State Highway 2 closed south of Katikati

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Aongatete is currently closed near Dawson Road following a crash.  The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 5:20pm. Two people have been seriously injured, a third person has sustained moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea

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Source: Human Rights Without Frontiers SEOUL, South Korea, 7 August 2026 — Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), together with CAP Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC), which has accredited ECOSOC status at the United Nations, FOREF, CESNUR and Bitter Winter, held a press conference today at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents’ Club on Freedom of Religion or … Read more

Defence News – RNZAF Poseidon crew successfully find boat and six people overdue in Fiji

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force 8 August 2026 A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon crew has found six people overdue in a small boat in Fijian waters, leading to their successful rescue in rough seas. The Poseidon crew had been about to carry out a fishery patrol in Fiji when the Joint … Read more

Health and Employment – Nurse Maude workers strike again over low pay offer and removal of sick leave

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Nurse Maude care and support workers will strike again on Monday 10 August, after their employer failed to come back with an acceptable offer for these workers, following their first strike on 31 July. They will be joined on strike by around 35 workers at Nurse … Read more

Siltrax Fuel Cell Stack Secures TÜV Certification, Accelerating Global Deployment

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Siltrax, a leader in high-performance electrochemical innovation, has announced a definitive commercial milestone: the G-100 Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell Stack has officially attained TÜV certification. Validating compliance with IEC 62282-2-100, this certification confirms the G-100’s safety architecture, manufacturing consistency and readiness for immediate … Read more

Serious crash, Main South Road, Paroa

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Source: New Zealand Police Main South Road (SH6), Paroa, is closed near the intersection with Clough Road, after a two-vehicle crash late this morning.  Emergency services were called to the scene about 11.20am. One person is reportedly in critical condition.  The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene, and diversions are in place. Motorists should…

New Zealand announces further sanctions against Russia

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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. Today’s sanctions package targets 33 individuals and entities with a particular focus on cyber actors, as well as those involved in the forced relocation, abduction, and re-education of Ukrainian children.…

Fairer Parent Resident Visa process delivered

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand citizens or residents waiting to bring their parents to New Zealand will have a fairer and more predictable selection process under changes to the Parent Resident Visa quota announced today, says Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. The way expressions of interest are selected for the Parent Resident Visa is changing,…

Zero-interest loans accelerate EV charger rollout

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is pushing ahead with its drive to deliver 10,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, opening a second round of zero-interest loans to encourage private sector investment in charging infrastructure, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simeon Brown have announced. “Many Kiwis are interested in making the…

Investigation underway after Rotorua Lakefront assault

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Louise Curragh: One man has been arrested after a serious assault at the Rotorua Lakefront overnight. Police were called to the lakefront about 3.15am after a report of a man being assaulted.  On Police’s arrival, the victim was found in a critical condition and was transported…

The $42 Trillion AI Economy: How AI Reshaped the S&P 500

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Source: BestBrokers.com Paul HoffmanJuly 16, 2026Updated July 21, 2026 Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a niche investment theme centred on a handful of technology giants into the defining force behind much of the U.S. and global stock markets. In 2024, at the height of the AI boom on Wall Street, investors primarily associated AI … Read more

Economy – Shock US jobs report ends the case for a September hike: deVere CEO

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Source: deVere Group August 7 2026 A shock US jobs report has all but ended the case for a September rate hike, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the US economy shed 23,000 jobs … Read more

Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the interim results of Sunlight REIT for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Reporting Period“). For the Reporting Period, Sunlight REIT recorded revenue of HK$382.4 million, a year-on-year decline of … Read more

Flicket wins Exporter of the Year at ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards

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Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) Flicket, a provider of digital ticketing, booking and visitor management software, has won the ASB Bay of Plenty Exporter of the Year Award at a gala event this evening held at the Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui. Bay of Plenty software powering visitor experiences worldwide Flicket has built … Read more

Create Meaningful Family Moments This Mother’s Day Holiday with ONYX Hospitality Group

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – One of the simplest ways to express your love is by spending quality time with the people who matter most. This August holiday, why not invite your mother and family to take a break from the everyday and enjoy a change … Read more

Vinhomes advances urban development platform amid global shift toward nature-positive investment

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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As global institutional capital increasingly redefines value creation in real estate, Vinhomes, Vietnam’s largest listed real estate developer by market capitalization, is emerging as a credible long-term urban development platform. An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating … Read more

Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 7 August, the fifty-second time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of the 18 incidents, 12 were in areas impacted by the strike. Four were medical events … Read more

Economy – RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 7 August 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Naomi Mitchell have travelled to Nelson-Tasman to engage with local businesses, industries, and communities as part of the RBNZ’s regional … Read more

Guardians of NZ Super appoints Alex Bacchus as Head of Asset Allocation

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Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation 7 August 2026 The Guardians of NZ Superannuation, manager of the $94 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed long-serving investment leader Alex Bacchus Head of Asset Allocation. Mr Bacchus will take up the role early next month. Guardians co-Chief Investment Officer Brad Dunstan says the Guardians is fortunate to … Read more

New Zealand Defence Force takes over leadership of Pacific Response Group

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force 7 August 2026 The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group (PRG) from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as the regional crisis response capability heads into its third year. A handover ceremony was held at Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand … Read more

Sentosa GrillFest 2026 Returns with Its Largest Line-Up Yet: 42 Food Vendors, First-Ever Omakase-Inspired Beachfront Dining and Returning Crowd Favourites

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Source: Media Outreach Debut of Chef’s Grill, an air-conditioned omakase-inspired eight-course dining experience co-curated with the Singapore Chefs’ Association Longstanding fan favourites Craft’ B, Slurp Your Oysters, Jett BBQ and DAMN return alongside 18 new vendors across five zones Marketplace by Indoguna and Sunset Lounge by Asahi introduces premium grilling, golden hour gatherings and new … Read more

CIID Hong Kong Center Established: Andrew Lam, Founder of am PLUS DESIGNS, Appointed Vice Chairman

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Source: Media Outreach Mentored by Industry Masters and Winner of the iF Design Award, Andrew Unlocks a New Paradigm for High-Net-Worth Residential and Diverse Commercial Spaces from an Eastern Aesthetic Perspective HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As spatial aesthetics and lifestyle philosophies continue to converge across the Greater … Read more

Hang Lung Group and Hang Lung Properties Appoint New Chief Executive Officer

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (collectively referred to as “Hang Lung”) today announced the appointment of Mr. TSOI Tak Lun, Leo, as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Executive … Read more