Police acknowledge Supreme Court decision in Red Fox Tavern case

Source: New Zealand Police The below statement is attributable to Detective Superintendent Dave Lynch: New Zealand Police acknowledges today’s Supreme Court decision allowing the appeals of James Wilson and Mark Hoggart and entering judgments of acquittal in relation to the 1987 aggravated robbery of the Red Fox Tavern and the murder of publican Christopher Bush.…

Police acknowledge IPCA findings into Ōrere Point critical incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into a critical incident that occurred at Ōrere Point in March 2025. On 2 March 2025, Police located a vehicle in the Papakura area that was sought in connection with two aggravated robberies where a firearm had been presented.  This vehicle was tracked…

Police make arrests in Three Kings aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests within 24 hours after an aggravated robbery at an Auckland bar. An investigation is ongoing after the aggravated robbery occurred at the sports bar on Mount Albert Road, at around 10pm on 5 July. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says…

Master’s graduate builds business career in Hawke’s Bay

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago Muriël Klavers arrived in Hawke’s Bay planning to stay for just three months, but nearly seven years later, the EIT graduate now calls the region home. Originally from the Netherlands, Muriël graduated from EIT with a Master of Digital Business in 2022 and now works as a…

Black ice warning for Waitaki drivers

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging motorists to take care if they’re driving during the state of emergency. There has been heavy rain and flooding has across the district for a couple of days with freezing temperatures expected this morning to lower parts of Waitaki. This, along with the still very damp conditions may…

Dunedin Southern Motorway partially blocked

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 on the Dunedin Southern Motorway.  No injuries are reported but traffic is down to one lane. Motorists heading into the city are urged to use alternative routes due to heavy traffic backlog at this time.  ENDS Issued by Police Media…

Appeal for information following Queen Street assault

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an assault in central Auckland earlier this year are appealing to the public for information.  Auckland City Police were called to Te Komititanga Square, Queen Street at around 3.20am on 22 March, following a disorder involving several people.  Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager, says…

New Ogilvy Study Reveals a Crisis of Brand Belief in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Hong Kong consumers have very low tolerance for brands and organisations that are deemed not believable, responding with rapid and decisive backlash when corporate promises trigger doubt. According to a new study on “The Believability Economy” by Ogilvy and YouGov, … Read more

Singapore Team Crowned Champion at the Inaugural Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 in Vietnam

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Outperforming 439 teams and nearly 1,500 participants from 22 countries and territories, Team Helios, comprising two participants, Pratham Ranjan and Alok Vernekar from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, has been crowned champion of the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026, a competition … Read more

Fatal crash, Collingwood

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single vehicle crash on Collingwood-Puponga Main Road this afternoon.  Emergency services were called to the scene at Ferntown Bridge around 4pm, where a vehicle had gone into the Aorere River.  One person was located in a serious condition, however despite best efforts by emergency services,…

Hong Kong Icon Anson Lo Celebrates July Birthday, Propelling Cantopop Toward New Frontiers

Source: Media Outreach Marking a historic milestone, the MAMA-winning icon celebrates a year of regional breakthroughs and a defining leap into the global spotlight. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – This July, celebrating his birthday month, Anson Lo marks a decisive leap into the global spotlight. Defined by his … Read more

DKSH Enters Strategic Partnership with Lilly in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR

Source: Media Outreach DKSH entered a strategic partnership with Lilly to sell, promote and distribute Lilly’s pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong and Macau. Building on the successful collaboration in Singapore and Vietnam, DKSH will expand the access to reliable healthcare in the region. HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 6 July 2026 – DKSH … Read more

Pak Tak Credit Pioneers FinTech “No-Trace Loan Query” System —— Committing to Zero Credit Rating Impact, Redefining Tier-1 Financial Standards with “Technology + Empathetic Service”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – In direct response to the rapid evolution of digital finance, profound transformations in the credit market, and the escalating demand from clients for personal privacy and asset security, Pak Tak Credit, a premier licensed money lender in Hong Kong, proudly … Read more

