Search for missing Dargaville man continues

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…

Homegrown nursing workforce continues to grow

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,…

Treacherous weather can’t stop LandSAR from reaching tramping teens in need of assistance

Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) volunteers who retrieved three teenagers after getting into trouble while tramping in Kaweka Forest Park last week. Hawke’s Bay Search and Rescue Coordinator Senior Sergeant Andrew Knox says about 4.50pm on Monday 13 July, Police were notified of a personal locator beacon activation…

CPI reported monthly from 2027

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will have access to monthly inflation data from July 2027 as part of a major upgrade to the country’s economic statistics, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says. “Moving to monthly Consumers Price Index (CPI) reporting is one of the biggest improvements to New Zealand’s economic statistics in decades. “Instead of…

Guide to support staff experiencing stalking

Source: New Zealand Government A new guide to equip workplaces with tools to support employees who experience stalking has been launched by Minister for Women Nicola Grigg today. “Stalking has a serious impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of victims, and research shows that stalking frequently extends into workplaces. How an employer responds to…

Search for Jeremy Robertson completed

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Richard How: Police have completed a further search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week.  On Wednesday 22 July, approximately 20 Police Search and Rescue staff, alongside volunteers conducted a search in the surrounding areas of the carpark at the Blue and Green Lakes…

Road blocked, Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato

Source: New Zealand Police Hooker Road, Tamahere, Waikato is currently blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called just after 9.10am following a two-vehicle crash between Pencarrow Road and Duncan Road. Initial indicators are that there are injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. ENDS

FinCap – Latest financial mentoring statistics reflect cost of living pressures and the need for increased and ongoing sustainable funding for financial mentors

Source: FinCap Latest financial mentoring statistics reflect cost of living pressures and the need for increased and ongoing sustainable funding for financial mentors. FinCap today releases our fourth Voices report – an annual analysis of the circumstances faced by tens of thousands of households who are working with financial mentors to address debt issues. The numbers … Read more

Village Voyage: Where Guilin’s landscape inspires new ways to experience rural China

Source: Media Outreach GUILIN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Known worldwide for its dramatic karst landscapes, Guilin has long been one of southern China’s most iconic travel destinations. As travelers increasingly seek deeper connections with local communities, rural Guilin offers a different way to experience the countryside. Here, visitors are … Read more

2026 Shandong Innovation-Driven Development Conference & 7th Binzhou Talent Festival Held in Binzhou

Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – On July 18, the 2026 Shandong Innovation-Driven Development Conference & 7th Binzhou Talent Festival was held at the Yellow River Delta Trading Center in Binzhou. The event brought together academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of … Read more

Befar Group Achieves Mass Production of 6N-Grade High-Purity Hydrogen Fluoride

Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – On July 19, Shandong’s Befar Group achieved a technological breakthrough in four key areas of process, engineering, testing, and filling to bring its high-purity hydrogen fluoride (HF) for semiconductor applications to the 6N grade (99.9999%). This milestone fills a production gap … Read more

1win Breaks World Record by Bringing Football to the Top of Bogotá

Source: Media Outreach BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – 1win, in partnership with Colombian football creators FUTTO, has officially set a world record by organizing the highest football match ever played on top of a building. The achievement was certified by World Record Certification (WRCAC) following a 3×3 match held … Read more

BDMS Launches WellEra Bangkok, a US$865 Million Wellness Complex With Capella Hotel Group as the Residential Partner for Thailand’s First Capella Residences

Source: Media Outreach A first-of-its-kind wellness ecosystem integrating healthcare, branded residences, hospitality and lifestyle, WellEra pioneers a new model for healthspan living where the home itself becomes the foundation of preventive healthcare BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), one of Asia-Pacific’s leading … Read more

NZ and PNG strengthen Defence ties

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Papua New Guinea’s Defence relationship continues to grow, with the two countries today signing an agreement to deepen cooperation and engagement, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “In an increasingly volatile world, Pacific nations like ours are stronger when we work closely together to respond to the complex security…

Licenced firearm owners heard with improvements to Arms Bill

Source: New Zealand Government Further changes to the Arms Bill will make New Zealand’s firearms laws more practical, proportionate, and effective, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. A range of changes to the Arms Bill recommended by the Justice Select Committee have been adopted by the Government and further changes are being proposed via an…

Rural News – FREE SUPPORT FOR FLOODED WAIRARAPA FARMERS

Source: Rapid Relief Team NZ Farmers affected by catastrophic flooding in South Wairarapa are being invited to attend a free Farmers Community Connect (FCC) event in Martinborough next month, bringing together practical recovery assistance, support services and the rural community. Hosted by the Rapid Relief Team NZ (RRT), the event will provide flood-affected farmers with free … Read more

Asahi Super Dry Brings Its Iconic Nama Jokki Can to Chinese Mainland with Multi-Hyphenate Celebrity Henry Lau

Source: Media Outreach The market debut of this revolutionary draft style beer in a can marks a new chapter in Asahi’s premiumization journey SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Japan’s number one1 selling beer brand Asahi Super Dry is introducing its breakthrough Nama Jokki Can in Chinese Mainland, with beloved … Read more

Environment Canterbury adopts new strategic direction

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 22 Jul 2026 “Without purpose of direction, we are nothing but an overhead. A strategy is a guiding star.” That from Councillor Nettles Lamont as she moved to adopt the Strategic Direction for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury). The Strategic Direction will guide the organisation’s decision-making and development of…

Op Boston targets drug supply while supporting families affected by organised crime

Source: New Zealand Police West Coast Police have seized drugs and items related to the sale and supply of illicit drugs following a series of search warrants across Westport today.  Operation Boston was set up to target the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the Westport community. The operation resulted in the seizure of an…

Delays expected SH20, Māngere Bridge

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a vehicle break down on State Highway 20 near Māngere Bridge. The breakdown was reported to Police at 3.40pm.  The southbound right lane is currently blocked near the Walmsley Road off-ramp, and traffic is building.  Police thank motorists for their patience while we…

Five arrested following operation targeting drug supply

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Lisa Brent, Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit: Five people have been arrested on serious drugs charges, with one person charged with 30 offences, after a series of search warrants across Marlborough. Operation Aisling saw Marlborough and Nelson Bays Organised Crime Units working together, with assistance from the…

Relieving pressure on facilities in tourism hotspots

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $3.8 million to improve public toilet facilities in two of New Zealand’s busiest visitor destinations, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today. The funding, provided through the International Visitor Levy (IVL), will support upgrades and new facilities in the Mackenzie and Queenstown Lakes districts. “Both districts…

The fast lane to arrest

Source: New Zealand Police A night of dangerous driving across Auckland’s motorway network ended in custody for a car full of fleeing youths.  Just before 8pm last night, a motorways unit observed a Toyota Corolla allegedly exceeding the speed limit along State Highway 16 near St Lukes.  Senior Sergeant Bronwyn Matthews, Auckland City East, says…

LOCUS-T Wins Four Honours at A+M Agency of the Year Awards 2026

Source: Media Outreach PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – LOCUS-T, a leading Malaysian digital marketing agency, has been recognized with four honours at the Advertising + Marketing (A+M) Agency of the Year Awards 2026, reaffirming its position as a trusted digital growth partner for businesses across Malaysia. LOCUS-T team … Read more