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

Galaxy Arena and TMElive Renew Strategic Partnership, Announcing Three Years of Expanded Events and a Commitment to Boosting Macau’s Development as the ‘City of Performances’

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Galaxy Macau™’s world-class Galaxy Arena is proud to announce the renewal of its three-year strategic partnership with TMElive, extending its existing three-year run of its successful partnership. Under the newly extended agreement, both parties will continue supporting Macau’s quality development in … Read more

ICONSIAM and POP MART Unveil the World’s Most Stunning “POP MART GLOBAL LANDMARK STORE” in Thailand on the Iconic Chao Phraya River

Source: Media Outreach Thailand’s newest global attraction elevates ICONSIAM’s standing as a premier Global Experiential Destination, offering fans rare access to exclusive collections and limited editions found nowhere else in the world. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – ICONSIAM, the global landmark along the Chao Phraya River, is once again … Read more

Linklogis and XRP Ledger Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Digital Supply Chain Finance Applications

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Recently, Linklogis (9959.HK), a leading Chinese supply chain fintech service provider, announced a strategic partnership with XRPL, a globally renowned enterprise-grade blockchain solution. The two parties will jointly facilitate the deployment of Linklogis global digital supply chain finance application on the … Read more

Korean Oil & Gas Innovators to Showcase Cutting-Edge Solutions at OGA 2025 in Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach Featuring ISO-Certified, High-Performance Products from Korea’s Leading Manufacturers — Meet Them at Hall 1, Booths 1801–1812, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 2–4 September 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Korean companies engaged in the manufacturing of products in the oil & gas field are scheduled to … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN Purchases 4.2k NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs & Secures Financing – AI Cloud Expanded to 8.5k GPUs

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced it has procured an additional 4.2k NVIDIA Blackwell B200 GPUs, which doubles IREN’s total GPU fleet to approximately 8.5k NVIDIA GPUs. In addition, IREN has secured financing of $102m for a prior purchase of NVIDIA Blackwell B200 … Read more

SafetySam Launches New Product for Fire Hazard Mitigation

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – SafetySam, a provider of PPE and safety equipment, has introduced the Bridgehill Fire Blanket in Singapore. This fire containment solution is designed to address fire hazards involving electric vehicles (EVs), lithium-ion batteries, and high-temperature industrial machinery, where conventional methods such as water, … Read more

8Wonder: Moments of Wonder: Where Music Pens the Spirit of a Flourishing Vietnam, and the Will to Soar

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 –On the evening of August 23, the National Exhibition Fair Center (Hanoi) was transformed into a pulsating heart of sound and light. More than 50,000 people were swept away by the “8Wonder: Moments of Wonder 2025” music festival, a spectacular event organized … Read more

Top 100 Semi-Finalists Set Sail for EPIC 2025 Grand Finale in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – EPIC 2025Presented by Cathay and HSBC has successfully concluded its transcontinental pitching sessions, narrowing down 1,200 applications to the top 100 startups. These finalists, rigorously evaluated by a panel of industry-savvy judges with deep market expertise, will advance to the … Read more

Hong Kong’s Brains, Qianhai’s Muscle: Shenzhen’s Blueprint for Global Innovators

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – August 26 is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. In Qianhai, Shenzhen, a collaboration model dubbed “Hong Kong’s Brains, Qianhai’s Muscle” by numerous entrepreneurs is continuously fueling the innovation wave in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay … Read more