Manawatū Local Newsroom

Community raises funds for stray cat Odin shot with air rifle
A severely injured feline that urgently needs his eye removed has received a lifeline after members of the public donated almost $2000 towards his care.
Published: 4:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078843/community-raises-funds-stray-cat-odin-shot-air-rifle

Tough-as-old-boots grand master resolute to the end
Colin Anderson was still riding five days a week before he died.
Published: 4:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361077877/tough-old-boots-grand-master-resolute-end

Garden named in honour of NZ's oldest woman as she turns 113
A Manawatū rest home is marking a special milestone for a resident who is on the brink of making history as she celebrates another birthday.
Published: 4:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078999/garden-named-honour-nzs-oldest-woman-she-turns-113

Feilding Community Centre nexus for adult education and culture
Driven by the vision of H.C.D. and Elizabeth Somerset, it proved rural isolation was no barrier to intellectual, artistic, and collaborative lifelong learning.
Published: 3:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078647/back-issues-feilding-community-centre-nexus-adult-education-and-culture

Turbos have signalled they’re no easybeats
Manawatū tipped up Taranaki to claim their third win in a row.
Published: 4:48PM 11 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/361078718/turbos-have-signalled-theyre-no-easybeats

Government urged to invest in Feilding roads before ‘tragedy occurs’
Manawatū’s mayor has echoed calls from the Feilding community to improve dangerous and congested intersections.
Published: 1:33PM 11 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078852/government-urged-invest-feilding-roads-tragedy-occurs

Event clash means mayors may miss emergency training
Mayors are being called to a Local Government NZ event in Rotorua on the same day as Aotearoa braces for a mock tsunami.
Published: 10:00AM 11 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361077989/event-clash-means-mayors-may-miss-emergency-training

Taranaki lose in last minute to Manawatū to slip out of top 8
A clutch penalty in the final minute from Reece MacDonald has propelled the Manawatū Turbos to their first win over Taranaki since 2013.
Published: 9:32AM 11 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078829/taranaki-lose-last-minute-manawatu-slip-out-top-8

New specialist school to help children flourish
Work is about to begin to build Te Ohanui – Palmerston North Specialist School, a new school to help children with complex needs.
Published: 4:00AM 11 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361077834/new-specialist-school-help-children-flourish

Candidates get creative in education debate
Primary school teachers union NZEI Te Riu Roa held an education-focused event for candidates in the wider region.
Published: 5:50PM 10 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361077835/candidates-get-creative-education-debate

Iwi and Defence Force sign deal to build housing for Waiouru personnel
An agreement to build 50 new homes in Waiouru has been confirmed after Ngāti Rangi agreed to lease the buildings and land needed to the Defence Force.
Published: 11:31AM 10 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078129/iwi-and-defence-force-sign-deal-build-housing-waiouru-personnel

WorkSafe warns employers to check credentials after Dannevirke forestry death
A Tararua contractor has been fined more than $250,000 after his employee died while felling trees alone and unsupervised at a hazardous site.
Published: 9:57AM 10 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361078007/worksafe-warns-employers-check-credentials-after-dannevirke-forestry-death

Country Calendar: Shear success at Feilding High School
At Feilding High School, students have the opportunity to learn the skills required for a career in the farming industry, and participate in the school’s annual shearing competition.
Published: 4:00AM 10 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/361075584/country-calendar-shear-success-feilding-high-school

Steel & Tube holds job fairs to find work for staff it’s letting go
Steel & Tube, which has faced a difficult three years in which there’s been a recessionary downturn in the construction sector, is expecting to cut about 122 jobs.
Published: 4:00AM 10 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/361077617/steel-tube-holds-job-fairs-find-work-staff-its-letting-go

Manawatū Turbos look to maintain consistency
The Turbos have named close to an unchanged team to play Taranaki on Thursday night.
Published: 4:00AM 10 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361076529/manawatu-turbos-look-maintain-consistency

‘Just wonderful’: Kiwi fans delight stealth fighter pilot
An experienced aviator in charge of flying an aircraft so fast it can break the speed of sound says the most thrilling part about being a pilot is the people he gets to work alongside.
Published: 5:16PM 09 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361077774/just-wonderful-kiwi-fans-delight-f-35a-stealth-fighter-pilot

