Environment – EPA proposes to amend group standard for art materials

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Graphic Materials Group Standard 2020, following a request from the New Zealand Toy Distributors Association and the Australian Toy Association. Group standards set rules for managing groups of hazardous substances with similar characteristics or uses. The Graphic … Read more

Government Response to the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 29 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> Document download Government Response to the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned ( pdf, 1.29 MB ) The Government has formally responded to the Royal Commission of Inquiry COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report.  The Government’s Response is…

3,000+ social homes delivered in Auckland so far

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has met its 2023 election commitment to deliver 3,000 additional social homes in Auckland during the current term of government, reaching the milestone months ahead of schedule and providing thousands more Aucklanders with access to warm, dry and secure homes, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Before the election we…

Government responds to COVID-19 Inquiry

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Emergency support in future shocks to be timely, temporary, and targeted Key advice in a future pandemic to be made public within five working days All advice from the COVID-19 Vaccine…

Better crisis response for Auckland region

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today visited the Auckland Police Station to launch the region’s third mental health co-response team, which will help ensure people experiencing mental distress get the right support at the right time. “It’s utterly unacceptable that when a concerned mum, dad, friend, or colleague calls 111 looking…

Warrant to arrest: Jin Zhong update

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now widening the search for Jin Zhong, 39, after new information shows he may be in the South Island. He was most recently sighted in Wanaka, while wearing a face mask and hoodie. He is wanted following failing to appear in court in May. He’s also known to frequent…

First new offshore petroleum permit granted

Source: New Zealand Government A bid to undertake exploration over an area east of Kupe gas field in Taranaki has become the first new petroleum exploration permit to be granted since the Coalition Government reversed the ban on offshore exploration, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Six months after the closure of a competitive market process for…

Welcome to Pacific Women Parliamentarians meeting

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening. Honourable Ministers, Members of Parliament and representatives from across the Pacific, and distinguished guests.  Warm Pacific greetings to you all.  It is a pleasure to welcome women parliamentarians and other Pacific representatives to Wellington for this chance to share experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen the relationships between…

AI search harnessed to back tourism growth

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in initiatives to help ensure New Zealand tourism experiences are visible and accessible to international visitors through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “A growing number of people are using AI search to explore destination options and plan their holidays. We want…

Double homicide investigation, North Shore

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police have commenced a homicide inquiry after two people were located deceased in Glenfield on Tuesday night.   Police were initially called to a residential address on Seon Place, Birkdale at around 8.21pm after reports a person had been stabbed. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie says a man at the address sustained…

MEDIA ADVISORY: More feet on the beat

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 398 Chris Cahill recruit wing graduation.  What:              Graduation of the New Zealand Police 398 Recruit Wing.  Who:               For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested police officers. Why:               Completion and graduation from their initial training course. Where:            Royal New Zealand…

SH57 blocked, Koputaroa

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 57 near Potts Road is blocked following a four-vehicle crash, reported just before 8am. Two people are injured, one in a serious condition, the other moderate, with ambulance services on the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel as emergency services work at the scene.…

Four arrested in Hamilton for brazen lunchtime shoplift

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Hywel Jones, Waikato District Prevention Manager: Police responding to a report of shoplifting on Victoria Street yesterday caught four people. Around 12.40pm, Police received a call that three people were grabbing items from a store in a Hamilton central mall. A shop assistant attempted to block the offenders…

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited 2026 Half-Year Results For The Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

Source: Media Outreach The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom. DFI RETAIL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED HALF-YEAR RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2026 Highlights Underlying profit from continuing businesses1 grew 44% to US$117 million Reported profit was US$118 million, … Read more

AI trade dangerously financing itself, China just found the exit: deVere CEO

Source: deVere Group July 28 2026 Investors chasing the AI trade need to look past the trillion-dollar figures and ask a much harder question, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as a global sell-off in semiconductor stocks deepened on Tuesday, with … Read more

Centriq PR Champions Purposeful Communication Through Social Impact Initiative

Source: Media Outreach SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – Centriq PR, independent Malaysian public relations consultancy, marked another milestone in its commitment to purposeful communication as Season 4 of its social impact initiative, We.R.Wira, culminated in the Golden Wira Awards Ceremony at Tan Yew Sing Auditorium, INTI International College Subang. … Read more

800,000 More Daily Journeys: Copenhagen’s Next Mobility Challenge

Source: Media Outreach COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – There is something remarkable about Copenhagen.Stand in the city centre during rush hour and you will still hear bicycle bells, conversations spilling out from cafés and children walking to school. It is not because the city has fewer people or less … Read more

HKT unveils self-developed AI platform HKT.AI  One-stop hub for global AI resources, advancing “AI for All” in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – HKT announces the launch of HKT.AI, a one-stop, integrated AI platform that enables businesses and individual customers to access a broad suite of prominent global AI resources through a single and intuitive interface. The platform aims to accelerate the mass … Read more

2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival Takes Place in Daofu County

Source: Media Outreach DAOFU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – On July 24, the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival opened at Yuke Grassland in Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival Featuring a diverse … Read more

Tech – GMSL2 Repeater Doubles Rugged Camera Link Reach to 30 Meters on Large Autonomous Machines

Source: oToBrite Hsinchu, Taiwan – oToBrite, a provider of automotive-grade Vision AI and camera solutions for unmanned vehicles, off-highway machines, and robotics, today introduced the GMSL2 Repeater, a compact device that doubles rugged camera-to-SoC transmission to 30 meters on large machines. A single repeater regenerates the GMSL2 signal at the midpoint of the link, doubling … Read more

Failing to stop ends in arrests

Source: New Zealand Police Two fleeing driver incidents led Police to make arrests over an earlier aggravated robbery and burglary in the Auckland region. The events unfolded at around the same time early this morning in south Auckland. At around 3.25am, Police units were notified of a stolen vehicle detected exiting the Southern Motorway (SH1)…

Better tools to fund and finance new infrastructure

Source: New Zealand Government The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill passed by Parliament today will give developers and councils more innovative tools to fund and finance the infrastructure New Zealand needs to grow, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court say.  “Fixing the basics and building the future for New Zealand requires…

Economy – RBNZ Quarterly Statement by the Council of Financial Regulators – July 2026

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Council of Financial Regulators 28 July 2026 The Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) held its quarterly meeting on 27 July 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Financial Markets Authority Chief Executive Samantha Barrass and Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman. Heads discussed the current economic and … Read more

The MIHAS Awards 2026, Honouring Halal Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability!

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – The prestigious MIHAS Awards 2026 is back! Exhibitors compete for one of the halal industry’s most prestigious recognitions by showcasing their excellence, innovation and leadership in advancing the global halal economy, and MATRADE is calling for entries before the deadline … Read more