Construction Costs – Diesel rebound drives construction costs upward – QV

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Source: Quotable Value Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Construction costs are on the rise again, with rebounding diesel prices putting pressure on some of the most fuel-intensive trades. QV CostBuilder’s August figures show the average building cost per square metre for residential buildings increased by 1.1% this quarter, lifting annual residential building cost growth to 3.3%. … Read more

NEPAL FLOODS: Children at risk of disease as families struggle to access clean water – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children Children crammed into public shelters are facing an increased risk of illness as families struggle to get clean water for drinking and washing in the aftermath of the devastating flash floods, Save the Children said. https://www.savethechildren.net/news/nepal-floods-i-cannot-stay-inside-it-too-stuffy-overcrowded-shelters-put-childrens-health-and On the road from the capital Kathmandu to Trishuli Bazar, a once bustling market area … Read more

Government Cuts – PSA Says Enough is enough: public good test needed to stop Govt’s reckless restructures

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public good test will force agencies to weigh impact on services, communities and Te Tiriti before cutting jobs 4 out of 5 public servants say job cuts have not helped deliver better for NZ The PSA is calling for a mandatory public good test before government … Read more

NZ Economy – ASB Housing Confidence Survey Results – Analysis

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Source: ASB Bank September 2026 Jane Turner Senior Economist ASB Economics Rising interest rates dull housing confidence ASB Housing Confidence Survey Net percent who believe (3 months to July 2026) … Region Good time to buy a house House prices will increase Interest rates will increase Auckland 26% 4% 54% Rest of North Island 19% … Read more

Employment Disputes – 10,000 public servants to strike on 9 September – PSA

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public servants across the country will strike from 1pm on 9 September, sending a clear message to their employers and the Government that they won’t back down in their bargaining for better pay and service delivery. Almost 10,000 public service workers will go on strike over … Read more

US Fed rate hike bets on collision course with Fed’s own data – deVere Group

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Source: deVere Group August 31 2026 A Fed rate rise in September would be a costly overreaction to a story the numbers no longer support, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s warning come as swaps traders push the odds of a Federal Reserve … Read more

Kākāpō population reaches new milestone

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 September 2026 Ninety chicks from the 2026 breeding season were officially added to the population today (1 September), after the youngest surviving chick reached 150 days of age, the milestone at which young kākāpō have fledged and are considered independent enough to join the official tally. Department of Conservation…

New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building officially opens

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Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more scans, day surgeries, and specialist appointments will soon be delivered in Dunedin each year following the official opening of the new outpatient building today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The New Dunedin Hospital project is a critical investment in modernising healthcare for the people of Dunedin and the wider…

Plants with superpowers – and how they can help protect us

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 September 2026 The nursery, based at Motukārara, 30 minutes southwest of Christchurch, is growing and selling plants with ‘superpowers’ with a mission to make the region more resilient to fires, floods and the impacts of climate change. Nursery Manager Jess Ward says there’s only half a per cent of…

Rescue at the rising river

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Source: New Zealand Police A woman trapped by rising river waters in Taupō Bay was rescued during the weekend following a coordinated multi-agency response. At around 3.45pm on 29 August, Police received a report from a walker stuck at a crossing on the Wairakau Stream. The woman had spent the day walking the Duke’s Nose…

Best Mart 360 Reports Interim Revenue Growth to HK$1.45 billion

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Source: Media Outreach Proposed an interim dividend of HK11.0 cents per share Highlights: Revenue increased to approximately HK$1,450.9 million. Gross profit increased to approximately HK$518.8 million. Profit attributable to owners of the Company amounted to approximately HK$116.2 million. As at 30 June 2026, the Group operated a total of 190 chain retail stores Basic earnings … Read more

Ingdan, Inc. (400.HK) Announces 2026 Interim Results

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Source: Media Outreach Highlights of the Interim Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026: Benefiting from sustained strong chip demand across the AI data center (“AIDC”), storage and robotics sectors, the Group’s revenue increased by approximately 98.4% year-on-year to approximately RMB13,249.2 million; The Group recorded gross profit of approximately RMB799.7 million and net … Read more

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Prelude “Innovation. Next by Nature.”

