Pacific Civil Society Calls for a Genuine Ocean of Peace: The Pacific is NOT a battleground

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Source: Pacific Regional Non-Governmental Organisations (PRNGO) Alliance The Pacific Ocean is far more than a strategic waterway; it is the foundation of our cultures, identities, livelihoods and futures. It sustains our communities, connects our islands, and underpins our sovereignty and self-determination. Yet today, our ocean is increasingly being treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, … Read more

Oxfam – Rich countries exaggerating “true value” of climate finance by around $100 billion

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Rich countries have again inflated the “true value” of the climate finance they provide to low- and middle-income countries, overstating it by around $100 billion in 2024, according to new analysis by Oxfam. This exceeds the $88 billion by which climate finance was overstated in 2022. Governments reported mobilizing nearly $137 billion in … Read more

Funding boost welcomed as complexity of mental health calls continues to rise

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Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Every year, more than 30,000 New Zealanders reach out to 1737 in moments of distress – for support with anxiety, depression, loneliness, thoughts of self-harm, or simply not knowing where else to turn. Whakarongorau Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s additional investment in telehealth services announced today [Telehealth investment to deliver faster access to … Read more

SH1 blocked, Riverlands, Marlborough

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 at the intersection of Sheffield Street is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.20pm. One person has sustained critical injuries with ambulance services on scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.  Motorists should avoid the highway and take alternative routes…

DFT and OSMEP Invite Guangzhou Consumers to Discover Premium Thai Rice at “Thai Rice Roadshow”

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, together with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), invites consumers in Guangzhou to experience the premium quality of Thai rice at “Thai Rice Roadshow: Think Rice Think … Read more

Guidance to increase supermarket competition and help lower prices

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed the release of new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidance that will make it easier for international investors to understand and navigate New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act (the Act), particularly in the supermarket and grocery sector.  “New investment means more choices and lower prices…

Happitat Unveils the New Global Landmark of Happiness, Opening 21 August

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Happitat today announced its official opening on 21 August2026, introducing the New Global Landmark of Happiness and the world’s first destination dedicated to happiness. Built on the belief that happiness should not be reserved only for special occasions, Happitat is designed … Read more

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong Generously Presents This Summer: “The True NINJAGO® Trials”

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Source: Media Outreach Calling All Little Ninjas Across the City! Team Up to Battle Elemental Monsters and Celebrate 15 Years of NINJAGO® HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – LEGO®NINJAGO®stands as one of the LEGO®Group’s most successful original storylines. Over the past 15 years, millions of fans worldwide have learned … Read more

Changes to the health and safety law

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 13 July 2026 As New Zealand’s primary work health and safety law, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) sets out what businesses need to do to keep people healthy and safe at work. It also establishes key work health and safety principles and rights. Today, amendments to the…

Family friendly hunt targets wild pigs on Aotea

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 Hosted by the Department of Conservation, the family-friendly hunt was supported by a hāngi and Pork on a Plate cooking competition. DOC Aotea Operations Manager Fletcher Beazley says the event was hugely popular. “We had a great response to the event with over 80 hunting teams signing…

Power wheelchairs open new horizons for disabled Kiwis

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Source: New Zealand Government A $3.5 million Government project is aimed at getting 100 people with progressive conditions including Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, into high-performance power wheelchairs, exploring the benefits of high tech in the disability sector, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston has announced. “This is a really exciting opportunity for our Disability Support…

$6 million caulerpa removal tool shows promise in Northland

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Source: New Zealand Government A giant underwater dredge device designed to remove large areas of exotic caulerpa seaweed has performed well in recent testing at Omākiwi Cove in Northland, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Known as the submersible dredge planer (SDP), the remotely operated equipment was developed for Biosecurity New Zealand by Northland Regional Council,…

Environment Canterbury considers new strategy and mana whenua partnership agreements

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury considers new strategy and mana whenua partnership agreements | Environment Canterbury Date: 13 Jul 2026 Follow the meeting Watch the meeting live Join the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting live on YouTube or watch the recording afterwards. View the meeting agenda Read the agenda and reports for all…

