800 small and remote schools benefit from upgrades

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Source: New Zealand Government A nationwide programme upgrading New Zealand’s small and remote schools has completed its 800th school upgrade, says Education Minister Erica Stanford. “The work of the Small Schools Upgrade Programme | Ngā Iti Kahurangi has benefited thousands of students around the country and reduced the burden of maintenance for busy school principals…

Target of 10,000 trained in family and sexual violence responses reached early

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Source: New Zealand Government This government’s ambitious target of better, and more, training to help staff support in family violence and sexual violence responses milestone has been achieved almost 6 months in advance of the due date. 10,000 frontline workers have been trained in family violence and sexual violence prevention in the past 18 months. …

Getting Government off roofs, letting sun shine on Kiwi solar

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Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today welcomed the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) on how to make residential and small to medium scale solar panel installation in New Zealand the simplest in the developed world. “Kiwis need access to reliable and affordable energy, but installation of solar panels…

Body found in search for missing woman

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Source: New Zealand Police Police looking for a woman reported missing from Birkenhead last week have found a body. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams, Waitematā East CIB, says the body was located off Piha Road on Thursday afternoon by Search and Rescue personnel. “While formal identification is ongoing, it is believed to be the body…

Three new appointments to the NZSL Board

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Source: New Zealand Government Three new appointments have been made to the New Zealand Sign Language Board, Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says. The three new members of the Board – which works to support the promotion and maintenance of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) – are Rāhera Turner, Thora Huebner and Joanne Witko. Existing…

Major delays expected, Panmure

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Source: New Zealand Police Lagoon Drive, Panmure has been closed following a crash this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 7.20am. At this stage one westbound lane remains open and diversions are in place for all eastbound traffic. One person is in critical condition, and emergency services remain on the…

Homes for the hounds now the focus

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Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister Winston Peters says a brighter future awaits the hundreds of dogs involved in the greyhound racing industry which winds up today. Commercial greyhound racing ends 31 July 2026 following the passing of legislation in April with the support of all parties in Parliament. The legislation followed a decade in…

Green SM Officially Launches Fully Electric Taxi Service in Denmark

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Source: Media Outreach COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – Green SM today officially launched its fully electric taxi service in Copenhagen, marking the company’s first entry into the European market. The launch represents an important milestone in Green SM’s international expansion, following the successful rollout and operation of its services … Read more

Taiwan’s TVBS captures Sagrada Família historic ceremony

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – The Sagrada Família in Barcelona reached a historic milestone last month with the blessing and inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ. The ceremony completed the central spire of architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork after 144 years of construction. TVBS partnered with … Read more

American Rare Earths Advances Nasdaq Listing Strategy

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Board committed to a NASDAQ listing and is evaluating pathways, including a NASDAQ compliance listing, in parallel with PCAOB audit work led by BDO, conversion of Halleck Creek resources to SEC S-K 1300, and the engagement of a leading North American financial advisor. HIGHLIGHTS American Rare Earths is committed to a NASDAQ … Read more

Ascott Accelerates Vietnam Expansion With Nine Signings in 1H 2026, Growing Portfolio by Over 30%

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Source: Media Outreach Signs four new projects with longstanding partner Sun Group and five with owners new to Ascott, adding over 3,200 units Deepens presence in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, expands along the coast in Da Nang and Phu Quoc, and enters Quy Nhon for the first time Debuts The Crest … Read more

Education – Most NZ principals, teachers, students using AI – but better guidance, national framework needed, ERO finds

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Source: Education Review Office The Education Review Office (ERO) is calling for a national framework for AI in education, and better guidance for teachers to use with students in classrooms. ERO has today released a national review on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by students, teachers and principals and how schools are managing … Read more

De Beers Group Hosts Desert diamonds Beacon Campaign Launch in Shanghai

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Source: Media Outreach Largest category marketing investment in 15 years supports Desert diamonds’ debut in Asia, opening a brilliant new chapter for natural diamonds SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – De Beers Group hosted the Desert diamonds Asia launch event in Shanghai on 29th July, marking the official arrival of … Read more

Two Thai Institutions Take Muay Thai Beyond the Ring with a Standout Culture-Meets-Fashion Collaboration

