Economy – Consultation on a prudential levy opens – Reserve Bank

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 11 August 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today released aconsultation document on the introduction of a prudential levy. Thisconsultation is being undertaken on behalf of the Minister of Finance.This initiative was announced as part of the Government’s Budget … Read more

Operation shatters drug dealing in Tinopai

Source: New Zealand Police A seizure of methamphetamine was just the tip of the rock, as a Police investigation homed in on a drug supply operation in the Kaipara region. The Northland Meth Harm Reduction Team has been investigating information about illegal drugs being dealt in the community. Late last week, a search warrant was…

Merck Expands Biosafety Testing Laboratory in Singapore to Strengthen Services Across Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach Expansion adds first BioReliance® Cell Line Characterization and GMP Next-GenerationSequencingin Asia Pacific Enhanced testing capabilities to deliver speed, sensitivity, and sustainability for biopharma customers in the region Supports industry shift to molecular methods and animal-free testing SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – Merck, a leading science and technology … Read more

Progress on climate adaptation too slow as risks grow

Source: He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission Nationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa New Zealand inadequately prepared. Two years after the Commission’s first independent assessment, too many of the key gaps it identified remain unresolved. Some positive action has occurred, but New Zealand is still not … Read more

Children at risk after strongest earthquake in a decade strikes Colombia

Source: Save the Children New Zealand The strongest earthquake to hit Colombia in a decade has struck the western part of Colombia, causing widespread destruction across the Pacific Region. The disaster has left children and families facing uncertainty, fear and the loss of homes, schools and essential services, said Save the Children. The quake hit … Read more

Universities – Vaping emerges as new concern in New Zealand infant deaths

Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 Researchers have published a study that has found a link between maternal vaping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). Maternal vaping is emerging as a potential risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI), according … Read more

Councils are still shutting Kiwi businesses out of billions in ratepayer spending

Source: Buy NZ Made Buy NZ Made says local councils are dragging their feet on procurement reform, a year after central government overhauled its own rules to give New Zealand businesses a fairer shot at public contracts – and did nothing to bring councils along with it. The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules … Read more

Rural councils step up to write their next chapter – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand Federated Farmers congratulates those councils that seized the chance to help steer local government reorganisation that works best for their districts and ratepayers. “Change on the scale the Government is pursuing is necessary and overdue – but it’s nevertheless unsettling and challenging for councillors, and for those they represent,” … Read more

Biggest-ever Waka Ama Aotearoa contingent heads to Singapore for World Sprint Championships

Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa New Zealand 11 AUGUST 2026 Hundreds of kaihoe across Aotearoa prepare to take on the world stage asteams unite in Singapore for the 2026 International Va’a Federation (IVF)World Sprint Championships. More than 200 Aotearoa club-team entries havequalified to compete at the Championships, alongside nationally selectedelite teams and individual V1 representatives. The … Read more

Federated Farmers back boots on the ground to tackle wilding pines

Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s new $1 million funding programme to support grassroots efforts to control wilding pines. Announced by Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard today, the fund will bolster community-led control projects on top of the Government’s $109 million investment over the next three years. Federated Farmers meat … Read more

Health and Employment – Public ownership cheaper and better for workers and services: new report finds

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Public ownership is both cheaper and better for workers and essential services, a new report released today has found. “ How public ownership saves money, protects workers and delivers better services ” chronicles the experiences of privatisation across multiple decades and sectors, both in Aotearoa and overseas. Released by the new coalition … Read more

Call for feedback on organic sector changes

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking feedback on proposals to future-proof and grow the organic sector by ensuring we have a strong and modern regulatory framework, Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick says. “New Zealand’s wider organic sector is worth $1.18 billion, with exports of more than $606 million fuelled by global demand for…

DHL Express launches direct Shanghai-Bangkok flight to support growing trade flows across China and Indochina

Source: Media Outreach New DHL daily flight service on Boeing 767 freighter strengthens connections between China, Indochina, the Middle East and Europe SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – DHL Express has added a new direct flight between Shanghai and Bangkok, increasing capacity on a trade lane linking China and the rapidly … Read more