Public servants call for better pay offer
Public service workers across NZ went on strike on Wednesday.
Published: 5:15PM 09 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361076637/public-servants-call-better-pay-offer

Election candidates talk rates and council reforms
The Palmerston North Residents Group hosted a council-themed election event where candidates gave their views on local government reforms.
Published: 5:00PM 09 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361076534/election-candidates-talk-rates-reforms

Highway shut after heavy rain to reopen as water levels drop
A closed Manawatū road will reopen to motorists almost 48 hours after it was shut as crews complete a clean up of the area.
Published: 11:39AM 09 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361077179/highway-shut-after-heavy-rain-reopen-water-levels-drop

NZ’s largest lightsaber group 'forged a village' in Palmerston North
What began as two Star Wars fans meeting in a park in 2020 has grown into the largest lightsaber group in New Zealand.
Published: 10:22AM 09 September 2026
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/361076988/nzs-largest-lightsaber-group-forged-village-palmerston-north

New Zealand Newsroom

Former Auckland mayor Len Brown 'singing and dancing' ahead of first CRL ride
He says the project would not have been possible without the formation of the super city, to stop councils "arguing themselves into stasis".
Published: 10:02AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions_auckland/1350317/former-auckland-mayor-len-brown-singing-and-dancing-ahead-of-first-crl-ride

Tonga netball confident ahead of World Cup qualifier on home soil
Five strong teams are in Tonga to compete for a spot in the World Cup Qualifiers including Tonga.
Published: 9:41AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/1350260/tonga-netball-confident-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifier-on-home-soil

Country Life: Ōtaki, the small town aiming for carbon neutrality
Can a small town plant its way towards carbon neutrality?
Published: 9:36AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/1350237/country-life-otaki-the-small-town-aiming-for-carbon-neutrality

Country Life: Would you drink milk from a vending machine?
The Good Cow's raw milk contains all the minerals, prebiotics and probitoics - but how does it taste?
Published: 9:35AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/1350236/country-life-would-you-drink-milk-from-a-vending-machine

Educators back NCEA tweaks over overhaul
Proposed replacement for qualification system risks "going backwards to the ’90s", Education Ministry hears, with four in five saying they want NCEA improved.
Published: 8:53AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1349359/educators-back-ncea-tweaks-over-overhaul

Remembering September 11, 25 years on
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world changed forever.
Published: 8:36AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/1350076/remembering-september-11-25-years-on

Man’s mouth ‘shattered into dust’ in e-scooter crash
"The day of the accident I was going to a dentist appointment - ironically."
Published: 8:28AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1349303/man-s-mouth-shattered-into-dust-in-e-scooter-crash

Why some solar power systems with batteries won't work in a blackout
People installing solar power systems with batteries on their homes are being told to check with the installer that the battery can provide that protection.
Published: 6:24AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/personal-finance/1349453/why-some-solar-power-systems-with-batteries-won-t-work-in-a-blackout

Close libraries for a day or kill animals - Christchurch councillor says over Orana Park financial woes
Orana Wildlife Park’s leaders said they are working with key partners after revealing a $4m hole in the park’s budget.
Published: 9:44PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/1342667/close-libraries-for-a-day-or-kill-animals-christchurch-councillor-says-over-orana-park-financial-woes

Political aftershock of 9/11 still being felt 25 years later - Helen Clark
The then-NZ prime minister sees alarming similarities between the subsequent war against Iraq and recent moves against Iran.
Published: 8:07PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/1334515/political-aftershock-of-9-11-still-being-felt-25-years-later-helen-clark

Student killed at Auckland train station named
"Vinnie Jr was a much-loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend," a Givealittle page set up by his family said.
Published: 7:41PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regional/1343129/student-killed-at-auckland-train-station-named

Members of public gave CPR to dying Auckland man, allege medical centre refused use of defibrillator
A retired health worker says she spent 15 minutes giving CPR to the man on a busy Auckland street.
Published: 7:23PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1342837/members-of-public-gave-cpr-to-dying-auckland-man-allege-medical-centre-refused-use-of-defibrillator

