Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 28, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Heavy rain, strong wind, and potential downpours on the cards – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 28 – Thursday 31 July – Severe Weather Warnings and Watches issued for heavy rain and strong winds – Potential upgrade to Red Heavy Rain Warning for southeast Tasman – Large northeast swells expected for the east coast of the upper North Island. MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report – June 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 15 July 2025 The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on the 7 November 2021. This established the Assisted Dying – Ngā Ratonga Mate Whakaahuru service in New Zealand Aotearoa. The Ministry of Health is responsible for the administration of the Act. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 July 2025 Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the spread of infection. It covers hygiene, equipment handling, and cleaning and is designed to help hairdressers and barbers across New Zealand keep their clients safe. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand Clinical Principles Framework for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 21 July 2025 The New Zealand Clinical Principles Framework for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (the framework) describes the expected clinical standards for quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in New Zealand based on existing international clinical guidelines. The framework also includes further considerations that may represent […]
MIL-OSI USA: Case Provision To Strengthen Coast Guard Presence In The Indo-Pacific Secures Overwhelming Bi-Partisan Support In The House
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) announced today that last week the full U.S. House of Representatives in an overwhelming show of bipartisan support passed the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4275) which includes […]
MIL-OSI China: China to continue playing constructive role in promoting ceasefire between Cambodia, Thailand: spokesperson
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday said China will maintain its fair and impartial position and continue close communication with Cambodia and Thailand, actively facilitate talks for peace and play a constructive role for a ceasefire. According to media reports, following international efforts to facilitate […]
MIL-Evening Report: Women’s rugby is booming, but safety relies on borrowed assumptions from the men’s game
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn Dane, Postdoctoral associate, University of Calgary Rugby union, commonly known as just rugby, is a fast-paced and physical team sport. More girls and women in Canada and around the world are playing it now than ever before. As of 2021, women’s rugby reached a record 2.7 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: How to apply for release of super on compassionate grounds
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Assistance with your application You can apply onlineExternal Link or on a paper form for early release on compassionate grounds. We’re unable to process applications over the phone, but we can answer any questions you have about completing your application – phone us on 13 10 20. We don’t charge […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Farmer confidence at 8yr high, but still more to do!
Source: New Zealand Government Farmer confidence has surged to the highest level in eight years, with Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay describing it as a clear sign of the resilience of New Zealand’s farmers and a sector leading the charge towards our goal of doubling export value in 10 years. “The latest Federated Farmers Confidence […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Safety Business Update – July 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 July 2025 Read our July 2025 energy safety business update. In this issue: Electrical and gas accidents annual report Reminder: Serene heaters recall and advice Regulatory Systems (Immigration and Workforce) Amendment Bill Portable socket-outlet assembly usage for construction sites Energy Safety winter campaign out now Read the full newsletter(external link) […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – WA continues its streak as Australia’s strongest economic performer: CommSec State of the States – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Strong retail and business investment keep WA on top, while anticipated rate cuts could eventually support a lift in performance for NSW and Victoria. Western Australia has once again claimed the top spot in the latest CommSec State of the States report, leading the nation’s economic performance rankings for […]
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Representation versus Reality; Reaching a Low Point
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Have you noticed how, in New Zealand news items and weather reports, Nelson and Marlborough are called the “top” of the South Island rather than the ‘north’ of that island. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Cultural values shape tourists’ view of eco-friendly B&Bs
Source: 28 July 2025 The demand for ‘greener’ bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation is gaining traction worldwide, but operators should heed cultural differences when marketing their sustainable facilities, according to a new international study. Led by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the University of South Australia, the survey of 800 people from 37 countries […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Family Tradition: Son Joins Mum’s Path in Civil Engineering at Whitireia and WelTec
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Young Wellingtonian Sean Hoffman is forging his own path in civil engineering, inspired by the journey of his mother, Michelle-herself a graduate of the New Zealand Diploma of Engineering (Civil) at Whitireia and WelTec. Their story is a testament to the power of family influence, hands-on learning, and the exceptional support provided […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Health Accelerator launches to fast-track innovation in primary care across NZ
Source: Health Accelerator A bold new initiative is set to help transform the future of primary care in New Zealand. Today marks the official launch of Health Accelerator, an innovation hub dedicated to developing and deploying digital solutions that empower primary care and improve patient care. Health Accelerator is a collaborative joint venture between four of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 4 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘We pose no threat – our aim is to break the siege’: Tan Safi on joining the Handala Gaza flotilla
No New Zealanders were on board the Handala in the latest arrest and abductions of Freedom Flotilla crew on humanitarian siege-busting missions to Gaza. However, two Australians were and one talks to The New Arab just before the attack on Saturday. INTERVIEW: By Sebastian Shehadi The Handala, a 1968 Norwegian trawler repurposed by the Freedom […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management – councils will soon be forced to use a commonsense approach to risk assessment before receiving government funding, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “New Zealanders have […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Better support and oversight for third-party regulators
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ has established a dedicated Third-Party Oversight Team to work with third-party regulators and provide assurance to the maritime sector that the third-party regulatory system is performing well. Third party regulators are entities or individuals, not employed by Maritime NZ, who perform regulatory functions under a delegation or other authorisation. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China to continue playing constructive role in facilitating ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) — China will adhere to a fair and impartial attitude, continue to maintain […]