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Tech – Kiwis Confident about AI, but Habits Say Otherwise
Source: Avast New Avast research reveals an “AI confidence trap” Auckland, 23 September 2026 – New Zealanders are confident they can catch an AI fake, but our judgements don’t match...
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RMA reaction: Government demolishes cornerstone of environmental protection
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Coalition Government has committed one of its most destructive acts against nature this term, pushing through legislation replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) last night,...
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Webinar: Politicians to present policies on lobbying
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa The OECD gave New Zealand a zero rating for its lack of policies to manage the risks of lobbying. In an upcoming webinar, politicians from across...
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Auckland University research finds nurse shortages increase post-surgery deaths and complications
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New research by Auckland University has found addressing nurse shortages in post-operative care may save 182 lives a year because short-staffed wards have higher rates...
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National Party Statement – The RMA is gone
Source: New Zealand National Party Exciting news – we’ve just passed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) once and for all! For 35 years, the RMA has acted...
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An Iconic Duo: Toblerone Launches Truffles with Biscoff®
Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – What happens when the world’s most iconic chocolate triangle meets one of the world’s most craved...
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Advocacy – Invercargill Council stands up for Palestine while the government sits on its hands
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 22 September 2026 PSNA is congratulating the Invercargill City Council which this afternoon voted to end procurement of goods or services from companies profiting from...
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Events – World’s only known Triceratops herd coming to Auckland Museum
Source: Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum Tuesday 22 September 2026 Five extraordinary Triceratops fossil skeletons from the only known herd ever discovered are coming to Tāmaki Paenga Hira...
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Advocacy – Invercargill Council 6th Council to Cut Ties with Illegal Israeli Settlements in Palestine
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Invercargill Today Invercargill City Council voted 7-3 to join five other councils including Environment Southland to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the...
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RBNZ leaders visit Dunedin to understand how the local economy is evolving
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 22 September 2026 RBNZ Governor Anna Breman, alongside External Monetary Policy Committee member Prasanna Gai and Board Chair Rodger Finlay, visited Dunedin to meet...
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82,085 New Zealanders back Consumer’s plan to lower power bills
Source: Consumer New Zealand 22 September 2026 Consumer NZ today delivered its biggest-ever petition to Parliament, with 82,085 people backing its four-point plan to bring down power bills. “More than...
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Reserve Bank welcomes findings of independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 22 September 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board Chair Rodger Finlay has welcomed the findings of the Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy...
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BusinessNZ – Australia and New Zealand Governments agree ANZLF recommendations to strengthen trans-Tasman economy
Source: BusinessNZ The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) has welcomed agreement by the Australian and New Zealand Governments to implement nine ANZLF member recommendations designed to streamline the trans-Tasman...
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MSD ignores staff fears about safety, confirms security guard cuts – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Three out of four workers fear move risks their safety MSD confirms reduction of three guards to two at 20 centres...
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Open letter calls National, Labour irresponsible for positioning on tax – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign In an open letter released today, fifteen members of the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign coalition are calling out both...
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Asia NZ Foundation – New Zealand Health and Beauty Entrepreneurs Head to Malaysia
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono 22 September 2026 A group of New Zealand entrepreneurs is heading to one of Asia’s largest health and beauty trade expos this...
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Crypto Markets – Bitcoin bulls are back in charge as institutional money floods in – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group September 21 2026 Bitcoin’s bulls are back in charge, predicts the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, as the digital...
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Gibbston Valley named New Zealand’s Best Resort Spa for seventh consecutive year
Source: Gibbston Valley Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa has been crowned New Zealand’s Best Resort Spa for the seventh consecutive year at the prestigious World Spa Awards announced today. The...
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PM is right to be surprised – real pay data, not job ads, shows public service pay up 1.3%, inflation 4.1%
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Prime Minister was right to be surprised by claims public servants are getting 10% pay rises – because they aren’t....
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Health – HPV test kits in the mail – Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Coming soon to a mailbox near you! Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa has tested mailing out at-home HPV test kits over recent months and is now ready to...
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Conservation – Karure black robin wins 2026 Bird of the Year!
Source: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. Monday, 21 Sep 2026 After a closely contested election with more New Zealanders than ever getting behind bird of...
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University Research – Breakthrough shines light on rare brain disease – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Monday 21 September 2026 New research from the New Zealand has overturned international understandings about a brain disease that typically affects men of Filipino descent....
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Fonterra revises forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd 21 September 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today revised its forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint for the 2026/27 season and narrowed its forecast range,...
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Alliance Justice Policy: “Three Strikes and into Treatment”
Source: Alliance Party Monday 21 September 2026 The Alliance Party has released its 2026 Justice Policy, built around preventing harm, repairing it, and standing with victims. Alliance Party justice spokesperson...
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Exasperated Muriwai Ward nurses strike again over unsafe staffing
Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nurses and health care assistants working on the Muriwai Ward at Waitākere Hospital will strike for the second time this...
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Whanganui Hospital ED averaged 680% capacity over a week
Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation Working in an overcrowded emergency department (ED), up to 680% capacity over a week, makes staff feel overwhelmed with the...
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Greenpeace – Thirty Five thousand march in Auckland against Conservation Amendment Bill
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird Thirty Five thousand have gathered in Auckland’s Albert Park this afternoon to march down Queen Street to protest the Government’s controversial Conservation Amendment...