Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, September 17
A round-up of the day's main stories from across New Zealand and abroad.
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Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, September 17
A round-up of the day's main stories from across New Zealand and abroad.
Domestic policy, the economy and international news featured alongside the day's sport.
Full reporting on each item is available through the relevant sections of the site.
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New Zealand
Louise Upston names Rahera Turner, Thora Huebner and Joanne Witko to NZSL Board
Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston has appointed Rahera Turner, Thora Huebner and Joanne Witko to the New Zealand Sign Language Board, adding new members as the board works through delivery of a 10-year NZSL strategy.
Friday, 31 July 2026
New Zealand
Chris Bishop signs $3.649b Warkworth to Te Hana PPP for Northland Expressway
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed the Government has signed the public-private partnership agreement for Warkworth to Te Hana, moving the first section of the Northland Expressway from procurement into delivery.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
New Zealand
Mark Quin says Palmerston North ambulance delays show winter ED pressure
NZ Ambulance Association national secretary Mark Quin says Palmerston North Hospital's overloaded emergency department left ambulance patients waiting one to two hours to be handed into hospital care.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026