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Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026University of Auckland researchers have conducted what may be the world’s deepest physiological study of freedivers, helping explain blackouts and other effects of extreme depth. Research into why freedivers black out and experience unusual symptoms at extreme depths has been recognised by the American Physiological … Read more
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Burnett Foundation Aotearoa today called on all political parties to commit to the goal of zero local HIV transmissions by 2030. “With numbers tracking downwards in recent years we have a real shot at becoming the first country to eliminate local transmissions, but it won’t happen without the support of whoever … Read more
Source: World Vision New Zealand This World Humanitarian Day, World Vision warns that the growing use of drones in conflicts is threatening children’s survival, humanitarian access, and aid workers’ lives. In the past three years, more than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killedi, with 350 killed in 2025 alone, the second-highest number ever recorded. The … Read more
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner Safety and quality of care for older people must be at the centre of any reform of New Zealand’s aged care system, Aged Care Commissioner Erin James says. This comes following the release of the Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group’s report ‘A place to grow old, securing the future of … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Today’s Ministerial Advisory Group report on aged care will only deliver the system older New Zealanders need if it comes with real pay equity for the workforce that delivers it. “More than ever, as our population ages, we need to get this system right and built … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> A Place to Grow Old: Securing the future of aged care is a report by the independent Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group. The group was established by the Government in late 2025 to provide expert advice on the changes needed to ensure…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 August 2026 Source: Department of Conservation and Te Ngāi Tū Āhuriri The decision follows careful consideration of mana, rangatiratanga, tikanga, and the responsibility of the hapū as kaitiaki of mahinga kai within their takiwā. Secretary of the Ngāi Tūāhuriri Tangata Tiaki committee, Te Marino Lenihan, says the decision was not…
Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay is appointing a Facilitator to advise the Government on what further support or intervention may be needed around forestry in Tairāwhiti. “I have written to the Gisborne District Council to inform them of the decision to appoint a Facilitator. Doug Leeder, former Chair of Bay of Plenty…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Inspector Phil Edwards, Bay of Plenty Area Commander Police are asking for the public’s help following the arrest of a gang member who fled Police then stole a vehicle in Taupo today. Police are asking for any motorist who might have dashcam footage of this morning’s incident. It occurred…
Source: Family First The so-called experts on chemicalising and confusing children in the false attempt to make a boy a girl and a girl a boy (WPATH) made a stunning admission last week. So stunning that our NZ media ignored it. You’ll soon know why. It goes against all the narrative around so-called “gender affirmation”.…
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – VinFast and Gowa Motor Group, an established Indonesian automotive group with experience across multiple automotive brands, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture that will develop VinFast’s electric vehicle dealership network in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Government will undertake a Detailed Business Case (DBC) on options for an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing (WHC), including looking at funding and financing and delivery Project will now be Crown-led with a Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) reporting directly to Ministers Cabinet has agreed to commission a further study into Meola Reef,…
Source: New Zealand Police Three youths were taken into custody last night after their reckless ride in a stolen car spanned two cities. The journey began in Whangārei, where at around 5.10pm a Toyota Aqua was stolen from outside an address on Okara Drive. Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Cornish, of Manurewa Police, says prior to…
Source: New Zealand Government Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make an official visit to New Zealand this week, accompanied by a delegation of leading Thai business representatives, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. “The visit marks 70 years of diplomatic relations and will be used to formally launch the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership,” Mr Luxon says.…
Source: Media Outreach Special Event for F2P Game Developers Launches Alongside the Announcement SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – With the global game market grown to an approximate value of US$200 billion annually, JUNEiNTER unveils a model designed to estimate the future revenue of individual games. JUNEiNTER announced the release of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Opunake Road in Cardiff, Stratford, is blocked after a truck has rolled this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash, between Hastings Road and Ronald Road, around 12.30pm. One person, who was the sole occupant of the truck, received moderate injuries. Diversions are in place at Hastings Road and Ronald Road,…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress the recommendations in the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) to make residential and small to medium scale solar panel installation in New Zealand the simplest in the developed world, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Energy Minister Simeon Brown say. “Kiwis need access…
Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police have charged a man and seized firearms and drugs following a traffic stop in Stratford overnight. Around 1.40am today, Police conducted a routine traffic stop near the intersection of Cordelia Street and Fenton Street. During the stop, Police noticed drug paraphernalia and the smell of cannabis coming from the…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Waimangu on Tuesday 11 August. She was 39-year-old Clara Joan Apiata, of Whakatane. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances of the crash. ENDS Issued by…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – The Cocoa Trees, a Singapore-based confectionery retailer and distributor established in 2000, has launched Kaki’s, its first in-house developed and manufactured chocolate brand, built around flavours drawn from everyday Singaporean food culture. The Singapore-made range is sold exclusively at The Cocoa Trees … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Emergency waste funding of $250,000 for five councils affected by severe weather events in January and February, has been announced by Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg today. “The Government remains committed to supporting councils and communities dealing with the aftermath of severe weather events. “Councils applied for funding for a…
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the permanent two-lane replacement of the Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH39), between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “The replacement bridge being delivered by Oxcon will be built higher and stronger to improve the corridor’s resilience to flooding and extreme weather,…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Aranui’s new trial bus service to start on 31 August 2026 | Environment Canterbury Date: 17 Aug 2026 Environment Canterbury © 2026Retrieved: 11:20am, Mon 17 Aug 2026ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/aranuis-new-trial-bus-service-to-start-on-31-august-2026
Source: New Zealand Police A surfer was safely recued after getting into difficulty approximately 200 metres offshore from Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth. Police were notified at about 3.20pm yesterday after a concerned member of the public observed the surfer appearing unable to make it back to shore in challenging sea conditions. At the time, winds were estimated…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster: A postmortem examination is expected to take place tomorrow after a body was found in a car fire in Aria, Waitomo, yesterday. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted around 6am on Sunday 16 August to a car on…
Source: New Zealand Police Charges have been entered for the 23-year-old man in relation to the serious incident in Maeroa on Saturday night. He is due in Hamilton District Court today, charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and attempted murder. One victim remains in hospital in…
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