Aurora Mobile’s EngageLab Showcases AI-First Omnichannel Customer Engagement Solutions at The MarTech Summit Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services, today announced that its AI-first customer engagement platform, EngageLab, successfully participated in The MarTech Summit Hong Kong on July 7, … Read more

Singaporeans don’t cancel brands – they silently leave them, Ogilvy’s inaugural 2026 APAC Believability Index reveals

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Source: Media Outreach 92% of Singapore consumers silently disengage when brand believability is lost Only 5.9%% would post about a negative brand experience on social media Singapore emerges as a high-trust but low-tolerance market where institutional credibility and operational proof matter most SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Ogilvy released its … Read more

Argent Plastic Surgery Relocates to Larger Clinic in Mount Alvernia

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Source: Media Outreach On its third anniversary, Argent Plastic Surgery has moved into a larger, purpose-built clinic dedicated to the comfort of its patients, with particular care for its youngest. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Argent Plastic Surgery has relocated to a new, purpose-built clinic at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Medical … Read more

Hong Kong SMEs Face “Triple Squeeze” from Rising Costs, Weak Demand and Interest Rates Fluctuations, Dah Sing Bank Survey

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Source: Media Outreach Consumption Outflow Continues to Weigh on Revenues As Local Business Environment Enters Adjustment Phase HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Dah Sing Bank, Limited (“Dah Sing Bank”) today announced the results of its 2026 SME Survey (“the Survey”), which revealed that Hong Kong SMEs are facing … Read more

NZ Super Fund – STAKEHOLDER UPDATE JULY 2026 – Global recognition for Guardians

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Source: NZ Super Fund The NZ Super Fund has for the third year in a row been awarded a perfect score in the annual GSR (governance, sustainability, resilience) scoreboard published by international sovereign wealth fund experts GlobalSWF.   First introduced in 2020, the GSR scoreboard assesses 200 state-owned investors against 25 criteria covering each entity’s governance structure and processes, responsible … Read more

NZCTU supports energy transition through Solar Saver

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Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is welcoming Labour’s Solar Saver policy to deliver more solar power to New Zealand households. “In a cost-of-living crisis, anything that helps to reduce household bills is welcome,” says Acting NZCTU President Rachel Mackintosh. “Electricity costs have risen by 20% in the last…

Man arrested following burglary appeal

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man in connection with a series of burglaries in central Auckland, following a public appeal for information. Last month, Police released images as part of an investigation into burglaries at storage facilities in the Auckland City area between April and June.  Acting Auckland City Area Commander, Inspector…

Teaching Council – Appointments to new Governing Council

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Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced appointments to the Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. “The Teaching Council has faced significant challenges, including an independent review into its practices that found it had lost focus on its core role of ensuring child safety,” Ms Stanford says.…

NZ Economy – A rate rise to get ahead of the curve – Cotality Analysis

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Source: Cotality – Analysis / Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson. Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.50% wasn’t universally expected, but seems to reflect the Committee’s view that increases back to a more neutral level (perhaps 3%) were inevitable at some point so they may as well start … Read more

Pair face serious charges following aggravated robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation over months has led to arrests over a serious aggravated robbery at a west Auckland gaming venue.  Waitematā detectives have been investigating since the offending occurred on the night of 8 May in Glen Eden, as the business was closing. Offenders, allegedly carrying weapons, forced two staff members…

Treasured taonga returned

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Source: New Zealand Police A treasured taonga stolen from a local Waikato museum and church history facility has been located and returned to its spiritual home by Waikato Police.  Leaders of the Pacific Church History Museum at Temple View in Hamilton are grateful to police staff for the swift return of the valued piece of pounamu.…

Post-sentencing statement: Kereama Rewita

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Kereama Rewita today in Napier High Court. The 30-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 10 years, after pleading guilty to the murder of Tulasunu’i Pati last year. Tulasunu’i Pati, known as Keith, sadly…

Legislation – Accessibility Standards Bill creates opportunity for more accessible New Zealand

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Source: Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) Auckland, New Zealand – Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) welcomes the introduction of the Accessibility Standards Bill by New Zealand First, a Member’s Bill in the name of Jenny Marcroft, as an important opportunity to build cross-party support for lasting accessibility reform. AMA Co-Chair Amy Hogan says disabled people and those with … Read more

