Investment sector – Rātā Foundation reports strong financial performance for YE 31 March 2026

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Source: Rātā Foundation The South Island’s most significant community investment fund, Rātā Foundation has reported a solid financial result for the year ending 31 March 2026, with its investment portfolio valued at $717 million and a return of 8%. This enabled the organisation to provide over $24 million to communities across its funding regions of … Read more

Health – Fed-up North Shore ED staff declare state of emergency – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO members working in the emergency department (ED) at North Shore Hospital have declared a state of emergency due to unsafe staffing levels resulting in ongoing overcrowding. In a letter sent to Te Whatu Ora chief executive Dr Dale Bramley last Wednesday (attached), signed by dozens of the hospital’s ED … Read more

40 Teams Gather in Hong Kong to Compete in the “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge”

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Source: Media Outreach Autonomous AI Attack-and-Defence Demonstrates Next-Generation Cybersecurity Talent and Advance Regional Digital Security Talent Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – The AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, jointly organised by the Digital Policy Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, … Read more

Happitat Celebrates Its Grand Opening, Transforming Over 200,000 Sq.m. from Land to Sky with a Record-Breaking 2,222-Drone Show, as Zhou Yiran Leads Over 100 Artists in a Festival of Happiness

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – Happitat, the World’s First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT “THE … Read more

Appeal for information following crash, Lincoln

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Constable Glen Tweedie:  Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln this week.  The crash occurred just before 9.40pm on Wednesday 19 August at the intersection of Shands Road and Springston Rolleston Road. One of the vehicles involved in the crash reportedly…

Road blocked, State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara, south of Kaiwaka is blocked following a crash this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 4.15pm, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Otioro Road. There appears to be no injuries, however one of the vehicles is completely blocking State Highway 1.  The road is…

PSA – Labour urged to commit to rolling back public service cuts

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Source: PSA The Public Service Association is calling on Labour to clearly commit to reversing the National led Government’s plans to cut almost 9,000 public service jobs over the next three years. Today’s release of Labour’s fiscal strategy stated that ‘strong public services are an investment in New Zealand’s future’. “As our population ages and the … Read more

Winston Peters: “Old Parties’ Fiscal Policy Devoid of Economic Strategy”

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Source: New Zealand First Today ladies and gentlemen we will discuss what we are going to do, but first let’s discuss what we have to deal with. We must not forget what we inherited just three short years ago from an economically destructive and morally bereft Labour government, that left this country in an economic…

Update 2: Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have filed charges against two teenage boys after a fleeing driver crash that left a Palmerston North officer critically injured.  The officer, a Constable based in Palmerston North, was deploying road spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road about 2am on Saturday, when the vehicle hit him, throwing him several metres. He…

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Ljubljana Festival: Sounds of the East Illuminate the Historic Central European City

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Source: Media Outreach LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2026 – On August 20, 2026, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, shone even brighter as it celebrated its renowned music festival. The youthful Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, hailing from Wuxi, China’s first UNESCO “City of Music,” stepped into the heartland of classical music for … Read more

Police seek witnesses to serious crash, Lindis Pass

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Tony Woodbridge of Oamaru Police:  Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a serious two-vehicle crash in Lindis Pass this morning, which left three people in critical condition.  Emergency services were called to the scene, at Omarama, near Dalrachney Station, about 7.40am. Three people were transported…

Winston Peters: “Adding Real Export Value – Use It or Lose It”

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Source: New Zealand First Democracy As we each day draw closer to the election, New Zealanders are beginning to focus more on political parties and the policies they stand for. It is true that we all get to exercise our democratic right every three years, but the reality is that we only exercise that right…

Update: Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police An officer remains in Wellington Hospital, surrounded by family, after a critical incident in Manawatu overnight.  The officer, a Constable based in Palmerston North, was deploying road spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road about 2am, when the vehicle hit him, throwing him several metres.  Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett said the…

Media advisory: Palmerston North critical incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning’s incident near Palmerston North.  Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett will speak at a stand-up in Wellington at 1.45pm.  Interested media are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre 

Opinion – Bitcoin rally has real fuel behind it: deVere CEO

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Source: deVere Group August 21 2026 Bitcoin’s bulls are firmly back in control, and this rally has real fuel behind it rather than empty hope, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations amid an impressive bounce. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as Bitcoin surged around 18% in … Read more

PSA Analysis – Government’s axing of pay equity cost jobs & GDP growth

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Analysis shows pay equity settlements over four years would have: Created 13,000 jobs Grown GDP by $13.5 billion or 0.6% Increased tax revenue by $5 billion Fresh analysis by the PSA of Treasury’s own modelling shows the Government’s decision to cancel pay equity claims under urgency … Read more

Fast-track application lodged for dry dock

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Source: New Zealand Government A significant milestone has been reached for the Northland Shipyard and Dry Dock project with the lodgement of the substantive fast-track consent application, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. The application for the shipyard and marine maintenance facility at Marsden Point has been lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority under the Fast-Track Approvals…

Officer injured by fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District Commander: A Police officer is in a critical condition in hospital, following an incident overnight involving a fleeing driver near Palmerston North. The driver had been signalled to stop about 2am on Amberley Avenue but allegedly fled. Minutes later, the vehicle, which was not…

Serious crash, SH 8, Lindis Pass

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 8, Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, has been closed by a serious two-vehicle crash this morning.  Emergency services were called to the scene, between Lindis Pass-Tarras Road and Birchwood Road, about 7.40am.  Two people are reported to have suffered critical injuries, while another has suffered serious injuries.  The section of Lindis…

Cameron Road, Tauranga closed following crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Cameron Road, Tauranga is closed between 13th and 15th Ave following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just after 5:40am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre