SH25 Ramarama Stream Bridge to be replaced

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Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that construction will begin next month on a new two-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), just north of Whiritoa, to replace the current single-lane Ramarama Stream Bridge. “Carrying more than 2,500 vehicles per day, 13 percent of that heavy vehicles, the current single lane…

Inclusion is preparedness: resources for partnering with disabled people and tangata whenua in emergency management

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Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Pānui Special Edition27 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 … Read more

University Research – Children at the heart of prison sentencing study – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Thursday, August 27, 2026 Researchers are investigating how children are affected when a parent or caregiver is imprisoned, and how their rights and needs can be better understood and supported. A new study is investigating what happens to tamariki and rangatahi before and after a parent or primary caregiver is … Read more

U.S. rescuers assist Colombia after earthquake

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Source: U.S. Department of State By ShareAmerica August 25, 2026 On the heels of saving lives in the June Venezuelan earthquakes, U.S. first responders jumped into action after the August 10 earthquake in Colombia, once again showing American resolve in response to tragedy. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technical advisers from the Fairfax County and … Read more

Greenpeace pledges to prevent construction of Aussie-owned coal-powered fertiliser factory

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has pledged to oppose a proposed coal-powered fertiliser factory from being built in Southland. Australian-owned company Victorian Hydrogen (operating as Pan-Pacific Fertilisers) intends to strip-mine Southland farmland for lignite, which it will use to produce synthetic nitrogen fertiliser in a purpose-built factory. Greenpeace Aotearoa Freshwater Campaigner Will Appelbe says, “The dairy … Read more

Unicorn Startups: AI and Robotics Post Record-Breaking Valuations in 2026

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Source: BestBrokers August 26, 2026 The term ‘unicorn’ was introduced in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to describe privately held startups valued at over $1 billion, companies so uncommon they seemed almost mythical. At the time, there were only a few dozen worldwide, making the label a true badge of exceptional success. A little … Read more

Fatal crash: Oruru Road, Peria

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Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died after a serious two-vehicle crash in Peria last night. Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm.  Sadly, two people were located deceased at the scene.  Two others were transported to hospital, one in a critical condition and one with serious injuries. The…

SenseTime Records First‑Ever Profit in First Half of 2026 “Models + Token Factory + Agent Harness” Framework Unlocks High‑Value Commercialization

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – SenseTime Group Inc. (“SenseTime” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 0020.HK) today announced its results for the first half of 2026. During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded total revenue of RMB2.91 billion, representing a year‑on‑year (“YoY”) increase of 23.4%, and … Read more

Vinhomes Strengthens Its Position at the Forefront of Smart City Development

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Source: Media Outreach – 26 August 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise, the 2,870-hectare coastal urban development in Can Gio, has become the first greenfield project worldwide to receive the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD), even before the arrival of its first residents. An aerial master … Read more

Milkground and DKSH Hong Kong Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Cheese Products to Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Milkground (600882.SH), one of China’s leading cheese brands, today announced a strategic partnership with DKSH, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond, to bring a wide range of cheese products to … Read more

MicroBit Launches Hong Kong’s First Bitcoin and Gold ETF on HKEX Today

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Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – MicroBit Capital Management Limited (“MicroBit”), a Hong Kong-based investment manager specialising in virtual assets and frontier technologies, today announced the listing of the MicroBit Bitcoin and Gold Value ETF (HKD Counter: 3002.HK; USD Counter: 9002.HK) on The Stock Exchange of … Read more

Uni-Bio Science Group Announces 2026 Interim Results

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Source: Media Outreach Revenue Reached HK$ 273.8M, Driven by Solid Growth from Bogutai® Innovation-Driven Transformation Progresses with Portfolio Optimization and Broader Market Access HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 26 August 2026 – A fully integrated biopharmaceutical company – Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (“Uni-Bio Science”, together with its subsidiaries referred to as the “Group”, … Read more

PolyU x BOCHK International Future Challenge (Hong Kong Regional Final) yields top four teams, 18 innovative teams showcase capabilities at Global Unicorn Summit

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and title sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK), the PolyU x BOCHK International Future Challenge (Hong Kong Regional Final) concluded earlier (24 August) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition … Read more

Police making enquiries into alleged serious assault following crash, Manukau

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into a serious assault in Manukau this evening. About 5.10pm, Police were notified of an assault that occurred after a two-vehicle crash between a Toyota and a Volkswagen on Ronwood Road. Senior Sergeant Aji Basra says an occupant of the Toyota has reportedly been assaulted by occupants of…

Serious crash, Oruru Road, Peria

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious two-vehicle crash in Peria this evening.  Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm.  Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.  The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road will be closed for some time while emergency services are…

From textile waste to runway: Redress Design Award 2026 opens public vote for the next generation of sustainable fashion designers

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Redress, the Asia-focused environmental NGO dedicated to reducing clothing’s negative environmental impacts since 2007, is calling on consumers worldwide to vote online for their favourite Finalist in the Redress Design Award 2026, the world’s leading sustainable fashion design competition. Voting … Read more

Election 2026 – No New Taxes and a Cap on Rates – National

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Source: New Zealand National Party We are putting a cap on council rates increases. For far too long households and businesses have been hit with steep, unexpected rates hikes, with average increases of 14.2 per cent and 9.2 per cent over the past two years alone. Those kinds of increases are not sustainable. Enough is … Read more

Te Pāti Māori tax policy welcome recognition of inequality challenge – Better Taxes

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Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign 26 August 2026 As the two major parties run for cover, the Kiwi Tax Plan released today by Te Pāti Māori faces up to the need to rebalance our tax system to address the cost of living crisis and skyrocketing inequality, according to the Better Taxes for … Read more

Dr. Terence Tan, Medical Director of Halley Body Slimming Clinic, Discusses an Integrated Approach to Semaglutide Treatment and Weight Management at the Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Singapore) Conference 2026

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Dr. Terence Tan of Halley Body Slimming Clinic presented at the Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Singapore) Conference 2026. Organised by the Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Singapore), the two-day conference brought together doctors to discuss developments across aesthetic … Read more

SIRIVANNAVARI Designs Thailand’s Official Ceremony Uniforms For The 20th Asian Games

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Source: Media Outreach Thai craftsmanship and contemporary design come together under “The Art of Unity”, bringing locally handwoven cotton and traditional indigo textiles to the international sporting stage. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – SIRIVANNAVARI has designed the official ceremony uniforms for Thailand’s national athletes for the 20th Asian Games … Read more