Defence News – Kiwi sailors benefit from deployment with Cook Islands Police

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force Four Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) personnel have completed a seven-week deployment throughout the Cook Islands and French Polynesia aboard the Cook Islands Police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II. Supporting maritime security operations and a humanitarian assistance exercise, Midshipman Imogen Herbert, Leading Combat Systems Specialist Leon Fortes, Leading Chef Monique … Read more

Brigadier General Mikee Romero Honored As Outstanding Leader in Asia

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Philippine Air Force Reserve Brigadier General Michael “Mikee” L. Romero, who heads Mikro-Tech Capital Inc., has been recognized as one of Asia’s most outstanding leaders by ACES Awards. He was recognized for his multiple successes that has influenced a broader … Read more

Police seeking Arthur Ashby

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Arthur Ashby.  The 20-year-old has a parole recall warrant, and Police are working to locate him. We believe Ashby may be in the wider Auckland area, but he also is known to have connections in the Northland region. If you have information on…

Establishing an Accessible New Zealand for everyone

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Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has today introduced the Accessibility Standards Bill, a Member’s Bill which creates an opportunity to establish practical standards to address avoidable barriers that limit participation, opportunity, and independence.  “New Zealand First believes that all New Zealanders deserve to participate and contribute to society in a meaningful way. The…

Advocacy – Anti-Palestinian Racism: A Prejudice That Extends Beyond Palestinians Themselves – PFNZ

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Naming a Long-Standing Pattern For decades, Palestinians have described a particular kind of hostility that doesn’t fit neatly into existing categories of discrimination. It isn’t quite the same as Islamophobia, since not all Palestinians are Muslim. It isn’t quite the same as general anti-Arab racism, since it attaches … Read more

Legislation – NZ Government taking the country down a chilling path – Amnesty International

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Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand “We are once again seeing the Government rush through legislation without adequate oversight and the opportunity for us all to have a say. The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill has just been introduced under urgency. This change is constitutionally significant, yet people have been given a very small window to … Read more

Economy – OCR increase to 2.50% to return inflation to 2% – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 8 July 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today reached consensus to increase the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. Following the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have fallen markedly. Other petrochemical prices have also moved lower. As a result, near-term … Read more

Huts with History – specialist Heritage Rangers move projects forward 

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation DOC ranger Tim Groenendijk, Project Lead Heritage for the Lower North Island, has a unique role, he’s ensuring that the heritage of the region is maintained for future generations. He is one of ten specialist Heritage Ranger Project Leads across the country.  Tim carefully inspects and photographs all aspects of the hut. ” data-image-caption=”” data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tim-inspects-heritage-hut.webp?fit=580317&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tim-inspects-heritage-hut.webp?resize=580317&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-60276″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tim-inspects-heritage-hut.webp?resize=1024560&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tim-inspects-heritage-hut.webp?resize=300164&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tim-inspects-heritage-hut.webp?resize=768420&ssl=1…

Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report – June 2026

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 8 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on the 7 November 2021. This established the Assisted Dying – Ngā Ratonga Mate Whakaahuru service in New Zealand Aotearoa. The Ministry of Health is responsible for the administration…

Hotel in Bugis Singapore: Where to Stay for Culture, Dining and Heritage

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – For travellers searching for a luxury hotel in Bugis Singapore, Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore offers a refined base for culture, dining and heritage discovery. Set in the vibrant Bugis and Bras Basah district, the hotel places guests close to … Read more

Cantonese Restaurant Singapore: Refined Fine Dining at Man Fu Yuan

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – For diners searching for a refined Cantonese restaurant in Singapore, Man Fu Yuan offers an elegant destination for Cantonese fine dining, premium ingredients, and polished hospitality. Located at Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore, it brings together time-honoured culinary techniques, contemporary … Read more

Green Party calls on Parliament to get on with solar loans before election

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Source: Green Party With Labour today announcing their support for a version of the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, the Green Party is calling on Parliament to pass legislation to make it happen before the House rises for election 2026. “Parliament can lower New Zealanders’ power bills and reduce emissions before the election kicks off. Now both…