Police urge public to not walk along the Waikato Expressway

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Waikato West Area Commander, Inspector Andrew Mortimore:  Police are reminding the public of the dangers of walking along the Waikato Expressway.  Around 7.10pm yesterday [Tuesday 7 July], the Police Emergency Communications Centre received 15 calls from members of the public, reporting that a person was seen walking along the…

Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1, Waihola, Clutha

Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of the Waihola Highway/State Highway 1 in Waihola, Clutha, is blocked after a logging truck slipped off the road this morning. Police were called to the incident, between Lake Road and Surrey Heights, around 7.30am.  There doesn’t appear to be any injuries and there are no other vehicles…

Halswell Junction Road roundabout closed, Hornby

Source: New Zealand Police The Halswell Junction Road roundabout, near the Christchurch Southern Motorway, in Hornby is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at the roundabout, near Richmond Avenue, around 6.30am. One person has been transported to hospital in critical condition. The Serious Crash Unit has been…

Retired vet discovers ‘lost’ mohua population

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 July 2026 Mohua are native forest birds with a distinctive bright yellow head and breast. They were virtually wiped out in the 1990s in north Canterbury but have come back thanks to translocations and predator control. In 2022, after a 20-year absence, 41 mohua were moved from Te Kakahu-o-Tamahia/Chalky…

StarCharge Releases Industry White Papers: From Infrastructure to Network Systems, Microgrids Moving from Customization to Scaling Up Development

Source: Media Outreach CHANG ZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – The global new energy vehicle market has seen rapid growth in recent years. With continued strong expectations for new energy vehicle exports, the global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is entering a new stage of rapid expansion. Recently, StarCharge, the … Read more

From Race Circuit to Global Supply Chains: DHL Powers Formula E’s Boldest Season Yet in Shanghai

Source: Media Outreach Formula E Season 12 accelerates global expansion and sustainability milestones as DHL delivers precision logistics behind one of the world’s most complex sporting championships Battery logistics takes center stage off track as electrification drives new supply chain demands SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – As the ABB … Read more

China Hong Kong Motorsports Centre Launches HK Youth Karting Championship 2026

Source: Media Outreach Creating a More Accessible Racing Pathway for Young Hong Kong Drivers to Progress Towards the Asian and International Motorsport Stage Event to be Held at Guangzhou Conghua International Circuit on 15 (Sat) – 16 (Sun) August 2026 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – China Hong Kong … Read more

Hong Kong Residential Purchasing Power Released as Prices and Sales Rise, CRE Investment Momentum Sustains

Source: Media Outreach Core Grade A Offices Lead Rental Recovery, Hong Kong Island High Streets Outperform Kowloon Residential Market: Q2 residential transaction numbers increased by 19% q-o-q and 32% y-o-y to reach more than 22,150 units. Home prices rose by 2.5% during April and May, bringing a cumulative 7.4% increase for the first five months, … Read more

L’Occitane En Provence Helps Malaysians Address Hair Fall Through Expert Hair & Scalp Diagnosis

Source: Media Outreach Backed by Over 105,000 Hair & Scalp Diagnosis Conducted in Malaysia, L’Occitane Advocates Understanding the Cause Before Choosing the Solution KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – As hair fall and hair loss concerns continue to affect consumers across different ages and life stages, L’Occitane is encouraging … Read more

Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: June 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: June 2026 quarter – information release 1 July 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. Visit our website to read the full information … Read more

Employment indicators: May 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: May 2026 – information release 29 June 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the May 2026 month (compared with the April 2026 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (7,678 jobs) to … Read more

Annual number of home consents up 19 percent – Building consents issued: May 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents up 19 percent – news story   2 July 2026 There were 39,737 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended May 2026, up 19 percent compared with the year ended May 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The annual increase in … Read more

National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): March 2026 quarter – information release   2 July 2026 We have developed experimental quarterly estimates for institutional sector accounts and balance sheets, to provide more timely data on New Zealand’s economy. We have published these experimental estimates on a quarterly basis since the first … Read more

