# Hottub Newsmap · 25 Sep 2026 · Oceania

Oceania, Friday 25 September 2026 · Coverage by where it was published · 444 reports from 2 countries · final · computed 2026-10-18T06:17:00Z

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> Map of Oceania of news coverage on 25 Sep 2026, shaded by publisher country; most from Australia and New Zealand. Top stories: “Illawarra secures 55 more nurses under new…”; “ASX suffers fourth straight losing week as bond…”.

## Top stories

1. [Illawarra secures 55 more nurses under new staffing rules | Southern Highland News](https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/9356591/illawarra-secures-55-more-nurses-under-new-staffing-rules) — southernhighlandnews.com.au, 3 outlets, 3 reports
2. [ASX suffers fourth straight losing week as bond yields climb](https://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-dip-wall-street-slips-as-oil-prices-seesaw-20260925-p610dx.html?ref=rss) — smh.com.au, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   The Australian sharemarket fell to a three-month low as oil prices moved higher, before an expected rise in interest rates next week.
3. [Nearly half of voters would support delaying return to surplus by a year to restore pay equity](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/politics/361086505/nearly-half-voters-would-support-delaying-return-surplus-year-restore-pay-equity) — waikatotimes.co.nz, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   A PSA and NZ Council of Trade Unions poll found nearly half of voters would support delaying a return to surplus by one year, to restore pay equity,
4. [Merriam-Webster dictionary additions: Everything you need to know about the 1400 new words including cake pop, looksmaxxing and copium](https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/language-in-the-age-of-ai-whimsymaxxing-the-apocalypse-20260925-p60z6m.html) — smh.com.au, 2 outlets, 2 reports
5. [Chief Ombudsman To Conduct Investigation Into OIA Concerns At Ministry Of Education](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2609/S00221/chief-ombudsman-to-conduct-investigation-into-oia-concerns-at-ministry-of-education.htm) — scoop.co.nz, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   "It would not be appropriate to talk about the details of our discussion other than to say I have advised Ms MacGregor-Reid that I will be conducting a formal investigation into the allegations."
6. [It's time Pauline Hanson listened to Australia](http://www.sydneysun.com/news/279332331/it-time-pauline-hanson-listened-to-australia) — sydneysun.com, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   After almost 30 years of telling Australians to listen to what she has to say, it's time Pauline Hanson started listening to all Australians, not just those who applaud her, writesDi Ridley. PAULINE HANSONHAS SPENT…
7. [Ōtorohanga Mayor: Local government reform delay ‘a bit like the Wahs’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/otorohanga-mayor-local-government-reform-delay-a-bit-like-the-wahs/LULXX6UTYBAINH2UJ4UN6DADXQ) — nzherald.co.nz, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   Ōtorohanga mayor compares the Government to the NRL after call to defer decisions.
8. [Adam Scott Makes Presidents Cup History As Golf Battle Heats Up](https://www.bay939.com.au/trending/sport-trending/adam-scott-makes-presidents-cup-history-as-golf-battle-heats-up) — bay939.com.au, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   Aussie Veteran Is Back For A Record 12th Appearance The 2026 Presidents Cup is underway in Chicago, and Australian golf...
9. [Macklemore hits back with ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after Sheeran split](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/macklemore-hits-back-with-free-palestine-tour-after-sheeran-split) — newstalkzb.co.nz, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   US rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from British pop star Ed Sheeran’s tour after making pro-Palestinian comments, announced on Thursday that he will instead perform on his own Free Palestine Tour. Macklemore, who was…
10. [Local Government reform: Forced merger proposal process a waste of time – Tūrangi councillor](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/local-government-reform-forced-merger-proposal-process-a-waste-of-time-turangi-councillor/4XRZAWNNENDPTJ5GCVC3TO56HA) — nzherald.co.nz, 2 outlets, 2 reports
   The Government says amalgamation proposals need more work before decisions can be made.

## Reports by publisher country

| Country | Code | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---:|---:|
| Australia | AU | 298 | 67.1% |
| New Zealand | NZ | 146 | 32.9% |

## About this map

Hottub News counted 444 reports from outlets in 2 countries for 25 Sep 2026. Australia and New Zealand published the most (298 reports), and the five busiest countries account for 100% of the total.

The most widely covered stories were: “Illawarra secures 55 more nurses under new staffing rules | Southern Highland News” (3 outlets, mostly Australia); “ASX suffers fourth straight losing week as bond yields climb” (3 outlets, mostly Australia); “Nearly half of voters would support delaying return to surplus by a year to restore pay equity” (2 outlets, mostly New Zealand).

Each report is placed in the country of the outlet that published it (from its feed, web domain or Wikidata), not where the events happened. Stories group reports of the same event across outlets and languages. Paid placements are never included.

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