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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries We have had no further detections of H5 bird flu [since the one announced on 15 July]. H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand – Beehive We thank the public for their vigilance. We have had specialist investigators out at Petone beach [Wellington] and nothing of further concern has…
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries We have staff on the ground over the weekend carrying out checks in some areas of Wellington’s south coast and Wairarapa. We have had no further detections of H5 bird flu [since the second detection on 17 July]. There is no evidence of any mass mortality in wildlife. There…
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries We have had no further detections of H5 bird flu [since 17 July 2026]. There is no evidence of any mass mortality in wildlife. There has been no detection in poultry. We continue to have a strong response from the public about unwell or dead birds they have seen,…
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand bird flu update – 22 July 2026 | NZ Government Skip to main content Date: 22 July 2026 We have had no further detections of H5 bird flu. If you see 3 or more sick or dead wild birds in a group, avoid contact, record…
Source: New Zealand Government Te Here-ā-Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today, finalising the restoration of approximately 3000 hectares of land at the top of the South Island to its rightful owners, announced Attorney General Chris Bishop and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. “As held by the High Court, the land, in…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 51, Awatoto is currently closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike just south of Waitangi Road was reported just after 4:30pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place via Waitangi Road and Farndon Road. Motorists are advised to…
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a crash earlier today in Timaru are seeking information from the public. At around 11:40am today (18 August) Police were called to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near the intersection of Wai-iti Road and Wilson Street. The pedestrian was critically injured and remains in hospital. We’re…
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The $25 million 2026 Winter Plan launched by Health Minister Simeon Brown in March to erase pressure on the health system has been an unmitigated disaster, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. The Minister’s winter plan promised 378 FTEs, 71 extra winter hospital beds across key hospitals, 567 short … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating a reported assault on Saturday 8 August are seeking the public’s assistance. The assault was reported to Police at around 1:20am and occurred on the corner of Hereford Street and Shands Lane. In addition to any witnesses who may have information to assist Police enquiries, we are also…
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming a report from the Human Rights Commission into the human rights implications of the use of PCP in New Zealand and is calling for the Government to implement the recommendations of the report. PCP (pentachlorophenol) is a highly toxic chemical that was used on a very large scale in New Zealand … Read more
Source: Exercise New Zealand (A World First) “If we want more New Zealanders exercising, we need more good people out there pushing that message.” “We spend a lot of time talking about getting New Zealand moving, but exercise professionals are the people who actually turn that ambition into action.” “While much of the conversation about … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Driving the Thai Economy and Charting New Strategic Pathways for the Future of ASEAN BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Board of Trade of Thailand, and the Federation of Thai Industries, … Read more
Source: UNSW Sydney Financial literacy is less about expertise than knowing how to spend, save and borrow, says a UNSW economist. Here’s what you need to know. 8.5 million Australian adults lack basic financial literacy, representing about 45% of the adult population. While Australia ranks among the top 10 countries globally for financial literacy, many … Read more
Source: deVere Group August 17 2026 China’s new wave of AI hardware exports offers investors a hedge against Wall Street’s “dangerously circular” artificial intelligence trade, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group [1] comments as fresh analysis maps out a new … Read more
Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zurich, 08/17/2026, 9 AM In July, private-sector firms in Switzerland anticipated that nominalwages would rise by an average of 1.2 per cent over the next year.Although wage expectations are slightly lower than they were a year agoin almost all sectors, if the inflation forecast by the KOF Institutematerialises, this wage … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Although we are all Palestinians, Palestinians have naturally played aleading role in our movement with courage, determination and a deep senseof responsibility. This leadership is not about excluding anyone. On the contrary, thePalestinian struggle has always been strengthened by the solidarity ofpeople from many backgrounds who stand together for … Read more
Source: Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on whoever forms New Zealand’s next Government to prioritise five practical actions that would help unlock sustainable economic growth, strengthen resilience and keep New Zealand competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. Released ahead of … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Fifteen community-led Taitokerau projects from planning for climate adaptation to installing solar infrastructure on marae have secured a total of $480,000 funding through the latest round of Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund. The 2026 funding round, the third tranche of investment from the fund, provides support for projects that … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund has generated millions in value for the region a report by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) has found. The report covered the fund’s first two years during which it invested $1.17 million across 44 community-led projects spanning food resilience, water security, renewable energy, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government People in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South Island, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “People in crisis need more options for where they can get help, and for some people, hospital is…
Source: Epson Australia and Epson New Zealand SYDNEY, 18 August 2026 – Epson will showcase its latest projection anddisplay technology at Integrate, inviting media, partners and visitors to discoverthe brand’s Larger Than Life experience on Stand HK12 at the ICC from 2-4September. As one of the key names to watch at this year’s event, Epson’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) is calling for a permanent, independent, and statutory Curriculum and Assessment Council to break the cycle of disruptive education reform and give schools the stability they need for our children’s learning. “New Zealand’s education system had no shortage of reform. What it has lacked … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 18 August 2026 We are seeking feedback on the issues we have identified with ourpayments system, and the proposed areas of work needed to address these. Assistant Governor Karen Silk says payment systems are core economicinfrastructure and enable everyday transactions across the economy.Around $2 trillion of retail payments flow … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Through its parent company, TD SYNNEX, the expansion strengthens scale, consistency, and execution across the region HONG KONG/HANOI/PHNOM PENH – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company, and a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, today announced the expansion of its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun, a brand-new three-part documentary by Discovery produced in partnership with the Hakka Affairs Council in Taiwan, takes audiences deep into Liugdui, a historic Hakka settlement region in southern Taiwan that has been home to Hakka communities for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police saw right through an alleged burglar’s excuse in Wiri, issuing him a red card to court. A call was made to Police at 11.30pm on Monday by a security company monitoring a site on Kerrs Road. Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Cornish, Counties Manukau Police, says an unknown man was seen…