China’s continued commitment to opening up, expert says

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services underscores China’s commitment to high-level opening-up, according to one expert. The 2025 CIFTIS opened in Beijing , themed “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services” “It is these areas that today determine … Read more

Chinese services trade fair draws global participation, highlights open markets

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Against the backdrop of repurposed blast furnaces and industrial relics of Shougang Park in western Beijing, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened on Wednesday, striking a tone of open markets and digital innovation. People visit a … Read more

Holding High the Banner of Opening-up and Leading Trade in Services, Beijing Is Setting a New Benchmark for Opening up the Chinese Services Sector: Through the Lens of CIFTIS

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – On September 10, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), themed “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services,” opened as scheduled. Caption:This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2025 shows an entrance of a venue of the 2025 China … Read more

Australian representation at CIFTIS reflects deepening cooperation with China: experts

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) reflects the deepening cooperation between China and Australia in services trade, experts said at an event in Melbourne on Wednesday. The Australian Exhibition Stand as the Guest Country of Honor at … Read more

Momcozy Honored at Kind+Jugend 2025 for Innovation in Maternal Care

Source: Media Outreach COLOGNE, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Momcozy, a global leader in maternal care and a pioneer of the Mom-First philosophy, announced at Kind+Jugend that its Ergonest Maternity Support Belt has won the 2025 Kind+Jugend Innovation Award. At the same time, the company unveiled its “Love & Loneliness” … Read more

BMX background drives EIT student toward career in high-performance sport

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 20 seconds ago EIT student Maia Colman Savage is drawing on her years of BMX racing as she completes a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and works towards a career in high-performance coaching. The 21-year-old (Tainui, Ngāti Porou) is in her final semester at EIT and says her experiences … Read more

Hospital experience inspires EIT graduate into nursing degree

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 9 hours ago Years spent working alongside nurses through her family’s security company prompted Kali Wyllie (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe) to study a Bachelor of Nursing at EIT. The 29-year-old mother of three finished her degree in June and has recently begun her career in the emergency department at Wairoa … Read more