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Source: Media Outreach Pioneering “Invesurance” Philosophy for 50th Anniversary Campaign Secures Prestigious Industry Honor HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – YF Life Insurance International Ltd. (YF Life) has been awarded the prestigious “Branding Initiative of the Year – Hong Kong” accolade at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026. This prominent … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 Usually living around the Antarctic pack ice, leopard seals are occasional visitors to New Zealand shores during autumn and winter. After being alerted to the unusual visitor, Department of Conservation rangers cordoned off an area to keep the fascinated public at bay. DOC Biodiversity Ranger Sarah-Lyn Wilson…
Source: New Zealand Police Police were called to a crash involving a car and mobility scooter in Dinsdale, Hamilton at approximately 1.10pm. The crash occurred at the roundabout intersection at Whatawhata Road. It’s believed injuries are involved. Emergency services are on site, with police asking motorists to avoid the area.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 August 2026 The kākāpō and the Chatham Island tāiko were named in the newly-launched Phoenix Species Project, the single largest philanthropic initiative dedicated to recovering critically endangered species across the world. DOC Deputy Director General Public Affairs Sia Aston says the recognition of these species is an investment in…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – JR Life Sciences Pte Ltd, the company behind Singapore’s No. 1 Health-Supplement Brand, Holistic Way, announced the launch of its newest innovation in women’s health: a plant-based Menopause Relief supplement formulated to support women through every stage of menopause. The product is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the invitation to come and speak to the Law Association. I’ve just come from announcing the opening date for the City Rail Link in Auckland. It may not surprise you to learn that my address to you today is not as exciting as that news! It is a…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Deirdre Lack Bay of Plenty Police have impounded another dirt bike as part of an ongoing enforcement operation to target illegal and dangerous dirt bike behaviour. At approximately 1230 yesterday Police seized and impounded an illegal dirt bike in Papamoa. A 21-year-old man was spoke to and…
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Prioritisation Update provides the latest information about applications for medicines, vaccines, and related products that we’ve assessed for funding. Proactively releasing this information is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency. Application priority lists Every year we receive over 100 funding applications from health care professionals, consumer groups and suppliers. These applications…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Brian Denys McFarlane, a 56-year-old man, sentenced to 9 years and 4 months’ imprisonment today in the Hamilton District Court, after being found guilty of nine charges relating to historical sexual offending. We want to acknowledge the…
Source: New Zealand Police A five month-long Police operation has disrupted a methamphetamine importation ring, and in process shut down the North Island pad for the Mongols gang. Five people associated to the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang North Island Chapter face serious charges in court. In the past month, the National Organised Crime Group’s Motorcycle…
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council For the economic contribution of mining to grow to its potential, it’s important that Government doesn’t squeeze it too hard, too soon, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. Today the Government released an independent review of the New Zealand minerals royalty regime, which is welcomed by the industry. It finds … Read more
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec has recorded strong gains in ākonga success, with its latest Educational Performance Indicator (EPI) results showing improved course and qualification completion rates. Māori and Pacific learners achieved particularly strong progress, reflecting the impact of tailored pastoral, academic and cultural support, and the dedication of kaimahi in helping ākonga succeed. … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara welcomes today’s release of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its implementation plan. The Strategy is an important step toward a mental health and addiction system that is easier for people to access and better able to support them when they … Read more
Source: ASB 6 August 2026 ASB has today increased its fixed home loan rates by between 10-26 bps on its 6-month to three-year terms and has increased term deposit rates by 10-20 bps on its 6-month to two-year terms. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We’re continuing to see volatility in wholesale … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ 6 August 2026 New Zealanders are now more likely to name power bills as a financial concern than mortgage or rent payments, putting power costs second only to food and groceries. “We have tracked consumer sentiment for more than five years, and this is the first time more people have told us … Read more
Source: U.S. Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson August 5, 2026 The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and other countries in the region, is continuing to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri 6 August 2026 The NZ Drug Foundation is pleased to see a focus on early intervention to reduce drug harm in the Government’s new mental health and wellbeing strategy , released today. “It’s great to see drug harm and addiction feature prominently in this … Read more
Source: Exercise New Zealand 5 August 2026 “We already know physical inactivity is costing our country billions of dollars every year and placing enormous pressure on our health system.” “The question is no longer whether we have a problem, it’s what we’re prepared to do about it.” “We need action, not awareness.” “These recommendations aren’t … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer today announced the appointment of James Miller as chair of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). “James Miller is one of this country’s most respected directors, and for the best part of 12 years he has been making the case…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Shaun Lingard, Area Prevention Manager, Hutt Valley Police: Wellington District Police have arrested three repeat offenders within the last two weeks for separate shoplifting incidents in popular retail spots in Upper and Lower Hutt. On 22 May, Police received a report a recidivist, high-risk shoplifter had taken over $750 of…
Source: New Zealand Police A Far North man is facing serious charges relating to child exploitation material after community concerns prompted a Police investigation. Northland Police expect more charges to be laid as the investigation continues, but the public is being asked to come forward should they have any information about any historical offending. “In…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have restrained a $10 million list of assets, including luxury performance vehicles and properties, off the back of an attempted importation of more than half a tonne of methamphetamine. Operation Girder, a joint investigation between Customs and Police, uncovered a sophisticated criminal operation allegedly importing 42 steel beams from the…
Source: New Zealand Government An independent analysis of New Zealand’s minerals royalty regime and the Crown’s return from mineral development has found it is transparent and broadly comparable with similar overseas jurisdictions, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. The review by Deloitte New Zealand, commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, found the overall…
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, setting a clear 10-year direction to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for all New Zealanders. “In opposition, I said it was a huge mistake for a mental health strategy not to be included in the Healthy Futures…
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on 13 September, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown confirming the long-awaited opening date. “This is one of the most significant transport investments in New Zealand’s history, and in just a few weeks Aucklanders will finally be able to use it,” Mr Bishop says. “The CRL will fundamentally change…
Source: New Zealand Police Napier Road/State Highway 3 is closed between Ashhurst and Woodville in Manawatū due to ice. Police were made aware of a single-vehicle crash on Napier Road around 7.15am, after a vehicle has slid on ice and hit a barrier. Thankfully, there were no injuries. The road will remain closed while…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 6 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Implementation Plan (2026/27–2028/29) (the implementation plan) sets out the key activities that will be implemented to support delivery of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2036. The implementation plan outlines three types of activities.…