Wellington City Council job cuts a short-sighted hit to the capital – PSA

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Wellington City Council’s decision today to cut 47 jobs across three departments is a short-sighted waste of worker talent and institutional knowledge, the union for council workers – the PSA – says. Staff in the Planning and Development, Property and Capital Projects, and Economic Engagement & … Read more

Crash, Waikato Expressway, SH1, Newstead

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked southbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway at Newstead. The crash was reported about 3.20pm, after a vehicle collided with a barrier near the Ruakura Road on-ramp.  One person, the driver of the vehicle, reportedly received minor injuries.  Motorists are…

Beloved EIT nurse educator honoured with annual $10,000 nursing scholarship

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago (Left to Right) Acting Head of School of Nursing Katie Rongonui and nursing student, Kya Joe On Thursday at the opening of EIT’s new Te Kahikatea Clinical Nursing Suite, CEO Lucy Laitinen announced a new scholarship in honour of former nursing lecturer Maxine Mae Anderson. Maxine had…

Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent director

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent director Equinox IT has welcomed Victoria MacLennan, a well-respected New Zealand technology leader, to its Board as an independent director, strengthening its governance as the company expands its artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services. The post Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent…

New diplomatic appointments announced

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced five new diplomatic appointments:  Tāne Waetford, Ambassador to Colombia Melanie Roberts, High Commissioner to Niue Dr. Jon Johansson, Ambassador to Sweden Stephen Wong, Ambassador to Timor-Leste Brad Burgess, Ambassador to United Arab Emirates

Appeal for information following New Plymouth assault

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Sergeant Mark Stevenson: Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth last month are seeking the public’s assistance. On Monday 31 August, Police were notified of an assault that had occurred the day before on Elliot Street, near the Pendarves Street intersection, New Plymouth. As part of our enquiries,…

Tairāwhiti nurses host Community Healthcare Election Forum

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Ahead of the Gisborne Hospital emergency department nurses’ strike on Wednesday, the region’s health workers have freed up their time to share their experiences, concerns, and potential solutions to the health crisis. Health care workers across Tairāwhiti come together at the House of Breakthrough Church tomorrow (Tuesday) to talk about … Read more

The Māori and Pacific soldiers whose final resting place is being desecrated in Gaza…

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand There is a deeply painful connection between Aotearoa New Zealand and the Gaza War Cemetery that deserves to be remembered. Long before the current destruction of Gaza, New Zealand soldiers fought and died in the Palestine campaign of the First World War. Some never made it home. Their final … Read more

Medicines investment would pay for itself and strengthen NZ economy: BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ calls for medicines funding reset after landmark economic analysis finds every dollar invested returns $1.93 to the economy and $1.15 to the Crown New Zealand is leaving billions of dollars in economic growth on the table by underinvesting in medicines, according to new analysis released today by BusinessNZ. The BERL report for … Read more

Midea Showcases SpaceMaster Oven with 350℃ Cooking and Instant Heating Technologies at IFA 2026

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Midea presented its SpaceMaster Series Built-in Oven at IFA 2026 in Berlin, putting the focus on a graphene-based heating system designed for rapid thermal response and cooking temperatures of up to 350°C. Following the product presentation, Midea demonstrated the oven in … Read more

Thailand Signals Decisive Pivot to High-Income Status as Bangkok Business Summit 2026 Concludes with Public-Private Execution Pact

Source: Media Outreach Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas outlined an investment-led blueprint anchored by an upgraded Joint Public Private Committee (JPCC), private-sector syndication, and World Bank alignment ahead of the 2026 Annual Meetings and 2028 ASEAN Chairmanship. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Thailand is ready to cross into “new … Read more

JAC Motors Returns to IAA Transportation 2026 with a Four-Model European Line-up — “For Greener Cities, NOW” in Action

Source: Media Outreach HANOVER, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – JAC Motors is set to return to IAA TRANSPORTATION, as the 72nd edition of the event prepares to open in this northern German city. At Hall 12, Stand C08, the company will showcase its latest offerings across a 300-square-meter booth. With … Read more

