Two youths arrested following Riccarton incident

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Paul Reeves, Christchurch Police: Police responded to a report of an incident on Rotherham Street, Riccarton, at around 12.30am today. It is alleged a vehicle was used to gain entry to a premises and damage a window before leaving the scene. A member of the public reported the…

HiDream.ai Raises RMB 1.5 Billion Series C to Advance Native Omni-modal World Models

Source: Media Outreach The round brings HiDream.ai’s total financing over the past three months to more than RMB 2.1 billion and marks its entry into unicorn status BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2026 – HiDream.ai, a global large-model AI technology company, has announced the completion of a RMB 1.5 billion Series … Read more

Dr. Gunther von Hagens, Inventor of Plastination & Creator of BODY WORLDS, Has Passed Away

Source: Media Outreach HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 27 July 2026 – It is with deep sadness that the family and the Institute for Plastination announce the passing of Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of Plastination and creator of the BODY WORLDS exhibitions. He died on July 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Dr. … Read more

Breathing new life into Whakapapa Holiday Park

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  27 July 2026 The holiday park is owned by the Department of Conservation (DOC), and operates under management agreement with Te Hokinga Limited. DOC Project Manager Jeremy Gadd says the transformation of the lodge includes insulation and effective heating solutions, along with the new paint job and a refreshed interior.…

Health – Te Whatu Ora must reassure Wellington patients after triage error

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora must reassure Wellingtonians it is adopting recommendations made by the Health and Disability Commissioner after a damning report was released today, NZNO says. The report followed a complaint to the Commissioner by a 55-year-old man who went to Wellington Regional Hospital in August 2023 with chest pain. … Read more

Ara fashion design ākonga has triple triumph at Hokonui

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury fashion ākonga (student) Alex O’Hagan claimed three major honours at the 2026 Hokonui Fashion Design Awards at the weekend, earning national recognition for a collection developed as part of his final year of study. O’Hagan won the Open Collections category before also receiving the Best Use … Read more

Dental advocates welcome Green Party’s dental policy in new election manifesto

Source: Dental for All Monday 27 July The Dental for All coalition welcomes the Green Party’s commitment to publicly delivered, free dental care for everyone and support for by-Māori for-Māori services in their new election manifesto. This announcement follows increasing attention on the failures of the current approach to oral health and calls for free … Read more

ACT’s hunting policy misses the mark

Source: Federated Farmers ACT’s plan to transfer responsibility for managing game animals on conservation land to the Game Animal Council needs a major rethink, Federated Farmers says. Richard Dawkins, Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson, says allowing the Game Animal Council to set game population targets is extremely concerning. “ACT has fired a shot with this … Read more

Caught for drink and drugs – drivers across Tairāwhiti

Source: New Zealand Police Police in Gisborne worked hard to keep roads and communities safe over the weekend, targeting impaired drivers across Tairāwhiti. The Eastern District Impairment Team deployed to the region and worked alongside local Road Policing staff and members of the Serious Crash Unit. Senior Sergeant Trent Higgs says the teams focused on…

Welcome to juju world: Pacific Place x CJ Hendry Unveil Hong Kong’s First Large-Scale juju Experience This Summer

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2026 – Pacific Place is delighted to announce juju world, a summer collaboration with internationally acclaimed Australian artist CJ Hendry, running from 23 July to 16 August 2026. Conceived and produced in partnership with creative house Pen & Paper, the event marks … Read more

Live stream leads Police to the scene

Source: New Zealand Police An online attention-seeker turned viewers into witnesses after allegedly live streaming his illegal activity in west Auckland. Around 6.10pm on 25 July, a TikTok live stream captured a motorist brandishing a machete while doing burnouts in the Titirangi town centre. Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Jon Winthrop says a…

UEM Edgenta Reinforces Commitment to Sarawak’s Infrastructure with Batang Lupar Bridge

