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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand citizens or residents waiting to bring their parents to New Zealand will have a fairer and more predictable selection process under changes to the Parent Resident Visa quota announced today, says Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. The way expressions of interest are selected for the Parent Resident Visa is changing,…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is pushing ahead with its drive to deliver 10,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, opening a second round of zero-interest loans to encourage private sector investment in charging infrastructure, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simeon Brown have announced. “Many Kiwis are interested in making the…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Louise Curragh: One man has been arrested after a serious assault at the Rotorua Lakefront overnight. Police were called to the lakefront about 3.15am after a report of a man being assaulted. On Police’s arrival, the victim was found in a critical condition and was transported…
Source: BestBrokers.com Paul HoffmanJuly 16, 2026Updated July 21, 2026 Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a niche investment theme centred on a handful of technology giants into the defining force behind much of the U.S. and global stock markets. In 2024, at the height of the AI boom on Wall Street, investors primarily associated AI … Read more
Source: deVere Group August 7 2026 A shock US jobs report has all but ended the case for a September rate hike, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the US economy shed 23,000 jobs … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 8, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 8, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the interim results of Sunlight REIT for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Reporting Period“). For the Reporting Period, Sunlight REIT recorded revenue of HK$382.4 million, a year-on-year decline of … Read more
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) Flicket, a provider of digital ticketing, booking and visitor management software, has won the ASB Bay of Plenty Exporter of the Year Award at a gala event this evening held at the Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui. Bay of Plenty software powering visitor experiences worldwide Flicket has built … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – One of the simplest ways to express your love is by spending quality time with the people who matter most. This August holiday, why not invite your mother and family to take a break from the everyday and enjoy a change … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As global institutional capital increasingly redefines value creation in real estate, Vinhomes, Vietnam’s largest listed real estate developer by market capitalization, is emerging as a credible long-term urban development platform. An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 7 August, the fifty-second time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of the 18 incidents, 12 were in areas impacted by the strike. Four were medical events … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 7 August 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Naomi Mitchell have travelled to Nelson-Tasman to engage with local businesses, industries, and communities as part of the RBNZ’s regional … Read more
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation 7 August 2026 The Guardians of NZ Superannuation, manager of the $94 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed long-serving investment leader Alex Bacchus Head of Asset Allocation. Mr Bacchus will take up the role early next month. Guardians co-Chief Investment Officer Brad Dunstan says the Guardians is fortunate to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 7 August 2026 The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group (PRG) from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as the regional crisis response capability heads into its third year. A handover ceremony was held at Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Debut of Chef’s Grill, an air-conditioned omakase-inspired eight-course dining experience co-curated with the Singapore Chefs’ Association Longstanding fan favourites Craft’ B, Slurp Your Oysters, Jett BBQ and DAMN return alongside 18 new vendors across five zones Marketplace by Indoguna and Sunset Lounge by Asahi introduces premium grilling, golden hour gatherings and new … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Mentored by Industry Masters and Winner of the iF Design Award, Andrew Unlocks a New Paradigm for High-Net-Worth Residential and Diverse Commercial Spaces from an Eastern Aesthetic Perspective HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As spatial aesthetics and lifestyle philosophies continue to converge across the Greater … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (collectively referred to as “Hang Lung”) today announced the appointment of Mr. TSOI Tak Lun, Leo, as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Executive … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized approximately half a kilogram of methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant at a Christchurch property today. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger says members of the Canterbury Major and Organised Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Lyttleton Street address in relation to an investigation. “Police…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Sergeant Scott Rankin A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of controlled drugs. It followed Wellington CIB executing a search warrant at an address in Karori on Wednesday. Police located evidence relating to the importation, manufacture, possession, and possession for supply…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – As global higher education evolves rapidly, Central Asian students are increasingly looking beyond traditional Western destinations. For Dulatkhan, a freshman from Uzbekistan, this search for academic rigour led him to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to pursue Information … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid State Highway 5, just south of the State Highway 38 intersection in Waiotapu following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 2:30pm. One person is currently in a critical condition. The road is currently closed northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and…
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in September 2026. Advisory meeting agenda setting The scheduling and agenda setting process for advisory meetings considers multiple factors. We aim to balance the relative priorities of clinical advice needed across indications, the factors for consideration for each…
Source: New Zealand Police An undercover Police operation is sending a strong warning to retailers who might be using dubious supply chains or purchasing stolen goods. For the past year, Manurewa CIB has been investigating allegations a retail store had been purchasing stolen products for resale in their own store. This week, the covert operation…
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Naomi Mitchell have travelled to Nelson-Tasman to engage with local businesses, industries, and communities as part of the RBNZ’s regional leadership engagement programme.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation At Lake Papaitonga in the Horowhenua, a group of Manawatū rangers took on a challenge that had frustrated previous control efforts: how do you find and eliminate purple loosestrife in a complex wetland environment? Purple loosestrife in flower. ” data-image-caption=”” data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?fit=580398&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=580398&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-60642″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=1024703&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=300206&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/purple-loosestrife-weed.png?resize=768527&ssl=1 768w,…
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you all for joining us here today. Can I acknowledge Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown, and Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. We are thrilled to announce that Auckland’s City Rail Link will officially open to passengers on 13 September. This is a turning point for Auckland. In five and a half…