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Source: The Republic of Naoero August 20, 2026 As the region prepares for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau, President David Adeang has supported a call from New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for Pacific leaders to shift their focus from aid to strengthening their own economies. Mr Peters told Pacific … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand Federated Farmers says the Government’s decision to cut red tape around agricultural drone use will unlock a technology with huge potential on Kiwi farms. “Farmers have been telling us for some time that the rules around agricultural drone use were getting in the way of innovation,” Federated Farmers transport … Read more
Source: GenPro and General Practitioners Aotearoa 20 August 2026 GenPro and General Practitioners Aotearoa (GPA) have renewed their commitment to work together, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that builds on their successful two-year partnership. GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers said the two membership associations had a mutual aim of improving general practice. “GenPro … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in custody following a violent aggravated robbery in Kaikohe this morning. At about 7am Police received a report of a man allegedly in possession of a firearm breaking into a property in Williams Street. Detective Senior Sergeant Aaron Crawford, Northland CIB, says a woman and child were inside…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Tesson Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01201.HK) recently hosted the “Tesson Smart Energy: Recharged & Ready” 2026 Brand Evolution & Strategic Partnership Signing” at Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong. At the event, Tesson Holdings Limited formally announced its strategic upgrade … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Trivium Accelerates Asset Enhancement to Inject Innovative Momentum into Traditional Grade-A Landmark HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – As leasing activity in Hong Kong’s core commercial districts continues to recover, Nexxus Building in Central has welcomed METiS TechBio (Stock Code: 7666.HK), the world’s first listed artificial … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes a new report from the Human Rights Commission detailing the intergenerational impact of PCP use in the timber industry, including on timber workers, their whānau, and their communities. “The CTU fully supports the report’s findings. Workers in the timber industry deserve a…
Source: New Zealand Government WorkSafe has created a new prequalification template designed to make it easier for construction businesses to be brought on to jobs, which will be especially helpful for smaller contractors, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden. Prequalification is a process for checking a contractor’s health and safety practices before hiring them. “I heard widespread frustration about a lack of consistency and duplication within New Zealand’s prequalification systems. Businesses can be asked…
Source: Media Outreach New facility investment in Johor further expands our end-to-end supply chain capabilities across South Malaysia. Our wider warehousing footprint continues to rapidly grow across Southeast Asia, supporting key industry verticals, including technology, fashion, automotive and industrial sectors. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – DP World today announced the … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 20 August 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to consider whether asbestos-containing materials (ACM) may be present before carrying out high-pressure water spraying or using compressed air. Disturbing ACM can release asbestos fibres and contaminate surrounding areas, posing risks to workers, occupants, and others nearby. What happened? WorkSafe has been…
Source: Maritime New Zealand Did you know that one of the simplest ways to improve vessel efficiency is choosing the right propeller? For both recreational boaties and commercial operators, the right propeller can reduce fuel use, lower operating costs, and cut emissions without changing the engine or how you use your vessel. Why the right…
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First is proposing changes to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 to incentivise investment in value-added dairy manufacturing in New Zealand, New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters announced today. The ‘Use It or Lose It’ policy would give qualifying manufacturers investing in new value-added dairy production access…
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Mudah.my today announced that its car inventory is now available on Carousell Malaysia, giving used-car dealers access to a new pool of buyers while giving Malaysians more cars to discover and compare on the platform they already use. The new … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific is pleased to announce Scott Munafò has been appointed China CEO with effect from 1 September 2026. He will be based in Shanghai. Scott Munafò to lead next phase of growth in China. Mr Munafò … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Legislative changes will give emergency management authorities the tools they need to keep their communities safe from an increasing number of emergencies, the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says. “Giving emergency management authorities more powers to take precautionary actions before a state of emergency is declared will be…
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Wel-Bloom Bio-Tech Corporation will present functional jelly concepts at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, highlighting jelly’s versatility as a supplement option and the technologies behind its development. Wel-Bloom connects with visitors at BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026 in Taipei, carrying the momentum … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police have a warrant to arrest Lawrence Bennett, following a bail breach. The 50-year-old Invercargill man is wanted in relation to burglary and other charges. Police advise the public not to approach Bennett and to call 111 immediately. If you know of the whereabouts or movements of Bennett, please contact…
Source: New Zealand Government Rural families, communities and businesses will be better represented by a new work programme to strengthen rural data in New Zealand’s official statistics, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson and Rural Community Minister Mark Patterson say. “Rural communities have vastly different needs. A refreshed focus on statistics for rural areas is key to…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer Two Canterbury youths had their plans of stealing a distinctive car spiked by police last night. The pair aged 13 and 16 stole a pink Toyota Vitz in Rolleston at approximately 9.45pm. But their joy ride was over 30 minutes later after Police spotted the car…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager, Wellington Police: Police have arrested two people in relation to the death of Nathaniel Sturmey who died at a Malone Road, Waterloo address in April 2026. Multiple search warrants were executed this morning with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad at…
Source: New Zealand Government A new 16-bed acute mental health and addiction facility has officially opened at Rotorua Hospital, providing people in the Lakes district with faster access to support and a better crisis response, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “The previous inpatient unit was more than 45 years old and no longer…
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has today published a new strategy for getting more out of Auckland’s motorway network, setting out how smarter traffic management, targeted investment, and wider transport improvements will help keep the city moving as it grows, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown say. “Auckland’s…
Source: New Zealand First A politics of grievance can explain yesterday, but it cannot build tomorrow. Today, Māori politics is consumed by grievance, division and theatre. Te Pāti Māori increasingly presents itself as the political voice of Māori. It’s not. There’s no doubt the party can organise a descent protest and knows how to create…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 13 August 2026 Document download Summary of Underpinning Analysis: Health (Offensive Trades Removal) Order 2026 ( pdf, 127.87 KB ) Good law-making: 9(i) The importance of consulting, to the extent that is reasonably practicable, the persons or representatives of the persons that the responsible agency considers will…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 20 Aug 2026 Te Taumutu Rūnanga will be able to advance its plans to restore the wetland area of Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon thanks to recently announced funding of $521,733 from the Department of Conservation (DOC)’s Community Fund. Te Taumutu Rūnanga spokesperson Rātangihia Steer says that the co-funding…
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to the fatal shooting of Tom Phillips in September 2025. The IPCA found that an officer was justified in shooting Mr Phillips in self-defence, as he believed that Mr Phillips had shot and likely killed another…
Source: New Zealand Police What do railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent and a wood splitter have in common? They are all items that have been stolen in Hawke’s Bay in the last few months. The list also includes a compactor, a cabin and a hydraulic lift. Senior Constable Pehi Potaka from the Hawke’s Bay…