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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – Chocolate Finance will officially launch Chocolate Business Accounts this week at The Business Show Asia 2026, expanding its cash management offering to Singapore businesses just two years after launching its consumer platform. Chocolate Business is a Cash Managed Account, rather than a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GUIZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – Just over a three-hour flight from Thailand, travelers can escape the sweltering heat and dive into a refreshing 23°C summer in Guizhou, China. Boasting 90% mountainous terrain and over 60% forest coverage, this region is a natural air conditioner, offering cool … Read more
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The National Party’s promise that there will be no taxes – including ruling out a bank tax and a bed tax – mean everyday New Zealanders will continue to foot the bill to maintain the profits of multi-national corporations and the lifestyles of the wealthiest, warns Better Taxes … Read more
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières 24 August – As we reach 100 days since the Ebola disease outbreak was declared in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that communities are not receiving adequate support to contain the disease. This outbreak has become the largest and deadliest in the country’s history, and it … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The expansion follows a 65 per cent year-on-year rise in enrolment at the centre, mirroring nationwide growth in tuition demand. SINGAPORE –Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – Indigo Education Group, a Ministry of Education (MOE)-registered tuition provider, has expanded its Bukit Timah centre to 13 fully equipped classrooms, effective 17 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – Set against a warm and convivial atmosphere, #100LIST SOCIAL CLUB event opened its doors to influential figures, distinguished guests and friends of Hashtag Legend Thailand in Bangkok on 17 July, who came together to celebrate, connect and engage in valuable conversation … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 August 2026 DOC Freshwater Species Manager Emily Funnell says the season starts on 1 September, so whitebaiters have a bit of time to make sure they’ve got everything they need to check, clean and dry their gear “so pests don’t hitch a ride”. Freshwater pests like didymo, weeds and…
Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga August 24 A documentary heritage collection that spans 123 years and reflects the lives of a prominent Kaipara family, has received formal recognition from UNESCO New Zealand (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The Coates Family of Ruatuna – a collection that was the focus of a joint … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man who allegedly stole a vehicle from a driveway before crashing it and attempting to run from Police will now face court. Police received a call at about 10.20pm last night after an Ōrewa couple reported they were watching someone steal their vehicle from their Centreway Road home. Senior Sergeant…
Source: New Zealand Police An off-duty officer has helped nab a shoplifter after busting him attempting to leave a Lynfield supermarket with a trolley full of groceries. At about 1.15pm yesterday, the off-duty officer spotted a man allegedly leaving without paying for a full load of items. Auckland City West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant…
Source: New Zealand Government The public’s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to allow some fishing in the harbour following a new survey which indicates scallop levels within…
Source: New Zealand Government Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is in China to represent New Zealand at the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM). “The FSMM is an important regional forum that promotes economic growth, trade, and cooperation,” says Mr Hoggard. “It brings together 21 member economies to discuss regional…
Source: Maritime New Zealand A package of Maritime Rules Amendments 2026 and Marine Protection Rules Amendments 2026 has been signed and will come into force on 21 September 2026. The amendments: enable a nationally consistent approach to ship fuel changeover remove mandatory carbon-intensity requirements for domestic ships update New Zealand’s implementation of international conventions make…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 August 2026 Whangamarino is an internationally significant Ramsar wetland and faces a range of threats from invasive plants and animals. DOC Technical Advisor Susan Emmitt says the trial project, undertaken by specialist contractor Fabian Döweler (Bushcraft Analytics), has used machine learning to develop a computer model able to recognise…
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The National Party’s decision to rule out a bed tax over the weekend is an empty act of political theatre – and worse, bad economic policy, the PSA says. “A bed tax would give councils much-needed revenue to fund the essential services that New Zealanders rely … Read more
Source: Morningstar DBRS August 23, 2026 DBRS, Inc. (Morningstar DBRS) confirmed New Zealand’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at AAA. At the same time, Morningstar DBRS confirmed New Zealand’s Short-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at R-1 (high). The trend on all credit ratings is Stable. KEY CREDIT RATING CONSIDERATIONS … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows New Zealand’s pest problem has reached crisis point, with farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests – but still going backwards. The findings come from Federated Farmers’ second National Pests Survey, which shows pest numbers are increasing faster than they were two years ago, and farmers are … Read more
Source: Rātā Foundation The South Island’s most significant community investment fund, Rātā Foundation has reported a solid financial result for the year ending 31 March 2026, with its investment portfolio valued at $717 million and a return of 8%. This enabled the organisation to provide over $24 million to communities across its funding regions of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO members working in the emergency department (ED) at North Shore Hospital have declared a state of emergency due to unsafe staffing levels resulting in ongoing overcrowding. In a letter sent to Te Whatu Ora chief executive Dr Dale Bramley last Wednesday (attached), signed by dozens of the hospital’s ED … Read more
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Source: Media Outreach Autonomous AI Attack-and-Defence Demonstrates Next-Generation Cybersecurity Talent and Advance Regional Digital Security Talent Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – The AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, jointly organised by the Digital Policy Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – Happitat, the World’s First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT “THE … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Constable Glen Tweedie: Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln this week. The crash occurred just before 9.40pm on Wednesday 19 August at the intersection of Shands Road and Springston Rolleston Road. One of the vehicles involved in the crash reportedly…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara, south of Kaiwaka is blocked following a crash this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 4.15pm, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Otioro Road. There appears to be no injuries, however one of the vehicles is completely blocking State Highway 1. The road is…
Source: PSA The Public Service Association is calling on Labour to clearly commit to reversing the National led Government’s plans to cut almost 9,000 public service jobs over the next three years. Today’s release of Labour’s fiscal strategy stated that ‘strong public services are an investment in New Zealand’s future’. “As our population ages and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car during an anti-social road user event in Manawatū in the early hours of Saturday morning. Detective David Burrows says at around 12:20am, Police were called to Halcombe Road, north of Feilding following reports of a vehicle…