MSD ignores staff fears about safety, confirms security guard cuts – PSA

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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 Another Ashburton is waiting to happen The Ministry of Social Development is pressing ahead with cutting security guards at service centres, just weeks after three-quarters … Read more

Open letter calls National, Labour irresponsible for positioning on tax – Better Taxes

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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 the National and Labour parties for their irresponsible positioning on tax, and for failing to engage honestly with the public about the revenue challenges we … Read more

Asia NZ Foundation – New Zealand Health and Beauty Entrepreneurs Head to Malaysia

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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 week. The visit is part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI), delivered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with the New … Read more

Crypto Markets – Bitcoin bulls are back in charge as institutional money floods in – deVere Group

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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 asset pushes past $85,000 and tests its highest level since January. The bullish prediction from Nigel Green comes as US spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds … Read more

Toxoplasmosis confirmed as cause of death of pregnant Hector’s dolphin

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 September 2026 The female Hector’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori) was found dead on 20 August 2026. Necropsy has now confirmed she died from toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The necropsy also found the dolphin was carrying a small male calf. DOC Marine Species Manager Michelle…

ZYU and EIT Partnership Visit Advances Collaborative Teaching and Learning

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology September 22, 2026 Through the Joint Education Programme partnership between EIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU), six lecturers from ZYU have spent five weeks at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus learning first-hand about teaching practices they can take back to their students in China. The visit was the first to New…

Tarakihi catch limits cut to support sustainability

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Source: New Zealand Government Lower catch limits for tarakihi stocks will reduce fishing pressure and help promote the recovery of New Zealand’s tarakihi fishery Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “I have decided to reduce commercial limits for the combined eastern tarakihi fishery by 20 percent; for the western fishery by around 55 percent;…

Gibbston Valley named New Zealand’s Best Resort Spa for seventh consecutive year

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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 award recognises excellence in spa and wellness tourism globally, and the win reinforces Gibbston Valley’s position as one of the country’s leading luxury wellness destinations. … Read more

Building a stronger future for New Zealand events

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will begin work on a National Events Strategy to establish a long-term direction for New Zealand’s events system and extract more value from events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “Events play an important role in growing our economy, attracting visitors, supporting local businesses and benefiting communities across…

Police acknowledge sentencing of Scott James Southwood

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Mathew Wood, Police acknowledge the 14 year sentence handed down to 35-year-old man Scott James Southwood today. In June he pleaded guilty to sexual violation by rape, sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, failing to stop, and assault with a weapon. We want to acknowledge the bravery and…

DOC plans to install a gate to manage visitors on the Hooker Valley Track

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 September 2026 Engineers have identified cable wear on the 47-year-old suspension and have recommended enforcing the 20-person limit. Aoraki Principal Ranger Dave Dittmer says the bridge is safe to cross but the people limit needs to be followed. “We’ve seen a surge in visitors recently and have regularly seen…

On the scent of suspicious activity

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Source: New Zealand Police A report of burglary grew into the discovery of an alleged cannabis cultivation operation in Remuera this morning.   Just gone 3.50am, Police received information about glass breaking at an address on Bassett Road.  Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Burrow, Auckland City CIB, says officers dispatched to the suspicious activity were instead…

Fatal crash: Pakuranga

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Pakuranga last night. Emergency services were called to Pakuranga Road at 9.05pm to reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Sadly, despite best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene.   The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the…

Search for ZK-EBU on Lake Moeraki 

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Source: New Zealand Police Lake Moeraki was calm and shrouded in mist for much of today, providing a reflective setting for family and search members as they considered what the coming days may bring.  Tomorrow will involve a sonar search of the lake and any metal found will be investigated further.  More information will be provided…

Hong Kong Young Drivers Battle at Guangzhou Conghua as HK Youth Karting Championship Completes Opening Round

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Source: Media Outreach Drivers aged 8–17 build real race experience through qualifying, attack, defense and overtaking HONG KONG / GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 — For a young racing driver, there is far more to learn from a kart race than simply setting the fastest lap. Organised by China Hong … Read more

Building a Knowledge Hub for China-ASEAN Energy Cooperation

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Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – During the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, China Southern Power Grid showcased a range of innovations designed to support energy cooperation between China and ASEAN. These included the DaWatt – Lao Language Large Language Model (LLM) … Read more

24th Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival to Showcase Asia’s Spectacular Autumn Colors

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Source: Media Outreach BAZHONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – The 24th Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival will run from October 1 to November 18 at the Guangwu Mountain Tourism Area in Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China. Sweeping red leaf scenery across Guangwu Mountain Located in southwest China, Guangwu Mountain … Read more

Appeal for information after driver arrested, Waikato Expressway

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a dangerous driver was arrested on the Waikato Expressway tonight. About 6pm, Police began receiving reports of a black Subaru Legacy being driven at high speed near Huntly, allegedly weaving across lanes, braking unpredictably, and swerving towards other vehicles, forcing them to…

Hong Kong sets out strategies to enhance the appeal and add value to the city’s tourism industry

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Enhancing the city’s appeal as a destination for tourism and major sports and cultural events was a strong focus of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (2026-2030) and the … Read more

Aolani Collaborates With NVIDIA to Expand AI Factory Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Aolani, a Singapore-founded AI Cloud powering AI growth, today announced the signing of a strategic compute collaboration with NVIDIA. A first of its scale for a Southeast Asian-founded company, the collaboration marks a major milestone that will significantly boost Southeast Asia’s profile … Read more

PM is right to be surprised – real pay data, not job ads, shows public service pay up 1.3%, inflation 4.1%

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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. Official figures show public service pay rose just 1.3 percent in the year to June, while prices rose 4.1 percent. Christopher Luxon was caught out … Read more

New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have formally ratified the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in our growing relationship, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. Mr McClay exchanged formal documents with India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, H.E. Ms Muanpuii Saiawi in Parliament today,…