Manawatū Local Newsroom

Young cancer survivor getting wiggy with it
Breeze Kingi was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 3. After a couple of years of treatment she is now in remission.
Published: 5:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360818028/young-cancer-survivor-getting-wiggy-it

‘Big meth shop’: Jury must decide if murder-accused killed for drugs
A judge presiding over the High Court trial of two gang members reminds jurors to put aside any prejudice about gangs and drugs as they retire for deliberations.
Published: 7:00PM 09 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360817648/big-meth-shop-jury-must-decide-if-murder-accused-killed-drugs

A quest for lasting first impressions in fresh-faced race
Introductions may prove as important as issues in the Manawatū’s wide open Feilding ward race, where nine of the 10 election candidates are first-time campaigners.
Published: 6:07PM 09 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360818132/quest-lasting-first-impressions-fresh-faced-feilding-ward

Christopher Luxon says he could ‘make it work’ with Stuart Nash
Luxon once called for Nash to be booted from Parliament after he was sacked from Cabinet. Now Nash has joined NZ First, Luxon says, “I'm sure he’s learned his lesson.” Have your say in the comments.
Published: 5:00AM 09 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360817334/christopher-luxon-says-he-could-make-it-work-stuart-nash

Davis Cup squad swing into action on school courts
The squad has enjoyed a light-hearted hit-out with budding tennis prospects ahead of this weekend’s tie with Georgia.
Published: 5:00AM 09 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360817226/davis-cup-squad-swing-action-school-courts

Fears over changes to housing subsidies
A Palmerston North beneficiary says he won’t be able to afford to live when changes to his accommodation assistance go ahead.
Published: 5:00AM 09 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360814275/taking-people-who-have-next-nothing-fears-over-changes-housing-subsidies

‘A critical junction’: Defence says Crown can’t prove murder
The robbery and killing of Damon O’Rourke took less than two minutes, and a jury has heard it is those final moments that will determine if his death was murder or manslaughter.
Published: 6:00PM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360814933/critical-junction-defence-says-crown-cant-prove-murder

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: Regions celebrate new electric trains
The new French trains will make Palmerston North “very much part of the Wellington Metro network”, its mayor says, while Horowhenua’s mayor says it will be transformational for the district and wider region.
Published: 5:16PM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360815053/new-trains-ordered-connect-regions-wellington

NZ First’s big compulsory KiwiSaver play
ANALYSIS: The big idea of the NZ First conference is an old one. This particular scheme may not work, but the principle and idea is well worth considering.
Published: 5:08PM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360816435/nz-firsts-big-compulsory-kiwisaver-play

Feilding hosts meeting on Māori wards referendum
A former MP and a mayor-elect will feature in the panel discussion at Feilding Civic Centre on Tuesday night.
Published: 3:07PM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360816936/feilding-hosts-meeting-maori-wards-referendum

Rates capping plan draws mixed views from regional mayoral candidates
When Michael Ford is sworn in as mayor of Manawatū, he could face one of the biggest changes in local government history during his first term.
Published: 5:15AM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360811392/rates-capping-proposal-draws-mixed-views-regional-mayoral-candidates

Cyclones take another big scalp
Manawatū have risen to the top of the Farah Palmer Cup premiership.
Published: 5:00AM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360815211/manawatu-cyclones-take-another-big-scalp-counties-win

NZ First’s weird and wonderful democracy
ANALYSIS: On full display this weekend were the debates, tensions, outcasts and rough edges within NZ First, held together by Winston Peters’ nimble politicking.
Published: 5:00AM 08 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360815567/nz-firsts-weird-and-wonderful-democracy

Alliance Group granted exemption ahead of shareholders’ vote
Alliance Group has been granted an exemption by the Overseas Investment Office as it prepares to sell part of the co-operative to Irish meat company Dawn Meats.
Published: 12:00PM 07 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360811179/alliance-group-granted-exemption-overseas-investment-office-ahead-shareholders-vote

Animated feast infectiously joyous
Social cinema: Every frame of Chicken For Linda! resembles an acrylic painting, giving it the impression of a children’s storybook come to life.
Published: 11:00AM 07 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/360815206/social-cinema-animated-feast-infectiously-joyous

Police crack down on gang activity in Levin showing results
A police boss says an operation targeting gang activity in Levin is paying off.
Published: 10:43AM 07 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360815799/police-crackdown-gang-activity-levin-showing-results