New nationwide rural recycling scheme for farm plastics

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing a new nationwide rural recycling scheme that will significantly increase the recovery of farm plastics from March next year, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg announced today.  “The new, regulated Rural Recycling Scheme will expand recycling and recovery of agrichemical containers, bale wrap and silage sheet, with…

New mental health facility on the West Coast

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Ngā Moana e Rua, a new acute mental health facility at Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre in Greymouth. “The old unit was more than 40 years old and no longer provided the right environment for people to get well. This new…

University Research – What Happens When You Flush? Study Reveals How Toilet Aerosols Reach the Breathing Zone

Source: Flinders University 7 September 2026 Researchers from Flinders University have found that flushing toilets can release aerosols and bioaerosols into the surrounding air, with some studies detecting particles at heights corresponding to the breathing zone of adults. The new study, published in Science of the Total Environment, systematically reviewed research into aerosol and bioaerosol … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 07/09/26

Source: Northland Regional Council FREE EARTHWORKS FIELD DAY Two hundred contractors, consultants, and local authority staff working across erosion and sediment control are expected to attend a free hands-on day for the earthworks industry to be held at Whangārei’s Barge Showgrounds on Wednesday 16 September. The first of its kind event – which will run … Read more

World squash champion Nicol David visiting New Zealand to strengthen sporting connections with Malaysia

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation 7 September 2026 Malaysian sporting icon and eight-time world squash champion Datuk Nicol David will visit New Zealand this week as part of her role at NDO (Nicol Davis Organisation) to share her learnings on how sport can be used to strengthen communities, support young people and create positive social … Read more

University Research – From sadness to relief: how families cope with assisted dying grief

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington 7 September 2026 New research exploring how people cope when a family member chooses assisted dying highlights the “roller coaster” of emotions often experienced. “Family members we interviewed talked about feeling everything from anger, guilt, and sadness through to pride that the person had died on their own … Read more

Tech Security – Half of New Zealand Government Organisations Fail to Meet Email Security Standards Ahead of SGE Deadline

Source: Proofpoint, Inc. Half of New Zealand Government organisations have yet to meet the highest DMARC security standard ahead of the October 2026 SGE deadline. DMARC adoption at the reject level has doubled from 26% in 2025 to 50%, but significant gaps remain across the public sector. 7 September 2026 – Proofpoint, Inc., [1] a … Read more

Hong Kong Positioned to Become a Leading Hub for Nature and Blue Finance

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – As the world scrambles to close a staggering US$942 billion annual funding gap for nature[1], Hong Kong already has the pipeline, the policies, and the architecture to lead, and a new report says the time to act is now. Released … Read more

From Tablet to Spray: elivity® Introduces NANOBOOST Absorption Technology to Asia

Source: Media Outreach How a supplement is absorbed matters as much as what it contains. For consumers in Asia, access to technology that addresses that question directly has, until now, been limited. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – elivity®, Singapore’s science-first longevity supplement brand, has introduced NANOBOOST in Asia. Co-developed with … Read more

Name release: fatal crash, Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the person who sadly died following a serious crash in Flat Bush on 30 August.  He was Kyle Chen, 15, of Flat Bush. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly hard time. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.…

Road closed: Otaika Road, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police Otaika Road is closed following a single vehicle crash this morning.  Emergency services were called to Otaika Road at around 11.30 am, following reports of a truck hitting a power pole. One person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition. Otaika Road is closed between Collingwood Street and Mount Pleasant…

East West Barbershop and the “Export” of a Brand

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Rather than relying solely on domestic franchising, East West Barbershop(Dong Tay Barbershop) has chosen an internationalization strategy: exporting its business model while bringing Vietnamese barbers into the global labor market through overseas franchises. East West Barbershop identifies international … Read more

More communities to benefit from Waitangi Day funding

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Applications are now open for the 2027 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund, with up to $300,000 available to support community-led events. Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae today announced the contestable funding for events that bring communities together to mark the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The … Read more

Elections 2026 – Tamariki can get involved in Election 2026

Source: Save the Children New Zealand Kiwi Kids have the chance to cast their vote and have their voices heard in the lead up to this year’s General Election. Kiwi kids can experience voting via a new online voting portal for children launched by Save the Children. While they may still be years away from … Read more