Source: Media Outreach Behind the completed structure linking Sebuyau to Triso lies the true story of the Batang Lupar 1 Bridge – a story of the quiet, relentless engineering determination that brought it to life. Spearheaded by Jabatan Kerja Raya Sarawak (JKR Sarawak) as the project’s principal team lead, delivering a mega-structure across one of … Read more

Deborah Hart appointed Chair of Sport Integrity Commission Board

Source: New Zealand Government Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the appointment of Deborah Hart as Chair of the Sport Integrity Commission Board. “Deborah brings a wealth of governance, legal and accountability expertise to the role and will provide strong, independent leadership as the Commission enters its next phase and strengthens confidence in…

Over 97,500 families benefiting from FamilyBoost

Source: New Zealand Government Over 97,500 New Zealand families have now received FamilyBoost payments to help with the cost of early childhood education, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Raising young children comes with significant costs, and this Government is committed to backing working parents with practical support that makes a real difference,” Nicola Willis says. …

Tertiary Minister to strengthen New Zealand’s vocational education links with China

Source: New Zealand Government Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education and Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, is travelling to the People’s Republic of China to visit Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, this week. Minister Simmonds will be accompanied by a delegation of 11 senior leaders of New Zealand institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).…

Did New Zealand back the Israel/US at the ICC this week or did it back international law?

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 27 July 2026 PSNA has today challenged the Prime Minister to explain why his government has not revealed how New Zealand voted at the International Criminal Court on Friday when ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan was ousted from his role after intense Israeli/US lobbying. Khan is under attack from Israel … Read more

Nablus: violent incidents – part of a wider pattern of Israeli raids and state-sponsored settler violence

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Australia 27 July, 2026: “We are deeply alarmed by reports coming out of Nablus in the last days including that of Israeli forces storming Nablus Specialised Hospital, alongside clashes elsewhere in the governorate that have killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. These violent incidents in Nablus are not isolated. They … Read more

PRU Pop Run registration officially opens

Source: Media Outreach Milestone run marking Pru Life UK’s 30 years of providing protection for Filipinos MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2026 – The countdown begins as PRU Pop Run officially opens registration to the public. Marking Pru Life UK’s 30th anniversary in the Philippines, the event invites runners of … Read more

Propelrr Adopts Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and AI-first Business Model to Scale 16 Years Of Operational Excellence

Source: Media Outreach Award-winning Philippine digital marketing agency reinforces its proprietary growth framework with EOS to help finance, real estate, and ecommerce brands achieve sustainable business growth through greater operational discipline and experimentation. MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2026 – As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms digital marketing, Philippine digital marketing … Read more

Alpro Group and NITORI Malaysia Collaborate to Promote Better Living Through Home & Preventive Healthcare

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2026 – NITORI Malaysia and Alpro Group have entered a strategic collaboration under the shared theme of “Healthy Living Starts at Home”, combining NITORI’s expertise in supportive living environments with Alpro’s focus on preventive healthcare and community wellness. Representatives from Alpro Group … Read more

Two charged following Papakura firearms incident

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and charged following a firearms incident in Papakura last week. Police were called to an address on Hill Crescent at about 6.30pm on 23 July following reports a firearm had been discharged. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB, says two men were taken into custody…

Severe weather “a clear focus” of NEMA Resilience Fund 2026/27 grants

Severe weather “a clear focus” of NEMA Resilience Fund 2026/27 grants Source: National Emergency Management Agency Seventeen projects focusing on community resilience and response to severe weather have been chosen to receive funding through the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Resilience Fund. The Resilience Fund is administered by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and … Read more

BYD Australia and Smart partner to make EVs more affordable for Australians

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, July 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, and Smart, Australia’s leading salary packaging and novated leasing provider, today announced a strategic partnership to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible and affordable to Australians. As the strategic partner to BYD and its premium … Read more

More flexibility for growers of smaller-scale crops

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for growers of smaller-scale crops to use the agricultural chemicals they need to control pests and weeds, says Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard. Agricultural chemicals are subject to risk-based maximum residue levels (MRLs). Until now, growers of minor crops such as strawberries or leafy…