The Boneyard is back
The Manawatū Turbos are unbeaten at home this season.
Published: 10:14AM 07 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360815210/boneyard-back-manawatu-turbos

Three people injured in Feilding crash involving car, motorcyclist
One person was assessed as having received moderate injuries, and was taken by ambulance to Palmerston North Hospital.
Published: 9:50AM 07 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360815766/three-people-injured-feilding-crash-involving-car-motorcyclist

NZ First and Stuart Nash want to make Labour's life harder
OPINION: If revising recent history is a political talent, then NZ First may well have discovered its latest star performer.
Published: 5:00AM 07 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360815536/nz-first-and-stuart-nash-want-make-labours-life-harder

Winston Peters says fixing NZ will ‘take time’
The NZ First leader has told party members that political parties were wrong to promise a remedy within three years at the 2023 election.
Published: 10:20AM 06 September 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360815439/winston-peters-says-fixing-nz-will-take-time

New Zealand Newsroom

Doco crew given exclusive access to Phillips search
A crew has been following the hunt for the fugitive dad and his kids for more than a year, it's been revealed.
Published: 9:47AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/tv/doco-crew-given-exclusive-access-to-phillips-search

Shane Jones calls for renationalising of power market
There are increasing calls for the government to take drastic action over power prices.
Published: 9:36AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572613/shane-jones-calls-for-renationalising-of-power-market

Police warn investigation into Marokopa case continues with search for accomplices
Police say they're determined to find those who helped the fugitive dad, but residents say it's unlikely anyone will turn themselves, or anyone, else in.
Published: 8:33AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572584/police-warn-investigation-into-marokopa-case-continues-with-search-for-accomplices

Severe thunderstorm watch for Wanganui, Manawatū, Kāpiti-Horowhenua
Squally thunderstorms with winds of up to 110km/h are expected to hit the lower North Island on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Published: 9:47AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572619/severe-thunderstorm-watch-for-wanganui-manawatu-kapiti-horowhenua

New research shows there's no escaping massive volcanic eruptions in New Zealand
New research provides more detail on the scale of such eruptions and their impact in New Zealand.
Published: 9:25AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572609/new-research-shows-there-s-no-escaping-massive-volcanic-eruptions-in-new-zealand

'I wasted seven years of my life not being on that journey' Mike McRoberts' journey to reclaim his reo
The broadcaster has been open about his struggles to reclaim his ancestral language.
Published: 7:37PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/572575/i-wasted-seven-years-of-my-life-not-being-on-that-journey-mike-mcroberts-journey-to-reclaim-his-reo

The confused and chaotic legacy of Tom Phillips
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years.
Published: 5:21AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/572588/the-confused-and-chaotic-legacy-of-tom-phillips

Waikato District Council considers blocking access to Papanui Point after spate of drownings
Papanui Point .
Published: 9:12AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572593/waikato-district-council-considers-blocking-access-to-papanui-point-after-spate-of-drownings

Defence chiefs told top US space commander NZ could help by rapidly launching satellites
Newly released documents also said there would be investment in systems to help them 'plug into' partner networks.
Published: 6:38AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572600/defence-chiefs-told-top-us-space-commander-nz-could-help-by-rapidly-launching-satellites

Construction insolvencies remain high in NZ, report shows
The sector is facing significant challenges, an insolvency company says.
Published: 5:01AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572589/construction-insolvencies-remain-high-in-nz-report-shows

'Just nuts': Lack of footpaths in Christchurch suburb riles Halswell councillor
Andrei Moore says having to drive a few hundred metres down the road because there's no safe way to walk to the park 'is just nuts'.
Published: 8:17AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572591/just-nuts-lack-of-footpaths-in-christchurch-suburb-riles-halswell-councillor

Revealed: First photos of campsite where Tom Phillips and children were hiding out
Police have shared the first image of the remote campsite where the Marokopa children were found.
Published: 3:45PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572553/revealed-first-photos-of-campsite-where-tom-phillips-and-children-were-hiding-out

Man charged with theft of bronze sculpture, artwork destroyed for scrap
A $95,000 bronze sculpture stolen from a Christchurch community centre has been destroyed for scrap, say police.
Published: 7:24PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572573/man-charged-with-theft-of-bronze-sculpture-artwork-destroyed-for-scrap

