Transporting New Zealand challenges all political parties to back freight and productivity

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand today launched its Election Platform 2026 in Wellington, calling on all political parties to back practical transport policies to improve supply chain resilience and support economic growth. The platform identifies five priority areas for action: fuel and supply chain resilience, infrastructure, safer roads, workforce development, … Read more

RBNZ approves entry of first non-bank member to Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS)

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 8 September 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has approved entry of the first non-bank member to the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS). This follows the completion of the ESAS Access Review which was conducted to assess whether the 30-year … Read more

CPAG calls for answers after MSD tells thousands food is not an essential need

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Source: Child Poverty Action Group Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) says new revelations by 1News that the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) declined thousands of applications for food support on the basis that food was “not an essential need” are outrageous. Data obtained by 1News reporter Thomas Mead show more than 8,000 applications for Special … Read more

Serious crash, South Head

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in South Head this afternoon. Police were called to the crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of South Head Road and Evans Road at about 12.20pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.  South Head Road has been closed while emergency services…

Government funds more classrooms for growing schools

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Source: New Zealand Government Staff and students at ten schools with significant roll growth pressure will benefit from 34 additional classrooms and a new gym, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.  The $32.8 million investment has been made possible through savings in the school property portfolio. Since July 2024, more efficient planning, prioritisation and delivery has…

Telehealth review released with new initiatives

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Source: New Zealand Government An independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services has been released today, alongside new initiatives that respond directly to its findings, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has announced. “We are acting swiftly to implement the findings of the review, accepting all recommendations. Today I am announcing further immediate actions…

MIHAS Knowledge Hub Expands into Year-Round Platform to Power Export Growth in Global Halal Markets

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2026 – To accelerate the global competitiveness of Malaysian exporters, the MIHAS Knowledge Hub has evolved into a year-round trade intelligence platform since 2021. Moving beyond the traditional four-day exhibition framework, the initiative introduces AI-driven content curation, year-long digital programming, and modern … Read more

New Zealand and Japan strengthen emergency management cooperation

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Source: New Zealand Government With the growing impacts of disasters globally, it is critical that countries work together to reduce risk, strengthen preparedness, and support more resilient communities. This Memorandum of Cooperation reflects our shared commitment to learning from one another and improving how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from future events,” Minister…

Advocacy – Anti-Palestine violence surging in New Zealand – PSNA

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 8 September 2026 A spate of tyre slashing and other attacks by Israeli supporters is concerning PSNA. The most recent pro-Israel vandalism is in Christchurch and Wellington alongside a violent attack on a supporter in Auckland. In Christchurch, a prominent Palestine supporter had a car tyre slashed in his driveway. … Read more

Update 3: Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District Commander: I have an update to share on our injured colleague, after visiting the family yesterday. He remains in the neurology ward at Wellington Hospital, where he is surrounded by his family and in the care of medical staff. He sustained a traumatic head…

Update: Serious incident, High Street, Rotorua

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Bay of Plenty Acting District Commander Inspector Logan Marsh A homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of three people at a house in Glenholme, Rotorua overnight.  Emergency services were called to the High Street address shortly before 10.30pm. On arrival, a woman was located with life-threatening injuries,…

Greenpeace – 30+ organisations to march against Conservation Amendment Bill

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Source: Greenpeace More than 30 organisations have united behind the upcoming March for Nature in Auckland, where thousands are expected to take to Queen Street in opposition to the Government’s plans to open up public conservation land to commercial exploitation. The organisations backing the march span unions, environmental charities, scientific societies, ratepayer associations and outdoor … Read more

Education – Whitireia and WelTec ākonga earn 17 finalist nominations at New Zealand Hair Awards

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec Five Whitireia and WelTec ākonga have secured an impressive 17 finalist nominations at the 2026 New Zealand Hair Awards, highlighting the calibre of emerging talent coming through the institute’s barbering and hairdressing programmes. Leading the nominations is Manaia Seligman, who has earned six finalist places across the Editorial Barber of the … Read more