Auckland businesses on CRL opening
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed the occasion as a major achievement but some businesses hope it was worth all the pain and disruption.
Published: 7:19PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/1342949/auckland-businesses-on-crl-opening

Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong trespassed from the University of Otago
Controversial Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has been trespassed from the University following students reporting his behaviour made them feel unsafe.
Published: 7:14PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/community/1340300/dunedin-councillor-benedict-ong-trespassed-from-the-university-of-otago

Resold tickets for Warriors v Dolphins could be cancelled, Ticketmaster warns
Ticketmaster has pointed out the NRL’s ticket terms restrict unauthorised resale for the Warriors game.
Published: 6:23PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1340580/resold-tickets-for-warriors-v-dolphins-could-be-cancelled-ticketmaster-warns

NZ government agencies leaving door open to hackers, cyber security company warns
Many of New Zealand’s government agencies do not have high enough email security, international cyber security company warns.
Published: 6:22PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1341791/nz-government-agencies-leaving-door-open-to-hackers-cyber-security-company-warns

'Pretty cool' fish with see-through head discovered in Fiordland
Using Marmite, what is believed to be a new species of fish has been lured from the depths of Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau.
Published: 6:05PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/science-and-technology/1341554/pretty-cool-fish-with-see-through-head-discovered-in-fiordland

Orthopaedic surgeon hopes $300m HNZ funding will ease growing waitlists
A North Shore orthopaedic surgeon said they had around 2300 people currently on the waitlist.
Published: 5:58PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1341042/orthopaedic-surgeon-hopes-300m-hnz-funding-will-ease-growing-waitlists

Global Newsroom

NHS fuelling obesity by abandoning breastfeeding, says chairman
Only 26% of babies in England are exclusively breastfed at six months.
Published: 10:12AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/nhs-fuelling-obesity-by-abandoning-breastfeeding-says-chairman/BGAAHKOAWRDETHXAOTGS3BN5QE/

Gary Oldman: I’ve no ‘inside’ info on 007 but my Slow Horses co-star is ideal
The actor is bigging up his Slow Horse co-star as rumours swirl of franchise's future.
Published: 10:07AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/gary-oldman-ive-no-inside-info-on-007-but-my-slow-horses-co-star-is-ideal/MIVGWOEWKNBNVL3EPZRMXW3N7Q/

Weapons, spyware and scams: Anthropic report reveals worldwide AI misuse
It was used in Russia for drones, in France for fake news, and in China for dating apps.
Published: 9:33AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/weapons-spyware-and-scams-anthropic-report-reveals-worldwide-ai-misuse/IWPYORYKKFHFFDVMQIIEBY4HMQ/

King Harald’s sister Princess Astrid dies two days after his funeral
She made her final public appearance at her brother's funeral.
Published: 8:50AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/king-haralds-sister-princess-astrid-dies-two-days-after-his-funeral/HVWQRN25DBEJFDM2JRRWJTJFBA/

Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak spreads to seventh province
The current outbreak has killed 3310 people out of 6843 confirmed cases.
Published: 7:31AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/congos-deadliest-ever-ebola-outbreak-spreads-to-seventh-province/NKSJD5A2DRAH3GASWPS7COXKFM/

Houthis take over Yemen’s Red Sea coast, a vital route for global shipping
The Houthis say navigation through the Red Sea is safe for all but Saudi Arabian shipping.
Published: 7:17AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/houthis-take-over-yemens-red-sea-coast-a-vital-route-for-global-shipping/QSOHUY6ZJFB2ZHSHHQAL4O37FE/

America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks
All living presidents except Donald Trump attended a New York ceremony.
Published: 6:46AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/america-marks-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-september-11-attacks/2GUO2H6535D4JBNRXHNOB77KOQ/

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing in fire truck stolen at his house
The man's home was destroyed, but no firefighters were injured in the incident.
Published: 5:01PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/man-arrested-after-allegedly-fleeing-in-fire-truck-stolen-at-his-house/7EJHXXOQOJB5VHDVANVJEW2D5Y/

Ryanair flight window shattered: Airline boss challenges account of passenger injured during mid-air incident
Ljubisa Karović was injured when a Ryanair window shattered mid-flight.
Published: 11:43AM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/ryanair-flight-window-shattered-airline-boss-challenges-account-of-passenger-injured-during-mid-air-incident/4OS5M6QMI5H6DIOMIYYSNURWFE/