The Purest Co Launches PurestLabs, Bringing Supplement Manufacturing In-House to Strengthen Quality Control

Source: Media Outreach Singapore-founded wellness brand brings powder production in-house with new Johor Bahru facility, strengthening product development, quality control and end-to-end batch traceability SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Most supplement launches begin with a new ingredient, flavour or product claim. The Purest Co’s latest move starts somewhere less visible, … Read more

Politics – Greenpeace says Greens’ policy announcement a win for fresh water and oceans, but Labour must follow

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming the announcement from the Green Party that, if elected, they will phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, reduce the size of the dairy herd and lower the legal limit for nitrate contamination. However, Greenpeace Freshwater Campaigner Will Appelbe warns that this is not the end of the road for water protections. … Read more

NZ-India FTA already boosting exports

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand exporters are seeing major gains in India as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products, and the Free Trade Agreement hasn’t even come into force yet, Trade Minister Todd McClay says. “The New Zealand-India FTA has been signed and is now before Parliament. We expect it to enter into force…

Young Enviroleaders take action for braided rivers and to protect wrybill

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council A key highlight of the day was the leadership shown by Year 3 students from Fernside School, who are already advocating for real change in their community. The students have presented a petition calling for a bylaw to restrict 4WD vehicles and dogs on the river during wrybill’s sensitive nesting…

Red Warning issued as teams monitor rivers across Canterbury

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury Chair Deon Swiggs says teams have been working around the clock to monitor conditions and help keep communities safe.  “Events like this are a reminder of the important work that happens behind the scenes to reduce flood risk across Waitaha Canterbury. Our flood protection and drainage network plays…

Appeal following Three Kings aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information as part of an investigation into an aggravated robbery at a Three Kings bar on Sunday night.  Six offenders entered the bar on Mount Albert Road just before 10pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager, says some of the offenders were carrying…

Swire Coca-Cola and Fu-Rui-Shi Forge Long-Term Strategic Partnership

Source: Media Outreach Coca-Cola Products Introduced Across All Subway Hong Kong and Macau Outlets Starting July HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Swire Coca-Cola and Subway’s Hong Kong and Macau franchisee, Fu-Rui-Shi Hong Kong Corporate Development Limited, jointly announced the signing of a seven-and-a-half-year strategic partnership agreement. Starting in … Read more

ChildFund and rugby – a global partnership targeting 500,000 children

Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund is proud to be the global social impact partner for World Rugby, via its partner, ChildFund Rugby. This gives ChildFund designated rights across Rugby World Cup 2027 and Rugby World Cup 2029. “ChildFund donors across New Zealand, and our staff in New Zealand and the Pacific were thrilled to see the … Read more

People and nature first in Greens’ rivers and oceans policy

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling foul on the Luxon Government’s dismantling of environmental protection, announcing a policy programme to deliver clean drinking water, swimmable rivers and beaches, and healthy oceans for all New Zealanders. “This is about protecting our taiao. The Green Party has announced its policy programme ‘Drink Swim Fish’ which will deliver…

Animal Welfare – More Than 181,000 Animals Lost Their Lives Through New Zealand’s Research, Testing and Teaching System in 2025

Source: Beyond Animal Research More Than 181,000 Animals Lost Their Lives Through New Zealand’s Research, Testing and Teaching System in 2025 New Government statistics released today by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) show that 274,985 animals were used in research, testing and teaching (RTT) in New Zealand during 2025. The figures also reveal that 181,043 … Read more

Politics – Federated Farmers says Greens freshwater plan is bad policy and bad science

Source: Federated Farmers The Green Party is putting politics ahead of practicality and science with its freshwater policy, Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “The Greens’ plan to phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser would significantly hike the cost of food for Kiwi families. “It’s a completely mad idea. “It’s estimated global food production would fall … Read more