Winston Peters: “Adding Real Export Value – Use It or Lose It”

Source: New Zealand First Democracy As we each day draw closer to the election, New Zealanders are beginning to focus more on political parties and the policies they stand for. It is true that we all get to exercise our democratic right every three years, but the reality is that we only exercise that right…

Update: Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police An officer remains in Wellington Hospital, surrounded by family, after a critical incident in Manawatu overnight.  The officer, a Constable based in Palmerston North, was deploying road spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road about 2am, when the vehicle hit him, throwing him several metres.  Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett said the…

Media advisory: Palmerston North critical incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning’s incident near Palmerston North.  Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett will speak at a stand-up in Wellington at 1.45pm.  Interested media are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre 

Opinion – Bitcoin rally has real fuel behind it: deVere CEO

Source: deVere Group August 21 2026 Bitcoin’s bulls are firmly back in control, and this rally has real fuel behind it rather than empty hope, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations amid an impressive bounce. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as Bitcoin surged around 18% in … Read more

PSA Analysis – Government’s axing of pay equity cost jobs & GDP growth

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Analysis shows pay equity settlements over four years would have: Created 13,000 jobs Grown GDP by $13.5 billion or 0.6% Increased tax revenue by $5 billion Fresh analysis by the PSA of Treasury’s own modelling shows the Government’s decision to cancel pay equity claims under urgency … Read more

Fast-track application lodged for dry dock

Source: New Zealand Government A significant milestone has been reached for the Northland Shipyard and Dry Dock project with the lodgement of the substantive fast-track consent application, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. The application for the shipyard and marine maintenance facility at Marsden Point has been lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority under the Fast-Track Approvals…

Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District Commander: A Police officer is in a critical condition in hospital, following an incident overnight involving a fleeing driver near Palmerston North. The driver had been signalled to stop about 2am on Amberley Avenue but allegedly fled. Minutes later, the vehicle, which was not…

Serious crash, SH 8, Lindis Pass

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 8, Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, has been closed by a serious two-vehicle crash this morning.  Emergency services were called to the scene, between Lindis Pass-Tarras Road and Birchwood Road, about 7.40am.  Two people are reported to have suffered critical injuries, while another has suffered serious injuries.  The section of Lindis…

Cameron Road, Tauranga closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Cameron Road, Tauranga is closed between 13th and 15th Ave following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just after 5:40am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre

Fatal crash, Maungakaramea

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash yesterday in Maungakaramea. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Maungakaramea Road and Jobe Road about 5.20pm.  Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The road has since reopened. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS…

KeyA to Debut New Collectibles and Meet Fans at POP TOY SHOW Singapore 2026

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Yanran Chen, the artist who created the original IP KeyA, returns to POP TOY SHOW (PTS) Singapore from August 21 to 23, 2026, presenting a selection of new collectibles and signature works to art toy enthusiasts and fans in Singapore. Asia’s landmark … Read more

TDCX Opens Second Hyderabad Campus, Reinforcing India as Key Global Delivery Hub

Source: Media Outreach New Meenakshi Eco Park campus supports a more than 600% increase in TDCX’s India headcount over three years, reinforcing the country’s role in serving global technology and digital economy clients HYDERABAD, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – TDCX, a leading global customer experience solutions firm, today opened its … Read more

Singapore parent develops AI oral examiner for PSLE students as AI becomes part of exam preparation

Source: Media Outreach Built by a Singapore parent, the platform uses real-time AI conversation and parent-shared prelim themes to help students practise before the PSLE oral examinations. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Articulate Intelligence has launched updated PSLE English and Chinese oral examination practice tools on its AI learning platform, … Read more

HAVI Names Kuala Lumpur One of Just Four Global Technology Hubs, Anchoring Malaysia as Asia Pacific’s Digital Supply Chain Capital

