CGTN: Navigating the South China Sea Before GPS

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Ten years after the South China Sea arbitration, CGTN has published an article exploring the story of the Genglubu – a handwritten navigation manual that guided generations of Hainan fishermen long before GPS, shedding light on a chapter of South China … Read more

World Population Day: Swiss Re Life &Health CEO says the next decade will re-write the intergenerational contract

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Op-ed by Paul Murray, CEO Life & Health Reinsurance, Swiss Re. Ten years. That is roughly how long we have before many societies reach one of the most defining demographic tipping points of our era: the point at which the “new” silver … Read more

Tonga Ratifies CTBT, Completing Treaty Universalisation in Pacific Region

Source: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) Vienna, 7 July 2026 – Tonga has ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), becoming the 179th State to do so and completing universalisation of the Treaty across the Pacific region. For a part of the world deeply impacted by nuclear testing, it is a milestone long in the making. The … Read more

HMG and OncoCare Sign “Pan-Asian Strategic Cooperation Agreement” Joining Forces to Build a “Pan-Asian Closed-Loop Medical Ecosystem” to Provide One-Stop, Full-Cycle Care for Cross-Border Cancer Patients

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – HealthMutual Group (HMG), a leading healthcare management group in the Asia-Pacific region, and OncoCare , a subsidiary of the internationally renowned integrated oncology-focused group Tamarind Health, officially signed a Pan-Asian Strategic Cooperation Agreement today. This agreement represents a significant milestone, … Read more

SNP introduces Kyano Lorna to redefine enterprise data transformation

Source: Media Outreach New agentic AI layer significantly accelerates secure SAP transformations, supporting customers and partners throughout the entire SAP data transformation lifecycle The innovative AI delivers insights in real time, speeds up decision-making, and reduces manual efforts Kyano® Lorna makes decades of transformation experience available globally in any language, enabling faster and more efficient … Read more

Government support for flood-hit Kaikōura farmers

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing $50,000 to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support flood-affected Kaikōura farmers, with Federated Farmers to match the funding through fundraising, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Kaikōura received double its average July rainfall in just two days, triggering flooding and slips that have damaged farms, livestock feed,…

Kaikoura flood response: Farm and rural recovery

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Emergency works for flooding We understand that many of you will need to undertake urgent work on your property. Landowners can do minor works in and next to waterways to ensure farms are safe (including stock), water supplies are restored, and access is maintained. Again, we ask that landowners keep…

Banking and Finance – ASB increases interest rates in response to OCR

Source: ASB ASB is increasing its variable home loan rates by 25 basis points. Savings on Call and Savings Plus products are also increasing by 15 and 20 basis points, respectively. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “Interest rate increases can be difficult for many households. We have also recently reduced some … Read more

Health – Te Whatu Ora must disclose staffing levels at time of tragic death – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Te Whatu Ora must disclose whether the Waikato emergency department (ED) was short-staffed at the time a man tragically died in the waiting room, NZNO says. A summary of an urgent clinical review was released by Te Whatu Ora this afternoon. The rapid review was ordered after reports the man, … Read more

Events – Auckland Museum opens archives for 40th anniversary of Homosexual Law Reform in special LATE event

Source: Auckland Museum Forty years after the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum will open its archives for an evening of storytelling, taonga, music and performance reflecting on a crucial moment in Aotearoa New Zealand’s fight for equal rights. LATE at the Museum | 1986: A Look … Read more

Health Education – ProCare celebrates top Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec

Source: ProCare ProCare has recognised two outstanding Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec Institute of Technology, awarding scholarships as part of its commitment to strengthening New Zealand’s future primary care workforce. The ProCare Metua Bates-Faasisila Top Pacific Nurse Award recognises final year Bachelor of Nursing students who have achieved excellent academic results and shown a strong … Read more

Dusit International expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand with new lifestyle hotels in Hat Yai and Phuket

