No room to hide for fleeing driver

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Source: New Zealand Police An unauthorised game of hide and seek led Police to the bedroom of an alleged fleeing driver in Clover Park last night. Just gone 10.20pm, a patrol unit in Counties Manukau signalled for a Toyota Hilux to stop on Kerrs Road, Manurewa. Inspector Mark Chivers, Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager,…

“Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026” Concludes Three-Day Run with Over 4,000 Participants Exploring Al’s Role in Reshaping Digital Entertainment and Cultural Creative Industries

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 August 2026 – The annual flagship event Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 (DELF 2026), organised by Cyberport, concluded successfully today. Under the theme “The Dreamatic Circus”, this year’s forum focused on key topics including artificial intelligence (AI), immersive technologies, IP economy development, and … Read more

Man arrested following disorder in Lower Hutt

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Reeves, Wellington District Investigations. A man has been arrested this afternoon, in relation to a disorder in Lower Hutt in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to Waterloo Road shortly after 2am following reports of a disorder. One person was transported…

Crash, SH2, Silverstream

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Source: New Zealand Police Southbound lanes on State Highway 2 are blocked following a two-vehicle crash at Silverstream tonight.  The crash was reported about 7.15pm and two people are reported to have suffered serious injuries.  Along with the closure of southbound lanes, the northbound right turn lane into Silverstream is also closed.  Diversions are in…

Fatal crash, Flatbush

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash between a car and motorcycle on Eros Road in Flatbush this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at around 1.35pm.   Eros road is closed and motorists are advised to expect delays. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance, and…

Serious Crash, Flatbush

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Source: New Zealand Police Police received a report around 1.30pm of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Eros Road in Flatbush. Initial indications suggest one person sustained critical injuries. Eros Road is now closed and motorists are advised to expect delays. Enquiries are ongoing.  

Launch of Gig Workers First: a new home for app-based workers

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Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Workers First will launch Gig Workers First, a new union group dedicated to organising rideshare and food delivery drivers who work for Uber, DiDi, Doordash, Bolt, DeliverEasy, Menulog and other app-based platforms. The launch follows Workers First’s pursuit of claims for more than 1,600 Uber drivers following a 2025 Supreme … Read more

Inclusion is preparedness: resources for inclusive emergency management

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Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission 27 Here-turi-kōkā August 2026 Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has launched a new set of resources to support more inclusive emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Aotearoa New Zealand. Developed in collaboration with disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori, the resources are designed to guide … Read more

Fatal crash, SH85, Waitaki

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash earlier this morning in Waitaki.  About 8.10am, Police were called to a single vehicle crash near Happy Valley Creek Bridge.  Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.  SH85, Dunback-Morrisons Road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a…

Fatal crash, SH58, Waitaki

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash earlier this morning in Waitaki.  About 8.10am, Police were called to a single vehicle crash near Happy Valley Creek Bridge.  Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.  SH58, Dunback-Morrisons Road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a…

Road closed, SH85, Waitaki

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Source: New Zealand Police SH58, Dunback-Morrisons Road, is closed following a serious crash in Waitaki this morning.  Police were called to the single vehicle crash about 8.10am on Happy Valley Creek Bridge.  Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.  The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.  The road is closed and motorists are advised to…

Appeal following disorder on Waterloo Road

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to acting Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Reeves, Wellington District Investigations. Hutt Valley Police are seeking the public’s assistance following a disorder incident in Lower Hutt.  Police responded to a report of disorder on Waterloo Road shortly after 2am today.  At the scene, Police located one person with critical injuries, who…

Fatal house fire, Henderson

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has been located deceased Police following a house fire in Henderson.  Emergency services were called to Forest Hill Road about 8.40pm on Saturday 29 August.  Sadly, we can confirm one person has died. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant James Kim says a scene guard was put in place at the…

XcanMow Mix 2000 Robot Mower Makes Its European Debut at IFA Berlin 2026

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Source: Media Outreach LiDAR and camera vision in place of the buried wire and the RTK antenna — Booth CCBB-154, 4-8 September BELIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2026 – Xcanbot arrives at IFA Berlin 2026 with two machines on Booth CCBB-154: the XcanMow Mix 2000 robot mower, making its European debut, … Read more

US Department of State – Kuwait Travel Advisory

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Source: U.S. Department of State Travel AdvisoryAugust 28, 2026 Kuwait – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the … Read more

Fire and Emergency welcomes home first deployment from North American wildfires

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The first contingent of New Zealanders deployed to North America to help manage wildfires has returned home today (Saturday). Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent three deployments totalling 68 people overseas in the last month. The first team of five left New Zealand for the United States on … Read more

NEPAL FLOODS: School children reunited with families after being stranded – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children Nine school children have been reunited with their families after being stranded at school for two days by the devastating flash floods in Northern Nepal, as rescue efforts continue to reach other students, Save the Children said. The children arrived at an aid distribution point where Save the Children is working … Read more

Forest City SFZ Clarifies Incentive Framework for Fintech and AI-Enabled Financial Services Alongside Malaysia Digital Incentives

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Source: Media Outreach Forest City SFZ sets out who may qualify for its 5% special corporate tax rate, how the separate Malaysia Digital tax incentive works, and which activities and conditions apply to each scheme. JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2026 – Forest City has, over the past decade, built a … Read more