Elon Musk threatens legal action over documentary he alleges is defamatory
The documentary, Musk, has been described as 'damning' by critics.
Published: 11:10AM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/elon-musk-threatens-legal-action-over-documentary-he-alleges-is-defamatory/5XCGMPALZBBP3DRGUJAPYWPM64/

Sports Newsroom

Resold tickets for Warriors v Dolphins could be cancelled, Ticketmaster warns
Ticketmaster has pointed out the NRL’s ticket terms restrict unauthorised resale for the Warriors game.
Published: 6:23PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1340580/resold-tickets-for-warriors-v-dolphins-could-be-cancelled-ticketmaster-warns

Warriors v Dolphins NRL qualifying final: Kick-off time, team list, injuries - everything to know
Taine Tuaupiki says the Warriors are "doubling down on the simple things" and looking to leaders who have been through the finals pressure before.
Published: 1:21PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1335854/warriors-v-dolphins-nrl-qualifying-final-kick-off-time-team-list-injuries-everything-to-know

Super Rugby Pacific's 'Super Round' to return to Christchurch in 2027
The Super Round was such a success this year that organisers had indicated Christchurch would host it again next year.
Published: 11:40AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1335093/super-rugby-pacific-s-super-round-to-return-to-christchurch-in-2027

Dave Rennie rings the changes for All Blacks' final Springboks Test
Everyone selected for the fourth test team "fully deserves it", Dave Rennie says.
Published: 8:00AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1332051/dave-rennie-rings-the-changes-for-all-blacks-final-springboks-test

Layla Sae, Alena Saili return to Black Ferns for France test
The NZ women feature six changes from the side that beat South Africa last weekend.
Published: 6:15AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1330785/layla-sae-alena-saili-return-to-black-ferns-for-france-test

NRL: Adam Pompey puts future talk aside as NZ Warriors focus on playoffs
With his future uncertain, Adam Pompey is determined to focus on the Dolphins and help secure a week off in the NRL finals.
Published: 3:50PM 10 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1325490/nrl-adam-pompey-puts-future-talk-aside-as-nz-warriors-focus-on-playoffs

Ruahei Demant out of Black Ferns' Europe tour
The Black Ferns have suffered a major blow ahead of Sunday morning's Test against France.
Published: 9:34AM 10 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1320500/ruahei-demant-out-of-black-ferns-europe-tour

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Business Newsroom

Ice Cream Charlie: How Christchurch’s iconic institution survived earthquakes and Covid
Gareth and Sarah Eddy talk to Tom Raynel about the iconic business Ice Cream Charlie.
Published: 10:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-reports/project-canterbury/ice-cream-charlie-how-christchurchs-iconic-institution-survived-earthquakes-and-covid/premium/XSIYW4WJVJA2TLBA54A6CPSMGE/

Lunch with ... Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie on NZ business ambition, the future of media and how a kid from Alexandra made it in Silicon Valley
At 11, he lost his 14yo brother. The tragedy still helps drive his remarkable life.
Published: 9:30AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/lunch-with-substack-co-founder-hamish-mckenzie-on-nz-business-ambition-the-future-of-media-and-how-a-kid-from-alexandra-made-it-in-silicon-valley/premium/YKGLSP6ATBE77D4LP6JS44CC5A/

Caci Clinic founder Jackie Smith on how she’d transform healthcare – Money Talks
The Caci founder says nurses should play a bigger role in healthcare.
Published: 9:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/caci-clinic-founder-jackie-smith-on-how-shed-transform-healthcare-money-talks/XPHTPZJSQZFCVEVWFIFTBFI6OU/

Barbara Edmonds: Labour’s finance spokesperson set to take economic fight to Nicola Willis - Fran O’Sullivan
OPINION: Her tax expertise and fiscal caution could reshape Labour’s economic pitch.
Published: 8:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/barbara-edmonds-labours-finance-spokesperson-set-to-take-economic-fight-to-nicola-willis-fran-osullivan/premium/PSIMA5C4ARD55DIOJ2SSUCNZIQ/