Dozens of supermarkets banned from selling alcohol for two days
FreshChoice supermarkets across the country will pay the price for breaching alcohol laws.
Published: 6:42PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572569/dozens-of-supermarkets-banned-from-selling-alcohol-for-two-days

As it happened: Police hunt for Tom Phillips' accomplices, reveal picture of camp site
As it happened: The Tom Phillips case is not closed, police say, after finding a 'stockpile' of guns.
Published: 6:59PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572492/as-it-happened-police-hunt-for-tom-phillips-accomplices-reveal-picture-of-camp-site

Person dies in Eastbourne crash, access road closes
Marine Drive is closed while a serious crash unit examines the scene.
Published: 9:46PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572576/person-dies-in-eastbourne-crash-access-road-closes

Global Newsroom

What to know about Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar, a Gaza war mediator
NY Times: Qatar was thought to be neutral ground, as it maintains contacts with Israel.
Published: 10:01AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/what-to-know-about-israels-strike-on-hamas-leadership-in-qatar-a-gaza-war-mediator/S42LFNLVIVDNFDJVTSNQPE7XQ4/

Suspected wedding crashers arrested in $100,000 heist at newlyweds’ party
Two men were arrested on suspicion of theft at a California wedding reception.
Published: 9:02AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/suspected-wedding-crashers-arrested-in-100000-heist-at-newlyweds-party/ERMV2CWSPFDQTN27XAYL2DXHCI/

Social media ‘diss’ link to stabbing murders of two Melbourne boys
Police say the boys were targeted but were not members of any youth gang.
Published: 8:04AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/social-media-diss-link-to-stabbing-murders-of-two-melbourne-boys/24I3BUVHSVETPFAUYWBFOGN62A/

Macron names Sebastien Lecornu as new French Prime Minister amid crisis
Sebastien Lecornu, 39, becomes Macron's seventh Prime Minister in office.
Published: 7:53AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/macron-names-sebastien-lecornu-as-new-french-prime-minister-amid-crisis/IK5J2SJPBRATLCA5JBQEBVVLRE/

Plane aborts landing at Reagan National after vehicle spotted on runway
Pilots questioned if a vehicle was still on Runway 33 as they approached.
Published: 7:45AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/plane-aborts-landing-at-reagan-national-after-vehicle-spotted-on-runway/SM3HPG36UJA6DJAGBVG3RFK7MY/

Banksy mural of judge beating protester will be removed, London court says
Crowds queued to glimpse the mural after the artist confirmed it on Instagram.
Published: 7:22AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/banksy-mural-of-judge-beating-protester-will-be-removed-london-court-says/5RBYEQNIYZBRXGHZ36PD6PTIF4/

‘Sledgehammer’ to diplomacy: Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar widely condemned
Israel carried out airstrikes targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha.
Published: 7:12AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/sledgehammer-to-diplomacy-israeli-airstrikes-on-qatar-widely-condemned/GCGMOCEF7ZC5FM455FCY22IUT4/

Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits
President Ramchandra Paudel pleaded for restraint as violence spread nationwide.
Published: 7:09AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/nepal-protesters-set-parliament-ablaze-as-pm-quits/23TGEBQDEFG6RK3KGBIA5ZHZKA/

Islamic State‑linked fighters kill 71 in Congo funeral attack
Most of the victims were attending a funeral when the attack took place.
Published: 6:49AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/islamic-statelinked-fighters-kill-71-in-congo-funeral-attack/BRUT5JCFWBAGBOQEHWLDACVCTY/

Russian attack kills 24 in Ukraine during pension distribution
Yarova lies just 8km from the front line and had 1900 residents before the war.
Published: 6:29AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/russian-attack-kills-24-in-ukraine-during-pension-distribution/PQLN7LWE5VFZXEGCIMMKZAQDL4/

Sports Newsroom

NRL: Five nailbiters that saved NZ Warriors' bacon in run to playoffs
No other team won as many squeakers as the Auckland-based side.
Published: 6:52AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572603/nrl-five-nailbiters-that-saved-nz-warriors-bacon-in-run-to-playoffs

Former All Black's wife says NZ Rugby never acknowledged CTE caused by the game
Margaret Wyllie fought for years to get ACC to accept her husband had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Published: 7:23AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572581/former-all-black-s-wife-says-nz-rugby-never-acknowledged-cte-caused-by-the-game

