Fatal crash: South Head

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Superintendent Matt Laurenson, Acting Waitematā District Commander:  One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in South Head this afternoon. Initial indications are that a vehicle was seen travelling along Tarawera Road in excess of the speed limit. Police then came across the vehicle after it crashed…

Ping An Digital Bank Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Exclusive 3 Hong Kong and 3SUPREME Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach Unveils Cross-Sector Rewards with Up to HK$2,600 Early Bird Savings on Designated Handset HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2026 – Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank”) marks its 6th anniversary through a cross-sector collaboration alongside 3 Hong Kong and 3SUPREME, mobile brands of … Read more

Sudan: Aid cuts force mass clinic closures, leaving millions without healthcare – MSF

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) MSF warns that reduced funding is collapsing an already fragile health system, overwhelming remaining hospitals. 8 September 2026 – Amidst a brutal ongoing war and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, people in Sudan face reduced access to healthcare as facilities across the country close their doors as the impact … Read more

Road closed: Titirangi

Source: New Zealand Police Titirangi Road is closed following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon.  Emergency services were called at around 3.39pm, following reports of a bus colliding with a car. One person has minor injuries. Titirangi Road is closed between Park Road and Rangiwai Road. Diversions are in place.  The road is expected to remain…

Body located in Rotorua lake formally identified

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the body located in Lake Rotokākahi/Green Lake last Thursday has been identified as Jeremy Palmer Robertson. Officers have undertaken various searches in this area since a vehicle he was believed to be driving was located in the lake’s carpark on 16 October last year. Robertson had been…

EIT nursing suite opening marks recovery milestone

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 50 seconds ago EIT has marked a significant milestone in its recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle with the opening of a state-of-the-art nursing suite designed to help prepare Hawke’s Bay’s future healthcare workforce. The original nursing building was destroyed when floodwaters and mud swept through the Taradale campus during Cyclone Gabrielle…

Amber Beila’s ‘Within’ Named Only Beauty Finalist in Hashtag Asia Awards Facebook Category

Source: Media Outreach Marking a milestone for Singapore’s beauty industry, Amber Beila’s “Within” campaign has been named a Hashtag Asia Awards 2026 finalist in the Best Social Media Campaign: Facebook category. The recognition comes as the skincare sanctuary celebrates its anniversary with a new skincare collection and recent expansion on Orchard Road. SINGAPORE – Media … Read more

HiDream.ai Launches HiDream-O1-Embodied, Extending Its Native Omni-Modal World Model Strategy into Physical Interaction

Source: Media Outreach HiDream-O1-Embodied tops RoboColiseum’s Robustness leaderboard, highlighting the model’s ability to maintain stable performance under complex real-world conditions BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2026 – HiDream.ai has officially launched HiDream-O1-Embodied, an embodied world model designed to advance physical interaction for embodied intelligence. Built on HiDream.ai’s native omni-modal technology strategy, … Read more

Detail needed on International Visitor Levy reset – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is cautiously welcoming the National Party’s campaign promise to reset International Visitor Levy spending – but says the devil will be in the detail. “New Zealand is desperately in need of further investment to support conservation and tourism work,” Federated Farmers conservation spokesperson Richard Dawkins says. “The International Visitor Levy … Read more

Woolworths recalls Own Brand Multi Grain 500g cereal

Source: Woolworths New Zealand Woolworths New Zealand is recalling Woolworths branded Multi Grain 500g cereal sold at Woolworths stores with the Best Before date of 30/04/2027. This recall is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (blue plastic). Any customer who has bought these products should not eat them, and is asked to return … Read more

Matrix AI launches specialist AI advisory and training service for engineering, infrastructure and construction

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Matrix AI launches specialist AI advisory and training service for engineering, infrastructure and construction New Zealand AI advisory firm Matrix AI Consulting has launched a specialist AI advisory and workforce training service for engineering, infrastructure and construction organisations, helping businesses adopt tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and other generative…

Name release: fatal crash, Lytton Road, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a crash involving a car and cyclist on Lytton Road in Gisborne on 5 September.  He was Terrance Donovan, 85, of Gisborne. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly hard time. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding…

Wills Month — generosity across generations

Source: New Zealand Government Wills Month highlights how Kiwis can leave a charitable legacy for the next generation, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston says. “Between now and 2050, New Zealand is expected to experience the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in its history. Inheritances are estimated to total $1.6 trillion.  “As wealth passes…

iFAST Hong Kong and J.P. Morgan Asset Management Partner to Expand Discretionary Portfolio Solutions for Wealth Advisers

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2026 – iFAST Financial (HK) Ltd (“iFAST Hong Kong”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of iFAST Corporation Ltd, today announced an expansion of its Discretionary Portfolio Management Solutions (DPMS) lineup in Hong Kong with the launch of two new portfolios powered by J.P. Morgan … Read more

Telehealth review highlights urgent need to strengthen crisis support

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara welcomes the findings and Government response to the independent review of mental health and addiction telehealth services. “Telehealth services are an essential part of the full continuum of services that support young people and adults so we are pleased to see such … Read more

First fledgling toroa fly from Pukekura/Tairaoa Head

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 September 2026 The Department of Conservation has confirmed the first toroa chicks fledged last week and over the weekend. Āwheo, the chick who features on the 24-hour livestream set up at the breeding colony, has also flown away, possibly taking advantage of the strong winds buffeting Pukekura. Last season…

Name release: fatal crash, Rakaia Highway

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a serious crash on Rakaia Highway north of Ashburton on 7 September. He was Bradley Larter, 28, of Ashburton. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.…

Fatal crash: SH1, Wellsford

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wellsford on 4 September. The three-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1, near River Road, at about 2pm. One person was critically injured and sadly died in hospital this morning as a result of their injuries. The Serious Crash Unit…

New Research Reveals How Asia’s Wealthiest Families Give

Source: Media Outreach Global research explores how newer wealth, continued business ownership, and family stewardship influence philanthropic practices among Asia’s wealthiest families Roughly 94 percent of Asia‘s wealthiest families are first- or second-generation wealth holders Approximately 95 percent of Asia’s wealthiest families retain control of the businesses that generated their wealth SINGAPORE – Media OutReach … Read more

New Zealand continues its support to Ukraine

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has renewed the deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel in support of Ukraine’s self-defence, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “New Zealand’s condemnation of Russia’s aggression and of the atrocities committed in Ukraine remains undiminished. We are fully committed to supporting the people of…

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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