Retirement savings: Why buying a rental property before retirement may not pay – Mary Holm
OPINION: It's never too late to save but the big question is how much risk to take.
Published: 5:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/investment/retirement-savings-why-buying-a-rental-property-before-retirement-may-not-pay-mary-holm/premium/EX7KB5NBAFCKRFXYJM63GB7MTM/

NZ sharemarket falls 2.8% this week, worst in two years – Market close
The S&P/NZX50 Index closed at 13,580.33, a decline of 130.68 points or 0.95%.
Published: 6:19PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nz-sharemarket-falls-28-this-week-worst-in-two-years-market-close/premium/EEG7TKYCOBD3NMUD3F47Q25RR4/

Canterbury growth puts infrastructure under pressure as leaders seek more funding
Councils say growth needs better funding from central government.
Published: 5:00PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-reports/project-canterbury/canterbury-growth-puts-infrastructure-under-pressure-as-leaders-seek-more-funding/premium/RGWOQQTQORENHBYZDIBSO42SIA/

Pain at the pump: Global oil prices increase as US-Iran tensions escalate
Brent crude oil prices have surged more than 12% over the past five days.
Published: 4:36PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/pain-at-the-pump-global-oil-prices-increase-as-us-iran-tensions-escalate/OC4M6YY44BFKLDCRMBZTR5H4OM/

Project Canterbury: Why I ditched Auckland for Christchurch - Miriyana Alexander
Opinion: The South Island is making its case as New Zealand’s next growth engine.
Published: 3:00PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-reports/project-canterbury/project-canterbury-why-i-ditched-auckland-for-christchurch-miriyana-alexander/premium/3SREBRMYENCQJB5WWUD7YDQIAQ/

Glasson family buys 49% of Westfield Albany from Singaporeans for $308m
GIC sold its stake, while Scentre Group retains 51% and management.
Published: 1:10PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/glasson-family-buys-49-of-westfield-albany-from-singaporeans-for-308m/premium/DYBDBEKC6JGRTFZ2VVYNRNKHAE/

Politics Newsroom

Educators back NCEA tweaks over overhaul
Proposed replacement for qualification system risks "going backwards to the ’90s", Education Ministry hears, with four in five saying they want NCEA improved.
Published: 8:53AM 12 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1349359/educators-back-ncea-tweaks-over-overhaul

Political aftershock of 9/11 still being felt 25 years later - Helen Clark
The then-NZ prime minister sees alarming similarities between the subsequent war against Iraq and recent moves against Iran.
Published: 8:07PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/1334515/political-aftershock-of-9-11-still-being-felt-25-years-later-helen-clark

Outdoors schemes funded to help fight youth crime
Is sport the answer to cutting youth crime and re-offending by tamariki? The Government hopes so.
Published: 5:44PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/1341145/outdoors-schemes-funded-to-help-fight-youth-crime

Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong trespassed from the University of Otago
Controversial Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has been trespassed from the University following students reporting his behaviour made them feel unsafe.
Published: 7:14PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/community/1340300/dunedin-councillor-benedict-ong-trespassed-from-the-university-of-otago

Greyhound foster mum urges others to take in ex-racing dogs waiting for 'forever families'
Agencies say demand for greyhound adoptions is overwhelming, but they're desperate for more foster homes.
Published: 9:58AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/community/1333467/greyhound-foster-mum-urges-others-to-take-in-ex-racing-dogs-waiting-for-forever-families

Why it took over a century for Auckland to get its CRL
After a decade of delays, cost blow-outs and disruption to business and commuters, Auckland's City Rail Link is finally due to open this weekend.
Published: 8:37AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions_auckland/1330441/why-it-took-over-a-century-for-auckland-to-get-its-crl

ACT and NZ First pitch tighter immigration controls, others warn against anti-immigration policies
With ACT and New Zealand First pitching tighter controls on immigration, National, Labour and the Greens are warning against populist anti-immigration policies.
Published: 4:58PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1340334/act-and-nz-first-pitch-tighter-immigration-controls-others-warn-against-anti-immigration-policies

'I need to get back to Barbara': Willie Jackson challenged on Labour's capital gains tax policy
Chris Hipkins says Willie Jackson should have been clearer when trying to answer questions on the party’s capital gains tax policy.
Published: 5:05PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1339422/i-need-to-get-back-to-barbara-willie-jackson-challenged-on-labour-s-capital-gains-tax-policy

