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Source: Te Mātāwai Media Release | 27 August 2026 Te Mātāwai is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruakiri Fairhall (Ngāti Tarāwhai, Te Arawa, Te Whakatōhea), as its new Co-Chair. Current Co-Chair Mātai Smith says Ruakiri brings extensive experience in governance, te reo Māori revitalisation, haka, and iwi leadership, along with a strong commitment to … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Members of the public are welcome to attend the national Merchant Navy Day commemoration at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Thursday 3 September. “Merchant Navy Day is a time to recognise New Zealand’s civilian seafarers and the part they played in supporting our country through war … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand New Zealand property sales dropped for a seventh consecutive month in July, as some lifts in mortgage rates and broader economic uncertainty keep both buyers and sellers in a cautious mood. Cotality’s Chart of the Month in the August Housing Chart Pack shows total property deals covering both private and estate … Read more
Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision is deeply concerned for children in northern Nepal after a powerful flash flood washed away villages killing more than 100 people and leaving widespread devastation in its wake. Hundreds are still missing after the wall of water, ice and rock swept through the Bhotekoshi Valley, north of Nepal’s … Read more
Source: Fish & Game New Zealand A joint Fish & Game ranger-training and night-ranging operation at the Mackenzie hydro canals, over the weekend of 21-23 August, found all anglers bar one were compliant. Ten Central South Island and Southland Fish & Game rangers were active across the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery on Friday, Saturday … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 August 2026 The 2025/26 Ruahine Forest Park goat control programme supports ecosystem restoration by reducing wild goat browsing impacts and preventing reinvasion from surrounding farmland. Ground hunting operations were delivered across two primary management blocks between October 2025 and June 2026. Wild goats heavily browse native plant species, which…
Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is launching a manifesto calling on all political parties to take real action to reduce child poverty in New Zealand. “We love all kiwi kids. We know what we need to do. Let’s get on with it,” says CPAG executive officer Lyn Amos. New Zealand … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A backlog of historical minerals permit applications has been cleared, delivering on the Government’s commitment to a more efficient permitting system that provides greater certainty for the minerals sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. When the Government took office in October 2023, regulator New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) had a…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing in Auckland. The 31-year-old was last seen in Manurewa on 30 July. Police and Courtney’s family have not heard from her and are concerned for her wellbeing. Courtney is 165cm in height and is believed…
Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will close early today, Thursday 27 August, due to staff illness. Media advisors will be available to respond to queries until 7pm. As always, information about any critical events outside our operating hours will be released proactively as soon as possible. Non-urgent queries may be held until…
Source: New Zealand Police A pedestrian critically injured after being hit by a car in Timaru last week has died. Mary Shaw, 73, was hit near the intersection of Wai-iti Road and Wilson Street around 11:40am on 18 August. She was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where she died two days later. Police’s…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 27 August 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of being safe and staying connected when working remotely or isolated from others. What happened? A possum trapper with over 50 years’ experience rolled his quad bike down a steep gully in a remote part of the country and was left with…
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers’ use of force was justified when taking a man into custody in Whanganui in 2023. On 12 December about 4am, two officers on patrol saw a SUV on the curb with the bonnet up and taillights on,…
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that construction will begin next month on a new two-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), just north of Whiritoa, to replace the current single-lane Ramarama Stream Bridge. “Carrying more than 2,500 vehicles per day, 13 percent of that heavy vehicles, the current single lane…
Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Pānui Special Edition27 Here-turi-kōkā August 2026 Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has launched a new set of resources to support more inclusive emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Aotearoa New Zealand. Developed in collaboration with disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori, the resources are designed … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Thursday, August 27, 2026 Researchers are investigating how children are affected when a parent or caregiver is imprisoned, and how their rights and needs can be better understood and supported. A new study is investigating what happens to tamariki and rangatahi before and after a parent or primary caregiver is … Read more
Source: U.S. Department of State By ShareAmerica August 25, 2026 On the heels of saving lives in the June Venezuelan earthquakes, U.S. first responders jumped into action after the August 10 earthquake in Colombia, once again showing American resolve in response to tragedy. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technical advisers from the Fairfax County and … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has pledged to oppose a proposed coal-powered fertiliser factory from being built in Southland. Australian-owned company Victorian Hydrogen (operating as Pan-Pacific Fertilisers) intends to strip-mine Southland farmland for lignite, which it will use to produce synthetic nitrogen fertiliser in a purpose-built factory. Greenpeace Aotearoa Freshwater Campaigner Will Appelbe says, “The dairy … Read more
Source: BestBrokers August 26, 2026 The term ‘unicorn’ was introduced in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to describe privately held startups valued at over $1 billion, companies so uncommon they seemed almost mythical. At the time, there were only a few dozen worldwide, making the label a true badge of exceptional success. A little … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died after a serious two-vehicle crash in Peria last night. Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm. Sadly, two people were located deceased at the scene. Two others were transported to hospital, one in a critical condition and one with serious injuries. The…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging caution to motorists due to severe weather conditions across Central Otago this morning. Thankfully, there have been no serious crashes reported this morning – however, there is heavy rain fall across the area, and we want to remind the public to drive to the conditions. Please remember to…
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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – SenseTime Group Inc. (“SenseTime” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 0020.HK) today announced its results for the first half of 2026. During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded total revenue of RMB2.91 billion, representing a year‑on‑year (“YoY”) increase of 23.4%, and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach – 26 August 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise, the 2,870-hectare coastal urban development in Can Gio, has become the first greenfield project worldwide to receive the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD), even before the arrival of its first residents. An aerial master … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2026 – Milkground (600882.SH), one of China’s leading cheese brands, today announced a strategic partnership with DKSH, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond, to bring a wide range of cheese products to … Read more