Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union and Uber have reached agreement in good faith in relation to the 1,600+ driver claims raised over the past six years, including those of the four drivers who took the company all the way to the Supreme Court and won. The deal establishes a framework for Uber to start … Read more

Source: Samsung Electronics New Zealand Smart Switch Update that removes barriers that have traditionally madeswitching smartphones feel difficult AUCKLAND, New Zealand – August 2026 Samsung Electronics introduced itslatest Galaxy devices with One UI 9.0, it is making it even moreseamless for Kiwis to switch to Galaxy. The upgrade has beenspecifically designed to remove the barriers … Read more

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 11 August 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today released aconsultation document on the introduction of a prudential levy. Thisconsultation is being undertaken on behalf of the Minister of Finance.This initiative was announced as part of the Government’s Budget … Read more

Source: He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission Nationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa New Zealand inadequately prepared. Two years after the Commission’s first independent assessment, too many of the key gaps it identified remain unresolved. Some positive action has occurred, but New Zealand is still not … Read more

Source: Save the Children New Zealand The strongest earthquake to hit Colombia in a decade has struck the western part of Colombia, causing widespread destruction across the Pacific Region. The disaster has left children and families facing uncertainty, fear and the loss of homes, schools and essential services, said Save the Children. The quake hit … Read more

Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 Researchers have published a study that has found a link between maternal vaping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). Maternal vaping is emerging as a potential risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI), according … Read more

Source: Buy NZ Made Buy NZ Made says local councils are dragging their feet on procurement reform, a year after central government overhauled its own rules to give New Zealand businesses a fairer shot at public contracts – and did nothing to bring councils along with it. The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules … Read more

Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand Federated Farmers congratulates those councils that seized the chance to help steer local government reorganisation that works best for their districts and ratepayers. “Change on the scale the Government is pursuing is necessary and overdue – but it’s nevertheless unsettling and challenging for councillors, and for those they represent,” … Read more

Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa New Zealand 11 AUGUST 2026 Hundreds of kaihoe across Aotearoa prepare to take on the world stage asteams unite in Singapore for the 2026 International Va’a Federation (IVF)World Sprint Championships. More than 200 Aotearoa club-team entries havequalified to compete at the Championships, alongside nationally selectedelite teams and individual V1 representatives. The … Read more

Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s new $1 million funding programme to support grassroots efforts to control wilding pines. Announced by Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard today, the fund will bolster community-led control projects on top of the Government’s $109 million investment over the next three years. Federated Farmers meat … Read more

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Public ownership is both cheaper and better for workers and essential services, a new report released today has found. “ How public ownership saves money, protects workers and delivers better services ” chronicles the experiences of privatisation across multiple decades and sectors, both in Aotearoa and overseas. Released by the new coalition … Read more