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Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 16 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.35pm, after a northbound vehicle hit the median barrier near the St Lukes off-ramp. There were no reports of injury. A northbound lane is currently blocked and traffic is building. Heavy delays…
Source: New Zealand Government Hawke’s Bay business owners will get more hands-on help to plan, grow and make good decisions, with the Government funding an additional Growth Advisor at the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce through to June 2027, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says. “Cyclone Gabrielle was the worst weather event this…
Source: New Zealand Government A mountain in Fiordland National Park has been officially named Mount Kirk in honour of former Prime Minister Rt Hon Norman Kirk. Minister for Land Information Hon Mike Butterick has confirmed the decision of Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board to assign Mount Kirk as the official name…
Source: New Zealand Government The countdown is officially on for New Zealand’s first-ever State of Origin match, with the historic fixture now confirmed as Game Two, 16 June 2027 at Auckland’s Eden Park. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says it’s a massive milestone, with the match expected to deliver an estimated $17.4 million economic…
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the appointment of Steve O’Connor as permanent Chair of the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology (NZIAT). “Steve has served as Establishment Chair of NZIAT since January 2026 and has provided strong leadership and governance during the critical foundation phase,” Ms Simmonds…
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Viet Nam have strengthened their commitment to education cooperation and deepening connections between tertiary education institutions, says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. “I was delighted to have the opportunity to announce the renewed bilateral Education Cooperation Arrangement with my Vietnamese counterpart Minister of Education and Training, Mr…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched a new $1.5 million grant to help Kiwi poultry operators prepare for the possible arrival of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 bird flu) in commercial poultry farms, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “The Government is supporting Kiwi poultry operators to strengthen their preparedness for H5 bird…
Source: New Zealand Government The 1,000th rail wagon has rolled out of Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops, showing what happens when New Zealand backs practical industry, puts rail assets to work, and creates jobs for New Zealanders, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “Hillside is part of New Zealand’s industrial heritage but a little over a decade ago…
Source: New Zealand Government Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced $1.7 million in funding from the 2026 Department of Conservation Community Fund for two projects on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Islands. “Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Islands is one of New Zealand’s most unique conservation environments, and this funding will help deliver critical support to protect its endangered…
Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police are continuing to respond to a recent increase in incidents involving young people using bicycles in the city area. Over recent weeks, Police have seen an increase in anti-social and disorderly behaviour involving youths riding bicycles around the central city, along with thefts of bicycles from the city and…
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 18, 2026 – Full Text
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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – The Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area Headquarters , Tourism Administration, MOTC Aug.13 announced the launch of the 2026–2027 “Greetings from Taiwan Springs” campaign. Highlighting “Four-Season Springs Travel” and “Taiwanese Healing Wellness,” the initiative connects 19 unique spring destinations across Taiwan, integrating culinary … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – NEXA CORE, a Jakarta-based AI infrastructure company, showcased its integrated “Chip-to-Application AI Hub” at the Indonesia Technology and Innovation (INTI) Expo 2026. The showcase underscores the company’s commitment to delivering a holistic AI stack that addresses Southeast Asia’s surging demand for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Partnering for better care: Mount Elizabeth Royal Square day surgery centre becomes the first IHH Healthcare facility to join Prudential’s PRUPanel Connect network SINGAPORE– Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – Mount Elizabeth Royal Square, a private day surgery centre, has been added to Prudential Singapore’s (“Prudential”) PRUPanel Connect panel network … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Amaris B. Clinic’s first-half 2026 enquiry figures show arm-related concerns accounted for 41.4% of all body-sculpting enquiries from women, with nearly half of those enquiries coming from women in their 40s. Medical director, Dr Ivan Puah links the trend to perimenopause, slowing metabolism and lifestyle pressures specific to Singapore. SINGAPORE– Media OutReach … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Ministerial Advisory Group’s independent report on aged care provides valuable insights to help guide future policy and funding decisions, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. “For too long, governments have kept kicking the aged care can down the road,” Ms Costello says. “This Government appointed the Group because we…
Source: Media Outreach Flagship Regional Launch in Singapore Brings Together Academic, Corporate and Policy Leaders, with a Focus on Internships Through SPIRE Partner Companies. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – SpeakIn, Asia’s largest on-demand thought leadership and capability-building platform, today announced the flagship regional launch of the SpeakIn Asia Institute for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s gutting of the Nursing Council has been condemned by the largest gathering of Māori nurses, kaimahi, kaiāwhina and tauira (students) in Aotearoa New Zealand, saying cultural safety should never be used to attack Māori. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Te Rūnanga has just wrapped up its annual hui-ā-tau … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A body has been located in the water near Lawyers Head, Dunedin today. Police were called to John Wilson Ocean Drive at around 3:20pm after a member of the public discovered the body. The body has since been recovered, and a formal identification process is underway. The road was cordoned off…
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association has welcomed the release of A place to grow old: Securing the future of aged care and thanked the Government and the Ministerial Advisory Group on Aged Care for this substantial piece of work. Aged Care Association Chief Executive Hon Tracey Martin says the report provides an important … Read more
Source: Rotokākahi Board of Control 14 August 2026 The High Court has found that Rotorua Lakes Council broke the law in theway it pushed ahead with the Tarawera sewerage scheme past Rotokākahi, thetapu ancestral lake of Tūhourangi and Tumatawera. In a judgment delivered on 13 August 2026, the Court declared *two* Councildecisions unlawful: the decision … Read more
Source: Peace Action Ōtautahi 17/08/2026 Activist group Peace Action Ōtautahi (PAŌ) is anticipating significant protest action at the National Aerospace Summit, held at Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch, on October 1st and 2nd, 2026. The group had organised the blockade of the 2025 summit, which saw 37 activists arrested outside the event. PAŌ spokesperson Joseph … Read more
Source: Save the Children More than 8,000 children in Indonesia’s southernmost province of East Nusa Tenggara are facing safety risks and disruptions to their education after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Flores. Around 50 people have died, although casualties are likely to rise, and thousands have been displaced following the earthquake. While … Read more
Source: World Vision World Vision has launched an emergency response following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island over the weekend. At least 50 people have been confirmed dead, thousands of children and their families have been displaced, and strong aftershocks continue to affect communities across the island. Fatalities … Read more
Source: IHC New Zealand Research by IHC shows that New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities want to work and can work but are shut out of employment opportunities. A new report, Untapped Potential: The Employment Reality for People with Intellectual Disability (https://www.ihc.org.nz/get-involved/advocacy/untapped-potential-the-employment-reality), combines national employment, tax, and survey data with the lived experiences of people with … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council PUBLIC TRANSPORT COST EFFICIENCY AWARD 2025/2026 Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) transport team has been recognised with the national Public Transport Cost Efficiency Award for 2025/26. Of New Zealand’s 17 regional councils, Northland’s BusLink network was recognised for having the lowest cost per capita, the lowest cost per kilometre and the lowest … Read more