Advocacy – Invercargill Council stands up for Palestine while the government sits on its hands

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 22 September 2026 PSNA is congratulating the Invercargill City Council which this afternoon voted to end procurement of goods or services from companies profiting from illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land. Invercargill is the seventh local body to pass similar motions sanctioning Israel. (Christchurch, Nelson and Palmerston City Councils, Environment … Read more

Alarm bells ringing for car thieves

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Source: New Zealand Police A neighbour who heard a car alarm and spotted three people running from a vehicle in Papatoetoe is being praised by Police for their quick thinking. During the early hours of Monday morning Police received a call from a person who saw a group of people running along Wintere Road and…

Hong Kong Green Building Council “My Green Space” Student Competition 2026-2027

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Source: Media Outreach Focusing on “Nature-Positive” Concept: Inviting the Education Sector to Co-Create a Vision for Green Building HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – To enhance public understanding and awareness of green buildings, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) has launched “My Green Space” Student Competition since 2011. … Read more

Events – World’s only known Triceratops herd coming to Auckland Museum

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Source: Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum Tuesday 22 September 2026 Five extraordinary Triceratops fossil skeletons from the only known herd ever discovered are coming to Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum in March of the Triceratops. Opening Saturday 24 October, this major new exhibition brings visitors face-to-face with one of the most … Read more

Alibaba Unveils Roadmap on Full-Stack AI Strategy from Chips, Cloud Infrastructure, Models to Agents

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Source: Media Outreach High- performance AI chips announced at Apsara Conference Next-generation Qwen 4 Model in training with future model’s scale to 10 trillion parameters HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – Alibaba today announced comprehensive updates with a roadmap for its full-stack AI strategy to fully unleash the value of … Read more

Advocacy – Invercargill Council 6th Council to Cut Ties with Illegal Israeli Settlements in Palestine

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Invercargill Today Invercargill City Council voted 7-3 to join five other councils including Environment Southland to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank from council contracts, reversing the previous council’s 6–6 decision decided by casting vote. The motion returned after a petition signed by 1,200 … Read more

Bill continues progress on responding to serious youth offending

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Source: New Zealand Government The Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading. This marks an important step in strengthening New Zealand’s response to serious and persistent youth offending. “When I became the Minister for Children, I made it clear that the status quo was not good enough,” says…

RBNZ leaders visit Dunedin to understand how the local economy is evolving

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 22 September 2026 RBNZ Governor Anna Breman, alongside External Monetary Policy Committee member Prasanna Gai and Board Chair Rodger Finlay, visited Dunedin to meet with local communities and businesses from key sectors in the regional centre. The visit followed the Reserve Bank’s September Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), which noted … Read more

Two arrested in relation to series of dishonesty offences

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Source: New Zealand Police Whanganui Police have arrested two people following an extensive investigation into a series of dishonesty and wilful damage offences targeting local dairies and businesses across the district.  The arrests were made yesterday after staff from the Whanganui Retail Crime Unit, Tactical Crime Unit, and Field Intelligence officers executed a search warrant…

Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong Simplifies Online Health Insurance Journey Enabling Customers to Choose Coverage with Confidence

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong has introduced a refreshed online health insurance experience that makes it easier for customers to research, compare, apply for, and pay for coverage. The enhanced experience combines intuitive digital tools with real-time support from Cigna Healthcare … Read more

First in his whānau to earn a degree and this year’s Ryman James Wattie scholar

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology September 22, 2026 (Left to right) Quade Ewart-Pothoven, Kee’arn Ewart-Pothoven, Rozane Duncan, Marsha Cadman If juggling full-time study, A-grade results, an internship, whānau commitments, part-time work and basketball coaching sounds like a lot, it is. For Kee’arn Ewart-Pothoven (Ngāti Kahungunu), it’s been the norm. The Ryman James Wattie Scholarship is…

Etiqa Insurance Singapore launches a Travel Pass experience that links travel insurance spending to tiered rewards

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Source: Media Outreach Customers can enjoy benefits ranging from global eSIM data to complimentary protection and cashback SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore has launched Travel Pass, a first-of-its-kind travel insurance rewards experience that allows customers to earn rewards through their Tiq Travel Insurance purchases and unlock benefits … Read more

