Predator control gives lifeline to dotterel

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 August 2025 The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) successfully applied biodegradable 1080 bait across part of Rakiura National Park as an important measure to save pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel from the brink of extinction. DOC Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming says the aim … Read more

Commerce – Meet the Buyer™ exhibitor trade floor sold out

Source: Meet the Buyer Exhibitor space at the fifth Buy West Eat Best annual trade show, Meet the Buyer™ held on 21 October at Crown Perth is officially sold out. Hosted by the State Government’s Buy West Eat Best program, Meet the Buyer™ is Western Australia’s only dedicated food and beverage industry trade show exhibition … Read more

Cook Strait mayday: Search for boat suspended

Source: New Zealand Police After hours of searching, Police have suspended the search for a boat reported to have been swamped by water in the Cook Strait. Police were alerted to a mayday call in the strait about 10.10pm on Monday. The person was calling via VHF channel 14 and indicated they were in distress, … Read more

Tax bill to grow the economy and ease cost of living

Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has introduced a new tax bill aimed at boosting New Zealand’s economy, helping businesses grow, and making it easier for skilled people to live and work here. “This Government’s top priority is growing the economy so we can deliver more jobs, higher wages, and lower costs for … Read more

Ashburton man banned from owning horses for 3 years, ordered to do 300 hours community work

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An Ashburton man has been banned from owning horses and ordered to do 300 hours community work after his 12 horses were found to be underfed and living in poor conditions. Barry Alexander Hill (55) was sentenced today (26 August) in the Ashburton District Court on 8 charges under … Read more

Government introduces stronger protections for dogs

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to ban the prolonged tethering of dogs, with new regulations targeting owners who fail to properly care for their dogs coming into force next month, Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Prolonged tethering causes significant distress to dogs, affecting their health by limiting their freedom to … Read more

CyCraft Partners with DARSOC, Bringing AI-Powered Endpoint Security MSSP Solution to Eastern Europe

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – CyCraft Technology, a leading AI-driven solution provider based in Taiwan, announces its partnership with Serbia-based DARSOC, marking its first Endpoint MSSP collaboration in Eastern Europe. DARSOC adopted CyCraft’s XCockpit Endpoint (Endpoint Security Posture Management) to protect its clients, marking a key … Read more

De Beers Group And Endiama Discover New Kimberlite Field In Angola

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – On 12 August 2025, De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. The discovery of kimberlite … Read more

Solution for SH7 slip site, work to get underway

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work is due to get underway this week on providing longer term protection from slips on State Highway 7 near Lewis Pass. A high tensile steel mesh will be anchored to the headscarp/crest of the slope at the slip site near Riordons Creek, between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction. A … Read more

Advocacy – Run for Hope: One Man. 617km. One Powerful Mission

Source: I Am Hope Christchurch endurance athlete to run 617km in honour of every life lost to suicide last year I Am Hope is proud to stand behind 26-year-old endurance athlete and landscaper Morgan Bartram, who this September will take on an extraordinary challenge to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health in Aotearoa. … Read more

Police arrest man approaching students in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Constable Andrea McDowell: Christchurch Police have arrested a person following reports of students being approached by a suspicious person. Police began investigating after reports of concern in the Merivale and St Albans areas of Christchurch on 4 August, making enquiries and checking CCTV to identify … Read more

Northland News – Public help sought to find ‘Mickey Mouse’ plant in gardens

Source: Northland Regional Council Biosecurity experts are asking for the public’s help to identify the locations of an invasive plant hiding in gardens around Kerikeri, Opua and Mangonui and in other Far North areas. Mickey Mouse plant (Ochna serrulata) is an issue because it can form dense monocultures that prevent regeneration of native species, and it … Read more

Wheeling and dealing lands trio in Police hands

Source: New Zealand Police Two-wheelers were the target for thieves in West Auckland last night with arrests made in two separate incidents. Just after 5pm, Police observed a pair on a moped weaving through traffic in Titirangi. Upon closer inspection officers realised the moped was wanted in relation to a previous incident and Eagle was … Read more

