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

Business leaders say new Emissions Monitoring Report serves as wake-up call for New Zealand

Source: Sustainable Business Council The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the release of the Climate Change Commission’s 2026 Emissions Reduction Monitoring Report, describing it as a significant wake-up call for New Zealand, and supporting its key recommendations. As illustrated on page 6 of the report, the country’s second emissions budget (2026-2030) … Read more

New charter school opens doors

Source: New Zealand Government Term 3 begins today, and with it the opening of Te Whare Kounga, a new charter school in Wairoa, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour. “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in ways which are more specific to their needs. Today more students can take advantage of that…

Youth mental health access data to be reported

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced that the Government will begin publicly reporting how quickly young people are accessing mental health support as part of its quarterly mental health target results from the next release. “I have listened to calls for greater transparency around youth mental health. That’s why…

Taoyuan Welcomes the World: Taiwan’s Gateway Invites Global Travelers

Source: Media Outreach TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Visitors strolling through the bustling streets of major Asian hubs-Tokyo, Busan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur-may have recently spotted a familiar face. Yeh Shu-hua, the popular Taoyuan native and member of the global K-pop girl group i-dle, is taking center … Read more

Phancy (6682.HK) issues positive profit alert for first half of 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or the “Company”; stock code: 6682.HK) today announced a positive profit alert for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Period”). Based on a preliminary assessment of the unaudited consolidated management accounts for the … Read more

Have your say about major changes to vessel design, construction and equipment rules

Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ is proposing important changes to the Maritime Rules for vessel design, construction and equipment. These rules (sometimes known as the ‘40-Series’) are well over 20 years old and need reform. The proposed changes are being consulted on as packages, each including four proposed new Rule Parts and the associated…

Aucklanders to have their say on proposed changes to Plan Change 120

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has today approved proposed changes to Plan Change 120 for public notification. This gives Aucklanders another opportunity to have their say on the region’s housing rules through an additional round of public submissions.  The proposed changes respond to Government legislation that reduced Auckland’s minimum housing capacity requirement…

ZenaTech Expands AI Drone Commercialisation as DaaS Contributes 93% of Q1 Revenue

Source: Media Outreach VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) is combining AI-powered drone technology, enterprise software and professional services through its Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, supporting commercial applications across engineering data collection, agriculture, warehouse management, facility inspection and property maintenance. Through DaaS, enterprise customers can access drone equipment, … Read more

Paladin Energy Ltd: Quarterly Report for the period ending 30 June 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quarterly ReportFor the period ending 30 June 2026 Key Metrics Summary Langer Heinrich Mine (100%)1 Q4 FY2026 Q3 FY2026 Q2 FY2026 Q1 FY2026 FY2026 Guidance FY2026 U3O8 Produced Mlb 1.23 1.29 1.23 1.07 4.82 4.5 – 4.8 U3O8 Sold2 Mlb 1.35 1.03 1.43 0.53 … Read more

Langer Heinrich Mine FY2027 Guidance

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released the Langer Heinrich Mine FY2027 Guidance. The announcement is available on the Company’s website at Stock Exchange Announcements. Contacts About Paladin Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN TSX: PDN OTCQX:PALAF) is … Read more

A Defining Milestone for Gene Solutions: SPOT-MAS Multi-Cancer Screening Test Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Gene Solutions – a global biotechnology company advancing accessible genomic solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, announced that SPOT-MAS 10 has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation marks an important regulatory … Read more

St Francis Methodist School International Shares 2023–2024 WACE Outcomes and Student Journeys

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – St Francis Methodist School International (SFMS) has released its latest academic results for students in the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) programme. The outcomes reflect steady ATAR performance and a range of university placements through the school’s pre-university programmes. St Francis … Read more

Save the Children – OPT: Israeli forces kill 19 children so far in July with four dying in overnight strike

Source: Save the Children At least 19 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territory so far in July with four children reportedly killed in Gaza yesterday morning (local time), with attacks near-daily despite a ceasefire, Save the Children said. A drone strike on a residential building south of Gaza City in the … Read more

Human Rights Commission calls on all parties to #HonourthePromise two years on

Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is calling on all political parties to commit to fully implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care – two years after the final report was released. In 2017, the Commission launched the E Kore … Read more

Climate News – Greenpeace says new report reveals devastating impact of Luxon’s climate policy reversal

Source: Greenpeace A new report from New Zealand’s independent Climate Change Commission has shown that efforts to reduce emissions have stalled since the Luxon Government took power, and that New Zealand is no longer on track to meet its emissions reduction targets. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “This report is a stark warning – the Luxon Government is … Read more

Climate News – Aotearoa New Zealand’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double

Source: Climate Change Commission Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions are gradually falling, but progress stalled in 2024. The pace of emissions reductions needs to more than double over the next few years; and to get on track for that, action is needed within the next 12-24 months. Risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate goals for the next … Read more

Animal Welfare – Help Them Escape This Future: Octopus Farming Ban Campaign Goes Huge in Wellington

Source: Animals Aotearoa 177 organisations worldwide stand with New Zealand against factory farming of highly sentient animals. Giant octopuses have appeared on billboards overnight, with a key message: Ban Octopus Factory Farming.  The billboards come after advocacy charity Animals Aotearoa wrote to every New Zealand political party, requesting that they include a commitment to prohibit … Read more

Scientists Calling Ergothioneine Longevity Vitamin

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Scientists Calling Ergothioneine Longevity Vitamin New Zealand has one of the highest UV exposure rates and melanoma rates in the world, yet a compound scientists call a “longevity vitamin” and the body’s main dietary defence against UV-driven cellular damage, ergothioneine, is largely absent from the typical Kiwi diet. This release…

Brrrrrrrrrrrring it on – Polar Plunge Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation What:   Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Auckland: Take part/donate:  www.torchrun.org.nz Where: Takapuna Beach, The Strand, North Shore, Auckland Why:     Raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across NZ When:   Saturday 25 July 2026, 9am start – please arrive from 8am to sign in Who:  …

MEDIA ADVISORY Brrrrrrrring it on: Polar Plunge Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police MEDIA ARE INVITED: What:       Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Christchurch:  Take part/donate:  www.torchrun.org.nz Where:     New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, (New Brighton Pier) Christchurch Why:          To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand When:        Saturday 25 July 2026, 9am start –…

Have you seen Wolvedi?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Wolvedi Ding, who has been reported missing from Auckland.  The 20-year-old was last seen walking along Birdwood Road, Swanson, at around 8.20am on Friday 17 July.  Wolvedi was wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, black shoes, and carrying a clear umbrella. She is described as…

Calmer, quieter classrooms – as walls go up

Source: New Zealand Government Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. “When I began visiting schools, teachers consistently told me how difficult it was to teach in open-plan classrooms, and parents also…