Phil Twyford bemoans immigration debate 'dumpster fire' as Labour unveils policy
The party, announcing its own policy on Friday, said it would double the time needed for permanent residence and open up citizenship paths.
Published: 1:22PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1336324/phil-twyford-bemoans-immigration-debate-dumpster-fire-as-labour-unveils-policy

Government moves to cut red tape for alcohol licencing
The Ministry for Regulation has made nine recommendations, with the government accepting eight.
Published: 1:08PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/1336131/government-moves-to-cut-red-tape-for-alcohol-licencing

'I accept responsibility' - Louise Upston fronts on MSD failures
Speaking to RNZ she said the payment errors had been "incredibly frustrating and unacceptable".
Published: 12:27PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/1335322/i-accept-responsibility-louise-upston-fronts-on-msd-failures

Wellington City Council not seeking refund for flawed report
Mayor Andrew Little says he stands by his view of the report - and is still concerned by it after errors were discovered in August.
Published: 3:38PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/1333511/wellington-city-council-not-seeking-refund-for-flawed-report

Meteorologist, parrot trainer, former All Black captain and a DJ want your vote in Tukituki
Six very different candidates, from a former All Black to a certified parrot trainer, are vying for the bellwether seat of Tukituki.
Published: 9:50AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1333442/meteorologist-parrot-trainer-former-all-black-captain-and-a-dj-want-your-vote-in-tukituki

New Zealand First unveils plans for dramatic overhaul of immigration system
Part of the reforms put forward include a referendum on enacting an annual cap of 20,000 resident visas issued each year.
Published: 4:48PM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1332164/new-zealand-first-unveils-plans-for-dramatic-overhaul-of-immigration-system

Pensioner hit in the pocket by two MSD botch-ups not confident it won't happen again
A review has found more than 30,000 payments were incorrectly suspended due to two separate but related problems following a law change last year.
Published: 8:37AM 11 September 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/1329962/pensioner-hit-in-the-pocket-by-two-msd-botch-ups-not-confident-it-won-t-happen-again

Entertainment Newsroom

Gary Oldman: I’ve no ‘inside’ info on 007 but my Slow Horses co-star is ideal
The actor is bigging up his Slow Horse co-star as rumours swirl of franchise's future.
Published: 10:07AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/gary-oldman-ive-no-inside-info-on-007-but-my-slow-horses-co-star-is-ideal/MIVGWOEWKNBNVL3EPZRMXW3N7Q/

Jump Jam at 25 years: How Brett Fairweather’s school aerobics craze has gone the distance
How Brett Fairweather’s Jump Jam became a fitness staple in NZ schools.
Published: 10:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/jump-jam-at-25-years-how-brett-fairweathers-school-aerobics-craze-has-gone-the-distance/premium/5MNEELVDEBCPZOQIQI7WGV4UVU/

Family Guy star Seth Green says Call of Duty work damaged his vocal cords
The actor said doctors had to use 'scalpels and lasers' to fix the issue.
Published: 8:31PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/family-guy-star-seth-green-says-call-of-duty-work-damaged-his-vocal-cords/LLDV4CMIVFCBBLHZOM2CV74K5U/

Aaron Rodgers reveals fresh Shailene Woodley breakup details
Rodgers says their relationship ended after failed attempts to reconcile.
Published: 4:53PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/aaron-rodgers-reveals-fresh-shailene-woodley-breakup-details/42XYZCFNFJEPBARIXB6ITEKNB4/

Rick Springfield tells Joe Rogan he killed a man with a mortar in Vietnam
The Jessie’s Girl singer recalls firing a mortar round during an attack in Vietnam.
Published: 4:01PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/rick-springfield-tells-joe-rogan-he-killed-a-man-with-a-mortar-in-vietnam/72RSQ6AHONH2VD6Q5IUHZX6SDQ/

The Chase’s Jenny Ryan feared losing her voice after having her thyroid gland ‘chopped out’
The Chase star Jenny Ryan feared thyroid surgery would affect her voice.
Published: 7:52AM 10 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/the-chases-jenny-ryan-feared-losing-her-voice-after-having-her-thyroid-gland-chopped-out/3MQLJX2IBZH5RHUBLMDHTJXYLQ/

