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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 8 – Thursday 11 SeptemberThe cooler temperatures, clear skies, and calm conditions that kick off the beginning of the second week of spring will be in stark contrast to the end of the week, with MetService forecasting wet and windy weather to move up the country from the early … Read more
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior doctors and dentists working for Health New Zealand have voted to strike for 48 hours over stalled pay talks with their employer. The strike will see the complete withdrawal of labour of Association of Salaried Medical Specialists members from 12:01am on 23 September 2025 until 11:59pm on 24 September … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The first two Pay Equity claims under the Coalition Government’s new stricter regime have been filed today by Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). NZNO today filed the claims on behalf of its Hospice and Plunket members, covering about 750 and 800 people respectively. Hospice and Plunket … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is holding a rally outside Environment Canterbury on the council’s final sitting day before elections, to bring nitrate-contaminated drinking water directly to the regional council. The rally will take place on September 17th at 9:30am outside Environment Canterbury’s Christchurch headquarters. Greenpeace is asking participants to bring a jar of their drinking water with … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Ten heavy-duty air purifiers are being gifted to a Christchurch kura ā iwi to help protect tamariki from the increased risk of respiratory issues caused by potential exposure to cold, damp, and mouldy classrooms. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, with support from Friends of the Foundation partner AHI Carrier Toshiba, … Read more
Source: PSA It has now been 17 days since Minister of Workplace Relations Brooke Van Velden made extraordinary and unprecedented comments about new and existing members of the Employment Relations Authority, yet these damaging remarks remain uncorrected on the public record. “This defiance shows a concerning pattern where ideology and politics override cabinet rules and longstanding … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Every year on 8 September, the world observes International Literacy Day, a reminder of the power of education to break cycles of poverty, open opportunities, and build just, peaceful societies. Literacy is not only about the ability to read and write, but also about dignity, empowerment, and the right … Read more
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has beaten its key performance benchmarks, generating a pre-tax return of 11.84 percent after costs for the year ended 30 June 2025. Total fund size was up $8.4 billion from a year earlier, ending the 2025 financial year at $85.1 billion. Jo Townsend, CEO of … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland’s six-monthly outdoor tsunami siren test will take place at 10 am on Sunday, 28 September, coinciding with the start of daylight saving. The recently upgraded network of more than 90 outdoor sirens is tested twice a year to ensure it remains ready to alert communities in the event of a tsunami. … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz National average rental price drops to $628, the lowest since September 2023 Southland records all-time high average rental price of $509 per week West Coast bucks national trend with 11.2% average rental price increase Latest data from realestate.co.nz reveals some subtle and not so subtle rental price increases in the regions, despite New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Northland man has been remanded in custody after a dangerous dash across the Far North at excessive speeds. Police received several calls from road users who reported a white BMW driving dangerously on SH10 towards Taipa, on Friday afternoon. “Callers estimated the BMW was travelling at excessive speeds and driving … Read more
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists The Government is guessing when it comes to comparing New Zealand’s health spending to other countries a new report commissioned by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says. The New Zealand’s health financing and expenditure report reveals that for the past seven years the Ministry of Health has not submitted data to … Read more
Source: The Health Media The winners of the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora were announced last night at glitzy, black-tie Gala dinner at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland (Saturday, 6 September). The prestigious awards were hosted by The Health Media Ltd, proud publisher of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa and … Read more
Source: Save the Children At least one Palestinian child has been killed every hour on average by Israeli forces in Gaza over nearly 23 months of war, with the number of children killed now surpassing 20,000, Save the Children said. The latest data released by the Government Media Office in Gaza showed at least 20,000 … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ While hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders struggle to keep the lights turned on, a little-known protection could save people money. Just ask: Am I on the best plan? Consumer NZ’s annual Energy Retailer Survey has revealed one in five households (around 400,000 households) struggled to pay their power bill in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The administration building has been shifted to site, and most of the below-ground work at the centre and on the roads leading to it … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LONDON / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – Forvis Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced a strategic partnership in Singapore with EcoOnline, a global provider of safety and sustainability software. This partnership will further enable Forvis Mazars and its clients to adopt EcoOnline’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach “Health isn’t about forcing compliance, it’s about making better options available,” said Dietitian Chua Kai Jia, Professional Care & Development Manager at Alpro Pharmacy. “With Prof. Slow, Malaysians don’t have to choose between their culture and their health. We’re giving them a way to enjoy rice while managing glucose levels more effectively.” … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 22 seconds ago Two international students at EIT’s Auckland campus have gained an inside look at New Zealand’s tech sector through internships at cybersecurity firm Cianaa Technologies. Master of Information Technology students Jing Su, from Tianjin, China, and Ayesh Rodrigo, from Sri Lanka, who completed their degree this year, recently … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock, Area Prevention Coordinator Taranaki Police Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle who deliberately and repeatedly lost traction outside the New Plymouth Police Station around 4.40pm on Saturday 6 September. Police observed a vehicle performing sustained loss of traction directly in front of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road this morning. Police were called to the scene about 11.40am. Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene. The road is closed, with diversions in place, while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should avoid the area … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Save the Children Hong Kong hosted conference bringing together professionals from the education sector and child-facing NGOs. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – With around 100 days remaining before the implementation of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (hereafter “the Ordinance”), Save the Children Hong … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers: Police have fatally shot a man after a confrontation following a burglary in Piopio this morning. The man, who confronted Police after his quad bike was spiked, fired on officers. One officer was struck in the upper body, causing serious injuries. Police returned … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on Whangamata Road, Whangamata. Police were called about 11.40am. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. Traffic management will be in place. Motorists should avoid the area, if possible. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s $802.9 million investment into the Wairarapa and Manawatū rail lines has now reached a major milestone, with Greater Wellington Regional Council today signing a contract for a new fleet of 18 battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “French multinational rail transport systems manufacturer, Alstom, … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 September 2025 It’s set to provide more valuable insights into one of New Zealand’s most elusive wetland birds – the critically threatened bittern (matuku-hūrepo or kautuku). This year’s muster coincides with the recent launch of DOC’s Always Be Naturing campaign – during Conservation Week – encouraging all New Zealanders … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up today, regarding this morning’s critical incident in Waitomo. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to media at 11am in central Hamilton. We ask those media interested in attending to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. Further details will be provided to registered media. ENDS Issued … Read more