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Source: Forest & Bird Voting opens at 9am this morning. More than 70 native birds are standing across six parties, and you get to vote for up to five candidates (four more than that “other” election.) Cast your votes Head to birdoftheyear.org.nz, pick up to five birds, and hit submit. Each bird on your list … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association September 4, 2026 GenPro is calling for meaningful involvement in developing the contractual arrangements that will deliver free cervical screening to all eligible women aged 25 to 69, saying general practice cannot be expected to subsidise the Government’s policy. General practices provide most of the cervical screening in New Zealand … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government must urgently adopt new recommendations from the Waitangi Tribunal which has found significant parts of the disability system prejudice tāngata whaikaha Māori (Māori with disabilities), NZNO says. The Tribunal yesterday released Hauwhaikaha – the Disability System Report and its response to Wai 2713, the Māori Nurses Claim … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika, taking on an expanded leadership role ahead of hosting the Forum in Auckland in 2027. “New Zealand is serious about delivering on Pacific priorities. That is why we are here in Palau, to engage with other members openly on the challenges…
Source: Cotality NZ NZ property values edged lower in August, extending a period of subdued market conditions across much of the country. Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index (HVI) showed national values fell by -0.4% over the month, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline. Despite the renewed softness, annual value changes remain relatively mild. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Proposed mandatory asbestos testing for children’s toys and craft products containing sand will better protect Kiwi consumers, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. “Many New Zealanders have been understandably concerned about the discovery of asbestos in certain consumer sand products. Families should be able to buy a product off…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand As Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building opens, the project is also celebrating a major safety achievement: no serious injuries, supported by a new approach from WorkSafe New Zealand. Construction began in June 2022 and the building was officially opened last week, with the first patients expected through the doors in October. WorkSafe…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Nigel Binks, DOC Freshwater Technical Advisor High in the windswept mountain tops of the West Coast, where tarns sit like mirrors among sphagnum mosses and alpine herb fields, a Department of Conservation expedition has uncovered a remarkable surprise – an endangered caddisfly discovered hundreds of kilometres from where it…
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for September 4, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for September 4, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – vivo today joined the 2nd Global Corporate Belt and Road High-Quality Development Summit in Singapore, highlighting how technology companies can build deeper cultural connections and long-term shared value through local engagement. With discussions spanning Maritime Silk Road cultural and economic cooperation, vivo … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 –1win Charity has supported approximately 35,000 families across Latin America through four humanitarian initiatives carried out in Colombia, Venezuela, and Chile in 2026. Over $100,000 was directed to emergency relief and recovery efforts, including emergency rescue equipment, construction materials, food, drinking … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Advancing the City’s Development as an International Hub for High-Caliber Talent HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – As a global magnet for top-tier talent, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established a stellar track record under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand International trade: June 2026 quarter – information release 3 September 2026 International trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of goods and services between New Zealand and our trading partners. Key facts Quarterly goods and services by country Total exports of goods and services for the June 2026 quarter were $32.5 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – GM Klang has launched Port Seni, a new creative and cultural destination bringing together local art, craftsmanship, creative products and community under one roof. Representatives from GM Klang, Tourism Selangor and the local creative community at the launch of Port Seni, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach With 54% of travellers now confident using AI to plan or book travel, ONYX Hospitality Group highlights the role hospitality plays in turning increasingly personalised travel plans into meaningful real-world experiences. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – “Three days and two nights by the sea, easy to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Strong operational milestones, upgraded headquarters and upcoming IFA Berlin 2026 participation fuel worldwide market expansion YIWU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Yiwu Bichang Import & Export Co., Ltd., operator of the independent consumeraccessory brand OKHOPE, keeps expanding its global footprint in mobile peripheral solutions, supported by robust … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa A week on, search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid efforts are a desperate race against time Almost 4,000 people are missing, and some 50,000 people urgently need access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene Nepal produces just 0.1% of global emissions, yet communities are paying a devastating price as climate risks … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Government has poured fuel on the growing backlash over its Conservation Amendment Bill, with a revised version of the Bill retaining controversial changes to the very purpose of New Zealand’s conservation law. The new Bill just released by the Environment Select Committee retains clause 6ea, dubbed the “Shane Jones Clause”, … Read more
Source: Fish and Game NZ Wellington and Taranaki Fish & Game have secured $36,000 in Game Bird Habitat Trust funding to help landowners across the regions create more than 12 hectares of valuable wetland habitat. Five wetland projects in the Wellington/Taranaki Fish & Game regions have been awarded funding this year, supporting landowners in Wairarapa, … Read more
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation WELLINGTON, 2 September 2026 – The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Asia Media Centre has selected RNZ investigative reporter Anusha Bradley as this year’s Jefferson Fellow, one of the most prestigious international journalism fellowships available to Asia-Pacific reporters. Bradley was chosen from a highly competitive field of applicants for a project … Read more
Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision warns that children separated from family in the aftermath of Nepal’s devastating flash floods are at risk of trafficking and exploitation. The child-focused aid agency says many children are living in evacuation centres and temporary shelters, unsure whether relatives are alive or when they may be able to … Read more
Source: Real Estate Authority 3 September 2026 In a decision released on 14 August 2026 the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal found One Up Realty Limited (the Agency) guilty of misconduct under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 for breaches of real estate trust account audit regulations between the financial years ending 31 March 2018 … Read more
Source: ASB Bank Thursday 3 September 2026 In response to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s move to increase the Official Cash Rate from 2.50% to 2.75%, ASB is increasing its variable home loan rates by 25 basis points. ASB is also increasing the interest rates on its Savings Plus product by 25 basis points, … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Office of the Ombudsman has released its findings of an investigation into the Official Information Act practices and capabilities of five government agencies. The agencies reviewed were the Ministry for Regulation, Ministry for the Environment, Ministry for Primary Industries, Inland Revenue and the Civil Aviation Authority. Assistant Ombudsman Proactive … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 3 September 2026 Surveillance assets from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Customs Service have been in action across the Pacific in August, helping regional partners safeguard their waters and protect vital ocean resources. At the request of the Government of Fiji, the jointly owned Royal New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an incident where a man was fatally struck by a car in Te Puke on Tuesday night are appealing to the public for information. The man was walking on Te Puke Highway, near Manoeka Road, around 8:30pm when he was struck by several vehicles. He died at the scene…