Source: Media Outreach First hub in APAC to create 150 high-value jobs till mid-2027 and position Malaysia as a regional base for AI-enabled logistics innovation KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Global supply chain leader HAVI will open its TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur, one of only four such hubs … Read more

Industrial Development Bureau of Hengqin Officially Joins ICCA, Exploring Global Resource Channels for the Macao-Hengqin MICE Industry

Source: Media Outreach HENGQIN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Recently, the Macao-Hengqin MICE Enterprises & ICCA Bay Area Members Seminar 2026 was held at Tianmu Qintai in Hengqin. With the theme “Global Bidding and Breakthrough Strategies for Emerging Destinations,” the event was hosted by the MICE Industry Association of the … Read more

Serious crash, Maungakaramea Road, Whangarei

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash in Maungakaramea, Whangarei, this evening.  Emergency services were called to the intersection of Maungakaramea Road and Jobe Road about 5.20pm after a single vehicle crash.  Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries.  The Serious Crash Unit has been contacted.  The road is closed…

MyRepublic expands GAMER lineup with Dreamcore x MyRepublic RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC and Limited Edition ASUS T1 Graphics Card Broadband Bundle

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – MyRepublic is expanding its GAMER lineup with its first co-branded collaboration – Dreamcore x MyRepublic RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC, plus a limited-edition ASUS T1 GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card Broadband Bundle, bringing new gaming-focused hardware to its GAMER offering. Dreamcore x … Read more

Objective Digital Psychological Assessment Launches in Singapore, Offering Clarity for Inattention and Hyperactivity Concerns

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – A new, scientifically proven digital assessment service is now available in Singapore, offering an objective window into psychological brain function for individuals struggling with inattention, hyperactivity and depression. Powered by the pioneering research of leading psychological scientists, the Digital Psychological Assessment continues … Read more

More Than 700 Guests Across Malaysia and Singapore Embrace L’OCCITANE’s Growing 5-to-0 Reset Movement

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – More than 700 guests across Malaysia and Singapore recently came together to embrace L’OCCITANE en Provence’s growing 5-to-0 Reset movement, a community-led initiative encouraging individuals to pause, reset and reconnect through intentional self-care. Through immersive wellness experiences held … Read more

Amnesty International – Hong Kong: ‘Dismaying’ Tiananmen convictions part of campaign to erase Chinese history

Source: Amnesty International 21 August 2026 Responding to the convictions of activists who organized Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong, Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas spokesperson Fernando Cheung said: “This dismaying verdict underlines how Hong Kong’s National Security Law is being used to punish people for peacefully remembering one of the darkest chapters in recent Chinese … Read more

Retail Sector – OOSHIES™ magic continues at FreshChoice with double giveaways this weekend

Source: FreshChoice 21 August 2026 The magic is far from over at FreshChoice. To keep the excitement going and help Kiwis finish their collections, FreshChoice is excited to share that our stores still have Disney OOSHIES in stock. To help collectors of all ages track down those final elusive characters and complete their 40-figure sets, … Read more

Aviation Sector – Business transformation webinar

Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Please save the date for an upcoming webinar on the Civil Aviation Authority’s Business Transformation programme. We’ll share more about why we’re undertaking Business Transformation, what it could mean for aviation participants, and how we’ll work with industry as the programme develops. The session will be led by … Read more

Trio charged following Northland burglaries

Source: New Zealand Police Three people, including two youths, have been arrested and charged following a series of burglaries in the Northland region.  The arrests come after two commercial premises in Ruakākā and One Tree Point were targeted in recent weeks, with cash and a significant amount of alcohol among the items taken.  Detective Senior…

Young offenders’ getaway plans exhausted

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Senior Sergeant Sam Parata, Area Manager – Prevention Two prolific youth offenders went from wheels to heels after an attempted car theft. But their fancy footwork, and quick change of clothes, were no match for eagled-eyed CCTV operators and the Police dog unit. Rotorua Lakes Council CCTV operators first caught…