Aon Projects Southeast Asia Salary Increases to Remain Stable at 5.2% in 2027

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, projects that organisations across Southeast Asia are budgeting for salary increases of 5.2% in 2027, up from 5% in 2026 according to findings from its 2026 Salary Increase and Turnover Study for … Read more

Education – Video evidence shows curriculum corruption – Principals

Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation Statement to be attributed to NZPF President, Jason Miles: A video has surfaced showing the internal workings of curriculum development within the Ministry of Education. Of greatest concern, it reveals official direction to protect the Minister and avoid public scrutiny by illegally circumventing the Official Information Act. While it is … Read more

Police Mental Health Response Change Programme should be shelved – PSA

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA has slammed Health NZ’s decision to move to the final phase of the Police’s Mental Health Response Change Programme as not only ill-conceived but dangerous for health workers and mental health patients alike. Health NZ confirmed today that the final phase of Police’s withdrawal … Read more

Update: homicide investigation launched, Southland

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Stu Harvey: The young child injured in an incident in Otautau, Southland, on Sunday 20 September has now sadly died. Emergency services were called to an address around 6:50pm on Sunday, and the child was transported to hospital in critical condition. They were later flown to Starship…

Mayo Clinic Laboratories Invests in Pathology Asia Holdings and LifeStrands Genomics to Advance Diagnostics and Precision Medicine

Source: Media Outreach ROCHESTER, MINN., US / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Pathology Asia Holdings (PAH) have announced a strategic investment and collaboration aimed at expanding access to advanced diagnostics and precision medicine across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Mayo Clinic Laboratories and PAH are … Read more

Pharmac opens recruitment for new Community and Patient Advisory Committee

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is recruiting members for its new Community and Patient Advisory Committee (CPAC), a key part of work to strengthen how patient, whānau and community voices inform Pharmac’s decisions. CPAC will provide independent consumer and patient perspectives to the Pharmac Board. “Over the past year we’ve focused on ensuring patient and whānau voices…

New diplomatic appointments

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced two new diplomatic appointments:  Mark Talbot – Ambassador, EU and NATO Jeongmin Park – Consul General, Shanghai Mark Talbot is New Zealand’s Ambassador-designate to the European Union and NATO.  This will be Mark’s second stint in Brussels, having served there on his first posting from 2001…

New firearms system takes effect

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new firearms laws come into force today, marking the biggest reset of the firearms regulatory system in more than 40 years, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “Most provisions of the Arms Act 2026 and the new Arms Regulations 2026 take effect today, replacing the old legislation and regulations…

Hundreds of international nurses to attend conference in Wellington – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Around 1200 senior nurses from around the world will attend an International Nursing Council conference in Wellington after the New Zealand Nursing Organisation won hosting rights. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says the International Nursing Council (ICN) has announced New Zealand will host the 2028 Nursing … Read more

University Research – From road to home: giving EV batteries a powerful second life

Source: Flinders University 23 September 2026 Electric vehicle batteries that can no longer efficiently power cars could be given a second life supplying energy for homes, farms and remote communities through a project at Flinders University. Researchers are working with Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited, ResourceCo and other industry partners to develop a commercially viable pathway … Read more

New dairy welfare code builds on New Zealand’s strong reputation – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming changes that will further enhance New Zealand’s strong international reputation for high animal welfare standards in the dairy sector. “New Zealanders can be very proud of our animal welfare standards that already go further than most other countries,” Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says. “Kiwi dairy farmers … Read more

Environment Canterbury throws rural NZ ‘under the tractor’ – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says Environment Canterbury (ECan) has thrown rural households ‘under the tractor’, after the regional council voted to ‘resolve’ the nitrate emergency it declared just one year ago. Greenpeace Programme Director Niamh O’Flynn says, “Resolving the emergency makes it sound like it’s sorted, but a few discussions from the council has not magically … Read more

Border Security Bill introduced

Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to strengthen Customs’ ability to combat organised crime and the increasing threats to New Zealand’s borders was introduced to Parliament today. “Our border is a critical line of defence against the transnational, serious and organised crime (TSOC) groups that are actively targeting our country and supply chains,” Customs Minister…