Liangshan, China: 300,000 People Celebrate a Torch Carnival Night

Source: Media Outreach XICHANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – At 8 p.m. local time on August 8, along the eastern extension of Hangtian Avenue in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China, 86 bonfires were lit, and tens of thousands of torches were raised in unison, turning the 3.2-kilometer-long street … Read more

Payment delays continue to strain UAE businesses as trade credit expands

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – Trade credit remains essential for driving growth and strengthening customer relationships in the UAE. However, the latest Atradius Payment Practices Barometer reveals that persistent payment delays and rising default concerns are putting increasing pressure on liquidity and cash flow management. UAE … Read more

VinSpace Announces Launch Contract with SpaceX, Marking a New Milestone for Vietnam’s Space Industry

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – VinSpace Joint Stock Company (“VinSpace”) announced the signing of a launch contract with U.S.-basedSpaceX. The agreement marks a significant milestone in VinSpace’s roadmap to build comprehensive aerospace capabilities, advancing its mission to foster the development of Vietnam’s space industry. VinSpace’s satellites … Read more

Fatal crash, Waimangu

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has died following this morning’s crash south of Rotorua. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 38, near the intersection with State Highway 5, around 9:45am. Others involved in the crash received minor to serious injuries. The road is about to…

Orbitel International Corp. Creative Director Ming-Ji Hsieh’s One Suitcase Selected for the 2026 National Art Exhibition

Source: Media Outreach TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the boundaries between design, branding, and art continue to evolve. Organized by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) under the guidance of Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture, the 2026 National Art Exhibition brings together … Read more

Offender’s milk run curdled

Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police have arrested one person after a report of an armed robbery at a Waipukurau commercial premises last night.  Around 7pm, a man entered a store on Takapau Road asking about milk. He then lifted his shirt, flashing what appeared to be a firearm to the attendant. Thankfully, no…

Road closed following crash, Titoki

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on Mangakahia Road, Titoki, where a car has hit a power pole. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11.40am. Titoki Road is closed between McCardle and Tokiri Roads as the power lines have come down. One person has suffered minor injuries. Police…

Man charged following New Lynn fire

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man following a fire at a commercial premises in New Lynn. At around 4.15pm on 9 August, emergency services were called to a report of fire at the rear of a supermarket on Great North Road. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says the fire was…

Wairarapa Police urge farmers to be safe following severe weather

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police are issuing a safety appeal to the local farming community when operating off-road vehicles and machinery after recent severe weather.  Over the last six months, our region has seen an unprecedented amount of rainfall, which has led to highly variable ground conditions.  Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom says…

Government announces $1m community fund to fight wilding pines

Source: New Zealand Government Speaking at the national Wilding Pine Conference in Southland today, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has announced a new $1 million community funding programme to back grassroots wilding pine control. The fund, running over two years, will be available from the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme to support community-led control projects. It…

First Northwest Busway station opens

Source: New Zealand Government The first station completed as part of the Northwest Busway project – Westgate Station – has been delivered on time and under budget, bringing northwest Aucklanders a step closer to better, faster and more reliable public transport choices, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.  The official opening of Westgate Station marks the…

Road closed, SH38, Waimangu

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 38 south of Rotorua is closed following a two-vehicle crash reported around 9.45am today. Early indications are that there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. The road remains closed as emergency services work at the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Protecting New Zealand’s tourism appeal

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $500,000 to expand the tourism industry’s Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme, educating more visitors on how to travel responsibly. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the investment will grow the reach of the well-established industry initiative which supports people to care for our country…

More than $1 million for Taranaki coastal habitat and kōkako

Source: New Zealand Government More than $1 million in Government funding will help restore some of Taranaki’s rarest coastal habitat and protect kōkako in the region’s north-east, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Our Government is investing $1.04 million in projects led by Te Kāhui o Taranaki and the East Taranaki Environment Trust, alongside an expected…