Fatal Kaikohe crash: Police seeking witnesses to crash

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash in Kaikohe this afternoon, which has resulted in the death of a child. Emergency services responded to the two-car crash at the intersection of Hillcrest and Orrs Roads just after midday. Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, from Far North CIB, says a family … Read more

LHN Energy Launches Solar Carport at Goldhill Plaza to Promote Renewable Energy in Urban Spaces

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – LHN Energy Resources, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, is proud to announce the completion of solar carport installation at Goldhill Plaza’s open space car park. This new initiative, part of a strategic collaboration with LHN Parking, aims to provide a … Read more

Zoho Launches Zoho Books Singapore edition

Source: Media Outreach Helping businesses ensure e-invoicing compliance and improved accuracy in their GST filing SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today launched the Singapore edition of Zoho Books, cloud-based accounting software to help businesses simplify GST and e-invoicing compliance. This launch includes the Singapore … Read more

Health – Alzheimers NZ welcomes long overdue update on Health NZ’s review of New Zealand’s aged care system

Source: Alzheimers New Zealand Alzheimers NZ welcomes the update today from Health NZ on the long overdue review of Aotearoa New Zealand’s aged care system as well as two related reports. Chief Executive Catherine Hall says the reports reinforce the size and scale of the challenge facing the health sector as a result of our rapidly … Read more

Malaysia’s US$43 Billion Potential Asset Tokenisation Opportunity

Source: Media Outreach Project Juara charts way forward for all stakeholders to capture tokenisation opportunities and drive financial transformation in Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Group“), Saison Capital Pte Ltd, Helicap Labs Pte Ltd (“HELIX“) and Satori Research Ltd, today announced the … Read more

Update: Mt Wellington death

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing enquiries into a man’s death at a Mt Wellington reserve early this morning. We are continuing to conduct enquiries on behalf of the Coroner. A post-mortem examination will now place tomorrow, which will inform any next steps in our enquiries. Today, Police also completed a scene examination at … Read more

Men before court in relation to Hamilton homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Darryl Smith: Two men have appeared in Hamilton District Court today charged with the murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton CBD on 20 July. The pair, both aged 19, were arrested at addresses in Hamilton and South Auckland last evening (Tuesday). They have been remanded in … Read more

State Highway 6 Rocks Road – full closure planned tomorrow for emergency works

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 6 Rocks Road will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 7 August), while contractors carry out emergency work on the slip site. The closure is scheduled to be in place between 10 am and 4 pm. The highway is expected to reopen around 4 pm. An update will be provided … Read more

Health – What are the chances? Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa says you should fool around and find out

Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa “Fool around and find out!” That’s the advice from Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa – but only when it comes to their new online game, ‘Wheel of Fertility’. Available now on the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa website, ‘Wheel of Fertility’ provides the chance to explore your options online without real world consequences. The interactive game … Read more

Reality TV helped bring clean water to the Pacific, says ChildFund

Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand welcomes the return of Celebrity Treasure Island to TVNZ, after actor and musician JP Foliaki won last year, and donated his winnings to water projects in the Pacific. “When JP won, there were celebrations across the Pacific – from Kiribati to Solomon Islands,” says CEO of ChildFund, Josie Pagani. … Read more

Transport User-Pays – Privatising Road User Charges risks higher costs for drivers – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s plan to privatise the collection of Road User Charges, at the same time as moving all vehicles on to the system, risks adding to the cost of living for New Zealanders, the PSA says. Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi says “it is concerning … Read more

Govt’s anti-climate policies should be top of hazards list in latest briefing document – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson says “Top of the list of hazards should be the Government’s own policies, which are driving us closer to climate disaster. “Ironically, this briefing was released only days after Luxon quite literally poured more fuel on the fire of climate change by overturning the offshore oil and gas ban.” Luxon’s … Read more

Climate – New Zealand Experiences 4th-Warmest July on Record – Monthly Climate Summary July 2025 from Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA)

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New Zealand has recorded its 4th-warmest July since records began in 1909, according to the Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) latest Monthly Climate Summary. The mild start to winter for most of the country in June continued through July, with the nationwide average temperature of 9.2°C. for July being 1.1°C … Read more

