Major Events of the Day: September 1 Mondays - here's a rundown of the significant happenings:

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In local news, a hairdresser from Auckland named Jenna Ellen, aged 31, has been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. The diagnosis came after she started her journey of IVF, during her first round of treatment. Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to Jenna during this challenging time.

Elsewhere, the Auckland District Court has imposed a record fine of 2.25 million dollars on Jetstar NZ for misleading customers over their compensation rights when flights are delayed or cancelled. The New Zealand Commerce Commission described this penalty as one of the biggest ever imposed under the Fair Trading Act.

Moving on to finance matters, Frances Cook, a renowned finance journalist, offers tips on cutting costs, particularly at the supermarket. Her advice could prove invaluable for households looking to save a few pennies.

In a different domain, Spring officially begins today, according to weather expert Daniel Corbett. He predicts a bang-like arrival for Spring, offering insights on what to expect in the coming days and weeks.

Meanwhile, overseas investors holding an investor residence visa in New Zealand can now buy homes worth over $5 million. This change in policy allows a small fraction (less than 1% of New Zealand's housing supply) of new homes to be purchased by these investors.

In the world of journalism, Aziz Al-Sa'afin, the Australia Correspondent for a specific website, is re-examining whether the grass is greener in Australia. His reflections come after two years in his role.

A near-miss incident at a Christchurch intersection has been reported. A driver, who came forward to police, was dealt with through "enforcement action" following an incident captured on video last week. The video showed a grey SUV turning right through a red arrow while a green pedestrian signal was active.

Lastly, Aziz Al-Sa'afin is making waves in the journalism world, re-evaluating his career choices. Known for his work as the Australia Correspondent, he is considering if the opportunities abroad are truly more enticing than those available in his current role.

Major Events of the Day: September 1 Mondays - here's a rundown of the significant happenings: