Greenpeace – “Bottom trawling kills” message projected onto downtown Wellington building as fisheries meeting starts

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace has projected images of destroyed coral onto a downtown Wellington building, highlighting the destruction caused by New Zealand bottom trawlers, as an international fisheries meeting starts in the capital city.Delegates from the EU, America, Australia and the Pacific are meeting in Wellington this week to discuss the management of fisheries in the international … Read more

Northland News – Voting papers on way

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Source: Northland Regional Council Voting papers for next month’s local body election will begin arriving in people’s mailboxes from today, Tuesday 09 September. Dale Ofsoske, the Northland Regional Council’s Electoral Officer, says voting papers will be delivered to registered voters from 09-22 September 2025. Local body elections are conducted by postal voting, and papers must be … Read more

Animal welfare – One year on: Animals still dying on notorious Southland mud farm – SAFE

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Source: SAFE For Animals Exactly one year ago, SAFE helped expose shocking footage of dead and dying sheep on a Southland mud farm. Today, new footage from the very same farm shows that nothing has changed. Filmed between 5-6 September, the footage shows a sheep likely struggling to give birth, her lamb’s head visibly stuck. The farmer pushes her to the ground, … Read more

Environment Events – KASM, Greenpeace invited to submit on Fast-Track seabed mining application

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Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Greenpeace today welcomed the invitation from the Fast-Track expert panel considering the seabed mining application to make a submission on the project. KASM comment: “We will bring critical evidence to the process that nobody else can, such as our expert on the pygmy … Read more

Advocacy – Keep Your Eyes on Gaza: A People Being Exterminated

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand urgently draws attention to the escalating catastrophe in Gaza, where entire families are being left homeless and exposed under relentless bombardment.  In just 72 hours: Five high-rise buildings (more than seven floors, containing 209 apartments) were bombed. Each apartment sheltered at … Read more

Appeal for information on East Taieri-Allanton Road fatal crash, Dunedin

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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Darrin Healy: Dunedin Police are appealing for the public’s help following a fatal crash on 4 September. Around 1.30pm, Police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on East Taieri-Allanton Road. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Police would like to … Read more

International meetings to grow defence, security

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS Judith Collins is this week representing New Zealand at the annual Five Country Ministerial meeting in London. “This annual meeting recognises the common issues facing the five countries – New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US – and our joint commitment to … Read more

Another step forward for Takitimu North Link Stage 2, extending highway to Ōmokoroa

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A long-awaited step forward is confirmed for the new 4-lane state highway west of Tauranga, between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa, as applications for statutory approvals are lodged for Stage 2 of the Takitimu North Link project under the Fast-track Approvals Act, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) confirms. This comes … Read more

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Plan 2025-2028

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 September 2025 The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Action Plan 2025-2028 was developed by the Ministry of Health as part of renewed focus on FASD, announced in February 2024.  It is a health-led plan, with cross-agency support and shared accountability, including across justice, and social service … Read more

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Community Engagement Insights Report

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 September 2025 The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Community Engagement Insights Report provides an overview of targeted engagement undertaken by five community organisations: Kookiri ki Taamakimakaurau Trust, Māori Coalition for Te Iho Tātai-ā-Rongo (FASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Care Action Network Aotearoa (FASD-CAN), Alcohol Healthwatch … Read more

String of charges following flee through South Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police A fleeing driver incident in Papakura last night has left one Black Power member without wheels. At about 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy passed a Police patrol unit at speed on Beach Road. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the Subaru entered the motorway and was signalled to … Read more

Alcohol levy funds new investment in FASD

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Government’s new approach to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), bringing a significant funding boost and valuable action to further prevent FASD, improve diagnosis and support, and strengthen services for affected families. “Today’s announcement not only increases funding in FASD but delivers more targeted … Read more

AVATR VISION XPECTRA Makes Global Debut, AVATR Original Design Aesthetics Captivate Munich

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Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – AVATR Technology hosted the “AVATR Brand Day: A Brilliant New Horizon” at UTOPIA München and unveiled the world’s first emotional intelligence (EI) concept car, AVATR VISION XPECTRA. The event also featured the limited-edition AVATR 012, co-created with Kim Jones, as well … Read more

