Southland seafood company fined $39,000 for shellfish biosecurity breaches

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Southland seafood company has been fined $39,000 for biosecurity breaches involving illegally moving thousands of oysters and mussels and putting the iconic Bluff oyster fishery at risk.  Fresh is Best NZ Limited was today sentenced in the Invercargill District Court on 13 charges under the Biosecurity Act, following…

Shearer placed on 6 months’ community detention, 12 months’ supervision for deliberate physical abuse of lambs

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Palmerston North shearer has been placed on 6 months’ community detention, along with 12 months’ supervision for physically abusing 3 lambs while shearing them. In December 2024, animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) provided 560 hours of video footage of sheep being abused…

Various Vogel’s breads recalled due to possible presence of small metal pieces

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Goodman Fielder New Zealand Ltd in its recall of various Vogel’s brand breads in the South Island as the products could contain foreign matter. “The concern with these products is that they may contain small metal pieces,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy…

Fisher who poached 1869 pāua placed on home detention for 10 months, ordered to do 300 hours’ community work

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A fisher who poached 1869 pāua intended for sale, and illegally used scuba gear to harvest the shellfish, has been placed on home detention for 10 months and ordered to do 300 hours’ community work. Following a guilty plea, Jorden Cedric Paul (43) was today sentenced on 3 charges…

Applications for 2 mātaitai reserves at Whangārei Harbour and Bream Bay, Northland

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Update – 10 August 2026 The consultation period for the proposed mātaitai reserves will be extended, and an additional local community meeting will be held. Details of the new submission deadline and meeting will be posted on this page once finalised. Your views sought The Patuharakeke Rohe Moana Committee…

Proposed local rock lobster management measures at Aotea Great Barrier Island

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board and the Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Iwi Trust Board have requested that the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries implement local rock lobster management measures in the waters around Aotea Great Barrier Island that would affect both recreational and commercial fishers. …

Proposed temporary fisheries closure along the western Taranaki coast

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Taranaki iwi and hapū have requested a 2-year closure of the fisheries waters along the western Taranaki coastline under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. The requested closure would prohibit the taking of: all shellfish (except rock lobster) all seaweeds (excluding beach-cast seaweed) all anemones…

Proposed changes to New Zealand’s organic regulations

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say MPI is seeking feedback on proposals intended to make the organic regulatory system clearer, more practical, and proportionate before businesses must fully comply with the Organic Standards Regulations from 31 March 2028.  The consultation opened on 11 August and closes at 11:59 pm on 22 September…

Checkpoint dodgers among dozens caught in Taranaki road policing bid to keep roads safe

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander: Taranaki Police issued dozens of infringements, impounded vehicles and charged unlawful drivers following a road policing operation over the weekend. Checkpoints were conducted on Friday and Saturday nights throughout New Plymouth, Ōakura, Bell Block, Inglewood and Waitara with assistance from the Manawatū and…

Garvee Spotlights Home & Garden Essentials for the Late-Summer to Early-Autumn Transition

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Source: Media Outreach ONTARIO, CA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2026 – As France enters the transitional period between mid-August and early September—a season marked by the return from summer holidays and cool, golden garden evenings— Garvee today highlighted six core products designed to help families embrace the changing season. Seasonal Highlights & … Read more

Winston Peters – “The Labour, Green, Māori, Opportunity – Antipodean Animal Farm”

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Source: New Zealand First Introduction Good afternoon. We are here on the seventh day of a total circus in Wellington – it boiled down to what was just an utter distraction last week. As already stated – after days of speculation and guesswork, it ultimately was, to quote Shakespeare “much ado about nothing”. That is…

Name release and message from family, Aranui

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend:  Police are now able to release the name of the young child who died following an incident at a property in Aranui.  He was Sonny-Charles Watson, aged one.  Sonny’s parents have shared the following message:  “Sonny was not just the light of our lives…

Update: Maeroa incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Waikato Duty Inspector Karl Thornton:  A scene examination continues on Churchill Avenue in Maeroa, Hamilton, following a serious incident last night.  Police responded to the incident just before 9pm, where three people had reportedly been assaulted and had serious injuries consistent with being stabbed.   A 23-year-old man was…

Man arrested following Maeroa incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Luke Thompson, Hamilton Police: A man is in custody following a serious incident in Maeroa, Hamilton tonight. Emergency services were called to Churchill Avenue at about 8.55pm to reports of a serious assault. One person has critical injuries. One person has serious injuries, and two other people are…

Winston Peters – “The Labour Party You Once Knew, Is No More”

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Source: New Zealand First Introduction Good afternoon. You may have noticed there was a slight distraction that happened in a flurry in Wellington earlier this week. As already stated – after days of speculation and guesswork, it ultimately boiled down to quote Shakespeare ‘much ado about nothing’. That is not to brush-off the seriousness of…

Road blocked, State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, Hastings

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, is blocked following a single-vehicle crash.  Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Kereru Road around 1pm, where a car has hit a power pole.  While the driver appears uninjured, there are powerlines down blocking the road.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area…

Fatal incident, Aranui

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police are continuing to make enquiries into the fatal dog attack in Aranui yesterday. This includes speaking with those who live at the home, as well as providing them with support.  The dog has been removed from the address, and Police are in touch…

Fatal crash, Geraldine

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Geraldine last night.  Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash on Orari Station Road, around 8.15pm.  Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was found deceased at the scene.  The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and…

“YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards” Concludes in Beijing

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – The “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards” came to a close at the Phoenix Center in Beijing on the evening of August 12. On the evening of August 12, the “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE … Read more

NINGJI Takes Centre Stage at KLCC, Strengthening Its Position as a Benchmark for Southeast Asian Expansion Through Five Key Localization Strategies

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – From 23 to 25 July 2026, the ninth Franchise Expo Malaysia 2026 was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). As one of China’s leading new-style tea brands, NINGJI was invited to participate and quickly became one of the … Read more

Powering the Future – Greenworks Power Takes Center Stage at North American Dealer Meeting, Opening a New Chapter in Global Battery-Powered Tools

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Source: Media Outreach MOORESVILLE, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – At the 2026 North American Sales & Dealer Meeting, held August 10–12, Greenworks introduced its new strategic vision, Greenworks Power, under the “Powering the Future” proposition. Rather than a product line, Greenworks Power strategically unifies products, technologies, applications and global … Read more

Fatal crash, Tahuna Road, Te Hoe

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died in the two-vehicle crash reported on Tahuna Road earlier today.  The incident was reported to emergency services just before 3pm.  One person died at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency personnel.  A second person remains in moderate condition.   Enquiries into the circumstances…