Health Sector – Overworked, understaffed Gisborne ED staff strike

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health and safety concerns arising from unsafe staffing levels have forced nurses at Gisborne Hospital’s emergency department (ED) to go on strike. Around 34 Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO members will down tools for an hour from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday (9 September). NZNO delegate and ED nurse … Read more

Fatal crash, Avondale

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Avondale on 2 September. The crash, involving a vehicle and a cyclist, occurred on Rosebank Road at about 3.50pm. One person was critically injured and sadly died in hospital on Saturday as a result of their injuries. The Serious Crash…

Business as unusual: Business looks through uncertainty as Canterbury confidence rebounds

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Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses are entering the final quarter of 2026 with confidence, strong investment intentions and growing capacity to back future growth, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey released today. The survey shows 72 percent of businesses expect the Canterbury economy to be stronger over the next 12 months, up … Read more

Northland tsunami siren testing set for start of daylight saving

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Source: Northland Regional Council Northland’s six-monthly outdoor tsunami siren test will take place at 10 am on Sunday, 27 September, marking the start of daylight saving. The network of more than 90 outdoor sirens in coastal communities across Taitokerau is tested twice annually to ensure it remains ready to alert communities in the event of … Read more

Being Prepared – Science strengthening tsunami safety

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Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New social science research is helping strengthen tsunami safety messaging by showing how people understand evacuation maps, natural warnings and official alerts. A study led by Earth Sciences NZ researchers and published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction explores how people understand common tsunami evacuation map designs. The … Read more

Advisory: 10,000 public servants will strike tomorrow – PSA

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Almost 10,000 public servants across the country will strike for their respective collective agreements tomorrow, sending a clear message to their employers and the Government that they won’t back down in their bargaining for better pay and service delivery. The striking public servants include those working … Read more

Election 2026 – 60 days to Election Day: Ngā Iwi o Taranaki launch campaign to supercharge Māori enrolment and voting

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Source: Ngā Iwi o Taranaki Tuesday 8 September, 2026 NZST Just 60 days out from polling day, Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have launched ‘The Landline’, a campaign designed to entertain, educate and encourage Māori to enrol and vote in the upcoming election. The campaign is entirely iwi funded and represents a collective response from the … Read more

Fresh Minds launches ADHD support service to help New Zealanders turn diagnosis into meaningful change

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Source: ProCare Fresh Minds 8 September 2026 For many New Zealanders, receiving an ADHD diagnosis can bring relief, validation, and a better understanding of years of challenges. But once the assessment is complete and a diagnosis has been made, many are left asking: what happens next? Recognising the growing need for practical support beyond diagnosis, … Read more

New Zealand secures prestigious PSA Squash World Championships

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Source: New Zealand Government The world’s top squash players will compete in the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in Auckland, supported by a $1 million investment from the Government’s Major Events Fund, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today. “The World Championships are one of the most prestigious events in world squash. I’m proud…

Free online food safety training benefits thousands

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Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of food business staff have benefitted from the Government’s new online food safety courses so far, with the third free module in the series going live today, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. “The Food Safety Basics training modules launched just four months ago have been well received by food…

Road renewal investment through National Land Transport Fund continues

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Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a $740 million state highway renewal programme for the upcoming summer construction season, funded through the National Land Transport Fund, will help deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys for New Zealanders. The investment forms part of the record $2.15 billion allocated to state highway maintenance…

Family rescued from Kaweka Forest Park

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Caroline Martin, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander: Five Police Search and Rescue (SAR) staff rescued a woman and her three children who had set out on a hike in Kawera Forest Park over the weekend. Around 5.45pm on Sunday, Police received a report from a man whose calls weren’t…

Unexplained death, Waiomio

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Michele Gillespie, Northland CIB: Northland Police were called to reports of human remains being found at a Waiomio property yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the Waiomio Road property just before 4pm. A scene guard has been in place overnight and Police are working to recover…

Stewart Island air service boosted by RIF loan

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Source: New Zealand Government Air connectivity to Stewart Island has been boosted with a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan to the island’s sole airline, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. “This initiative continues the Government’s commitment to strengthen regional air services and support the vital economic and social benefits regional airlines bring to some of…