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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s gender pay gap remains at a near-record low, thanks to the work of government and employers to identify and close them, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. Statistics New Zealand has today confirmed the gender pay gap was 5.3 percent in the June quarter, largely unchanged from last year’s…
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Today, Huawei and HP Inc. announced the signing of a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement, including license to HP Inc. for certain Huawei WiFi patents. This milestone agreement not only reflects the companies’ cooperation in the field of intellectual property licensing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Addressing AI’s growing power demands with greater efficiency and resilience SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, will showcase AI, electrification, and intelligent power solutions at PCIM Asia Shenzhen 2026, taking place from August 26-28 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition … Read more
Source: Flinders University 26 August 2026 While extreme weather and habitat changes can spell doom for many native animals, including insects, a different picture has emerged from a new study led by Flinders University. Long-running investigations into native bee populations of Fiji bees indicate several species of the lowland ‘sweat bees’ (genus Lasioglossum), have evolved … Read more
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Long awaited updates to the Waste Minimisation and Litter Acts will not be introduced to the house this parliamentary term. The government advised stakeholders that no further work is progressing. These updates would have given business and households a modern, fit for purpose law to help prevent and reduce waste, litter … Read more
Source: NZCTU “The NZCTU welcomes a discussion on New Zealand’s tax system following the release of Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan, as well as the plan released in June by the Green Party”, says Sandra Grey, President of the NZ Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi. “New Zealand’s tax system is unfair. Working people…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe is reminding farmers to make sure all machinery guards are in place and regularly checked after a farm worker suffered life-changing injuries when he became entangled in an unguarded power take-off (PTO) shaft on a Wairarapa dairy farm. The worker lost an arm and suffered multiple serious injuries after his…
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to strengthen New Zealand’s vaccine response, including by funding the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up to 5 years old for the 2027 flu season. “Winter is a challenging period for many Kiwis. Strong flu strains in recent years have made…
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health Minister Simeon Brown’s claim that hospitals are ‘managing well’ because of the Government’s Winter Plan is delusional, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says the Minister’s comments yesterday beggar belief. “Despite Emergency Departments (ED) being completely overwhelmed and patients being treated in waiting rooms … Read more
Source: PHARMAC More New Zealanders will have access to funded flu vaccines in time for the 2027 flu season, with access widened to include young children. Pharmac is changing brands of the funded influenza, meningococcal ACWY and pneumococcal vaccines; including widening access to the influenza vaccine to all children from 6 months up to their…
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – From tapping into the metro and paying at local shops to claiming tax refunds, booking family stays and unlocking dining benefits, Shanghai Summer 2026 is introducing visitor-focused products designed to make exploring the city easier for international travellers. Running from July … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Financial pressures and burnout emerge as key challenges to life preparedness according to Etiqa Insurance Singapore Life Preparedness Survey 2026 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Only 49% of Singaporeans feel prepared for the next decade, despite 76% already taking action to improve their financial wellbeing, health and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ZHUHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned market research and consulting firm, awarded GREE Electric Appliances a certificate, recognizing that “GREE Ranked No. 1 Globally by Sales Volume of Premium Residential Air Conditioners in 2025”. The certification confirms that, based on … Read more
Source: NZCTU Today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi released the 2026 Work for Free Calendar which shows the scale of systemic pay inequality facing women across Aotearoa and the devastating impact of the Government’s gutting of pay equity. “Data released today by Stats NZ shows that the pay gap between…
Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – At a policy briefing on the Binzhou Integrated Real Estate Policy Package held by the Information Office of the Binzhou Municipal Government on August 10, officials outlined the progress of the city’s housing “trade-in” initiative. A view of downtown Binzhou As … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Grant Christian: A man has been arrested in relation to anti-social road user activity near Feilding which left a man in critical condition. On Saturday 22 August around 12.20am Police responded to Halcombe Road, north of Feilding, after a man was struck by a vehicle. The…
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Labour announced it would restore smokefree generation policies and a licensing regime for tobacco and vapes at Health Coalition Aotearoa’s (HCA) political panel on prevention. Act, the Greens, Labour and Te Pati Māori health spokespeople addressed a strong showing of attendees at the Beehive forum on 25 August, hosted by HCA, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Community Job Coaching, an employment programme to get young people into work, has reached a significant milestone, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Community Job Coaching now has 4000 young New Zealanders enrolled. The programme is showing the value of locally-delivered, tailored job coaching to help young people off…
Source: New Zealand Government Experienced public sector leader Dr Kelvin Watson has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand (FSENZ), Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced. “Creating an independent firearms regulator is one of the most important changes under the new Arms Act. It is about rebuilding…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a leading global technology company, today released its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the second quarter, JOYY reported total revenues of US$590.8 million, representing an increase of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A further 50 of New Zealand’s historic laws have been identified for repeal as part of the Legislation Repeals Project, a once-in-a-generation review of 900 pieces of New Zealand’s oldest legislation, Attorney-General Chris Bishop says. “While these laws once served a purpose, many of them now sit as relics of New…
Source: CyberPower New OLS2K2ERT2UH and OLS3KERT2UH models deliver premium power protection, greater usable capacity and simpler management for businesses that cannot afford downtime SYDNEY, 26 August 2026 – CyberPower has expanded its Online S Series with the launch of two new high-performance uninterruptible power supply models, the OLS2K2ERT2UH and the OLS3KERT2UH, strengthening its offering for … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 The Covid-19 vaccine could transform cancer treatment and significantly increase patient survival rates, says University of Auckland Professor John Fraser. US scientists published a groundbreaking paper last year, showing patients with lung cancer or melanoma were almost twice as likely to survive for three years when … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ 26 August 2026 New survey results from Consumer NZ show owner satisfaction varies dramatically between brands for food processors, mixers, cooktops and rangehoods. Consumer NZ’s 2026 Product Ownership Survey draws on the experiences of 8,933 survey respondents across 13 product categories. In each category, brands receive a satisfaction score based on owners’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been confirmed deceased after a car entered the water in Ōamaru yesterday evening. Police were called to Holmes Wharf, around 5.30pm, with reports that a vehicle went into the Ōamaru Harbour – however, no one was seen to resurface from the water. With the assistance from local divers,…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Sunnynook last night. Police were called to the intersection of Sunnynook Road and Sycamore Drive about 6.30pm, following reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian. Sadly, despite best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene. Enquiries into the cause…
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