New Zealand has a window to build a more competitive economy, BusinessNZ says

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says New Zealand’s economic recovery is gaining real traction – and the country now has a rare opening to put itself on a more competitive international footing for the capital, investment and skilled people every advanced economy is competing for. Releasing its Election Priorities 2026, Building Tomorrow’s Economy, BusinessNZ has set out … Read more

Lifejacket Bill marks a major step for recreational craft safety

Source: Safer Boating Forum Organisations tasked with keeping recreational craft users safe on the water are looking forward to support upcoming changes to lifejacket legislation which completed its third reading in Parliament this week. This is an important step towards reducing preventable harm on the water. The Bill must now receive the Royal assent before … Read more

UN ESCAP – AI network raises new demands for digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific

Source: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ESCAP Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation Bangkok, 2 September 2026 The arrival of artificial intelligence has reshaped the digital landscape of Asia and the Pacific with AI embedded in network, infrastructure and daily use, yet persistent gaps in … Read more

The writing’s on the wall for offenders

Source: New Zealand Police Two men will face court after a fake wall concealing a cache of illegal items was uncovered during a search warrant in Beach Haven yesterday. Waitematā Police were investigating the manufacture of illicit drugs when they received information linking suspects to methamphetamine production. Operation Dryden was launched, and Detective Senior Sergeant…

Fighting organised crime and people trafficking

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is establishing a multi-agency Chief Executive Board on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) to drive a stronger, more coordinated response, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello announced today. “TSOC groups are increasingly targeting New Zealand and the wider Pacific region, causing significant harm to our communities and our economies,…

Midea to Showcase SpaceMaster Series with Graphene Technology at IFA 2026

Source: Media Outreach Next-generation built-in oven features 350°C pizza cooking, an 81-liter capacity and smart connectivity ahead of its planned global launch in 2027. BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Midea will showcase its new SpaceMaster Series built-in oven at IFA 2026 in Berlin, offering an early look at its … Read more

Midea Redefines Home Care at IFA 2026 with “Zoned Care Omni Clean” Vision

Source: Media Outreach Following the success of Midea PortaSplit in Europe, Midea continues its locally focused approach to innovation. At IFA 2026, the company will showcase new laundry and floor care solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of modern European households. BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Different textiles, … Read more

NEPAL: Children who witnessed horrors face mounting mental health issues one week after devastating floods

Source: Save the Children One week after massive flooding swept through communities across Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, children are showing signs of psychological distress, Save the Children said, as families worry about their futures. At least 1,000 people have been killed, with more than 3,900 people still missing[1], after flood waters created by the … Read more

Pacific – Overshoot is not surrender: PICAN says every fraction of a degree is now a fight for survival

Source: Pacific Islands Climate Action Network Full report: UNEP report [KOROR, 2 September 2026] – The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has warned that the projected overshoot of the 1.5°C global warming threshold must not become an excuse for weaker climate ambition. A major new UNEP report released today finds that global warming is … Read more

New lifejacket legislation to save lives

Source: New Zealand Government New lifejacket legislation will save lives and reduce preventable harm on New Zealand waters this summer, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager is welcoming today’s passing of Hon Dr Shane Reti’s Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill, which will require everyone on recreational craft of six metres…

Macao Economic, Trade, and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Convened in Jakarta, Indonesia, Fostering Multi-Dimensional Cooperation to Jointly Explore New Opportunities Along the Silk Road

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China convened a reception alongside the Macao Economic, Trade, and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 1, to advance multi-domain cooperation between Macao and Indonesia … Read more

MyRepublic launches Hyperpeer, a Game Acceleration Service for Singapore and Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – MyRepublic announced the launch of Hyperpeer, a Game Acceleration Service for gamers in Singapore and Malaysia. The service is open to gamers regardless of which internet service provider they use. Hyperpeer optimises gaming-related routing for supported online games, helping to deliver an … Read more