EIT at the heart of international graduates’ love story

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 minutes ago When Yimeng Cao (Yee) and Han Hao (Hans) first met at EIT in 2019, neither imagined it would one day lead to a wedding. The two international students had both been living in Qingdao, a major coastal city in China’s Shandong Province, before moving individually to Hawke’s … Read more

Energy Minister to attend APEC Energy Meeting

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts will travel to Busan, the Republic of Korea, to join leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region at the 15th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministers Meeting. “Energy security and affordability are my bottom lines as Minister for Energy. International collaboration is crucial for achieving these goals, and … Read more

Social Investment Fund open to change lives

Source: New Zealand Government Social service providers now have a new opportunity to change lives, with the opening of the Social Investment Fund this week, Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis says. The agency has also identified priority groups for the first round of the fund as children with highly challenging parental or schooling situations, specifically: … Read more

Pacific Healthy Homes initiative delivers for families

Source: New Zealand Government The Pacific Healthy Homes Initiative has already helped over 300 Pacific households with warmer, drier homes, and the Government is extending it, Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. Since July 2024, the initiative has built on the Healthy Homes and Warmer Kiwi Homes programmes, with additional eligibility for older … Read more

Kiwi Franchise Sector Looks to US Expansion Lessons as Local Brands Grow

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Kiwi Franchise Sector Looks to US Expansion Lessons as Local Brands Grow New Zealand’s franchise sector is drawing inspiration from Australian brands expanding into the US, with lessons on systemisation, investor confidence, and operational consistency highlighted at the International Franchise Expo in New York. Local companies like Candoo Crew are … Read more

Government Cuts – New data shows human misery of public sector cuts

Source: PSA New data revealing there are almost 30 people competing for each public sector job shows the human cost of the Government’s arbitrary cuts to the public service, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. Data from 75 public organisations shows there were almost 286,000 applications for 10,000 public service jobs in … Read more

Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Journalists in Gaza

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns the recent Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed at least six Palestinian journalists, as they carried out their professional duty of documenting the ongoing assault on the Palestinian people. The targeted attack on media workers near Al-Shifa Hospital follows a disturbing … Read more

Events – Big wins and bigger spirit at inaugural Raine & Horne NZ conference

Source: Raine & Horne  Paul Billinghurst and Neville Ruske honoured with first-ever Max Raine Award in NZ.  Highlights Raine & Horne New Zealand held its first standalone National Conference in Rotorua, uniting professionals from 60+ offices for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Hosted by television personality Hilary Barry, the Gala Awards Night celebrated … Read more

Ruakura Road off-ramp, Waikato Expressway closed

Source: New Zealand Police The northbound Ruakura Road off-ramp, Waikato Expressway is closed following a crash. Emergency services received reports of the crash about 9:20am. One person is reported to have serious injuries. Diversions are in place and motorists should avoid the area, diversion are in place. ENDS MIL OSI

Police appeal for information following vehicle break-ins in Gore

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Constable Georgia Rhind: Gore Police investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in the community are appealing for information from the public. Police have received at least five reports of vehicles that have allegedly been broken into and had items stolen from inside. These break-ins occurred on Broughton Street overnight … Read more

Man charged following violent incident, Hobsonville

Source: New Zealand Police A man will appear in court today following a serious assault and robbery outside a supermarket in Hobsonville last week. Police had been making enquiries into the incident out the front of Woolworths Hobsonville, which occurred on Wednesday 20 August. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā West Area Investigations Manager, says … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Onehunga

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga on 21 August. He was 55-year-old Darren Anthony, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash … Read more

Cook Strait search and rescue operation

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urgently seeking information following a mayday call overnight. The call was made about 10pm yesterday, reporting a vessel with several people onboard was in trouble in the Cook Strait, approximately 3 nautical miles from Karori Rock. Boats from Police, Coastguard Wellington, CentrePort, Wellington Airport Fire and Rescue, and Interislander … Read more

Lens Technology 2025 Mid-Term Performance Report: AI and Smart Vehicles Propel Growth, Global Expansion Accelerates

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – On August 25, 2025, Lens Technology (300433.SZ, 06613.HK) released its 2025 half-year financial report, highlighting robust growth driven by advancements in AI terminals, smart vehicles, humanoid robots, and an accelerated global expansion strategy. Through continuous innovation and expanded production capabilities, … Read more