University Research – Bringing home dementia-friendly design – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Monday 28 September 2026 For a person with dementia, patterned carpet can look like a floor full of holes – a space that’s terrifying to cross, says University of Auckland Professor Ngaire Kerse. A GP and co-director of the University’s Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research, Kerse is leading a new … Read more

Local News – New Cannons Creek library blends culture with sustainability – Porirua City Council

Source: Porirua City Council The new Cannons Creek Library opened today, with the community getting their first look at the modern space that blends functionality with culture and sustainable elements. The library was blessed at dawn on Friday morning by Ngāti Toa kaumatua Dr Taku Parai, and gifted its name Ngā Kete Mātauranga – which … Read more

EarlyPay – Businesses need to work smarter, not harder as customers push back on price rises

Source: Earlypay Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) need to find ways to produce more from the people, equipment and resources they already have as rising costs and growing resistance to price increases put further pressure on margins, according to Earlypay CEO James Beeson. Mr. Beeson said productivity was too often discussed as an abstract … Read more

Seal of approval: officers help stranded pup back to sea 

Source: New Zealand Police A report of a seal crossing the road led to quick work by officers who safely returned the young seal back to the water.  Just after 1pm on Sunday, Police received information about a seal who was sighted crossing Hutt Road dangerously in Wellington.  The seal’s movements were spotted by a number of Wellingtonians.  Senior…

New iGarden K70 AI Pool Cleaner Launches in Australia: Smart Pool. Smarter Backyard.

Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Fairland Group’s outdoor technology division, iGarden, announced the launch of the iGarden K70 AI Pool Cleaner, bringing extended runtime and whole-pool cleaning to Australian backyards. The K70 will be available for purchase in Australia starting September 30, 2026, at AUD $1,599 … Read more

EBANX and NetEase Games Club bring local payment methods to Latin America’s booming video game market

Source: Media Outreach Partnership unlocks card and local payment options for players in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Peru as the region’s gaming revenues outpace mature markets SINGAPORE / GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 — Latin America is one of the fastest-growing video game markets in the world, yet millions … Read more

Government backs BOP regional aviation

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government continues to back regional air services with an investment in Bay of Plenty-based Sunair, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan of $2.08 million to Sunair will go towards the potential acquisition of two new aircraft, essential…

New funding to reward GP clinics delivering results

Source: New Zealand Government GP clinics that immunise more children, screen more women, and support more smokers to quit will receive extra funding from this year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “GPs do vital work keeping New Zealanders well, and this funding recognises the clinics getting results for their patients,” Mr Brown says. “Our Government…

New Zealand renews its commitment to working alongside Pacific partners

Source: Maritime New Zealand On 11 September 2026, Maritime NZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to deliver a fifth phase of the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP) through to June 2031. This phase will work with five participating member states – Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau…

Three million screening kits help find thousands of cancers

Source: New Zealand Government More than three million bowel screening kits have now been distributed nationwide since the National Bowel Screening Programme began, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This programme saves the lives of New Zealanders. Since it began in 2017 under the previous National-led government, more than three million bowel screening kits have been…

Health targets: shorter waits for patients in Northland and Auckland

Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Northland and Auckland are getting faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare in the Northern region is improving steadily. Patients are spending less time in emergency departments, waits for surgery and specialist appointments are coming down, and more children are…

Cardiac lab upgrade complete at Auckland City Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government The first of three cardiac catheterisation (cath) lab upgrades at Auckland City Hospital is complete, part of a multi-million dollar investment in Auckland’s cardiac services, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Cath labs are where heart disease is diagnosed and treated. They support everything from diagnostic angiograms to complex interventions such as…

Health targets: shorter waits for central and lower North Island

Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Whanganui, the Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, and Wellington are benefiting from shorter waits and faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “The Central region now leads the country on shorter waits for elective treatment and specialist assessments. Whanganui recorded the largest…

Health targets: shorter waits for Waikato and surrounding regions

Source: New Zealand Government Communities across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Taranaki, and Gisborne are getting faster access to care, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “This is a significant milestone for the Midland region. Every district is now meeting the 2030 target for faster cancer treatment, and waits for…

Health targets: shorter waits for South Islanders

Source: New Zealand Government South Islanders are getting faster access to care, with shorter waits for surgery and specialist appointments, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Healthcare in the South Island is improving steadily. Every district has reduced waits for elective treatment and specialist assessments, South Canterbury has become the…

Great New Zealand Dumpling Trail opens across the country

Source: New Zealand Chinese Language Week Trust Saturday September 26 was International Dumpling Day, and it marks the three-week-long exploration of the Great New Zealand Dumpling Trail across the country. The trail highlights great restaurants offering delicious dumpling meals, and offers people the chance to rate their favourites and win prizes while doing so. It … Read more

Fatal crash, Massey

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died in a serious crash on Red Hills Road this morning. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 11.30am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. One other person was seriously hurt and taken to hospital. Four people sustained minor injuries. The road…

Crash closes Wansbeck Street, Oamaru

Source: New Zealand Police Wansbeck Street, Oamaru is closed at the intersection with Awamoa Road following a crash. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a motorbike just before 2pm. The motorbike rider has sustained serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. ENDS Issued by…

Serious crash, Massey

Source: New Zealand Police Red Hills Road in Massey is blocked as Police are responding to a serious, two-car crash.  The incident was reported around 11.30am. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow directions from traffic management for diversions.  The road is likely to be blocked…

Alliance Party: Redistribute Power, Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Move Forward in Unity

Source: Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Sunday 27th September 2026 The Alliance Party has released its Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Democracy, and Constitutional policy which aims to redistribute power to ordinary people by advancing constitutional transformation with Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the centre. Alliance Party president and constitutional spokesperson Tom Roud says the … Read more

Four sailors rescued after yacht hits whale off Norfolk Island

Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) has coordinated the rescue of four sailors on an Australian flagged vessel that was abandoned after hitting a whale 250 nautical miles North of Norfolk Island. “At approximately 1pm Saturday New Zealand time RCCNZ received an alert from an EPIRB from the 51ft Australian … Read more

Fatal crash, Pukete

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Pukete last night. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Church Road at around 9:45pm. Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit completes their…