Vinhomes Green Paradise receives Smart City Certification based on the Global Iso 37122 Standard

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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

Creating rural career opportunities for at-risk youth

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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,…

Epsom arrest: Police confirm 14 charges

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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…

Bee Choo Origin Launches Dead Sea Mud Mineral Scalp Detox Mask in Singapore

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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

Rapid review of Ministry of Justice

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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…

Search for missing woman Natalie is suspended, Golden Bay

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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…

The Ministry of Justice’s handling of Russell Harrison’s employment

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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…

Foreign Minister to meet Pacific counterparts

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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…

Mātauranga Māori and western science align for predator-free in Whakatāne

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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…

Three arrests following 24kg opium interception

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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…

Woh Hup Celebrates Nine Decades of Flavour, Family and Innovation with Four Bold New Sauces

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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

Feedback sought on Great Barrier rock lobster

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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…

Media Advisory: Epsom incident

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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…

Pharmac decision to increase access to type 2 diabetes medicines

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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…

Jobs data shows why economic growth matters

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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…

Three before the court following aggravated burglary, Morrinsville

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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…

Investment Sector – The 2026 Billionaire Wealth Race: Who Is Getting Richer the Fastest

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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

Businesses holding back on hiring as labour market weakens – EMA

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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

Earth Sciences Climate News – Warm and wet for the South Island, dry for the North Island

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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

Man arrested after Epsom incident

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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…

Widened access to diabetes medicines to benefit over 30,000 New Zealanders

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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,…

First Responders – Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada

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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

Government Cuts – Not if, but when: Staff fear violence at MSD offices with proposed reduction of security

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Source: Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public Service Association The PSA is criticising a new proposal handed down by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to cut security personnel at its service centres as irresponsible and even dangerous. After reducing the number of security guards at 20 regional MSD Service Centres earlier this year, the … Read more

Crypto Economy – Stablecoins just went mainstream, and most investors haven’t priced it in

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Source: deVere Group August 4 2026 Stablecoins just moved to a core financial infrastructure, and most investors haven’t caught up, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as Mastercard completed its acquisition of BVNK, the London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm, in a deal … Read more

Universities – How an ‘explosion of excrement’ changed Earth’s ecosystems forever – Flinders

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Source: Flinders University An international study led by Flinders University has found a fertile area of inspiration to explain an important step in evolution – and it’s a whole lot of poop. The new study describes the ‘faecal revolution’ to explain a crucial turning point in animal and environmental evolution on Earth. In a new … Read more

New specialist school to fill long-standing gap in Gisborne

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Source: New Zealand Government A new specialist school for students with complex needs in Gisborne will open in the next two years, the first of its kind in the region, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. “I’m delighted to announce that we’re building a new specialist school in Gisborne. This is the third specialist school…