FIA sets date for hearing over incident involving Liam Lawson
Motor sports governing body has set a date to review an incident at the Dutch Grand Prix involving New Zealand driver Liam Lawson.
Published: 7:09AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572605/fia-sets-date-for-hearing-over-incident-involving-liam-lawson

Tennis: Homecoming for Lulu Sun 'means everything'
New Zealand's number one women's tennis player Lulu Sun has confirmed her entry in this summer's ASB Classic in Auckland.
Published: 6:41AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572601/tennis-homecoming-for-lulu-sun-means-everything

Strike first, strike hard, no mercy: A look inside the All Blacks' attack
The All Blacks established a two try lead on the Springboks within 20 minutes, Jamie Wall finds out how.
Published: 5:01AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572586/strike-first-strike-hard-no-mercy-a-look-inside-the-all-blacks-attack

Soccer Ashes - All Whites v Socceroos at Go Media Stadium
All Whites break long-standing goal drought against trans-Tasman rivals but still can't get a win.
Published: 9:12PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572571/soccer-ashes-all-whites-v-socceroos-at-go-media-stadium

Former All Black's wife says NZ Rugby never acknowledged CTE caused by the game
Tutekawa Wyllie suffers from CTE, caused by numerous head knocks while playing rugby. But his wife says NZ Rugby had never acknowledged that was the case.
Published: 9:06PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572581/former-all-black-s-wife-says-nz-rugby-never-acknowledged-cte-caused-by-the-game

Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum says cricket term 'Bazball' is 'disrespectful'
The term 'Bazball' is so ingrained that it even has its own Wikipedia page.
Published: 7:20PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572572/former-black-caps-captain-brendon-mccullum-says-cricket-term-bazball-is-disrespectful

NZ Warriors name veteran Kurt Capewell at centre for NRL playoffs against Penrith Panthers
Injuries have seen the specialist second-rower often required at centre this season - with mixed results.
Published: 8:19PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572579/nz-warriors-name-veteran-kurt-capewell-at-centre-for-nrl-playoffs-against-penrith-panthers

Richie McCaw back to help the All Blacks?
The All Black legend has been in camp with the team, prompting the Boks to ask why.
Published: 3:19PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572547/richie-mccaw-back-to-help-the-all-blacks

Ellesse Andrews and Nicole Murray headline Track World Champs teams
Cycling NZ has named both the Track and Para-cycling Track teams for respective UCI World Championships in South America.
Published: 4:04PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572559/ellesse-andrews-and-nicole-murray-headline-track-world-champs-teams

Whānau key as Quinn Tupaea stays with Chiefs
All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for another two years taking him through to the end of the 2027 season.
Published: 11:32AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572529/whanau-key-as-quinn-tupaea-stays-with-chiefs

Auckland United kick off new women's global club football competition
The OFC Women's Champions League winners will play Wuhan Jiangda WFC in China on 8 October.
Published: 12:13PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572535/auckland-united-kick-off-new-women-s-global-club-football-competition

Pulse add two Australian midcourters to line-up
The Pulse have added two Australian midcourters to their depleted line-up for next year's ANZ Premiership.
Published: 10:43AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572520/pulse-add-two-australian-midcourters-to-line-up

Routliffe and Dabrowski rise in rankings, set to defend WTA Finals title
The pair scored their second grand slam doubles victory after beating top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.
Published: 6:28AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572487/routliffe-and-dabrowski-rise-in-rankings-set-to-defend-wta-finals-title

Springboks Boks bring back bad boy Jasper Wiese for second test against All Blacks
Jasper Wiese returns from a four match suspension as Rassie Erasmus swings axe.
Published: 9:03PM 08 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/572464/springboks-boks-bring-back-bad-boy-jasper-wiese-for-second-test-against-all-blacks

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Business Newsroom

Media Insider: MediaWorks to split up - QMS outdoor advertising team to report directly to Australia; radio arm may be primed for sale
MediaWorks' outdoor advertising arm QMS to be a standalone firm, reporting to Australia.
Published: 10:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-mediaworks-to-split-up-qms-outdoor-advertising-team-to-report-directly-to-australia-radio-arm-may-be-primed-for-sale/RUKTHKI46ZDXJANV6CY6KVV55E/

