Greenpeace says Govt has forsaken rural New Zealanders as new ECan maps reconfirm state of nitrate emergency

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says that the Government has forsaken rural New Zealanders , as new maps of nitrate contamination from Environment Canterbury reconfirm that people living in regions like Ashburton are exposed to unsafe levels of nitrate in their drinking water. Greenpeace Programme Director Niamh O’Flynn says, “A year ago, Environment Canterbury declared a nitrate … Read more

Health Coalition – Children pay price for government inaction on junk food

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Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Tamariki are paying the price for the decisions leaders are making to prioritise the profits of the food industry over cost-effective healthy food policies, say researchers. A new benchmarking report finds the coalition government has made virtually no progress on food policies that would reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity among … Read more

ASB’s housing outlook – More choice, a balanced market, more durable future gains

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Source: ASB Bank Limited National house prices remain around 15% below late 2021 peaks, and roughly 30% lower after adjusting for inflation. ASB expects a more moderate, income-led recovery, with 2021 nominal house price peaks unlikely to be reached again until late 2029. The outlook has implications for household spending, inflation pressure and the OCR. … Read more

Decapitated dolphin found on Coromandel beach

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 September 2026 DOC Principal Investigation Officer Hayden Loper says 0800 DOC HOT received two calls about the remains of the animal which were found on the beach Pauanui on 7 September. Although the animal had begun to decompose, initial assessment suggests the animal’s head has been removed with some…

KiwiSaver report highlights continued growth

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Source: New Zealand Government The average KiwiSaver balance has passed $40,000 for the first time, with $138.8 billion now invested on behalf of New Zealanders, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. The Financial Markets Authority’s KiwiSaver Annual Report, released today, shows the average member balance up 11 per cent to $40,340, contributions up…

Investment to improve visitor facilities on Great Ride

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in upgraded visitor facilities at Horopito on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.  “More than 67,000 people pass through Horopito, including on the Great Ride each year, creating lasting memories while contributing the local economy along…

Design work progresses for three regional hospitals

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Source: New Zealand Government Planning for the future redevelopment of Hawke’s Bay, Palmerston North, and Tauranga hospitals has reached an important milestone, with early concept images showing what future buildings could look like, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is the next step in getting these three redevelopments underway, and it gives patients, staff, and…

NZ Post delivers improved profit

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Source: New Zealand Government NZ Post’s return to profitability after several years of losses is encouraging, but a sustained commitment to continued improvement is required, says State-Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown.  The company today reported a net profit of $17 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, a $19 million improvement on the previous…

New workforce hub to strengthen GP care

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Source: New Zealand Government Family doctors and nurses across Auckland and Northland will find it much easier to get the training they need, with a new workforce hub opened today in Auckland, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We are putting patients first by backing the frontline workers who look after them. Better trained GPs and…

Landcorp delivers record result

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Source: New Zealand Government Landcorp has delivered its strongest operating performance on record, demonstrating that its turnaround is gaining momentum, says State-Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown.  The state-owned enterprise today announced a Net Operating Profit of $113 million, up from $49 million the previous year, alongside a Net Profit After Tax of $160 million. The…

Investment to preserve Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will provide $8 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support the continued operation and preservation of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. “Waitangi is where the story of modern New Zealand began. It is a place of immense…

Workers must be at the centre of all AI policy

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Source: NZCTU New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes Labour’s AI policy, which will support a future where technology works for people. “Artificial intelligence tools are becoming widely used in many industries. As a country, we need to ensure that working people benefit from, and are not harmed by, AI in the…

Name release, fatal crash, Templeton

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died on Tuesday 21 July, following a crash on West Coast Road in Templeton on 19 July. He was Lars Andreas Hartwig, 38, from Christchurch. Police extend our thoughts and sympathies to his family and loved ones. Enquiries into…

Kapsch TrafficCom strengthens nationwide traffic management in New Zealand

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Source: Media Outreach 18,500 km of highways and roads covered by Kapsch system System ensures traffic safety across New Zealand AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – EQS Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Kapsch TrafficCom has successfully completed a major upgrade of its traffic management system for the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), further strengthening traffic operations … Read more

PCCW Global and Druid Technology sign MoU

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Source: Media Outreach Expanding satellite and hybrid IoT connectivity services across the Belt and Road Regions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – PCCW Global, the international telecommunications service provider under HKT, and Druid Technology Co., Ltd. (Druid Technology), a Chinese mainland provider of intelligent IoT … Read more

Bain Capital and Omnam Group announce the sale of the Lake Como Edition Hotel to Sansiri Capital

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Source: Media Outreach The transaction follows the landmark property’s March 2026 debut and marks the completion of the joint venture transformation of the Lake Como site into a five-star EDITION hotel BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, and Omnam Group, a Europe-based … Read more

Democracy News Alliance: For the sake of democracy, Europe must get its governance act together, urges new report

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Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, US – Newsaktuell – 9 September 2026 – Although Europe’s place among the world’s democracies remains at the top of the heap, the latest research from governance experts warns that the continent is slipping from its lofty perch as the runaway global leader. Three worlds of governance in Europe: The … Read more

Fatality at Baldwin Ave railway station

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died at a rail crossing near Baldwin Ave railway station. Police were notified at 3.28pm, after a train struck a pedestrian.  “Sadly, I can confirm the male has died at the scene,” Inspector Kerry Watson, Auckland Shift Commander, says. “We have been working to notify…

Advocacy – Peters out of step with the world and legal obligations on Israeli settlement trade

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 9 September 2026 PSNA says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is derelict in its duties if it can’t identify and ban products from illegal Israeli settlements on the Occupied West Bank. This follows announcements by the UK, France and Canada that they would ban imports of products which originated from … Read more

East West Barbershop: Bringing Vietnamese Barbering to Europe Through Skill and Identity.

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – In 2024, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) opened its first branch in Hungary, marking a milestone in its journey to take a Vietnamese barbering brand global. For Chairman Nguyen Hoai Thanh, Europe represents a demanding test of … Read more

Maidesite Wins 2026 Hiiibrand Merit Award, Expanding Smart Ergonomic Standing Desk Portfolio Across Europe

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Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – Smart workspace brand Maidesite has officially been awarded a Merit Award at the 2026 Hiiibrand International Brand & Communication Design Awards, marking a key milestone in its European brand expansion. Founded in 2020 by a team with deep engineering and ergonomic … Read more

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Innovation Cluster in China maintains global lead

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 on September 8, revealing that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou metropolitan cluster, located in Southern China, has once again secured the top position among the world’s 100 leading innovation … Read more

ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation

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Source: Media Outreach The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-located for the first timewith the GSMA M360 ASEAN Ministerial leaders from Malaysia, the Chinese Ambassador, GSMA leadership, global operator executives, and industry partners jointly explored network evolution, AI-driven innovation, and digital economy prosperity ZTE showcases full-scenario AI … Read more

Serious Crash: State Highway 1, Dunedin Northern Motorway

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Dunedin Northern Motorway, has been closed following a serious two-vehicle crash. Police were first advised of the crash at approximately 6.30pm. Emergency services are on scene. One person is reported to have critical injuries.  The motorway is fully blocked, and Police advise motorists to avoid the area and…