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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Varnam Three people have been arrested after an investigation by the Tauranga Crime Investigation Branch targeting the importation and distribution of opium. Police became involved after parcels containing 24kg of the class B controlled drug were intercepted by Customs between 1 June and 19 July. The…
Source: Media Outreach Singapore Turns 61. Woh Hup Turns 90. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2026 – Every August, Singapore celebrates more than another year of nationhood. It celebrates the people, businesses and traditions that have quietly grown alongside the nation, becoming part of its shared identity and everyday life. The Woh … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is inviting feedback on proposals for managing rock lobster fishing around Aotea-Great Barrier Island. “Aotea-Great Barrier Local Board and Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Iwi Trust Board have requested measures to help ensure the long-term sustainability of local spiny and packhorse rock lobsters,” Mr Jones…
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning’s incident in Epsom. Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak at a media stand-up at 1pm. The stand-up will be held at the Auckland City Police Hub, 13-15 College Hill. Interested media are asked to RSVP…
Source: NZCTU Today’s unemployment rate of 5.6 percent is the highest rate in more than a decade and shows a labour market clearly in crisis says Sandra Grey, President of the NZ Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi. “The data shows that we had 171,000 people unemployed in the June quarter, and the last…
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to widen access to type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical need. “Improving access to medicines in New Zealand is important to patients and their families. That’s why it has been a focus for this Government,” Mr Seymour says. From 1 September, Pharmac…
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s labour market statistics confirm what many New Zealanders already know from experience: the second quarter of this year was a tough one, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “April, May and June were difficult months for many employers. They faced real uncertainty and rising costs, and a lot of them made…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Morrinsville CIB Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Natasha Lopes: Three men have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Morrinsville last night. Police were called around 11.40pm to an address on Studholme Street, where it is reported that two men entered a property and threatened the occupants with firearms, before stealing…
Source: BestBrokers.com Paul HoffmanAugust 4, 2026 The world’s billionaires continue to accumulate wealth on an extraordinary scale, with many of the world’s richest individuals seeing their fortunes grow by hundreds of billions of dollars in a single year. Others were not so lucky, shedding significant chunks of their net worth over the past twelve months. … Read more
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) says today’s increase in unemployment reflects the cautious approach many businesses have adopted as they navigate a challenging and uncertain economic environment. Stats NZ today reported unemployment rose to 5.6% in the June 2026 quarter, up from 5.3% in the March quarter. EMA … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand July 2026 – Issued: 4 August 2026 July 2026 summary Category Summary Temperature Temperatures were above average (0.51-1.20°C above average) or well above average (>1.20°C above average) for most of the South Island. Temperatures were near average (±0.50°C of average) for much of the North Island, with below average temperatures (0.51-1.20°C … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody following a violent series of events that unfolded in Epsom this morning. Cordons remain in place while investigators continue to piece together exactly what has taken place. At around 7.05am, Police were initially called to reports of a serious assault at the intersection of Ranfurly Road…
Source: PHARMAC From 1 September, Pharmac will widen access to four funded medicines for people with type 2 diabetes, making them available to over 30,000 more New Zealanders over the next five years. Following substantial feedback on an earlier proposal, Pharmac is providing much wider access to four funded medicines for type 2 diabetes than…
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires. The six personnel are part of an Australasian team requested by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre under a long-standing agreement between Canada, the United States … Read more
Source: Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public Service Association The PSA is criticising a new proposal handed down by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to cut security personnel at its service centres as irresponsible and even dangerous. After reducing the number of security guards at 20 regional MSD Service Centres earlier this year, the … Read more
Source: deVere Group August 4 2026 Stablecoins just moved to a core financial infrastructure, and most investors haven’t caught up, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as Mastercard completed its acquisition of BVNK, the London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm, in a deal … Read more
Source: Flinders University An international study led by Flinders University has found a fertile area of inspiration to explain an important step in evolution – and it’s a whole lot of poop. The new study describes the ‘faecal revolution’ to explain a crucial turning point in animal and environmental evolution on Earth. In a new … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new specialist school for students with complex needs in Gisborne will open in the next two years, the first of its kind in the region, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. “I’m delighted to announce that we’re building a new specialist school in Gisborne. This is the third specialist school…
Source: New Zealand Government Communities in Ōpōtiki, Porirua and on the West Coast have been selected as the first to help design how social services are delivered in their area, Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis says. Earlier this year, the Government invited communities across New Zealand to apply for Community-led Commissioning, which will give trusted…
Source: New Zealand Government A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says. “Service dogs –‘disability assist’ dogs in legislation – are trained working dogs which support disabled people to live independently and participate…
Source: New Zealand Government A redevelopment of Auckland’s Downtown Carpark into two skyscrapers, three podium buildings, and a new laneway network has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 28th project to be approved through the Fast-track process. Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited lodged its application in January 2026, with approval taking around five months…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious incident in Epsom this morning. Emergency services were called to Manukau Road at around 7.05am. The public can be reassured that one person is in custody. There are cordons in place on Manukau Road between Ranfurly Road and Queen Mary Avenue. Campbell Crescent is closed to…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will maintain existing Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) unit settings, delivering stability and certainty for the market, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced today. The decisions follow consultation on draft settings. “A stable ETS is key to delivering the emissions reductions required to meet our targets. These settings provide the…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Malakai, who has been reported missing from Wiri. The 6-year-old was last seen on Druces Road at around 6pm last night. He has short black hair and is missing his two front teeth. Malakai was last seen wearing a red Mickey Mouse t-shirt,…
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Source: Media Outreach Chemically defined medium removes animal serum and human platelet supplements as Malaysia and Singapore strengthen advanced therapy capabilities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 -Singapore is estimated to record approximately 19,290 new cancer cases in 2024, underscoring the growing demand for advanced treatment options and the manufacturing systems needed … Read more