Source: Media Outreach Designed for today’s experience-driven travellers, the locally inspired hotel brand will bring its distinctive blend of thoughtful design, meaningful connections, and neighbourhood experiences to two of Southern Thailand’s most dynamic destinations BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development … Read more

Sapu Nano Successfully Completes Initial Safety Cohort of Phase 1b SP-03-B101 Trial; Independent Safety Review Committee Recommends Dose Escalation and European Expansion Underway

Source: Media Outreach SAN DIEGO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Sapu Nano (US) LLC, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing the proprietary Deciparticle nanomedicine platform, today announced that the independent Safety Review Committee (SRC) has completed its review of the initial safety cohort in the Company’s ongoing SP-03-B101 Phase 1b clinical … Read more

Thailand’s BOI Approves $688 Million Nestlé Investment for AI-Driven Regional Coffee Hub

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved on 8 July a USD 688 million (23 billion baht) investment by Nestlé (Thai) Co., Ltd. to construct a smart factory and distribution center. The greenfield project will deploy artificial intelligence and advanced automation, … Read more

Flood risk is real, and it's growing

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 09 Jul 2026 | Author: Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs has acknowledged communities hit by this week’s flooding and reaffirmed the region’s commitment to sustained investment in flood resilience. States of emergency were declared this week in Waitaki and Kaikōura, with…

Arrest following Te Kamo stabbing

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person following a serious stabbing at a gathering in Te Kamo last week.  Whangārei Police were called to a Forest View Road address at 11.50pm on 3 July to reports of an altercation in which one person was stabbed. Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says…

Auckland Council appoints independent reviewer for Heart of the City

Source: Auckland Council Cassandra Crowley has been appointed by Auckland Council as an Independent Reviewer and Governance Observer to support Heart of the City through the process of restoring a functioning Executive Committee.  Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson, who has confirmed Ms Crowley’s appointment, says her role is to verify the Heart of the…

NZ to explore joining Fiji-Australia defence alliance

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will engage with Australia and Fiji on the possibility of joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance, the Government has announced.  “Fiji and Australia this week announced a commitment to become military allies, and New Zealand welcomes this,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “New Zealand and Australia share a close…

Putting money back in the till for food businesses

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is removing costs for thousands of food businesses by launching another free online food safety course, says Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard. “Food safety training can cost food businesses between $50 and $200 per staff member, so making free resources available puts money back in the till.”  “This…

Warrant to arrest: Rogan Hare-Huru

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Rogan Hare-Huru, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police.  The 30-year-old wanted by Police for a firearms offence and is known to have connections across Auckland. Hare-Huru is considered dangerous and should not be approached. If you have seen Hare-Huru or…

Crypto ATMs to get guardrails, not the guillotine

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will not proceed with a blanket legislative ban on crypto ATMs, instead taking a targeted and proportionate approach to reducing the criminal misuse of virtual assets, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. In June 2025, Cabinet agreed in principle to ban crypto ATMs, subject to further policy analysis. That…

SNP and Palantir form strategic partnership to accelerate secure SAP transformations

Source: Media Outreach SNP builds on Palantir platforms to deliver new AI-powered solutions for solving mission-critical customer challenges The partnership will build on SNP’s strong base with more than 3,000 customers globally and 15,000 successful SAP transformation projects SNP and Palantir will leverage their strengths to help customers modernize their SAP landscapes and business processes … Read more

Matariki and Puanga: The Māori New Year

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Matariki and Puanga are stars that sit in the night sky together to signal the start of the Māori new year for different iwi. The nine stars of Matariki ” data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?fit=580350&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=580350&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-47380″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=1024618&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=300181&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?resize=768464&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matariki-star-cluster.png?w=1176&ssl=1 1176w” sizes=”(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px”/>The nine stars of Matariki…

NZFirst Announces Next Tranche of Candidates

Source: New Zealand First NZFirst Announces Next Tranche of Candidates  New Zealand First is today announcing our next set of confirmed candidates to stand in the general election.  This latest tranche shows the growing list of candidates with a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds New Zealand First will have representing the party across…