deVere Group: the AI trade is fracturing fast and what to do now

Source: deVere Group AI investors should follow three priorities for the rest of 2026, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, as sharp swings are exposing which parts of the AI trade are built on real demand and which are not. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as … Read more

CUHK unveils 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Leaping to Greatness

Source: Media Outreach Anchored by the TIGER framework, CUHK leaps toward new heights of academic excellence and global impact HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today (6 August) unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, titled “CUHK 2026–2030: Leaping to Greatness” (the “CUHK … Read more

Bridge Data Centres and Morong Electric Jointly Launch the World’s First Fully Prefabricated Power Module for AI Data Centres

Source: Media Outreach Called PowerCore 5.0, the containerised module will reduce power infrastructure delivery timelines by more than 50%. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and Morong Electric, an electrical manufacturing specialist, have launched PowerCore 5.0, the world’s first fully prefabricated … Read more

Mortgage lending trends: 10 things to know right now – Cotality

Source: Cotality NZ Thursday 6 August 2026 Interest rates, credit rules, and shifting buyer behaviour are inextricably entwined with the health of the housing market. In line with the recent slowdown in property sales activity, mortgage lending has lost significant momentum – with growth dipping near zero in May and June marking a nearly three-year … Read more

GlobalData – RBI’s deliberate hold at 5.25% anchors growth amid US tariff and oil risks, says GlobalData

Source: GlobalData 6 August 2026 Following the Reserve Bank of India’s decision on 05 August 2026 to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance; Jaison Davis, Economic Research Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, provides his perspective: “This is a deliberate pause, and the RBI can afford it. … Read more

RSA – Government urged to better fund NZDF personnel

Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association 6 August 2026 The Royal New Zealand RSA is calling on the Government to provide greater, sustained funding for New Zealand Defence Force remuneration, saying investment in people must keep pace with New Zealand’s defence ambitions. The RNZRSA welcomes the additional funding provided for Defence pay through … Read more

Employment and Health – NZ’s ‘lowest-paid’ community nurses strike

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Dozens of NZNO’s Total Care Health North Island members will hold a full withdrawal of labour strike on Friday 7 August from 8.30am to 4.30pm. The pickets take place in Hamilton, Auckland and Havelock North (Hawke’s Bay). Working under the ACC Nursing Services Contract for Total Care Health by Access, … Read more

Local News – Porirua supports regional amalgamation proposal

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council today voted to submit an amalgamation proposal based on a single unitary council, supported by strong community councils, but said a referendum should be included in the next steps. The proposal was developed by councils in the Wellington region as part of Government’s Head Start process, as part … Read more

Federated Farmers – New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says today’s announcement of new industry-led secondary school subjects is a major win for New Zealand’s future farming workforce. “Farming is so important for New Zealand’s economic success, but often we struggle to meet our workforce needs,” Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard Dawkins says. “The way we farm is constantly evolving … Read more

Local News – Five candidates confirmed for Porirua’s Onepoto General Ward By-election

Source: Porirua City Council Nominations for Porirua City Council’s Onepoto General Ward closed at midday today with a by-election to be held in October. Five candidates have put themselves forward for election. They are, in alphabetical order, Joanne Dow, Caroline Mareko, Zac Painting, Siobhan Samuel and Jess Te Huia. The by-election follows the sudden passing … Read more

BusinessNZ – Small business relief welcome – but tax and threshold neglect is the real story

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has welcomed elements of Labour’s Small Business Action Plan – A Fair Go, saying several measures reflect long-standing BusinessNZ positions, and says today’s announcement should prompt a wider, cross-party conversation about New Zealand’s outdated and unindexed tax settings, including the case for a lower company tax rate. BusinessNZ has also raised strong … Read more

Govt’s pay equity defence ‘cynical and opportunistic’, unions tell High Court as landmark hearing concludes

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi A three-day High Court hearing on the Government’s scrapping of pay equity for more than 150,000 New Zealand women has concluded in Wellington, with the Government facing accusations that its defence of last year’s law changes does not withstand scrutiny under the New Zealand Bill of … Read more