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Source: Media Outreach Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (“the Company” or “Central Retail”) is the leading Multi-Format, Multi-Category, Omnichannel Retail and Wholesale platform in Thailand and Vietnam. The Company has a network of 3,777 stores (as of 31 March 2026) such as department stores, specialty stores, supermarket, hypermarket, wholesale, and retail plaza. Central Retail’s … Read more

Two Thai Legends Take Muay Thai Beyond the Ring with the Year’s Most Talked-About Culture-Meets-Fashion Collaboration

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Source: Media Outreach Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (“the Company” or “Central Retail”) is the leading Multi-Format, Multi-Category, Omnichannel Retail and Wholesale platform in Thailand and Vietnam. The Company has a network of 3,777 stores (as of 31 March 2026) such as department stores, specialty stores, supermarket, hypermarket, wholesale, and retail plaza. Central Retail’s … Read more

WRISE Group Unveils WRISE AI Labs and Appoints Dr. Jeffrey Wu as Group Chief Scientist to Accelerate AI-Native Wealth Management

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Source: Media Outreach WRISE’s initial HKD30 million investment accelerates WRISE AI Labs while the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Wu as Group Chief Scientist and a strategic collaboration with Panorama reinforces the Group’s long-term AI-native wealth management strategy HONG KONG SAR- Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – WRISE Group (“WRISE”), one of Asia’s fastest-growing … Read more

Toward the Realization of a Sustainable and Resilient ASEAN-Japan Economic Community: “DISG Task Force Joint Declaration” Officially Adopted

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – The Dialogue for Innovative and Sustainable Growth (DISG), a bilateral public-private economic cooperation platform between ASEAN and Japan chaired by Masuo Kuremura, convened the “18th DISG Task Force Meeting” on July 8, 2026, at the Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit in Bangkok, … Read more

Noise Off, Space On: oraimo Announces Visionary Partnership with Rap Icon Draganov Alongside Flagship oraimo SpaceBuds 2 Debut

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Source: Media Outreach A cultural and technological alliance redefining sound, self-expression, and premium audio innovation for Morocco’s new generation. CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 — Where music meets innovation, self-expression thrives. Marking a major moment in Morocco’s creative scene, global smart accessories pioneer oraimo has teamed up with the country’s … Read more

TCMA and GIZ push low-carbon technologies to drive cement sector toward Net Zero 2050

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has expanded its partnership with Germany’s development agency, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon technologies in Thailand’s cement industry. The initiative, highlighted at the TCMA xGIZ at TCMA Technical … Read more

Temus and Thinking Machines Data Science join forces to scale enterprise AI across Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach The acquisition of Thinking Machines (TM) combines Temus’ transformation delivery infrastructure with TM’s decade-long execution capability in building data platforms and deploying enterprise AI systems. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – Temus, a Singapore AI and digital transformation company established by Temasek, today announced a strategic investment in … Read more

THAI SELECT Festival 2026 Draws Strong Public Interest in New York, Reinforcing Thai Cuisine as a Global Soft Power

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Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, successfully concluded THAI SELECT Festival 2026 at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, bringing the vibrant flavors, culture, and creativity of Thailand to the heart of New York City. … Read more

Former Australian officers graduate from Royal New Zealand Police College

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Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police is celebrating the graduation of four former Australian officers from the first Accelerated Policing Course.  The officers have more than 30 years of combined policing experience and most recently served for Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia Police.  “These officers will be great assets to New Zealand Police,”…

VinFast showcases expanding EV lineup and attractive customer programs at GIIAS 2026

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Source: Media Outreach TANGERANG, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – VinFast is showcasing its expanding electric vehicle portfolio at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, featuring a diverse lineup ranging from the VF 3, VF 6, VF 7 and VF MPV 7 to its Green vehicle series. The Company … Read more

SOMALIA: Children facing deadly hunger as admissions for severe malnutrition nearly triple in six months

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Source: Save the Children The number of children receiving treatment for the most dangerous form of malnutrition in Baidoa, south central Somalia, nearly tripled in six months, according to new figures from Save the Children’s stabilization centre in the region [1], warning over the country’s worsening drought and hunger crisis. Health care workers at Save … Read more

PSA stands firm on ‘change the Government’ campaign, welcomes talks with Commissioner

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA is standing by its ‘change the Government’ postcard campaign after issuing fresh advice to members – this follows Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche complaining the postcards breached political neutrality and should not be displayed in public service workplaces. “We are not retreating from … Read more