Employment – Workers paying the price in weak economy – NZCTU

Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi New data released by Statistics New Zealand shows that unemployment has increased to 5.2%, meaning that there are 158,000 people unemployed in New Zealand, and that wages are not keeping up with rising costs. “Unemployment has increased 28% since the Government took office. They have no plan to bring the numbers … Read more

Transport – Road freight association supports Government steps towards universal road user charges

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement this morning about modernising the Road User Charges (RUC) system, ahead of transitioning to universal RUC at a later date. The announced changes will enable greater and more flexible use of technology, and private sector provision of … Read more

Education – New charter schools approved

Source: Charter School Agency New charter schools approved – Two new charter schools – one focusing on Māori education and the other on nature-based learning – will open in term one next year, Charter School Agency Chief Executive Jane Lee says. “Sponsors of these two new schools have been approved by the Authorisation Board. When the schools … Read more

Property Market – Students face rising rents despite more properties on offer in university towns

Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz Supply of rental properties has surged in Dunedin City, Wellington City, Palmerston North City and Hamilton City Dunedin City recorded a 12.2% year-on-year average rental price increase to $709/week Despite an influx of rental properties in key university towns, students are potentially paying more to secure accommodation in some cities. … Read more

Greenpeace – Jones moves to greenlight ocean destruction through reforms

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says moves to weaken ocean protection through dodgy fisheries “reforms” will be met with strong opposition, as Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announces he wants to proceed with a raft of proposed changes to fisheries laws. The controversial changes are some of the largest in decades, and would restrict public access to … Read more

240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy Enhances the Allure of Amazing Guizhou in Jakarta

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – Guizhou, a province renowned not only for the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall and the mystical Mount Fanjing, is now more accessible than ever thanks to China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy. This initiative offers greater convenience for international travelers seeking to explore the … Read more

Aspire cuts FX fees to help entrepreneurs with global ambitions scale smarter

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – Aspire, a leading all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, has lowered its foreign exchange fees further to help entrepreneurs reduce costs and scale globally without compromising their runway. With this latest adjustment, Aspire now offers one of the lowest FX rates in … Read more

Police renew appeals in St Johns homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Investigators are still working on holding all those involved in the violent murder of Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop to account. Kyle, a 33-year-old US national, was tragically killed in St Johns on 19 April 2025 during Easter Weekend. Two people remain before the court after being arrested by … Read more

Trend Micro Reinvents Proactive Security with Digital Twin Technology

Source: Media Outreach Innovation at the speed of agentic AI, built on NVIDIA AI, provides a data-driven foundation for supercharged decision-making HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today unveiled a groundbreaking new cyber resilience model that reinvents how … Read more

Leading with Purpose: ESET Puts Pamela Ong in Command as Singapore’s Digital Economy Accelerates

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the appointment of Pamela Ong as Country Manager for Singapore and the Asia region. This strategic move underscores ESET’s ongoing commitment to addressing the rapidly evolving cybersecurity demands in Singapore and across Asia, especially … Read more

Serious crash in Kaikohe

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Kaikohe this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 12.41pm near the intersection of Ōmāpere and Hillcrest Roads. Police are still working to confirm the number of people injured, but at this stage we can advise at least two people have … Read more

NZ assists Samoa in dengue outbreak response

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will assist Samoa as it grapples with a major dengue outbreak that has so far killed five children. “Samoa and New Zealand have a special relationship and we stand with them in this time of need,” Mr Peters says.  “Our thoughts are with the people of Samoa and we will … Read more

Arrest after baby receives injuries in Hutt Valley

Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police’s Child Protection Team has arrested and charged a 23-year-old man after a young baby was injured in the Hutt Valley. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott says on 14 June Police were notified of a 3 month old baby girl having been admitted to Hutt Hospital with injuries. “These injuries … Read more

ICH Group Anchors Key SGX Group IPOs; Bullish on Singapore’s Small-Mid-Cap Market

Source: Media Outreach Capital Deployed to Date: Over US$1 Billion Companies Supported: Advised and invested in 200+ SGX-listed companies SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2025 – ICH Group is the key anchor investor in the recent Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of Lum Chang Creations, Info-Tech and Goodwill Entertainment on multi-asset platform Singapore … Read more