Dwelling and household estimates: June 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: June 2026 quarter – information release 7 July 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 30 June 2026, the estimated number of: private dwellings … Read more

Prudential Singapore tops global MDRT Culture of Excellence (COE) Awards with 29 agency leaders recognised in 2026

Source: Media Outreach Agency leader Bryan Phang is the sole COE (Diamond Agency) winner to achieve four consecutive award wins; Prudential’s solid showing underpinned by its strong knowledge sharing and mentorship culture SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) achieved the strongest showing globally in the 2026 Million Dollar … Read more

Have you seen Saxzin?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Saxzin Steedman, who has been reported missing from Dargaville. Saxzin, 22, was last seen leaving Cranley Street on Tuesday 30 June at about 4pm. He is believed to be wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt and red shoes. Police would like to hear from anyone…

Shanghai – New York: to Become a Benchmark for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – On June 30, 2026, New York time, the launch ceremony and New York Forum for OUR WATER Season 3 were successfully held at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York. This event, themed “Rivers of Opportunities“, focused on the shared certainties of Shanghai … Read more

Complaints to Utilities Disputes are up by 62% as more Kiwis seek help

Source: Utilities Disputes More than 27,000 New Zealanders contacted Utilities Disputes last year for help with electricity, gas, water and telecommunications issues, as complaints reached record levels. Utilities Disputes’ 2025/26 Annual Report shows formal complaints increased by 62% to 13,554. Despite the sharp rise, 93% of complaints were resolved within 10 days. The increase continues a … Read more

Transformation World 2026: The Best Data for Business AI

Source: Media Outreach New Kyano® product innovations: Agentic AI for data migrations and unstructured data solutions Kyano Lorna supports customers with AI-powered project intelligence SNP and Palantir accelerate secure SAP transformations through strategic partnership High-profile keynotes from SAP’s Thomas Pfiester and Stefan Steinle, football legend and former Germany national team goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, and bestselling … Read more

Qualification completions increase across the tertiary sector

Source: New Zealand Government New data on New Zealand’s tertiary education system shows growth in qualification completions across the sector, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education  The latest Ministry of Education data, published on Education Counts, indicates the number of students completing a provider-based tertiary qualification increased by 8% in 2025, compared with 2024.…

As EVs Become the Majority of New Car Registrations in Singapore, Allianz Highlights a Shift in Ownership Mindset

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – Electric vehicles (EVs) have reached a defining milestone in Singapore. Allianz Insurance Singapore says the national EV conversation is evolving beyond adoption towards a fundamental shift in how drivers think about vehicle ownership, as EVs now account for the majority of new … Read more

Selwyn students share ideas for a more sustainable future

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Growing seasonal produce Supported by teachers and whānau, students have revitalised a greenhouse and now grow seasonal produce for cooking classes. Surplus produce is donated to the school’s sharing shed, a community pantry where people can contribute or take what they need. Native planting The school grounds tell the same…

ChildFund NZ – Fatal floods hit Rohingya refugee camps just weeks after fires

Source: ChildFund New Zealand Disaster has become a cycle that children living in the world’s largest refugee camps cannot escape,” says ChildFund CEO Josie Pagani. Just weeks after a devastating fire destroyed vital food-growing gardens in Cox’s Bazar, deadly monsoon rains have hit. Nine people are dead, including one child killed in a landslide. More are … Read more

Sudan: More than 5,500 children displaced by escalating violence in El Obeid in past two weeks

Source: Save the Children More than 5,500 children are among the 11,000 people newly displaced in the wake of escalating violence in and around the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan, Sudan, with thousands more at risk, Save the Children said [1]. The latest displacement in over three years of war comes amid intensified hostilities … Read more

AEON Bank Biz Powers Up Business Growth with Term Financing-i and Working Capital Financing-i

Source: Media Outreach AEON Bank (M) Berhad is Malaysia’s first digital Islamic bank, licensed and regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance. Officially launched on 26 May 2024, we currently offer a suite of Shariah-compliant products and services for the Personal Banking and Business Banking (AEON Bank Biz) customers. Our Personal Banking … Read more