UEM Edgenta Cements Role In Delivering Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – UEM Edgenta Berhad (“UEM Edgenta” or “the Company”), a leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company serving as the appointed Independent Checking Engineer (ICE), has successfully steered the development of Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak. The project marks a significant milestone … Read more

The lazy gardener’s guide to helping nature this winter

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 DOC is encouraging New Zealanders to embrace a bit of “winter wildness” in their backyards and create small pockets of habitat for native birds, insects, lizards, and other wildlife. Principal Science Advisor Colin O’Donnell says helping nature doesn’t have to mean a major garden makeover; sometimes the…

Skyro Rolls Out Reusable Digital Credit Across the Philippines, Explores Opportunities in Southeast Asian Markets

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform, today announced the nationwide rollout of SkyroCredit, its reusable digital credit line, making it available to all eligible customers across the Philippines. The launch follows a pilot phase that attracted more than 100,000 users who … Read more

A new lease of life for Waikaremoana Holiday Park

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 Source:  Joint media release DOC and Te Uru Taumatua, the Tūhoe iwi authority Te Uru Taumatua conducts operational management of Te Urewera on behalf of Te Urewera Board. DOC has been working with Te Uru Taumatua for more than a year to transition management of the holiday park,…

Milestone for hunter-led conservation in NZ

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 July 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister for Hunting and Fishing Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says the move paves the way for the game animals to be sustainably managed for their hunting values, while improving important conservation outcomes. Mr Meager made the announcement in Te Anau alongside the…

June 2026 Quarterly Results Conference Call

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia , July 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it will release its quarterly results for the period ended 30 June 2026 on the ASX platform on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The announcement will also be available on the SEDAR+ … Read more

Peach Garden Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Singapore Flyer-Inspired Mooncake Keepsake Gift Set

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Peach Garden has unveiled its 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, headlined by the Graceful Showstopper, a keepsake gift set inspired by the Singapore Flyer. Peach Garden Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Singapore Flyer-Inspired Mooncake Keepsake Gift Set The Singapore Flyer design roots the collection … Read more

Save the Children – “They’re flinching at the slightest noise” – Children’s mental wellbeing at stake two weeks on from devastating Venezuela earthquakes

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Source: Save the Children Children are showing signs of mental distress in the wake of last month’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, with parents and psychologists reporting children flinching at the slightest noise, finding it difficult to sleep, and showing more signs of irritability and aggression.   Children who have undergone such stressful experiences will often show … Read more

BANGLADESH: Deadly landslide kills seven more children in Rohingya camps

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Source: Save the Children A landslide triggered by monsoon rains has reportedly killed seven students and a teacher at a school in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, with more children being pulled from the rubble in the second deadly incident this week, Save the Children said. The landslide came after at least eight people – including five children – died … Read more

Dairy Sector – Fonterra revises its 2026/27 forecast Farmgate Milk Price

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Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today updated its forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price off the back of declining prices at recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions. The revised forecast is $9.25 per kgMS, with a new range of $8.00 – $10.50 per kgMS. This is down from the opening forecast of $9.75 … Read more

Tertiary Education – Cost of tertiary education will be 19% higher than 2 years ago

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Source: Tertiary Education Union The union for academics and staff working in universities, polytechnics and wānanga say that the proposal to permit tertiary institutions to increase student fees to 6% in a year when fees-free support has been withdrawn is unacceptable and irresponsible. President Te Tiriti for the Tertiary Education Union (TEU), Ti Lamusse, says the … Read more

Bay of Plenty projects backed by RIF investment

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting Bay of Plenty’s economic growth with funding for two projects through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “These investments are about backing the infrastructure and resources that will drive long-term regional growth and economic prosperity,” Mr Jones says. The Government is investing $12.5 million…

Election 2026 – EMA calls for fewer policy shocks, more certainty for business in 2026 Election Policy Directives

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Source: EMA A plan for manufacturing, a clear future for energy, and stable settings for the business community are the post-election policy directions for the EMA as November’s general election approaches. The EMA’s 2026 Election Policy Directives, released today, focus on further improving the business environment for EMA members and the wider business community across the … Read more