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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand has worse cancer survival rates than Australia – and Associate Professor Ben Lawrence wants to turn that around. The first Head of the University of Auckland’s new Department of Cancer Sciences, Lawrence has a strong sense of what New Zealand needs to do to up its cancer treatment … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s housing market remains firmly in buyers’ favour, with sales activity continuing to weaken and property values showing little sign of a broad-based recovery. Investor sentiment has also weakened, with purchasing by mortgaged multiple-property owners declining for a second consecutive quarter. Cotality’s NZ Monthly Housing Chart Pack shows there were 6,829 residential … Read more
Source: PSA Progressing employment law will cut the annual pay of more than 200,000 people during a cost-of-living crisis, according to fresh analysis by the PSA. The Employment Leave Bill, which passed its second reading in Parliament on Tuesday, will strip overtime pay and other allowances from payments to workers while they’re on leave. This adds … Read more
Source: PSA The latest IT outage at hospitals across the Waikato district is yet more damning evidence that the Government’s reckless cuts to the Health NZ IT workforce have consequences for patient care. The outage over many hours impacted Waikato Hospital and other hospitals at Thames, Te Kūiti, Tokoroa and Taumarunui. “Patients deserve better than a … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A Yale PhD candidate moved to Whanganui to investigate what nearly a decade of legal personhood has meant for Te Awa o Whanganui and its people. As it winds through bush-clad valleys and farmland towards the ocean, picking up kayakers, silt and stories along the way, Aotearoa’s longest navigable river, … Read more
Source: Global Financial Services Global Finance Founder and Managing Director Ajay Kumar has called for a more targeted approach to skilled migration, saying New Zealand has a significant opportunity to strengthen economic growth by attracting professionals whose expertise matches the country’s long-term workforce needs. Speaking on the importance of the recently signed New Zealand-India Free Trade … Read more
Source: Kiwibank New findings from Kiwibank’s 2026 State of Savings Index, now in its third year, show saving remains challenging and budgeting and saving habits are holding steady. Kiwibank Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich says: “Three years of research shows that despite ongoing financial pressures, Kiwi continue to budget, save and find ways to make … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Ownership of 11 temporary homes at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke’s Bay has been transferred from the Government to Ōmāhu 2R Māori Reservation and Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Te Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust in a move to support Māori-led housing, Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka announced today. “The Government is committed to supporting Māori-led housing, community resilience, and its Treaty obligations, and through…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging motorists to carefully consider how long alcohol can remain in their system following routine traffic stops in Southland today. Two drivers, one of which was in a school zone, underwent evidential breath testing (EBA), after they were stopped by Police this morning for exceeding the posted speed limit.…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for help to identify a rider who left behind more than just skid marks after failing to stop for Police in Stoke today. The rider was seen on a green dirtbike travelling on Main Road Stoke about 11.20am without a helmet and without a visible number plate. When…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 23 Jul 2026 From setting strategic direction to voices of youth speaking on behalf of a generation, there was discussion aplenty at Canterbury Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday 22 July. The meeting opened with widespread acknowledgement of the passing of Kelvin Coe, former Mayor of Selwyn District Council, whose…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Thailand’s foreign and domestic investment applications surged 37% year-on-year to hit $43.6 billion (approx. 1.47 trillion baht) across 1,299 projects in the first half of 2026, driven by a massive wave of capital flowing into digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police and teams searching for missing man Saxzin Steedman have recovered a body from the Wairoa River. Police Search and Rescue and Land SAR teams were today conducting extensive searches, focusing around the Northern Wairoa Bridge and located a body on…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the first redevelopment phase of Christchurch Men’s Prison, formally locking in the project and clearing the way for construction to begin later this year, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. The Project Agreement was signed this…
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating the theft of a church bell in Rawene are seeking the community’s assistance for its safe return. The bronze bell is believed to have been stolen from the Parnell Street church sometime between 15 and 22 July. Far North Area Commander, Inspector John Fagan, says the bell was…
Source: New Zealand Police Two men are facing serious firearms charges after allegedly robbing a victim during an online marketplace transaction in east Auckland. The victim had arranged to sell a necklace on Facebook Marketplace on Wednesday, meeting “buyers” at a supermarket car park off Union Street in Howick. At around 2.30pm, the “buyer” approached…
Source: New Zealand Police A group of alleged burglars’ hit a wall after being arrested following a construction site burglary in Glen Eden early this morning. Police were called to the site on West Coast Road just after 1am. “Three unidentified people were seen breaking into a shipping container inside the premises, before loading up…
Source: New Zealand Government More than 400 young people across the Waikato Region will have their education, leadership and employment pathways strengthened through new joint Government and community funding initiatives, Youth Minister James Meager has confirmed. The Hauraki Māori Trust Board has received $316,000 from the Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund to support more…
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a death in Gisborne are asking for the public’s help to understand the circumstances, despite the death not being treated as suspicious. Detective Senior Sergeant John Love says Police were called to the Crawford Road address about 1:50am on Tuesday 21 July. A man, 57, was found deceased inside…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Ocean Park is set to ignite a summer of joy with the Pandastic Summer Birthday Celebration for its entire family of six beloved giant pandas, running from now until 31 August 2026. Join us in celebrating the second birthday of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – Nanyang Optical Co. Pte Ltd (In Liquidation) is inviting expressions of interest from optical retailers, distributors, wholesalers, exporters, and trade buyers for the acquisition of its inventory through a tender sale process. The inventory, currently located in Shenzhen, China, presents an … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2026 – As Hong Kong’s summer weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, with periods of extreme heat, high humidity, and occasional rain showers and thunderstorms, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) continues to enhance its facilities and operations to better support guests and cast members … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced the Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA), marking the next step in the Government’s plan to overhaul school property and deliver better outcomes for schools, students, and taxpayers. “The Government inherited a school property system bordering on crisis,” Ms Stanford says. “We…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 23 July 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand has released new plain-language resources to help businesses better understand workplace exposure standards (WES) and manage risks from harmful airborne substances. WES are guideline values that can help assess the risk of exposure to airborne substances such as dust and fumes. They are not compulsory…
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police investigating a serious crash in Wallacetown this week, are appealing to the public for information. The crash occurred on Tuesday 21 July, around 5:20pm on Riverton Wallacetown Highway, involving a utility vehicle (Ute) and a SUV. Two people received serious injuries in the crash, and one of them…
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police continue to search for Dargaville man, Saxzin Steedman, who was reported missing more than three weeks ago. Saxzin, 22, was last seen leaving Cranley Street on Tuesday 30 June at about 4pm and has not been heard from since then. Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB, says there…
Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand once again intends to offer around 1800 graduate nurse roles over the coming year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Government is committed to continuing to build a strong nursing workforce, and employing locally trained, homegrown nurses is a key part of that,” Mr Brown says. Last year,…