The Mineral Boutique Limited Welcomes CCS Clarification and Reaffirms Asia Growth Strategy

Source: Media Outreach The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore clarified that The Mineral Boutique Limited was not part of the DNA Brands investigation, as the Hong Kong beauty and wellness company looks to its next phase of growth across Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The Mineral … Read more

UNEP report: ‘Govt is driving us off a cliff’ on climate crisis, says Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa A UN report has revealed that the world is set to exceed 1.5 degrees of global temperature increase, as Greenpeace condemns the New Zealand Government for pouring fuel on the escalating climate crisis. The report finds that even under the most optimistic scenario, global temperatures are expected to peak at around 1.8°C … Read more

New Zealand education providers turning to factory-built spaces to manage growing capacity needs

Source: Press Release Service Headline: New Zealand education providers turning to factory-built spaces to manage growing capacity needs Advance Build says factory-built spaces let NZ schools and ECE centres add classrooms without months of term-time disruption, backed by fixed-price contracts and guaranteed completion dates. The post New Zealand education providers turning to factory-built spaces to…

Media Advisory: 399 Mark Robinson recruit wing graduation

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 399 Mark Robinson recruit wing graduation.  What:              Graduation of the New Zealand Police 399 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 Police College – Porirua.…

Maungatapu Road, Tauranga, now open

Source: New Zealand Police The Police operation on Maungatapu Road, Tauranga, has concluded and the road is now open.   A person of interest has been taken into custody and charges are being considered.  Police would like to thank the public for their patience during this time.  ENDS

Starjoy strives to optimise management portfolio and explore transformational opportunities

Source: Media Outreach Declares its first interim dividend HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Starjoy (3662) announced its interim results for the first half of 2026. The Company’s net profit was RMB23.1 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 10%. Core net profit amounted to RMB43.7 million. Basic earnings … Read more

Health – How about one for the blokes, Minister? – Prostate Foundation

Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand 2 September 2026 The Prostate Cancer Foundation says the expansion of free cervical screening reinforces the value of early detection in saving lives. The Foundation is urging Ministers to apply the same evidence-led approach to prostate cancer through a proposed $6.4 million four-year pilot screening programme for Prostate Cancer. … Read more

Maungatapu Road closed due to Police operation

Source: New Zealand Police Maungatapu Road is currently closed due to a Police operation.  Staff are carrying out enquiries to locate a person of interest. Some staff are armed as a precaution, however there is not believed to be any risk to the public. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS…

Federated Farmers push for progress on KiwiSaver changes

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is urging the Government to keep moving forward with promised KiwiSaver amendment legislation before the House rises for the election. “These changes are long overdue and will make such a meaningful difference for young farmers across the country,” Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says. “It’s great to see progress … Read more

Further OCR rises seem ‘data dependent’ – Cotality

Source: Cotality Wednesday 2 September 2026 – Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.75% was in line with expectations, reflecting the ongoing need to bring inflation back down to the 1-3% target band but also hints from the Monetary Policy Committee that the economy … Read more

Serious crash Rosebank Road Avondale

Source: New Zealand Police Traffic is being diverted following a serious crash on Rosebank Road in Avondale, Auckland. The serious crash involved a car and cyclist. Police were first alerted to the incident at approximately 3.50pm. Serious injuries are being reported and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Eastbound traffic along Rosebank Road is…

UNEP Report: Limiting Overshoot Navigating exceedance of 1.5°C and pathways towards return

Source: United Nations Environment Programme A new spotlight report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that as global temperature rise gets set to cross 1.5°C, pushing climate risks and impacts to dangerous new heights, the world must strive to return to below 1.5°C as soon as possible and simultaneously reduce the vulnerability of societies, … Read more

Federated Farmers – Rural voice guaranteed when the proverbial hits the fan

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming new emergency management laws that will make sure rural communities have a voice when disasters strike. “The needs of rural communities should never be an afterthought when we’re planning for, or responding to, emergencies like floods, earthquakes and cyclones,” Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says. “The … Read more