Galaxy Macau Rewrites the Rules of Luxury Resort Hospitality from the Palm of Your Hand

Source: Media Outreach The new Galaxy Resort App and Galaxy Rewards lifestyle membership programme promise to turn every stay into a shining moment — with dining, entertainment and best-in-class rewards choreographed for guests for a seamless, bespoke lifestyle experience MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – There is a particular art … Read more

Chief Ombudsman seeks urgent clarity from Secretary of Education around allegations of circumventing the OIA

Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman John Allen has today asked to urgently meet the Secretary of Education to discuss concerns he has about reports of attempts to circumvent the Official Information Act at the Ministry. Media reports have featured an extract from a leaked video, where a senior staff member from within … Read more

Federated Farmers – What if we built water storage like Tasmania?

Source: Federated Farmers By Richard Dawkins, Federated Farmers water storage spokesperson New Zealand doesn’t have a shortage of water storage ideas – what we lack is a system for turning the best of those ideas into reality. Across the country, there are water storage and infrastructure projects at every stage of development, from Northland to … Read more

Alibaba Cloud Expands Global Infrastructure and AI Portfolio to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Source: Media Outreach Empowering global enterprises across software, electronics, logistics, gaming, IT and entertainment to enhance efficiency and accelerate innovation through full-stack cloud and AI solutions. HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced … Read more

Practical changes in new Dairy Code of Welfare strengthen reputation

Source: New Zealand Government An improved code of welfare for dairy cattle will enhance New Zealand’s strong reputation for animal welfare, while ensuring changes are practical for farmers, Acting Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says. “The revised Code of Welfare: Dairy Cattle makes important changes to add to already-high levels of animal welfare in the dairy…

Road blocked: Roscommon Road, Manurewa

Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a two-vehicle crash that has blocked the northbound lanes of Roscommon Road, Manurewa. The crash was reported to Police at 1.45pm. Initial indications are that two people have suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are urged to avoid the area, take alternate routes, or expect delays while towing is arranged…

Efficiency isn’t just about technology – it’s about how we use it

Source: Maritime New Zealand If you’ve made the switch to an electric vehicle (EV), you’ll know the way you drive affects how much energy it consumes. Smooth acceleration, maintaining a steady speed, anticipating stops, avoiding unnecessary braking and, where possible, avoiding steep hills can significantly improve a vehicle’s efficiency and operational range. The same principle…

Singapore-built AI oral examiner PSLEPrep analysed 12,459 answers in English and Chinese for its first Oral Practice Report.

Source: Media Outreach Asked for a personal example, four in ten PSLE English oral practice answers give none, study finds SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2026 – PSLEPrep, a Singapore-built AI oral examiner for PSLE English oral and PSLE Chinese oral practice, has published its first Oral Practice Report. It is based … Read more

Northland vegetation fire update

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a five-hectare scrub and grass vegetation fire on Far North Road in Te Kao at 9.48am today. Firefighters from Houhora and Kaitaia responded, supported by two helicopters. Fire and Emergency and Police have evacuated ten houses as a precaution, with the … Read more

Animal welfare system faces scrutiny following parliamentary committee’s recommendation

Source: SAFE For Animals Animal rights organisation SAFE has welcomed a recommendation from Parliament’s Petitions Committee that the Government investigate how oversight of New Zealand’s animal welfare system could be improved. The recommendation follows a petition lodged on 3 March by SAFE and the Commissioner for Animals Alliance, a coalition of 21 organisations calling for … Read more

Government invests in cleaning up contaminated Crown land

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking a practical step to address contaminated sites on Crown-owned land by supporting coordinated investigation and remediation work across New Zealand, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka and Land Information Minister Mike Butterick say. “Budget 2025 included a $40 million investment to scale up the management…

Charges laid following aggravated burglary, Kaikohe

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged four people following an aggravated burglary in Kaikohe.  The charges come after an elderly man and a dog sustained serious injuries at a residential address on Cottage Court on 13 September.   Detective Sergeant Bart Graham, Northland CIB, says several people were allegedly responsible for the violent…