More than 400 science workers will strike tomorrow – Govt’s new science institute attempting to revert to inequitable performance pay

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi More than 400 scientists, technicians, and support workers at the New Zealand Institute of Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science)- will strike from 8am to 12pm tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August) to oppose their employer attempting to change its step-based pay system to entirely performance-based pay. … Read more

Belonging Matters for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

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Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand A sense of belonging isn’t just a nice feeling – it is foundational to our mental wellbeing. With loneliness on the rise, Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (12–18 October) shines a light on how small, everyday moments of connection can build stronger, more inclusive communities across Aotearoa. This … Read more

Love zones boost threatened native fish

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 August 2026 DOC ranger Matt Brady says spawning is an essential part of the īnanga life cycle, but having exactly the right environment can be tricky, and in the Hawke’s Bay, some of that habitat was washed out by the cyclone or choked with silt. “We know īnanga are…

HDBank secures record international syndicated social loan in Vietnam

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) on July 30 signed a US$721 million international syndicated social loan with the Asian Development Bank, Standard Chartered and other international financial institutions, marking the largest … Read more

HDBank posts 31% rise in first-half profit, assets exceed VND1 quadrillion

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Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with pre-tax profit rising 31% year-on-year to VND13.2 trillion (US$505 million). An HDBank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of … Read more

Goat Island next site for paid parking to support conservation

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 August 2026 Paid parking is a tool used globally to support conservation by managing visitor numbers and generating revenue to contribute to the financial sustainability of popular natural and historic sites. DOC Auckland Operations Director Alex Rogers says New Zealand’s first marine reserve – Cape Rodney to Ōkakari Point,…

University Research – Psilocybin therapy sparks anorexia recovery motivation – UoA

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Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Monday, August 3, 2026 Psilocybin therapy may offer hope for people with anorexia nervosa, new research reveals. A groundbreaking study has found psilocybin therapy can lead to sustained improvements in anorexia symptoms and recovery motivation for up to a year. Dr Hannah Douglass led the study during her … Read more

Man dies following incident in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today. Emergency services were called to a Wilson Cres property at around 11:30am today, where a man was located unresponsive. Police notified ambulance and immediately commenced first aid. Unfortunately this…

Asian Business News: “Steps for Impact 2027” Announced

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Source: YAANA Ventures and Khiri Reach Foundation 3 August 2026 A new fundraiser open to all businesses in Asia will help charitable grassroots projects across the region. Steps for Impact 2027 will be an open and inclusive charitable event where businesses and individuals make a positive impact across Asia. YAANA Ventures and the Khiri Reach … Read more

Health – ProCare welcomes investment in community-based skin cancer care

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Source: ProCare 3 August 2026 Leading healthcare provider ProCare has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $23 million investment to expand skin cancer diagnosis and treatment services through general practice and community-based care. The initiative will support more New Zealanders to have skin lesions assessed and treated closer to home, while helping reduce pressure … Read more

Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread, weaves together ancestral techniques and contemporary design at New Zealand Fashion Week

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Source: Te Kanawa Project & Event Management Historical collections from the whānau of tohunga raranga, Dame Rangimārie Hetet and Diggeress Te Kanawa, will be showcased alongside a new generation of designers at Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread on 21 August during New Zealand Fashion Week at the Auckland Museum. On show will be … Read more

Business Canterbury: South Island Election Conference

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Source: Business Canterbury Friday 14 August 2026, 9:30am – 2pmTe Pae Christchurch Convention Centre All media are welcome to attend the South Island Election Conference. With more than 600 registrations, the conference will be the largest pre-election gathering of business and political leadership in the South Island. More information on the Conference can be found … Read more

kiOra Makes International Debut in Kuala Lumpur and Announces Release Date for Debut Single “Coco” Music Video

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Source: Media Outreach Music Video to Premiere Worldwide on 8 August, with Exclusive Advance Screening at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival in Los Angeles KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra marked a major milestone on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with their … Read more

