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Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zurich, 08/05/2026, 9 AM The KOF Business Situation Indicator for the Swiss private sector, which is calculated from the KOF Business Tendency Surveys, rose in July. It had previously fallen for two consecutive months. Business activity is now more buoyant than it was at the start of 2026. Companies’ business … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the public to celebrate the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple, and to tour the new temple. This sacred house of worship is the first Latter-day Saint temple in … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 05 Aug 2026 Spring might still be around the corner, but now is the time for Canterbury landowners to start planning their annual nassella tussock control work to help protect productive farmland and prevent spread. Why annual control matters Nassella tussock is a highly invasive pest grass that can…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2026 – EM Services and SPTel will formalise a strategic partnership to explore and deploy digital solutions that support smart estate management operations across Singapore, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 6 August 2026. The MOU signing will take place … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Established in Canada in 2014, the World Council on City Data (WCCD) is committed to helping cities and communities of all sizes globally embrace ISO standardized, independently verified, and globally comparable city data. The organization facilitates data-driven decision-making processes in management, planning, and investment, enabling cities to become more sustainable, safe, resilient, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A unique Government and community funding initiative will support dozens of at-risk young people to experience the rural work environment through access to hands-on learning within the primary industries, Youth Minister James Meager has announced. The NZ Rural Games Trust has received $100,000 from the Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund,…
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge this morning’s events have been extremely confronting for our Epsom community. A 49-year-old man is in custody and will be facing a multitude of charges. The public can be reassured that there is no ongoing risk following on from this event. An investigation team has been stood up to…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2026 — Bee Choo Origin, a Singapore-based provider of herbal hair solutions, has expanded their offerings with their new Dead Sea Mud Mineral Scalp Detox Mask. Following the brand’s 25th-anniversary milestone, this professional in-store scalp detox treatment integrates mineral-rich earth sciences with the company’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Public Service Commission will be undertaking a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice, and providing firm guidance to all chief executives on managing employment cases that involve criminal proceedings, Justice and Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “What happened with the former Ministry of Justice employee Russell Harrison is…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Nelson Search and Rescue Incident Controller, Senior Constable Jonathan Fris: The search for missing woman Natalie Alexander-Browning, 80, in Golden Bay has formally been suspended. Natalie was reported missing from her home address in Pōhara, on Monday 6 July, and she was last seen entering the water of a…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: The Ministry of Justice’s handling of Russell Harrison’s employment MEDIA RELEASE 5 August 2026 The Ministry of Justice will strengthen its employment and management practices after recognising it made a number of mistakes in the employment of Russell Harrison, says Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite. We have both…
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji later this week. “We have seen recently the impacts of global events on our region.” “It is timely to discuss those events and chart a common course for the Pacific,” Mr Peters says. The Forum Foreign…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation For Ngāti Awa, conservation is not just about protecting native species, it’s also about restoring the relationship between people and te taiao and creating purposeful employment opportunities in environmental stewardship. This is the kaupapa of Korehāhā Whakahau – a Predator Free 2050 project in Whakatāne delivered by Te Rūnanga o…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Varnam Three people have been arrested after an investigation by the Tauranga Crime Investigation Branch targeting the importation and distribution of opium. Police became involved after parcels containing 24kg of the class B controlled drug were intercepted by Customs between 1 June and 19 July. The…
Source: Media Outreach Singapore Turns 61. Woh Hup Turns 90. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2026 – Every August, Singapore celebrates more than another year of nationhood. It celebrates the people, businesses and traditions that have quietly grown alongside the nation, becoming part of its shared identity and everyday life. The Woh … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is inviting feedback on proposals for managing rock lobster fishing around Aotea-Great Barrier Island. “Aotea-Great Barrier Local Board and Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Iwi Trust Board have requested measures to help ensure the long-term sustainability of local spiny and packhorse rock lobsters,” Mr Jones…
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning’s incident in Epsom. Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak at a media stand-up at 1pm. The stand-up will be held at the Auckland City Police Hub, 13-15 College Hill. Interested media are asked to RSVP…
Source: NZCTU Today’s unemployment rate of 5.6 percent is the highest rate in more than a decade and shows a labour market clearly in crisis says Sandra Grey, President of the NZ Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi. “The data shows that we had 171,000 people unemployed in the June quarter, and the last…
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to widen access to type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical need. “Improving access to medicines in New Zealand is important to patients and their families. That’s why it has been a focus for this Government,” Mr Seymour says. From 1 September, Pharmac…
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s labour market statistics confirm what many New Zealanders already know from experience: the second quarter of this year was a tough one, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “April, May and June were difficult months for many employers. They faced real uncertainty and rising costs, and a lot of them made…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Morrinsville CIB Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Natasha Lopes: Three men have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Morrinsville last night. Police were called around 11.40pm to an address on Studholme Street, where it is reported that two men entered a property and threatened the occupants with firearms, before stealing…
Source: BestBrokers.com Paul HoffmanAugust 4, 2026 The world’s billionaires continue to accumulate wealth on an extraordinary scale, with many of the world’s richest individuals seeing their fortunes grow by hundreds of billions of dollars in a single year. Others were not so lucky, shedding significant chunks of their net worth over the past twelve months. … Read more
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) says today’s increase in unemployment reflects the cautious approach many businesses have adopted as they navigate a challenging and uncertain economic environment. Stats NZ today reported unemployment rose to 5.6% in the June 2026 quarter, up from 5.3% in the March quarter. EMA … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand July 2026 – Issued: 4 August 2026 July 2026 summary Category Summary Temperature Temperatures were above average (0.51-1.20°C above average) or well above average (>1.20°C above average) for most of the South Island. Temperatures were near average (±0.50°C of average) for much of the North Island, with below average temperatures (0.51-1.20°C … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody following a violent series of events that unfolded in Epsom this morning. Cordons remain in place while investigators continue to piece together exactly what has taken place. At around 7.05am, Police were initially called to reports of a serious assault at the intersection of Ranfurly Road…
Source: PHARMAC Under new eligibility criteria introduced on 1 September, over the next 12 months around 14,000 more people with type 2 diabetes will be able to access funded medicines empagliflozin, empagliflozin with metformin, liraglutide and dulaglutide, with the number increasing to around 31,000 people after five years. Pharmac Chief Medical Officer, Dr David Hughes,…
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires. The six personnel are part of an Australasian team requested by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre under a long-standing agreement between Canada, the United States … Read more