Somalia: MSF calls for treatment for malnutrition to be restored across Mudug

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 17 Septemeber 2026 – As healthcare and nutrition services close across Mudug region in central Somalia, and children arrive at hospital in critical condition after treatment closer to home has failed them, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is calling on donors, UN agencies and health authorities to … Read more

MIDDLEMORE HOSPITAL RECEIVES STATE-OF-THE-ART NEONATAL COTS FROM RAPID RELIEF TEAM

Source: Rapid Relief Team NZ The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has donated 10 state-of-the-art neonatal cots to Middlemore Hospital, providing a significant boost for one of the country’s busiest neonatal units. The new cots will provide critical support to the unit, which frequently operates at or beyond its capacity. The donation will help ensure more … Read more

Supermarket policies will fail if competition continues on wages

Source: Workers First Union Workers First, the union for supermarket workers, says that all four policy suites announced by political parties in recent weeks will fail to solve the duopoly’s excess profitability or market dominance without addressing the fundamental competitive “zero-sum” game that remains on wages and conditions in the industry. Rudd Hughes, Workers First … Read more

Founding Cabinet Minister says National’s Planned Kiwibank Sell-Off Is Plunder of Public Assets

Source: Alliance Party Thursday 17 September 2026 The Alliance Party has condemned the National-led Government’s moves toward the partial privatization of Kiwibank, calling the plan a brazen sell-off of public wealth for private profit. Former Alliance Cabinet Minister and 2026 Alliance Party political adviser Hon. Matt Robson was one of four Alliance ministers who originally … Read more

GDP resilience points to improving outlook for business

Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) says today’s GDP figures, showing 0.2% growth in the June quarter, indicate the economic recovery remains on track despite the impact of the conflict in the Middle East during the quarter. “When you consider the massive spike in petrol and diesel prices in April, … Read more

2300 more hospital nurses? Yeah, nah Nicola Willis

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Claims by National deputy leader Nicola Willis that 2300 more hospital nurses will be hired by the end of this year have been revealed by Te Whatu Ora as more smoke and mirrors on nursing numbers from the Government, NZNO says. Nicola Willis told RNZ yesterday that 2300 nurses are … Read more

Passing Shower or Gathering Storm? Rising Bond Yield Implications for Financial Institutions

Source: Morningstar DBRS September 8, 2026 Overview For financial institutions, the implications of rising global bond yields are mixed. Firstly, banks with capital markets businesses are clear winners as they benefit from robust underwriting and trading results. Typically, higher yields would slow debt issuance, but hyperscalers and others appear to be less price sensitive, contributing … Read more

ASB raises select term deposit rates

Source: ASB 17 September 2026 ASB has today made increases to its 12-month, 24-month and 5-year term deposit rates. Lending rates remain unchanged. 12-month Term Deposit increasing 10 bps to 4.00% 24-month Term Deposit increasing 10 bps to 4.50% 5-year Term Deposit increasing 25 bps to 5.00% ASB regularly reviews its interest rates to reflect … Read more

June GDP figures show there is a long way to go before working people benefit from growth again

Source: NZCTU “The economy grew 0.2 percent in the June quarter, but there is a long way to go before we have dug ourselves out of the hole we have sunk into under this Government”, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “GDP per capita basis is still 1.5 percent below where it was…

Endangered whio killed by fly fishing line

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 September 2026 The sad incident is a reminder to anglers of the risk discarded fishing equipment can pose to wildlife. On Thursday 10 September, an angler fishing the Tongariro River came across the whio in distress and brought it to a vet for care. Department of Conservation communications advisor…

Commonsense change to help people get home safely

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have today announced the next steps in the implementation of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review.  “Today we are deleting more stupid rules and cutting more red tape to help hospitality businesses who want to offer drop-off services to their customers,”…

More accessible emergency alerts

Source: New Zealand Government Emergency alerts are being added to the Govt.nz app making them more accessible for New Zealanders, Digitising Government Minister Paul Goldsmith and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell say. “This brings official emergency alerts and severe weather warnings together in one place. Crucially, it means people will no longer have to rely…

Markovina Vineyard Estate Wins Supreme Award at 2026 New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Markovina Vineyard Estate Wins Supreme Award at 2026 New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards Markovina Vineyard Estate, a family-owned vineyard estate and wedding venue in Kumeū, West Auckland, was awarded the supreme award of 2026 Wedding Vendor of the Year at the New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards. The post Markovina Vineyard…

Advocacy – PFNZ calls on New Zealand trade unions to follow UK movement and take action for Palestine

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) is calling on the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) to follow the lead of the UK trade union movement and take meaningful action in support of Palestinian rights. The call follows a significant decision by the UK’s Trades … Read more

Property Market – NZ buyer breakdown: Which groups are behind the sales volume decline?

Source: Cotality In this Pulse article, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist, Kelvin Davidson looks at the actual purchase figures that underpin the normal Buyer Classification % market shares. It shows that: The key group behind the overall drop in sales volumes this year has been movers, with many would-be relocating owner occupiers just choosing to … Read more

TEU Auckland university members claim for AI protections in bargaining

Source: Tertiary Education Union TEU members at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, are calling for protections at work around the use of AI in their current collective agreement negotiations. Leon Salter, Senior Lecturer in Communication and TEU Auckland University branch committee member, says that a lack of clear communication and consultation around use … Read more

Tech Events – Personal AI Takes Root in Africa as More Than 400 Attend ClawCon Nairobi

Source: ClawCon Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya — September 16, 2026: More than 400 developers, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, students and innovators attended ClawCon Nairobi, Africa’s first community-led personal AI conference, held at Strathmore University. The huge turnout for the inaugural event reflects a growing interest in a new generation of artificial intelligence that is moving beyond simply … Read more

NZ Professionals Set to Benefit as Surging Cook Islands Finance Sector Creates Dozens of Roles – Report

Source: Southpac Group New Zealand lawyers, accountants and compliance specialists are set to benefit from rapid growth in the Cook Islands financial services export sector, where new international trust registrations have risen almost 90 percent in two years, creating a growing shortage of skilled workers. Industry experts say the expansion could also create opportunities for … Read more

F. Meth campaign launched

Source: New Zealand Government F. Meth, the new national prevention campaign, has officially launched today as part of the Government’s bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Drugs destroy lives. Meth causes enormous harm to individuals, families and communities, and we know we need…

Name release, fatal fire, Matakana Island

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a house fire on Matakana Island on Saturday 12 September. He was David Russell McCoubrie, 79, from Matakana Island.  Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire remain ongoing. ENDS

Hong Kong’s 2026 Policy Address: A Strategic Vision for a Bright New Era

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, today (September 16) announced his fifth Policy Address, putting forward a series of measures to create development opportunities and enhance the well-being of the people. “This year marks the opening year of the National … Read more

Live from IAA Transportation 2026: JAC Motors Responds to Europe’s Green Logistics Needs with Four Models

Source: Media Outreach HANOVER, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – JAC Motors is making its second appearance at IAA Transportation At Hall 12, Stand C08. The line-up is headlined by the European premiere of the electric van SUNRAY PRO. JAC Motors’ commercial vehicle business is moving beyond vehicle supply to become … Read more

Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan sets out long-term vision for development

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, today (September 16) announced the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030). This inaugural Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong is of monumental significance, which aims … Read more