Final AML/CFT Bill targets criminals, cuts red tape for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government The fourth and final bill in the Government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s anti-money laundering laws will soon be introduced to Parliament, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee.   “The AML/CFT (Omnibus) Amendment Bill represents the most substantial reform of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act since it was passed…

Apical Strengthens Collaboration to Prevent Stunting Through Nutritious Menu Creation Competition

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – Apical, through its operating unit PT Kutai Refinery Nusantara (KRN), recently organised a nutritious menu creation competition for children under five in Kariangau Village, West Balikpapan District, East Kalimantan. The event was held in collaboration with the Kariangau Community Health Centre, Kariangau … Read more

Arrests following alleged shooting, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested following an alleged shooting at a property in Dinsdale, Hamilton earlier this week. Hamilton City Area Commander, Inspector Scott Miller says Police were notified at around 2:15am on Monday 24 August that a person had sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound following an incident at…

TrendAI™ Ranks First on CyberGym Agentic AI Security Benchmark

Source: Media Outreach The 97% success rate places TrendAI ahead of all other entrants on the AI security benchmark HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – The TrendAI agentic exploit-remediation engine, codename AESIR, achieved the top position on CyberGym, an independent evaluation benchmark for AI-driven security tooling. The 97% success … Read more

Realm leaders meet in Auckland

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and the leaders of the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau have met in Auckland today for the inaugural Realm of New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting. “These are our closest relationships. We are all part of the Realm of New Zealand – bound by history, culture, the deep connections…

Police recover more than $30,000 in stolen property following rural burglary investigation

Source: New Zealand Police More than $30,000 in stolen property has been recovered in Southland this week after the arrest of two men. The pair, aged 42 and 38, from Niagara and Gore, were charged with receiving stolen property after being arrested on Tuesday. It follows an investigation into several rural burglaries across eastern Southland…

RBNZ Advisory: Upcoming speaking engagements for September 2026

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua 28 August 2026 Please find details below of upcoming Reserve Bank of New Zealand speaking engagements. KangaNews New Zealand Debt Capital Market Summit 2026 9 September 2026 Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk will deliver a keynote address at the KangaNews New Zealand Debt Capital Market Summit … Read more

Moana Fire Station upgrade delivers better facilities and improved resilience

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Moana’s volunteer firefighters and supporters will be in celebration mode when their upgraded fire station is officially opened tomorrow (29 August). The upgrades provide the brigade with improved facilities in a seismically sound building that also accommodates both their fire truck and tanker for the first time. Fire and … Read more

University Research – Crime-fighting tech CEO gives $30k to future founders – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Retail crime costs New Zealand retailers billions of dollars a year, but one homegrown company has become a worldwide force in fighting it. More than a decade ago, Auror was an early-stage venture competing in the University of Auckland’s entrepreneurship contest, the Velocity $100K Challenge. Its … Read more

Driven by Ambition: Indonesian Student Clarrence Mae Charts Her Future at CUHK

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – For many aspiring business leaders in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong represents more than a study destination; it is a gateway to global markets. For Clarrence Mae, a first-year student from Jakarta, that vision is already taking shape at The Chinese … Read more

Serious crash: SH20, Māngere

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a single vehicle crash on State Highway 20 near Māngere.  Police were alerted to the crash, at the intersection of SH20 and SH20A, at around 12.10pm. Initial indications suggest one person sustained critical injuries. Two northbound lanes are blocked prior to the Walmsley Road over…

Name release, Ōamaru

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a car went off the Holmes Wharf into the Ōamaru Harbour on Tuesday 25 August.  He was Samisoni Talanoa, 69, from Ōamaru.  Police extend our deepest condolences to Samisoni’s family and loved ones during this…

Gotta catch ‘em all

Source: New Zealand Police Police used ‘super-arrest’ and took a prolific burglar into custody who fraudulently obtained and stole items from vulnerable people, including highly valuable Pokémon cards.    The incidents were reported from August 2025 and were spread across districts.  The losses to victims were in excess of $32,000 and included Facebook and Marketplace…

Turnaround Plan a win for injured New Zealanders

Source: New Zealand Government Injured New Zealanders are returning to sport, work and their communities sooner as the Accident Compensation Corporation puts a renewed focus on rehabilitation, Minister for ACC Scott Simpson says. “The results are clear – people with less serious injuries, like sprains, are returning to work and independence sooner. That’s better for…

New Associate High Court Judge appointed

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Auckland Barrister Sarah Elizabeth Wroe as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Associate Judge Wroe graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1997 as a Bachelor Scholar of Christ’s College, achieving First Class Honours in Law in her final year. In 1998…

Name release: fatal crash, Maungakaramea

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash on Maungakaramea Road, Maungakaramea on 21 August.  He was Flynn Joseph McBride, 20, of Dargaville. Police extend our condolences to his family during this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS. Frankie Le…

Former FMA Chair Craig Stobo to Stand for NZFirst in Botany

Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First is announcing today that former Chair of the Financial Markets Authority Craig Stobo will stand for New Zealand First in the Botany Electorate at the general election. Stobo grew up in Oamaru and attended Otago University where he graduated with a BA in Economics (First Class Hons). He…

Food manufacturing visits finding safety gaps in machinery and hazardous substances

Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe inspectors have visited more than 300 food manufacturing businesses since July as part of our focus on the sector this quarter to support safer work. “At this midway point, the common issues requiring improvements are machinery safety and hazardous substances management,” says WorkSafe’s project lead Loren Molloy. Machinery continues to…

Foreign Minister visit strengthens ties with Indonesia

Source: New Zealand Government The Foreign Ministers of New Zealand and Indonesia, Winston Peters and Sugiono, held productive talks in Auckland today. “Indonesia is an indispensable partner for New Zealand in these turbulent times,” Mr Peters said. “We are ambitious to do more together, and today’s talks focused on practical areas where our cooperation can…

Tech – Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Experience, Focused on What Matters Most

Source: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. First in the Galaxy S26 line-up to launch with One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE pairs advanced camera capabilities with the latest Galaxy AI AUCKLAND, New Zealand – August 28, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced Galaxy S26 FE, the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family and … Read more

In-home care needs greater choice, not fewer providers – Aged Care Association

Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says recent Health New Zealand contracting decisions affecting established home and community support providers raise a much bigger question about how New Zealand intends to deliver the significant expansion of in-home aged care that will be needed in the years ahead. Aged Care Association Chief Executive Hon … Read more

NEPAL FLOODS: Rescuers race to find survivors with areas still cut off – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children Rescuers are racing to find survivors in the flash flood-devastated areas of Northern Nepal, as Save the Children delivers emergency aid to families, with many places still only accessible by helicopter. The disaster in the Rasuwa region struck at a time when children were either on their way to school or … Read more

Rushed law changes, and automated decision-making on top of job cuts mean MSD will make more mistakes

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Beneficiaries will pay the price as mistakes multiply at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) because job cuts mean it is no longer resourced to do its work properly and monitor the greater use of automated decision-making, the PSA warns. This follows the latest revelation that … Read more

Update: Wattle Downs double homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police can confirm they are speaking with a 30-year-old male in their custody in relation to the double homicide.  Police are working to determine whether this male is involved. Police will provide further updates as they are available. ENDS. Amanda…