German carmakers, hit by Chinese rivals and tariffs, stage a comeback
New York Times: German carmakers unveil new EVs in fightback against Chinese rivals.
Published: 9:57AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/german-carmakers-hit-by-chinese-rivals-and-tariffs-stage-a-comeback/DBKOS3MZPJD6NOLPTNNPLWSX6Y/

Briscoe Group flags cautious full-year forecast despite resilient sales
Briscoe Group's net profit fell 11.8% to $29.3m in the first half while revenue was flat.
Published: 9:29AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/briscoe-group-flags-cautious-full-year-forecast-despite-resilient-sales/SLB745LWO5DCZHKDCL3T2TDLL4/

Media Insider: Reality TV legend Dame Julie Christie producing Tom Phillips documentary - crew receives exclusive access behind police cordons; police commissioner questioned on whether it should proceed
Police respond to media call to scrap doco; Julie Christie: 'It's really important to me.'
Published: 9:03AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-reality-tv-legend-dame-julie-christie-producing-tom-phillips-documentary-crew-receives-exclusive-access-behind-police-cordons-police-commissioner-questioned-on-whether-it-should-proceed/7JRSV2QXJ5DATFIJHHN4GVIOTU/

Cooper and Company completes $30m former Chief Post Office upgrade, NZ Super Fund to move in
This morning, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei blessed the former Chief Post Office, now upgraded.
Published: 8:52AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/cooper-and-company-completes-30m-cpo-upgrade-nz-super-fund-to-move/GCIEODLKSZBHDLQSV4OFO22EVE/

Recession risk rises as gloom about June quarter GDP grows – Inside Economics
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Published: 7:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/inside-economics-recession-risk-rises-as-gloom-about-june-quarter-gdp-grows/DU7GEIDM3FDADOWT6TUVMH5XDA/

Taiwan’s 7-Eleven boom: How convenience stores became a one-stop hub and way of life
Taiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.
Published: 6:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/taiwans-7-eleven-boom-how-convenience-stores-became-a-one-stop-hub-and-way-of-life/A4ZA4DOA7NFHXHMCFPSEDG7KXA/

Precinct Properties’ $100m-plus Mt Eden plans: 135 apartments with offices, shops
Nineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.
Published: 5:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/precinct-properties-100m-plus-mt-eden-plans-135-apartments-with-offices-shops/6HTETM3MYFA2NOS2LUYRX3XD3U/

Why Winston Peters wants a KiwiSaver overhaul – Generate Wealth Weekly
OPINION: The case for a KiwiSaver reset at 20 years.
Published: 5:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/kiwisaver/why-winston-peters-wants-a-kiwisaver-overhaul-generate-wealth-weekly/JYWHW3QPMVBO3LUMG72JXRCBCQ/

NZX 50 stumbles as Ebos Group continues tough fortnight – Market close
The NZX 50 has erased Monday's gains.
Published: 5:58PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nzx-50-stumbles-as-ebos-group-continues-tough-fortnight-market-close/4PMIP7HT6VHTNE325R25CWAUPY/

Politics Newsroom

Shane Jones calls for renationalising of power market
There are increasing calls for the government to take drastic action over power prices.
Published: 9:51AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572613/shane-jones-calls-for-renationalising-of-power-market

Organised crime fight should be led by one minister - report
It says the lack of accountability has led to inconsistency, an absence of prioritisation and a lack of cohesion.
Published: 5:01AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572585/organised-crime-fight-should-be-led-by-one-minister-report

Luxon talks up regional unity ahead of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
But the prime minister is going into the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting disagreeing with a major aspect of this year's summit.
Published: 8:43AM 10 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572595/luxon-talks-up-regional-unity-ahead-of-pacific-islands-forum-leaders-meeting

Adopting Australia's inflation target 'insane economic illiteracy' - Finance Minister
Labour's finance spokesperson said they are 'open to a discussion' on shifting the Reserve Bank's inflation target.
Published: 7:10PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572567/adopting-australia-s-inflation-target-insane-economic-illiteracy-finance-minister

Willis: Not releasing texts about Orr's resignation met transparency expectations
The Finance Minister says not releasing texts that informed her of former Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr's potential resignation was appropriate.
Published: 4:49PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572563/willis-not-releasing-texts-about-orr-s-resignation-met-transparency-expectations