82,085 New Zealanders back Consumer’s plan to lower power bills

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Source: Consumer New Zealand 22 September 2026 Consumer NZ today delivered its biggest-ever petition to Parliament, with 82,085 people backing its four-point plan to bring down power bills. “More than 82,000 New Zealanders have sent politicians a message: the electricity market is not working for households, and power prices must come down,” said Consumer chief … Read more

Reserve Bank welcomes findings of independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 22 September 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board Chair Rodger Finlay has welcomed the findings of the Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy released today by the Minister of Finance. “On behalf of the Board, I welcome the findings of the independent review. The Governor and wider Reserve … Read more

Legislation to disestablish BSA introduced

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Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which disestablishes the Broadcasting Standards Authority has been introduced to Parliament today, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our Government promised to get this legislation into the House before we rise. Today we’re delivering. “New Zealand’s media landscape has changed dramatically, but our regulatory settings have not kept up.…

Name release, fatal crash, Invercargill

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a crash in Invercargill on 18 September. She was 52-year-old Jacqueline Mary Jones, from North Taieri. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time. Police’s enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS Issued by…

Government extends AI support for small businesses

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Source: New Zealand Government A further 120 small businesses will get expert help to put artificial intelligence (AI) to work, with the Government extending its AI Advisory Pilot until 30 June 2027, says Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer. Around 150 businesses have already come on board since the pilot launched in January. Delivered…

Lessons to be learned from COVID response

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Source: New Zealand Government The independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to COVID-19 shows the Reserve Bank was too slow to take its foot off the accelerator when the economy recovered more strongly than expected, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The review, conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Athanasios Orphanides and former…

Zero Risk, Zero Emissions: Clear Robotics and ReSustainability Transform Marine Operations into Safe, Tech-Enabled Roles

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Source: Media Outreach Clear Robotics and ReSustainability deploy a 100% electric vessel on the Pandan River, eliminating diesel emissions and transforming a three-person manual job into a safe, single-upskilled operator tech role. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – Addressing maritime labor shortages and decarbonization demands, environmental leader ReSustainability has partnered with … Read more

Off-ramp closed: Massey Road, SH20

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Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash on State Highway 20, Māngere. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 11.45am, and there were no reports of injury.  The Massey Road off-ramp is closed while we work to clear the scene.  Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS.…

Alcohol and Other Drug Services Mapping

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The alcohol and other drug service mapping report provides an overview of alcohol and other drug services in New Zealand.  The report: outlines the range of alcohol and other drug services available across the continuum of care examines patterns of service…

Forensic Mental Health Services Mapping

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The forensic mental health services mapping report provides an overview of forensic mental health services in Aotearoa New Zealand. The report: describes the forensic mental health continuum, including inpatient, prison in-reach, court liaison, community and step-down services examines service utilisation, investment…

Mental Health and Addictions Services Mapping: Services accessed by the infant, child and youth population

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> This report provides an overview of mental health and addiction services accessed by infants, children and young people aged 0 to 24 years in Aotearoa New Zealand.  The report: describes the range of mental health and addiction services available to infants,…

Funding clarity to deliver better outcomes

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Source: New Zealand Government For the first time, New Zealand has a clear picture of where mental health and addiction ringfenced funding is being spent, what is making a difference, and where more attention is needed, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.  “Billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money goes into mental health and addiction every…

RIF strengthens Canterbury water resilience

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Source: New Zealand Government Major milestones have been reached on two Canterbury water infrastructure projects that will help strengthen the region’s resilience to drought and support economic growth, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. “Investment in water storage infrastructure is critical for our communities, farms and businesses. It’s encouraging to see significant progress being…

BusinessNZ – Australia and New Zealand Governments agree ANZLF recommendations to strengthen trans-Tasman economy

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Source: BusinessNZ The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) has welcomed agreement by the Australian and New Zealand Governments to implement nine ANZLF member recommendations designed to streamline the trans-Tasman economy. Moving from concept to implementation, the recommendations focus on removing regulatory barriers, strengthening supply chains, and building joint industrial and defence industry capabilities. ANZLF … Read more

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