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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, making it simpler and clearer to use while maintaining protections for workers and opportunities for New Zealanders. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says the changes recognise the important role the RSE scheme plays, while responding to clear feedback that it has become…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing new biosecurity regulations to help poultry farmers manage H5 bird flu, protect livelihoods, and secure domestic food supply, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Now that H5 bird flu is here, it will almost certainly establish in wild birds. “Cabinet has approved regulations to ensure the sector has…
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland based barrister Paul Collins has been confirmed by parliament as the new Judicial Conduct Commissioner, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Mr Collins has almost 40 years of experience in legal practice and for most of the past 30 years has specialised in law and practice relating to the regulation of…
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Top six fossil fuel corporations expect Q2 profits to nearly double Q1 levels. Annual profits for 2026 are set to exceed the previous 21 months combined. Emissions from five fossil fuel corporations were enough to cause about 1 in 4 heatwaves between 2000 and 2023, which would have been virtually impossible without … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Collaborations with the Thai IoT Association and the Thai Embedded Systems Association support IoT, embedded systems, and industrial innovation in Thailand BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, today announced the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Thai … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The four recruits of New Zealand Police’s first Accelerated Policing Course will be celebrated this Thursday 30 July as they graduate alongside recruit Wing 398. The former Australian officers previously worked for Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia Police services. They will be deployed to Eastern, Central and Wellington District. The…
Source: Media Outreach Launched market-first Door-to-Door Luggage Repair Service for Travel Insurance customers HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited (“MSIG”) today published its 2025 Claims Report, highlighting a fifth consecutive annual rise in its claims settlement ratio since 2020, strong performance across key classes, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Newly opened Dunearn Village store offers free appraisals of gold, jewelry, luxury watches, and branded goods SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – As gold prices continue to hold near historic highs, a growing number of consumers in Singapore are taking a fresh look at the value of jewelry, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – Nota Sign, the global e-signature platform of Fadada (Shenzhen Fadada Internet Technology Company Limited), has officially integrated with iAM Smart, Hong Kong’s official digital identity platform. The integration connects cross-border electronic signatures with Hong Kong’s digital identity ecosystem, providing government … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International continues to reinforce its strategic growth within Indonesia’s premium hospitality market with the soft opening of the 5-star Ashva Swiss-Belresort Ubud Bali. Nestled in one of Bali’s most celebrated cultural and nature-driven destinations, this upscale property marks a major … Read more
Source: Save the Children Two thirds of children across Western Europe [1] were exposed to extreme heatwaves between 1 January and 14 July this year, according to new data from Save the Children as temperatures soar and record wildfires ravage parts of Europe. [2] The child rights organisation said that the number of children impacted … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is today supporting a bill that will cut annual leave entitlements for tens of thousands of working New Zealanders as it moves through the Committee of the Whole House in Parliament. “Christopher Luxon wants to take a holiday: yours,” said Fleur … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Attorney-General has extended the final report deadline for the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children by one month, allowing the Inquiry additional time to clarify a matter. The Inquiry presented its report to the Governor-General’s office and the Attorney-General on Tuesday 21 July, as required by its…
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: June 2026 – information release 28 July 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the June 2026 month (compared with the May 2026 month) were: all industries – up 0.1 percent (2,728 jobs) to … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 3.2 percent – news story 28 July 2026 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3.2 percent in the 12 months to the June 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 3.2 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price … Read more
Source: Island Innovation 27 July, 2026: The Virtual Island Summit (VIS), the premier free online conference for island communities worldwide, will return on 15-17 September 2026. Now in its eighth year, VIS marks a significant shift from previous editions. The three-day event will follow a narrative arc, with each day building on the last and … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa In protest over the Conservation Amendment Bill, Greenpeace climbers have hung an eighteen square-metre banner from a giant rimu tree in an ancient West Coast forest. The activity recreates one of New Zealand’s most iconic environmental protests – the Native Forest Action tree occupation and campaign that helped to successfully end logging … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Concerns over high-powered LED lightbars and spotlights have prompted a plea for Northland boaties to display the correct lights from sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility conditions like rain and fog. Northland Regional Council Deputy Harbourmaster Peter Thomas says the Harbourmaster’s office has noticed an increasing number of boats are … Read more
Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Mums and their newborn babies are missing out because Plunket services are running on shoestring budgets with skeleton staffing, and their health needs are unable to be met, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. NZNO national delegate and Plunket nurse Kelly Morrissey says … Read more
Source: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) MEDIA ADVISORY On the opening day of the 26th International Aids Conference in Rio de Janeiro, taking place from 27 to 31 July 2026, UNAIDS is releasing a new report showing the extent and impact of funding cuts and disruptions experienced in 2025 as well as global … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police investigating an aggravated burglary incident in Lincoln earlier this month are appealing to the public for information. On Thursday 16 July, around 11.15pm, it is reported that a man has entered a home on Jacobsens Place, without permission. When confronted by one of…
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are asked to avoid the Glenorchy Queenstown Road after a single bus crash at about 9am today. Some of the occupants of the bus appear to have minor injuries. No other vehicle was involved. The road will be closed for some time while the bus is removed from the road.…
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed two new appointments to the Waitangi Tribunal, Nick Wells and Rick Witana. “I would like to welcome Mr Wells and Mr Witana to their new roles and, at the same time, thank Dr Paul Hamer and Basil Morrison for their service as they step…
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed three key reappointments across Māori whenua, economic development, and Māori broadcasting governance. The appointments are Dr Charlotte Severne ONZM as Māori Trustee, Hinerangi Edwards ONZM as a trustee of the Poutama Trust Board, and Brian Morris as a member of the Te Māngai Pāho…
Source: New Zealand Government Long-term measures to reduce risk from fishing to hoiho will come into force on 16 September 2026, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Last year I established a temporary emergency ban of set-net fishing in a high-risk area around the Otago Peninsula to protect hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins).This allowed for a…
Source: Maritime New Zealand Search and rescue agencies from around New Zealand gathered in Wellington in June to recognise the achievements of the sector. As a coordinating agency, our Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) plays a key role in search and rescue in New Zealand. When alerted to a person in distress, either on land or…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Paul Reeves, Christchurch Police: Police responded to a report of an incident on Rotherham Street, Riccarton, at around 12.30am today. It is alleged a vehicle was used to gain entry to a premises and damage a window before leaving the scene. A member of the public reported the…