Labour goes back to drawing board after bruising Tāmaki Makaurau by-election defeat
We can catastrophise this and go 'it's the end of the world' - but it's not," Willie Jackson says.
Published: 1:04PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572540/labour-goes-back-to-drawing-board-after-bruising-tamaki-makaurau-by-election-defeat

Here's what MPs own shares in
Each year, politicians have to disclose their investments. Here's what we found.
Published: 9:19AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572484/here-s-what-mps-own-shares-in

Labour signals it's not guaranteed to work with Te Pāti Māori after election
Last week Labour's Willie Jackson called a post by Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris racist.
Published: 10:05AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572513/labour-signals-it-s-not-guaranteed-to-work-with-te-pati-maori-after-election

Charter schools 'gaining momentum' with interest from state school Northland College
The Associate Education Minister is predicting half a dozen charter schools will be converted by the start of next year.
Published: 8:37AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572504/charter-schools-gaining-momentum-with-interest-from-state-school-northland-college

Public Service Commissioner warns primary school teachers over strike
Sir Brian Roche says strike action won't just affect students and classrooms, but also working parents.
Published: 4:51AM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572475/public-service-commissioner-warns-primary-school-teachers-over-strike

Jacinda Ardern's cousins can stop asking about her doco now
Friends and family have been pestering the former PM about where they can watch her award-winning documentary.
Published: 1:27PM 09 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/jacinda-ardern-s-cousins-can-stop-asking-about-her-doco-now

Coalition loses power in new political poll
The centre-right bloc could not return to power if an election were held today.
Published: 6:09PM 08 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572447/coalition-loses-power-in-new-political-poll

'Sombre day': Luxon after fugitive Marokopa father killed in police shootout
"This is a constable who was out looking after his community and what's happened is a reminder that police put themselves on the line every time," the Prime Minister says.
Published: 5:17PM 08 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572452/sombre-day-luxon-after-fugitive-marokopa-father-killed-in-police-shootout

Missing targets: Govt risks falling behind in four key areas
RNZ is tracking progress towards each of the government's nine major goals. Here is where they stand.
Published: 5:26AM 08 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/572372/missing-targets-govt-risks-falling-behind-in-four-key-areas

PPTA recommends secondary teachers reject improved pay offer
The new offer includes consecutive pay rises of 2.5 percent and 2.1 percent over two years for teachers at the top of the pay scale, compared with the previous offer of three 1 percent pay rises over three years.
Published: 1:51PM 08 September 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/572445/ppta-recommends-secondary-teachers-reject-improved-pay-offer

Entertainment Newsroom

Ayo Edebiri’s response to interview question with Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield goes viral
Federica Polidoro’s Instagram defence drew 2000 angry comments but 71 likes.
Published: 9:10AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/ayo-edebiris-response-to-interview-question-with-julia-roberts-and-andrew-garfield-goes-viral/2KEXFUWWDRHHRJHEWN3AVMPFPU/

Decomposed body found in US rapper’s Tesla in Hollywood
D4vd has continued posting tour updates online but has not addressed the case.
Published: 8:34AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/rotting-body-found-in-us-rappers-tesla-in-hollywood/52Y4KZXZIRGBFBUK6IBRYU6DUA/

Kendall Jenner plans to quit modelling and reality TV for home design
She is currently building a new house away from Los Angeles as she eyes future plans.
Published: 9:26PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/kendall-jenner-plans-to-quit-modelling-and-reality-tv-for-home-design/3IO5J7XNZ5AKBJALDGUDBOJ7HQ/

Ed Sheeran relocating to America with wife Cherry Seaborn and daughters
Music star recently bought a $20.5m apartment in Brooklyn after renting there last year.
Published: 8:35PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/ed-sheeran-relocating-to-america-with-wife-cherry-seaborn-and-daughters/SCJXF75QWZDU5IJEHYE2WWLJLM/

Coldplay concert affair: Husband speaks after divorce filing revealed
Andrew Cabot says he and Kristin were already separated before the concert.
Published: 6:21PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/coldplay-concert-affair-husband-speaks-after-divorce-filing-revealed/FWFWQL6BTBFQ3IBQLXV4CV7MOE/

Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough say family ‘united’ after fraud lawsuit
Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko are seeking $50m in damages from Priscilla.
Published: 5:41PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/priscilla-presley-riley-keough-say-family-united-after-fraud-lawsuit/UWUQDCZBCRHG5GRAUASATJMQEM/

