Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the interim results of Sunlight REIT for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Reporting Period“). For the Reporting Period, Sunlight REIT recorded revenue of HK$382.4 million, a year-on-year decline of … Read more

Flicket wins Exporter of the Year at ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards

Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) Flicket, a provider of digital ticketing, booking and visitor management software, has won the ASB Bay of Plenty Exporter of the Year Award at a gala event this evening held at the Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui. Bay of Plenty software powering visitor experiences worldwide Flicket has built … Read more

Create Meaningful Family Moments This Mother’s Day Holiday with ONYX Hospitality Group

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – One of the simplest ways to express your love is by spending quality time with the people who matter most. This August holiday, why not invite your mother and family to take a break from the everyday and enjoy a change … Read more

Vinhomes advances urban development platform amid global shift toward nature-positive investment

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As global institutional capital increasingly redefines value creation in real estate, Vinhomes, Vietnam’s largest listed real estate developer by market capitalization, is emerging as a credible long-term urban development platform. An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating … Read more

Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 7 August, the fifty-second time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of the 18 incidents, 12 were in areas impacted by the strike. Four were medical events … Read more

Economy – RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 7 August 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Naomi Mitchell have travelled to Nelson-Tasman to engage with local businesses, industries, and communities as part of the RBNZ’s regional … Read more

Guardians of NZ Super appoints Alex Bacchus as Head of Asset Allocation

Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation 7 August 2026 The Guardians of NZ Superannuation, manager of the $94 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed long-serving investment leader Alex Bacchus Head of Asset Allocation. Mr Bacchus will take up the role early next month. Guardians co-Chief Investment Officer Brad Dunstan says the Guardians is fortunate to … Read more

New Zealand Defence Force takes over leadership of Pacific Response Group

Source: New Zealand Defence Force 7 August 2026 The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group (PRG) from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as the regional crisis response capability heads into its third year. A handover ceremony was held at Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand … Read more

Sentosa GrillFest 2026 Returns with Its Largest Line-Up Yet: 42 Food Vendors, First-Ever Omakase-Inspired Beachfront Dining and Returning Crowd Favourites

Source: Media Outreach Debut of Chef’s Grill, an air-conditioned omakase-inspired eight-course dining experience co-curated with the Singapore Chefs’ Association Longstanding fan favourites Craft’ B, Slurp Your Oysters, Jett BBQ and DAMN return alongside 18 new vendors across five zones Marketplace by Indoguna and Sunset Lounge by Asahi introduces premium grilling, golden hour gatherings and new … Read more

CIID Hong Kong Center Established: Andrew Lam, Founder of am PLUS DESIGNS, Appointed Vice Chairman

Source: Media Outreach Mentored by Industry Masters and Winner of the iF Design Award, Andrew Unlocks a New Paradigm for High-Net-Worth Residential and Diverse Commercial Spaces from an Eastern Aesthetic Perspective HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As spatial aesthetics and lifestyle philosophies continue to converge across the Greater … Read more

Hang Lung Group and Hang Lung Properties Appoint New Chief Executive Officer

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (collectively referred to as “Hang Lung”) today announced the appointment of Mr. TSOI Tak Lun, Leo, as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Executive … Read more

Man arrested, meth seized following Christchurch search warrant

Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized approximately half a kilogram of methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant at a Christchurch property today. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger says members of the Canterbury Major and Organised Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Lyttleton Street address in relation to an investigation. “Police…

Man arrested for drug importation, Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Sergeant Scott Rankin  A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of controlled drugs. It followed Wellington CIB executing a search warrant at an address in Karori on Wednesday. Police located evidence relating to the importation, manufacture, possession, and possession for supply…

Expanding Horizons: Uzbekistani Student Dulatkhan Charts His Future at CUHK

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As global higher education evolves rapidly, Central Asian students are increasingly looking beyond traditional Western destinations. For Dulatkhan, a freshman from Uzbekistan, this search for academic rigour led him to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to pursue Information … Read more

Motorists advised to avoid SH5, Waiotapu

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid State Highway 5, just south of the State Highway 38 intersection in Waiotapu following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 2:30pm.  One person is currently in a critical condition.  The road is currently closed northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and…

Agenda for September 2026 Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting

Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in September 2026. Advisory meeting agenda setting The scheduling and agenda setting process for advisory meetings considers multiple factors. We aim to balance the relative priorities of clinical advice needed across indications, the factors for consideration for each…

Covert retail crime operation sends a sting

Source: New Zealand Police An undercover Police operation is sending a strong warning to retailers who might be using dubious supply chains or purchasing stolen goods. For the past year, Manurewa CIB has been investigating allegations a retail store had been purchasing stolen products for resale in their own store.  This week, the covert operation…

RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Naomi Mitchell have travelled to Nelson-Tasman to engage with local businesses, industries, and communities as part of the RBNZ’s regional leadership engagement programme.

Finding solutions to invasive purple weed in Manawatū

Source: NZ Department of Conservation At Lake Papaitonga in the Horowhenua, a group of Manawatū rangers took on a challenge that had frustrated previous control efforts: how do you find and eliminate purple loosestrife in a complex wetland environment?  Purple loosestrife in flower. ” data-image-caption=”” data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?fit=580398&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=580398&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-60642″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=1024703&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=300206&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=768527&ssl=1 768w,…

Arts Award Applications – NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2026

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Applications are OPEN An award supporting writers of new fiction – $5,000 The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) announce the 2026 opening of this award, which supports the completion and/or publication of new … Read more

Tourism – ZIPTREK STRENGTHENS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT THROUGH LOVE QUEENSTOWN PARTNERSHIP

Source: Love Queenstown Queenstown Lakes, New Zealand (7 August 2026) – Queenstown tourism operator Ziptrek Ecotours has become a Love Queenstown Impact Partner, strengthening its support for local climate, conservation and biodiversity projects. Ziptrek has been involved with the community fund since its launch in 2023, contributing to fundraising events, industry planting days and other … Read more

Arrest after firearms incident in Dargaville

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged over a firearms incident that occurred at a Dargaville address on Thursday night. Police responded at 6.40pm to Ranfurly Street following reports of a family harm incident. Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says it was reported a man had allegedly presented a firearm, before firing…

Epsom incident: Update on cyclist’s condition

Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. The boy’s parents have been overwhelmed by attempts to contact them. They have asked Police to convey their wish to media that they would like privacy at this time. ENDS Jarred…

Business funding now easier to find

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi businesses can now find their share of the $400 million a year the Government puts into business grants, funds, and equity schemes in minutes rather than hours, with the launch of the upgraded Funding Explorer, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says. Hosted on business.govt.nz, the tool brings together…