Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 12 August, the fifty-third time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of the 17 incidents, eight were in areas impacted by the strike. Two were medical events … Read more

Road closed, SH1, Hinds

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway is closed following a two vehicle crash this evening. Police were called to the crash at the intersection with Frisbys Road about 4.40pm. There are reports of serious injuries.  The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the…

Delays following crash: SH20, Manukau

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 20 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 4.45pm after a truck hit an over bridge near the Lambie Drive onramp. There were no reports of injury. Two westbound lanes are currently blocked and traffic is building. Heavy delays are…

Thomson is Malaysia’s First Hospital to Install Next-Generation Integrated Surgical Energy Platform for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Source: Media Outreach KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (“Thomson”) is the first hospital in Malaysia to introduce a next-generation integrated surgical energy platform into its operating theatres. This innovation strengthens its minimally invasive surgical capabilities and enhances patient experience. From left: Dr Savitha Dharan, … Read more

Updated science and social sciences curriculum prepares students for a changing world

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today released the fully updated Science and Social Sciences learning areas for Years 0 to 10, setting out a clearer, more engaging pathway for what children will learn from their first years at school through to Year 10. “Science sparks curiosity about how the world works, while…

Further sexual offending charge filed against man already before courts

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson: A 63-year-old man accused of historic sexual offending is facing new charges. Already charged with four counts of unlawful sexual connection with a male aged 12-16 and due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 25 August, the man was arrested today and charged with…

CCOHK premieres Space Fantasy – a musical spectacular on 29 and 30 August 2026 at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium

Source: Media Outreach 29 AUG 2026 (SAT) 3:00pm & 7:30pm30 AUG 2026 (SUN) 3:00pmTsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium Presented by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Space Fantasy – an outer space musical spectacular for all the family – premieres in Hong Kong … Read more

Appeal for information following serious crash in Grove Bush, Southland

Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police investigating a serious crash in the Grove Bush area this week are appealing to the public for information to assist in our enquiries. The crash occurred on Monday 10 August on the Grove Bush Road and Rakahoka Hedgehope Road intersection, around 5:20pm, involving a heavy vehicle stock truck and…

Eight new emergency helicopters now in service

Source: New Zealand Government The people of Hawkes Bay are the latest to benefit from a major upgrade of New Zealand’s emergency helicopters, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today.  “In 2024, New Zealand’s helicopter fleet was the oldest in the developed world and the coalition government has invested to fix that,” Ms Costello says. “The…

Allianz: Data center boom ushers in a new era of infrastructure risks and opportunities for insurers

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Artificial intelligence is driving one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in decades, but the rapid global build-out of data centers is also creating a new era of construction, operational, climate and insurance risks, according to the latest Allianz Commercial The data … Read more

JETCO Connect 2.0 drives Johor – Singapore collaboration to create new tourism offerings

Source: Media Outreach Tourism businesses and industry partners invited to collaborate with JETCO as Visit Johor 2026 gathers momentum. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Following the successful launch of JETCO Connect in 2025, Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office Singapore (JETCO) is taking the next step with JETCO Connect 2.0, … Read more

Community voices helping shape Canterbury's biosecurity future

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Community voices helping shape Canterbury’s biosecurity future | Environment Canterbury Date: 12 Aug 2026 Knowledgeable community members will help inform the future of biosecurity in Waitaha Canterbury, with a new three-year term of Environment Canterbury’s Biosecurity Advisory Groups now underway.   The Biosecurity Advisory Groups bring together community members, mana…

Shama Responds to the Rise in Multi-City Living Among Today’s Professionals, Elevating Every Stay Beyond Accommodation with ‘The Joy of Living’

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Living between cities is fast becoming part of everyday life. People travel from elsewhere in Thailand to Bangkok for health checks and recovery; parents come to care for their children during term time or attend important family occasions; business travellers commute … Read more

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse: Singapore’s First to Introduce Up to 90 Minutes of Outdoor Play

Source: Media Outreach KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse has become the first preschool in Singapore to introduce up to 90 minutes of outdoor play a day, an approach it grounds in the science of early brain development. What Our Children Have Lost Almost one in five Singaporean parents say their preschooler spends less than an hour outdoors on … Read more

Crash, SH27, Tirau

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 27 is temporarily closed just north of Tirau Golf Club after a collision involving a car and a truck this morning.  Emergency services were called to the scene between Frances Street and MacMillan Road after being notified at about 11.40am. Indications are that there are moderate injuries. Travel delays…

Statement on verdicts in wrongful conviction of Alan Hall

Source: New Zealand Police This statement is attributable to Assistant Commissioner Investigations Corrie Parnell: Police acknowledge the verdict delivered against two former officers involved in the miscarriage of justice for Alan Hall.  These former officers have been found not guilty. We acknowledge the finding of the Court in this case. At the very outset we…

Getting Kiwis into work with website upgrade

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is connecting more job seekers with employers through an upgraded jobs website backed by job matching technology, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) existing jobs website, Kimi Mahi Mai – Find a Job, has been replaced by an upgraded job search site, MyMSD Jobs.  …

Naturing in winter: what our native species get up to

Source: NZ Department of Conservation As the winter snap hits through the country, many of us are reaching for extra layers and staying indoors a little more often. But for our native wildlife, winter is far from a time of inactivity. From alpine parrots playing in the snow to seabirds returning from epic ocean journeys,…

RIF backs critical minerals and hydrogen plant

Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will provide $15 million for a new facility in Southland to produce critical minerals and hydrogen, Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “The Coalition Government is supporting Aspiring Materials Limited with funding to develop a $31m commercial-scale plant that will bring its world-leading…

$30m RIF package targets hydrogen opportunities

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has set aside $30 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector, Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones made the announcement at a hydrogen sector hui in Christchurch today. “Hydrogen has huge potential to become a…

Name release: Fatal crash, Kauri

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 1, Kauri on 3 August. He was Ritchie Tasman Vallender, 20, of Kawakawa. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash…

New attendance service re-enrolling more students than ever

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today welcomed data showing that more cases of non-enrolled students (NENs) are being referred to attendance services, and more students are re-enrolling in school.  “In term 2 2026 attendance hit a decade high. Our attendance initiatives are in force, and delivering, so I expect attendance…

RIF funding boosts Chatham Islands connections

Source: New Zealand Government Chatham Islands’ connections are being strengthened through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical wharf and fuel infrastructure upgrades and improving air links through the expansion of an interlining agreement, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “The Chathams’ geographic isolation means reliable connections…