Appeal for information following Rotorua crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police investigating a crash involving a Police vehicle in Rotorua last week are seeking the public’s assistance. The crash involved a Police vehicle and a motorbike at around 2:35pm on Tuesday 28 July, on Malfroy Road. No injuries were reported. Police want to identify and speak to the…

Licensed Watch Dealer Times Avenue Marks Five Years amid Singapore’s Pre-Owned Watch Market Growth

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Source: Media Outreach As the global watch industry slows and fraud risks in the secondary channel draw public attention, Times Avenue is among Singapore’s secondhand luxury watch specialists seeing sustained growth on the back of shifting buyer preferences and tightening consumer scrutiny SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Times Avenue by … Read more

Zuellig Pharma Acquires Cialis® (Tadalafil) from Lilly in Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Singapore. Following the acquisition, Zuellig … Read more

Police responding to incident, Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police are responding to an incident in Highbury, Palmerston North. Cordons are currently in place on Wilson Cres. The public are advised to avoid the area. Locals can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area this afternoon. There…

De Beers Group debuts Desert diamonds in Shanghai

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Source: Media Outreach Over 200 industry leaders, trendsetters and cultural figures gather at The Orbit to celebrate the much-anticipated launch event SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – De Beers Group unveiled the Desert diamonds campaign for Asia at West Bund Orbit in Shanghai. The immersive experience brought to life the … Read more

Construction Sector – Diesel drop keeps construction costs stable for now – QV

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Source: Quotable Value Monday, 3 August 2026 Construction costs have remained broadly stable for the second month in a row, with the latest QV CostBuilder update showing minimal movement across key rates in July. Diesel prices fell sharply month-on-month, down 20.7% in the latest update, helping to reduce costs in fuel-intensive areas of construction work … Read more

Economy – Strong public interest in cash consultation – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 3 August 2026 The Keeping Cash Local consultation has now closed with nearly 6000 responses received, and findings are expected to be released in late September. “This has been an important public consultation to seek feedback on a proposal for cash services access across Aotearoa … Read more

Consultation opens on Wellington heritage provisions

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Source: New Zealand Government RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has released an investigation report and launched consultation on Wellington’s heritage planning rules related to five key sites.  The report following a request from Wellington City Council for the Minister to exercise the regulation-making power in the Resource Management Act, which enables the Minister Responsible for…

Volunteer at Canterbury Regional Parks this winter

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Volunteer at Canterbury Regional Parks this winter | Environment Canterbury Date: 03 Aug 2026 Waimakariri off-road clean-up 2026 When: Sunday, 9 August 2026, from 9:30am Where: Waimakariri River Regional Park – Harrs Road on the upstream side of the Eyre River Ford. Best access if it’s been wet is from…

Pharmac to refresh patient advisory function

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is refreshing its patient advisory function as part of work to strengthen how patient voices and lived experience inform its decisions. “Pharmac’s focus over the past year has been to make sure the voices of patients and their families are at the heart of our decisions,” says Pharmac Chair Paula Bennett. As…

School Onsite Training Programme to provide 704 places every year from 2028

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing more Kiwi’s to train to be teachers by significantly expanding practical, classroom-based training and providing more support to attract teachers to schools facing persistent staffing challenges, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We are investing $21.7 million over five years to expand the highly successful School Onsite Training…

Game over: Cops lock up alleged burglar

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Source: New Zealand Police An attentive woman has aided in the recovery of her brother’s car after it was stolen from their Te Atatū South home in broad daylight on Saturday.  At about 2.30pm, Police received a call from a woman stating she had just seen her brother’s vehicle being driven by an unknown woman…

School Onsite Training Programme to provide 660 places every year from 2028

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing more Kiwi’s to train to be teachers by significantly expanding practical, classroom-based training and providing more support to attract teachers to schools facing persistent staffing challenges, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We are investing $21.7 million over five years to expand the highly successful School Onsite Training…