Money meant for communities spent on more pokies

Source: Hāpai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora says the misuse of up to $28 million in community money by pokie trusts exposes a funding model that allows communities to be harmed twice. The Department of Internal Affairs found money that should have been available for community grants was instead used to cover trust expenses, including … Read more

Top Hiring Industries in Singapore for Fresh Graduates: SIM Highlights Where Opportunities Are Emerging

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2026 – Fresh graduates entering Singapore’s workforce continue to find opportunities across financial and insurance services, professional services, information and communications, healthcare and social services, even as employers become more selective and artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level work. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), … Read more

Half-baked burglary foiled

Source: New Zealand Police An alleged bakery burglar’s plan failed to rise after he was caught in the act in Northcote yesterday. Just gone 4pm, Waitematā Police received a report of burglary from a store on Pearn Crescent. Inspector Aron McKeown, Waitematā East Area Commander says the alleged offender had been observed by the bakery’s…

Agenda for November 2026 Cancer Treatments (CTAC) meeting

Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in November 2026. Matters Arising Supplier correspondence for ribociclib for people with early-stage breast cancer The Committee will discuss correspondence regarding the trial results for ribociclib (CDK 4/6 inhibitors) for adjuvant HR positive/HER-2 negative early breast cancer,…

Alcohol licenses to use common sense

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee have today announced the next steps in the implementation of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review.  “If we are going to unlock New Zealand’s potential, we need to let Kiwi businesses get on with business,” Mr Seymour says.  “The average…

Members appointed to Auckland’s new Regional Transport Committee

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have confirmed appointments to the newly established Auckland Regional Transport Committee (ARTC), an important step in strengthening Auckland’s transport governance. “The ARTC will play a critical role in aligning central and local government priorities and ensuring Auckland has a transport system that…

Manufacturing growth spreads across the sector

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has now expanded for 14 months in a row, with new data showing growth spreading across more of the industry, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says. The BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) came in at 53.1 for August, above the survey’s long-term…

Wider collaboration to preserve backcountry heritage

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening support for New Zealand’s treasured backcountry hut and track network through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Backcountry Trust, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced.  “For nearly ten years, the Backcountry Trust has partnered with DOC…

Greenpeace – Trawl industry spin exposed as latest data reveals 35 tonne coral bycatch

Source: Greenpeace New fisheries data has reinforced the disastrous impact of commercial trawling, showing New Zealand trawlers reported hauling up more than 35,000kg of protected coral and sponges over a six and a half year period – despite the fishing industry claiming they avoid coral habitats. Environmental groups are calling the figure “staggering”, and say … Read more

TEU Opposes ACT Party’s racist plan to abolish Waitangi Tribunal

Source: Tertiary Education Union The Tertiary Education Union (TEU) opposes the ACT Party’s recent policy announcement that would disestablish the Waitangi Tribunal. “This is more regression that reeks of MAGA-style politics which ought to find no home in Aotearoa,” says TEU National President-Māori Garrick Cooper. Cooper, who is also an Associate Professor in Māori Studies … Read more

The light at the end of a long-awaited tunnel

Source: New Zealand Government [11 September 2026, Te Waihorotiu Station, City Rail Link Official Opening] Good morning. Welcome to the tunnel, and in the words of Johnny Cash: I hear a train a-comin’ It’s rollin’ round the bend And I ain’t seen the sunshine Since I, I don’t know when. Thank you for the invitation…

CRL opening puts Auckland on track for the future

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, Ministers, Councillors and iwi have officially opened Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) today, marking a turning point in the way New Zealand’s biggest city moves and grows. After a decade of construction, commuters will be able to travel through the heart of the…

Investment will divert tonnes of waste from Taupō landfill

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of tonnes of waste will be diverted from landfill with a $4.7 million upgrade to waste recovery facilities in Taupō, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg announced today. “A $2.3 million investment from the Waste Minimisation Fund, combined with equal funding from the Taupō District Council, will boost recovery and…

Moratorium on new marine mammal permits

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  11 September 2026 The current 10-year moratorium will expire on September 16, 2026. It does not affect existing permits held by 6 operators in Akaroa and Lyttelton. Banks Peninsula/Te Pātāka-o-Rākaihautū is a nationally important stronghold for the Hector’s dolphin, one of the world’s smallest. They are classified as Threatened-Nationally Vulnerable,…

NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies

Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has today announced a number of campaign policies that will make sweeping changes to current immigration laws. New Zealand’s immigration system must serve New Zealand and New Zealanders. For too long, governments have relied on immigration to drive headline economic growth and cheap labour. The result has been…

Fatal crash, Clyde Street, Invercargill

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Invercargill last night.  About 9.30pm, Police were called to Clyde Street near Crinan Street after a crash involving a truck and motorcycle. Sadly, the motorcyclist was located deceased at the scene.  The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance. The road remains…

Colossal Energy Fields Corp. Announces Warren Irwin as Special Advisor and Significant Investor, Strengthening Financial Strategy, Capital Markets Insight and Energy Project Funding Capabilities

Source: Media Outreach CALGARY, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Colossal Energy Fields Corp. (“Colossal Energy”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Irwin as Special Advisor. With 40 years of financial markets, investment management, corporate finance and capital allocation experience, Mr. Irwin will provide strategic counsel to the Company’s … Read more

Maple Leaf Launches First Autonomous Driving Demonstration in Oman, Bringing Chinese Autonomous Driving Technology to the Middle East

Source: Media Outreach SALALAH, OMAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – On September 7, local time in Oman, witnessed by Bater, Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Province, and Khamis bin Mohammed Al-Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport at Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), Maple Leaf and MTCIT signed a comprehensive … Read more

Sohar International Opens Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong, Strengthening Connectivity Between Oman and Asia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Sohar International has officially opened its Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s international growth journey and establishing an on-the-ground presence to deepen relationships with financial institutions, investors, businesses and strategic partners across Hong Kong … Read more

Midea Builds Momentum for European Built-In Cooking Strategy Following SpaceMaster’s IFA 2026 Debut

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Following the debut of its SpaceMaster Built-in Oven Series at IFA 2026, Midea concluded its Berlin showcase with live cooking demonstrations and a clearer roadmap for the future of its built-in cooking business in Europe. At IFA, the SpaceMaster Series put … Read more

IPEC Successfully Holds NPO Standards Industry Summit, Aiming to Build a Robust International Standards Ecosystem

Source: Media Outreach    Key Messages: The NPO Standards Industry Summit brought together global standards and industry giants, who reached a consensus on international NPO standards, laying a solid foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of NPO. Multiple vendors from countries like China, the US, and Japan held a joint exhibition of … Read more

PCCW Global and Harmony Tech Innovation sign MoU

Source: Media Outreach Advancing low-altitude economy development across the Belt and Road regions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – PCCW Global, the international telecommunications service provider under HKT, and Harmony Tech Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 11th Belt and Road Summit … Read more

VITW 2026 Officially Opens, Bringing Together More Than 2,000 Industrial and Technology Booths

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Vietnam Industry and Technology Week 2026 (VITW 2026) officially opened today, bringing together more than 2,000 booths from leading Vietnamese and international companies. Under the theme “Technology Leads – Industry Transforms – Breakthrough Beyond”, VITW 2026 combines exhibitions and technology demonstrations … Read more

NIA and Its Role in Bridging Research to Business: A Key Mechanism to Elevate Thai Innovation in the GII

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – In a world where economies are driven by knowledge, technology, and creativity, “innovation” has become a vital factor in boosting national competitiveness worldwide. One of the internationally recognized benchmarks for evaluating innovation potential is the Global Innovation Index (GII), published by … Read more