Government releases endorsement criteria for voluntary nature and carbon markets

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released criteria for endorsing schemes in New Zealand’s voluntary nature and carbon markets, Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard says. It follows the Government’s May announcement supporting high-integrity voluntary markets. “For voluntary markets to succeed, participants need confidence that environmental claims are backed by real and measurable outcomes,” Mr…

Work underway on early flood warning systems

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Source: New Zealand Government Communities across New Zealand will gain access to faster, more reliable flood warnings with construction now under way in all 10 regions improving their systems, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. “Sometimes the difference between a near miss and a disaster is time. Whether it’s a farmer moving stock, a…

Police investigating after child injured, Southland

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Stu Harvey: Police have launched an investigation after a young child suffered a severe injury in Otautau last night. Emergency services were called to an address at around 6:50pm on Sunday. The child was taken to Southland Hospital where they remain in a critical condition. As result…

Fatality at Te Awamutu railway station

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died after an incident involving a train at Te Awamutu railway station.  Emergency services were notified about 6.20pm on Sunday.  “Sadly, one person died at the scene,” Senior Sergeant John McCarthy says.  “This is a tragic incident, and we are providing support to whānau and…

Green SM Indonesia launches premium 6-seat electric taxi service and attractive new vehicle rental program

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 September 2026 – Green SM, an all-electric ride-hailing platform, officially launches its 6-seat electric taxi service, Green Limo, in Indonesia, with 100% of its fleet featuring the spacious and well-equipped Limo Green, aiming to elevate the mobility experience in the premium electric taxi segment. … Read more

Wuhan Opens Autumn Consumption Season with 279 Cultural and Tourism Events

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Source: Media Outreach WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 September 2026 – The 2026 “Yangtze’s New Arena · Vibrant Greater Wuhan” autumn consumption season has opened in Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province. Running from September to November, the season is spearheaded by the Wuhan Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau, which has … Read more

Incident at Te Awamutu railway station

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident involving a train in Te Awamutu this evening.  The incident was reported about 6.20pm.  There is no ongoing risk, but Police ask the public to avoid the station at this time. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre

Fourth Forum on China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Successfully Held in Nanning, Drawing Over 700 Delegates

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Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 September 2026 – On September 16, as an international science and technology exchange platform included in the list of cooperation initiatives for the series of leaders’ meetings on East Asia cooperation, the Fourth Forum on China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Cooperation was successfully held in Nanning, … Read more

Exasperated Muriwai Ward nurses strike again over unsafe staffing

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Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nurses and health care assistants working on the Muriwai Ward at Waitākere Hospital will strike for the second time this year after last ditch efforts to resolve unsafe staffing concerns with Te Whatu Ora collapsed, NZNO says. The 60 members of Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o … Read more

ANGEL’s KFC Indonesia Water Project Wins at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for Sustainable Filtration

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAIALND – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 September 2026 – ANGEL has been honored with the Sustainable Tech – Food & Beverage award at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2026. The award recognizes ANGEL’s nationwide commercial water purification deployment for KFC Indonesia, which delivers localized, sustainable water treatment solutions across the … Read more

Whanganui Hospital ED averaged 680% capacity over a week

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Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation Working in an overcrowded emergency department (ED), up to 680% capacity over a week, makes staff feel overwhelmed with the pressure, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. For Whanganui Hospital ED delegate and nurse Kathryn Fleming and her colleagues, the pressure of having to … Read more

Greenpeace – Thirty Five thousand march in Auckland against Conservation Amendment Bill

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Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird Thirty Five thousand have gathered in Auckland’s Albert Park this afternoon to march down Queen Street to protest the Government’s controversial Conservation Amendment Bill. Speaking from the protest, Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Dr Russel Norman said, “We are part of nature, not separate from it. An attack on … Read more

Just Half the World’s 475 Million Smallholder Farmers Could Meet All of Humanity’s Additional Food Needs in 2050 While Restoring Soils and Biodiversity

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Source: Whole Earth Farming 18 September 2026 At full maturity, regenerative “whole earth farming” practices could also offset CO2 emissions equal to the entire airline industry’s NEW YORK – Hundreds of millions of smallholder farmers could play an outsized role in feeding humanity’s growing population while restoring nature, but a new book underlines that they … Read more

Fatal crash, Gladstone Road, Carterton

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash in Carterton yesterday.  Emergency services were called to Gladstone Road, near Tiffin Road, about 12.50pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene.  One other person received serious injuries and was transported to hospital. The road was closed while the…

Fatal crash, Matamata-Piako

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a motorbike in Matamata-Piako yesterday.  Police were alerted to the single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, between Paeroa-Tahuna Road and Quine Road, about 6.45pm. One person died at the scene, while another rider on the same bike was transported to hospital…

Serious crash, Manuka Gorge Highway, SH8, Clutha

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash that has blocked State Highway 8 at Johnston tonight.  Police were alerted to the crash about 6.55pm, near Link Road.  One person is being airlifted to hospital in a serious condition, and the road has been closed while emergency services…

Hong Kong sets out initiatives to secure long-term development of pillar industries

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2026 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee rolled out various measures to develop Hong Kong’s key economic centres when he unveiled the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (2026-2030) and his … Read more

Opening ceremony of 23rd CAEXPO and CABIS held in Nanning

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Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2026 – On September 17, the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened in Nanning, Guangxi. With the theme of “CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life”, the 23rd CAEXPO and CABIS was attended by Chinese and foreign leaders and important guests … Read more

Eagle swoops in after kayakers capsize

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Senior Constable, Hayden Hall, Auckland Maritime Unit. Three kayakers are safely back on dry land after a chilly afternoon on the water ended with an unexpected rescue from the Police Eagle helicopter crew. Police were first made aware of the trio capsizing at approximately 12.50pm off Maraetai Coast Road.…

Homicide investigation launched, Newlands

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman in Newlands this morning. Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way at around 4am, where the woman was located deceased inside a property. Police are currently speaking with a man, who is assisting…

Govt delivers earthquake-prone building reforms

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unanimously passed legislation to ensure New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system is appropriately focused on risk to life, saving communities billions in remediation costs, Building and Construction Minister Simon Watts says. “Today we are delivering significant reform that will save Kiwi building owners and the New Zealand economy a…

Farm confidence reflects strength of primary sector

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Source: New Zealand Government Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows New Zealand farmers are in their strongest position in a decade, Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay says. “The survey confirms what we are seeing across the primary sector. Farmers are profitable, exports are strong, and rural New Zealand is getting on with the…