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Source: Media Outreach Partnered with CB Insights to unveil Hong Kong leads Asia and ranks fifth globally for high-potential start-ups, orchestrating the next era of global tech innovation Key Takeaways: HKSTP’s 25th Anniversary Prelude theme, “Innovation. Next by Nature.”, brings together great minds and bold ideas to inspire what comes next for Hong Kong’s innovation … Read more

Five Years After Expansion, Qianhai Opens a New Chapter in Institutional Opening-Up

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – September 6 marks the fifth anniversary of the promulgation of the Plan for Comprehensive Deepening Reform and Opening Up of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (“Qianhai Plan”). Just days earlier, on August 26, Qianhai celebrated its 16th … Read more

Over 20,000 Young Players Chase Their Dreams on the Pitch – Beijing’s Very Own “World Cup” Concludes

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The 43rd “Baidui Cup” Football Tournament recently came to a close in Beijing. First established in 1984, this youth football tournament introduced a “two‑track” system for the first time this year, with separate Popularization and Competitive Groups. The event attracted a … Read more

Airshow China kicks off its 100-day countdown to the 30th Anniversary

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Source: Media Outreach ZHUHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The 100-day Countdown to the 16th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2026) was launched on August 28 in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Scheduled for December 7-13 this year, Airshow China 2026 will mark for the official start of its 100-day … Read more

PolyU develops quantum-tunnelling field-effect transistor to overcome barriers to integrated-circuit chip development

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The next generation of microelectronics relies on improvements in transistor switching performance to advance computing power. However, conventional semiconductor technology has hit the physical “Boltzmann limit”, which restricts the energy efficiency of traditional transistors. A research team at The Hong … Read more

Apical Provides Free Health Screenings and Treatment for Lubuk Gaung Residents

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – Apical, through PT Sari Dumai Oleo (PT SDO), recently provided free health screenings and treatment to more than 60 residents of Lubuk Gaung, Sungai Sembilan, Dumai, Riau, helping bring basic healthcare services closer to the local community. Held at the grounds of … Read more

TrueHealth Medical (02697.HK) H1 Revenue Surges over 30-Fold; Surgical Robots Enter Accelerated Commercialization

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Source: Media Outreach   HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 31 August 2026 – A national charging framework for surgical robots was formally established earlier this year, heralding imminent industry-wide volume growth. With payment rules clarified, billing barriers for hospitals procuring such equipment have been removed, opening a window for accelerated installation of domestic … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield Speaks at RICS China Summit 2026, Sharing Insights into Global Assets and Technology Reshaping Under the New Landscape of the 15th Five-Year Plan

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has participated in the RICS China Summit 2026. The firm’s representative speakers at the event included KK Chiu, International Director and Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, and Chair, … Read more

Lifestyle – Thousands of Kiwis Could Pay Up to 70% Less for the Gym This September

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Source: Exercise New Zealand 31 August 2026 “When household budgets are tight, investing in your health shouldn’t be the thing that has to go.” “Last year, around 1,700 Kiwis took advantage of this initiative. This September, we want to help thousands more take that first step.” “Sometimes people don’t need more motivation, they just need … Read more

Have you seen Triston?

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Triston, who has been reported missing from the Māngere East area. The 17-year-old was last seen at about 1.30pm this afternoon near Hokianga Street. He is described as about 183cms tall with short dark brown hair and wears glasses. He was last seen…

World Vision – MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR MODERN SLAVERY LAW, WITH OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN OVER TIME

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Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision New Zealand welcomes the Education and Workforce Select Committee’s report on the Modern Slavery Bill and urges Parliament to pass the legislation before the election with strong cross-party support. More than 340 groups and individuals submitted on the draft Bill, with significant support from businesses, advocacy organisations, and … Read more