Noel Clarke charged with sex offences
Noel Clarke is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
Published: 6:09AM 10 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/noel-clarke-charged-with-sex-offences/3FAGISHCMVFCNFAQCWXTUNEB2M/

Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion damaged after driveway collapses into sinkhole
Evacuation order issued for surrounding properties after driveway collapse.
Published: 8:47PM 09 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/nicolas-cages-malibu-mansion-damaged-after-driveway-collapses-into-sinkhole/GDMHFFPTJVCULMRPLSHHBXSG4U/

Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything offers shocking access
The trailer for Nathan Fielder’s documentary has attracted more than 1.6 million views.
Published: 8:33PM 09 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything-offers-shocking-access/5ABQHJCGUVESFGBXAPP54QIFJU/

No dogs were hurt in the real love story behind Colin From Accounts
New York Times: The line between their lives and characters is 'pretty porous'.
Published: 7:00PM 09 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/no-dogs-were-hurt-in-the-real-love-story-behind-colin-from-accounts/premium/IMDX3FSKYJAHJCXL7NUWT3CPEU/

Lifestyle Newsroom

The dementia that often strikes in midlife - and the signs people miss
Washington Post: Initial symptoms of frontotemporal dementia are easy to miss.
Published: 10:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-dementia-that-often-strikes-in-midlife-and-the-signs-people-miss/premium/7LC6BZ3FCVEP3A2PGNRN4PWZE4/

Dr Caroline Gurvich on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) - The Little Things
PMDD can significantly affect mood, work, relationships and everyday life.
Published: 8:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/dr-caroline-gurvich-on-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd-the-little-things/PXVBKA3WFZE4FDS43CVFQG7RKE/

The Pearl Fishers: Māori and Pasifika singers reunite for Auckland opera
The singers hope their careers will open doors for the next generation.
Published: 6:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-pearl-fishers-maori-and-pasifika-singers-reunite-for-auckland-opera/HVSOBKQ32FFP3IMUNT52SOSLSE/

Cambridge vintage tractor collector preserves friend’s 1957 Farmall
Karl Schwitzer preserves Cambridge history through his vintage machine fleet.
Published: 5:30AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/cambridge-vintage-tractor-collector-preserves-friends-1957-farmall/MSIX37ZXEBCJ3HABTDN26XJ5VI/

Birdwatching surge: Young New Zealanders take up hobby
Once considered a hobby for retirees, birding has captured the attention of younger Kiwis.
Published: 5:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/young-new-zealanders-are-taking-up-birdwatching-as-the-hobby-surges/JDSXXNGFENAYTDXII762Z6KAH4/

What’s on in Auckland this weekend: Japanese Film Festival, Home Show, classical ballet and more
Auckland's spring weekend brings Japanese films, tulips, ballet, Māori culture and more.
Published: 5:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/whats-on-in-auckland-this-weekend-japanese-film-festival-home-show-classical-ballet-and-more/444ID2J7AVG3PAQZPFZCPMJRUA/

Recipe: Lentil soup with fried egg
Add an egg to lentil soup for a nourishing meal.
Published: 5:00AM 12 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/recipe-lentil-soup-with-fried-egg/6FFW5235PNGCJHALHNO5RPI2E4/

Why I’ll never give up alcohol - Tim Spector
Telegraph opinion: You can drink sensibly without relinquishing the pleasure of a pint.
Published: 6:00PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-ill-never-give-up-alcohol-tim-spector/premium/L2BUPV5MMJE5TGPYNCBVTGINQ4/

Internet dating site FindSomeone is shutting down. Here are my memories of five first dates
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
Published: 12:30PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/internet-dating-site-findsomeone-is-shutting-down-here-are-my-memories-of-five-first-dates/premium/U76T2ZKSBBGBLDWSDKSJO6KHAY/

Willpower alone doesn’t work. Here’s what does, according to an expert
Washington Post: Why 'grit' alone is not enough for success.
Published: 12:00PM 11 September 2026
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/willpower-alone-doesnt-work-heres-what-does-according-to-an-expert/premium/G224VGDTHBCP3NM252KSHQKSUU/