Liangshan, China: 300,000 People Celebrate a Torch Carnival Night

Source: Media Outreach XICHANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – At 8 p.m. local time on August 8, along the eastern extension of Hangtian Avenue in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China, 86 bonfires were lit, and tens of thousands of torches were raised in unison, turning the 3.2-kilometer-long street … Read more

Payment delays continue to strain UAE businesses as trade credit expands

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – Trade credit remains essential for driving growth and strengthening customer relationships in the UAE. However, the latest Atradius Payment Practices Barometer reveals that persistent payment delays and rising default concerns are putting increasing pressure on liquidity and cash flow management. UAE … Read more

VinSpace Announces Launch Contract with SpaceX, Marking a New Milestone for Vietnam’s Space Industry

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – VinSpace Joint Stock Company (“VinSpace”) announced the signing of a launch contract with U.S.-basedSpaceX. The agreement marks a significant milestone in VinSpace’s roadmap to build comprehensive aerospace capabilities, advancing its mission to foster the development of Vietnam’s space industry. VinSpace’s satellites … Read more

Fatal crash, Waimangu

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has died following this morning’s crash south of Rotorua. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 38, near the intersection with State Highway 5, around 9:45am. Others involved in the crash received minor to serious injuries. The road is about to…

Orbitel International Corp. Creative Director Ming-Ji Hsieh’s One Suitcase Selected for the 2026 National Art Exhibition

Source: Media Outreach TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the boundaries between design, branding, and art continue to evolve. Organized by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) under the guidance of Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture, the 2026 National Art Exhibition brings together … Read more

Offender’s milk run curdled

Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police have arrested one person after a report of an armed robbery at a Waipukurau commercial premises last night.  Around 7pm, a man entered a store on Takapau Road asking about milk. He then lifted his shirt, flashing what appeared to be a firearm to the attendant. Thankfully, no…

Road closed following crash, Titoki

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on Mangakahia Road, Titoki, where a car has hit a power pole. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11.40am. Titoki Road is closed between McCardle and Tokiri Roads as the power lines have come down. One person has suffered minor injuries. Police…

Man charged following New Lynn fire

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man following a fire at a commercial premises in New Lynn. At around 4.15pm on 9 August, emergency services were called to a report of fire at the rear of a supermarket on Great North Road. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says the fire was…

Wairarapa Police urge farmers to be safe following severe weather

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police are issuing a safety appeal to the local farming community when operating off-road vehicles and machinery after recent severe weather.  Over the last six months, our region has seen an unprecedented amount of rainfall, which has led to highly variable ground conditions.  Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom says…

Government announces $1m community fund to fight wilding pines

Source: New Zealand Government Speaking at the national Wilding Pine Conference in Southland today, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has announced a new $1 million community funding programme to back grassroots wilding pine control. The fund, running over two years, will be available from the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme to support community-led control projects. It…

First Northwest Busway station opens

Source: New Zealand Government The first station completed as part of the Northwest Busway project – Westgate Station – has been delivered on time and under budget, bringing northwest Aucklanders a step closer to better, faster and more reliable public transport choices, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.  The official opening of Westgate Station marks the…

Road closed, SH38, Waimangu

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 38 south of Rotorua is closed following a two-vehicle crash reported around 9.45am today. Early indications are that there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. The road remains closed as emergency services work at the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Protecting New Zealand’s tourism appeal

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $500,000 to expand the tourism industry’s Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme, educating more visitors on how to travel responsibly. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the investment will grow the reach of the well-established industry initiative which supports people to care for our country…

More than $1 million for Taranaki coastal habitat and kōkako

Source: New Zealand Government More than $1 million in Government funding will help restore some of Taranaki’s rarest coastal habitat and protect kōkako in the region’s north-east, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Our Government is investing $1.04 million in projects led by Te Kāhui o Taranaki and the East Taranaki Environment Trust, alongside an expected…

Getting warmer in the search for whio

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  11 August 2026 It began with drone heat surveys for deer, a tool adopted by the Department of Conservation in the last few years. To detect deer, contractors fly drones equipped with thermal and standard camera equipment across the target area. DOC Principal Ranger Dan Van Der Lubbe says Tongariro…

Auckland level crossing removals keep moving ahead

Source: New Zealand Government The completion of a new pedestrian bridge at Te Mahia Station to the southeast of Manurewa is another major step towards replacing rail level crossings, improving safety, and unlocking the full benefits of the City Rail Link, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simon Watts. The new pedestrian bridge…

Premium Clean Outdoor Services Brand for Auckland

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Premium Clean Outdoor Services Brand for Auckland Premium Clean Outdoor brings lawn, garden and exterior property maintenance together under one trusted provider, with a long-term roadmap to become an all-in-one outdoor services platform. The post Premium Clean Outdoor Services Brand for Auckland first appeared on PR.co.nz.

Rising Demand for Affordable Used Car Parts

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Rising Demand for Affordable Used Car Parts Rising vehicle repair costs are encouraging more Auckland drivers to choose affordable, quality-tested used car parts over expensive new components. JCP Car Parts is meeting this growing demand by supplying reliable recycled automotive parts that help reduce maintenance costs while supporting sustainable vehicle…

Advanced Group’s 12th Annual Supplier Awards

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Advanced Group’s 12th Annual Supplier Awards Advanced Group celebrated its 2026 Supplier Awards at the Remuera Club in Auckland on 29 July, recognising outstanding suppliers across Advanced Security, Advanced Digital, Advanced Communications, Advanced Command, and Advanced Group. Now in its 12th year, the staff-voted awards honoured partners for service quality,…

Solomon Islands – Minister Waneoroa: MRD reforms aim to empower rural communities

Source: Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Rural Development MONDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2026 The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is one of the 24 ministries within the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) machinery. MRD is established on the 28th September, 2007. Its core mandates as contained under Legal Notice 164 in accordance with the Constitution of Solomon … Read more

Solomon Islands – MRD charts new path for rural prosperity with Economic Growth Centres

Source: Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Rural Development MONDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2026 The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is one of the 24 ministries within the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) machinery. MRD is established on the 28th September, 2007. Its core mandates as contained under Legal Notice 164 in accordance with the Constitution of Solomon … Read more

Electric Kiwi and Genesis dominate switching interest as winter power bills bite

Source: Consumer New Zealand 11 August 2026 As rising power bills put pressure on household budgets, New Zealanders searching for savings are increasingly focusing on just two electricity retailers, according to Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch data. Record numbers have been using Powerswitch, and almost 28,000 have initiated a switch on the service this year. The data … Read more

Universities – Obesity pill targets fat, keeps muscle

Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 Researchers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, are developing an obesity treatment that may offer a new approach to weight loss, backed by nearly $1.2 million in Health Research Council funding. A groundbreaking weight-loss drug that could help people shed kilos without losing … Read more

Universities – New approach needed to rein in Big Tech – professor

Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 Understanding how Big Tech became so powerful starts with understanding corporations themselves, says Professor Susan Watson in a new paper. When it comes to the unchecked growth and dominance of corporate titans, we’ve failed to learn the lessons of history, argues University of Auckland … Read more

Government to consider Headstart proposals

Source: New Zealand Government 18 proposals have been submitted to the Government as part of the Head Start local government reform initiative, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “We’d like to thank the councils that have invested time and effort in developing these proposals,” Mr Bishop says.  “Head Start…