EMA welcomes new industry-led school subjects as major step forward for New Zealand’s future workforce

Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has welcomed the government’s announcement of nine new industry-led secondary school subjects, saying the move will help better connect classroom learning with the skills, careers and workforce needs of the future. From 2029, Year 12 and 13 students will be able to study subjects … Read more

Local News – Time extension granted for proposed tourist venture – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council has agreed to extend the agreement to lease of Rangituhi which will allow the developer of a proposed tourism venture for the city more time to lock in the overseas investment it needs. Porirua Adventure Park is a tourism project proposed to be built on part of Rangituhi, … Read more

Singapore-led Platform Leads Regional Collaboration for the First Successful Implantation of the World’s Smallest and Lightest Artificial Heart Assist Device

Source: Media Outreach Convergence of advanced medtech, medical knowledge sharing cloud and agentic AI heralds a new heart failure management solution for heart failure patients SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – Singaporean doctor Dr Wei Siang Yu, Founder of HeartSpan.ai, has led a cross-border collaboration that enabled Indonesia’s first successful implantation … Read more

MyRepublic wins Ookla® Speedtest Award™ for Fastest Broadband and Speedtest Verified™ Claim for Fastest Upload Speed

Source: Media Outreach Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau® , and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights. Our solutions empower service providers, … Read more

Share, Care, and Connect Over a Meal With Pay It Forward Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – A lot of people wish to do something kind for the world around them. However, most struggle finding an appropriate platform. Pay It Forward (PIF), a community meal-sharing app built on the simple idea that small acts of kindness can … Read more

Appeal for witnesses, Kauri fatal crash

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to make enquiries following a fatal crash in Kauri earlier this week. The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on Monday 3 August and sadly one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says Police would still like to…

New Zealand to welcome Viet Nam President

Source: New Zealand Government Viet Nam’s President and Party General Secretary, His Excellency To Lam, will make a State visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. “With a population of more than 100 million people and GDP growth of 8 percent last year, Viet Nam is one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies…

Enhanced citizens’ arrest powers pass into law

Source: New Zealand Government Businesses are about to have enhanced powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Crimes Act Amendment Bill passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and that means ensuring retailers are…

First CT scanner for Kaitaia Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government People in the Mid and Far North will soon have access to CT scanning closer to home, with a new scanner set to be installed at Kaitaia Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This $5.5 million investment will mean people living in Kaitaia and surrounding towns can get a CT scan…

New urgent care service for Rolleston

Source: New Zealand Government A new urgent and after-hours service will open at Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub this Saturday, easing pressure on Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department and giving people in Rolleston and across the Selwyn district better access to urgent healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Until now, families in Selwyn…

YF Life Claims “Branding Initiative of the Year – HK” at Insurance Asia Awards 2026

Source: Media Outreach Pioneering “Invesurance” Philosophy for 50th Anniversary Campaign Secures Prestigious Industry Honor HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – YF Life Insurance International Ltd. (YF Life) has been awarded the prestigious “Branding Initiative of the Year – Hong Kong” accolade at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026. This prominent … Read more

Leopard seal snooze delights Tauranga

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 August 2026 Usually living around the Antarctic pack ice, leopard seals are occasional visitors to New Zealand shores during autumn and winter. After being alerted to the unusual visitor, Department of Conservation rangers cordoned off an area to keep the fascinated public at bay. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Sarah-Lyn Wilson…

Crash causing delays Dinsdale, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Police were called to a crash involving a car and mobility scooter in Dinsdale, Hamilton at approximately 1.10pm.  The crash occurred at the roundabout intersection at Whatawhata Road. It’s believed injuries are involved.   Emergency services are on site, with police asking motorists to avoid the area.

International investment in New Zealand nature

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 August 2026 The kākāpō and the Chatham Island tāiko were named in the newly-launched Phoenix Species Project, the single largest philanthropic initiative dedicated to recovering critically endangered species across the world. DOC Deputy Director General Public Affairs Sia Aston says the recognition of these species is an investment in…