NZ housing market slump deepens – Wellington approaches 30% and Auckland 20% down from peak – QV

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Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand dipped by 0.8% over the three months to the end of August, with the national average now $906,977. That figure is 0.2% higher compared to the same time last year and 13.4% below the nationwide market peak … Read more

Solar power project transforms desert into energy hub

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Source: Media Outreach ORDOS, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – From September 16 to 17, 2025, the 10th Kubuqi International Desert Forum will convene in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Recently, reporters visited the Kubuqi Desert to investigate desertification control measures. Seen from the air, 196,000 solar panels stretch across the … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Spotlights Shama Serviced Apartments: Redefining Urban Living Across Asia

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – As urban professionals increasingly turn to serviced apartments for a better balance of work, family, and lifestyle, ONYX Hospitality Group is spotlighting its Shama brand — a growing collection of residences in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China. Designed to meet … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN Appoints Anthony Lewis as Chief Financial Officer

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN” or “the Company”) today announced the appointment of Anthony Lewis as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lewis joined IREN in July 2025 as Chief Capital Officer, leading the Company’s capital markets strategy and financing activities. In his new role as … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN August 2025 Monthly Update

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries “IREN” or “the Company”) today published its monthly update for August 2025. August Highlights AI Cloud expanding to 10.9k NVIDIA GPUs (>80% Blackwells), supported by non-dilutive GPU financing Expansion opportunity of >60k GPUs9 across British Columbia … Read more

Discover Qianhai’s Talent Appeal from a “72-Hour Experience Pass”

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – Recently, a “Shenzhen-Hong Kong 72-Hour Experience Pass” has drawn the attention of young “makers” from around the world. The experience program, jointly launched by the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone and the government of the Hong … Read more

Hundreds of Wellington City Council workers face uncertain future with proposed restructure

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Source: PSA The PSA is urging Wellington City Council to withdraw a planned restructure impacting hundreds of jobs, coming just weeks before local government elections. The council is proposing a major shake up of the Customer and Community business group. “Hundreds of Wellington City Council workers across libraries, parks, recreation, city safety, and digital services face … Read more

Asia’s philanthropy trajectory: five growth models driving domestic impact

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – The Commission on Asian Philanthropy – a coalition of 13 of Asia’s leading philanthropic organisations – today announces early insights from its landmark research study on Asian giving. The 4th Convening of the Commission on Asian Philanthropy in Hong Kong … Read more

DHL Express ranked among Asia’s top 3 Best Workplaces, marking a decade of workplace excellence

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Source: Media Outreach Achieving the second position on the list, the express logistics provider has consistently secured the top 3 positions for 10 consecutive years SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – DHL Express has once again been recognized as one of Asia’s top employers, securing the number 2 spot on the … Read more

Update 3 – Critical incident, Waitomo

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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers:  Late this afternoon, specialist Police officers conducting a search within bush near Waitomo located the outstanding children of Tom Phillips. I’m pleased to say they are unharmed, and are now safe. They were located about 4.30pm, in bush, roughly 2km from the … Read more

One Futureworld Marks 6 Years of Bose Partnership with Strategic Product Launches

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – One Futureworld, the exclusive distributor of Bose in Singapore, marks its 6th anniversary with the launch of three new Bose products. This milestone reflects the company’s continued role in shaping the Bose experience locally, highlighting a partnership built on growth, innovation, and … Read more

Health and safety reforms: an opportunity to invest to save lives, reduce costs

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Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management The 2025 State of a Thriving Nation report from the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum makes clear the cost to New Zealand and workers of our comparatively poor health and safety performance, says the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management. The Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum report … Read more

Police take further action against anti-social bike riders

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Coordinator: Rotorua Police’s ongoing operation targeting illegal motorbike anti-social road users has resulted in bike seizures, as well as landing a person before the courts. On Friday 5 September, a dirt bike was seized from a property in Tauranga, after being … Read more

Tourism Sector – Southern Way campaign finalist in 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards

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Source: Southern Way Celebrating Regional Unity and Marketing Innovation – Queenstown, NZ (8 September 2025) Southern Way is proud to celebrate its selection as a finalist in the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards 2025, under the Industry Collaboration Award category. This recognition celebrates the power of collective vision and the strength of regional partnerships in … Read more