Catherine Zeta-Jones criticised over comments about 12-year-old fan
She made the comments while promoting season two of Netflix hit Wednesday.
Published: 3:51PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/catherine-zeta-jones-criticised-over-comments-about-12-year-old-fan/EPLQURRJDFBKRC47CDMS3K2VNE/

Shortland Street’s Peter Burman on playing Sage, his self ‘autopsy’ and finding his feet on screen
Peter Burman says he quickly learned that rejection was a big part of acting.
Published: 3:43PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/shortland-streets-peter-burman-on-playing-sage-his-self-autopsy-and-finding-his-feet-on-screen/ZCT3AF37ENHANCUECR4M35SORY/

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora to produce Fyre Festival musical
Models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid promoted the doomed 2017 festival.
Published: 1:52PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/taika-waititi-and-rita-ora-to-produce-fyre-festival-musical/KCGZKJUB2FGNPGUHGUWLH4P2N4/

Debby Ryan confirms pregnancy with Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun
Ryan first met Twenty One Pilots drummer Dun in 2013 before they began dating.
Published: 1:25PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/debby-ryan-confirms-pregnancy-with-twenty-one-pilots-drummer-josh-dun/4DHGF2Z6YRDUFB6DQFQUQYFTH4/

Lifestyle Newsroom

The low-effort activities that help fend off midlife spread – without breaking a sweat
Telegraph: ‘Zone zero’ activities can deliver powerful returns, if you do them regularly.
Published: 6:00AM 10 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-low-effort-activities-that-help-fend-off-midlife-spread-without-breaking-a-sweat/UJR2PTRZP5HGXIV25M6RU2YHQY/

Habits to remain injury-free, according to physical therapists
New York Times: Experts see a lot of people who might have avoided their aches and pains.
Published: 6:00PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/habits-to-remain-injury-free-according-to-physical-therapists/XDIV7S2OZNBYTDZQURU3UQONPA/

What happens to your body when you stop taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy
Telegraph: 'If I’d been at an all-you-can-eat buffet, I would have eaten it all.'
Published: 1:00PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-taking-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-like-mounjaro-and-wegovy/BX27VDLXCJD4FBM2NHWWDYCLCQ/

The all-consuming question hanging over Prince Harry’s UK visit
New York Times: Harry arrives in the UK having not seen his father for more than a year.
Published: 12:15PM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-all-consuming-question-hanging-over-prince-harrys-uk-visit/27ZGTDH3JFDTXMOYDVT5Y2C4BM/

How much homework should Kiwi primary school students be getting and what’s the point of homework?
How much homework is too much, and should 5–6-year-olds actually be doing any?
Published: 10:28AM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-much-homework-should-kiwi-primary-school-students-be-getting-and-whats-the-point-of-homework/DVIBY2FNSRBFTP3BZOCZ353JBU/

Prince Harry makes private visit to Queen Elizabeth’s grave at Windsor
Harry laid flowers at St George's Chapel on the third anniversary of her death.
Published: 7:40AM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-harry-makes-private-visit-to-queen-elizabeths-grave-at-windsor/4XEDKKNIRVBKVOWT7MSXX763ZE/

Grant Robertson with Paula Bennett - Ask Me Anything
The two former deputy prime ministers sit down for a candid conversation.
Published: 7:00AM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/grant-robertson-with-paula-bennett-ask-me-anything/JCYESLSTEJCWRLODVTTMS43H3U/

I thought my divorce would deliver freedom and incredible sex - the reality is much bleaker
Telegraph: What really happens when the honeymoon ends for good.
Published: 6:00AM 09 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/i-thought-my-divorce-would-deliver-freedom-and-incredible-sex-the-reality-is-much-bleaker/F3CM3CL52NHOTNZJIMA3JGY5T4/

Dogs in ute trays: What the law says and why it’s dividing drivers
The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.
Published: 6:55PM 08 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/dogs-in-ute-trays-what-the-law-says-and-why-its-dividing-drivers/DAVHXOGTCJB77OVC6XNW23R47A/

A pill to heal the brain could revolutionise neuroscience
New York Times: Drug trial offers new hope for brain recovery after injury.
Published: 6:00PM 08 September 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/a-pill-to-heal-the-brain-could-revolutionise-neuroscience/Z4DTZ5EFJRE7ZDBVRZ3KFG5EZA/