Name release, fatal crash Okaramio

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on SH6, Okaramio on 19 July. He was Tachyon Hutt, 23, from Picton. Police extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Name release, fatal crash Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on the Dunedin Northern Motorway on 12 April. He was 35-year-old Charles Chen Cheing, of Waitati, Dunedin. Our condolences are with his friends and family at this time. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. ENDS … Read more

Banking and Business – ASB full year result: Profit down 1%

Source: ASB ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $1,350 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, down 1% on the previous year. Statutory NPAT was $1,449 million, down 0.4%. Home lending was up 7% on the prior period, while business and rural lending grew by 2%. Total customer … Read more

Health and Tech – Calls for NZ to accelerate uptake of AI in Health as patient wait lists blow out

Source: Medow Health There’s a warning New Zealand is too slow in adopting Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sector, with specialist doctors declaring a more rapid uptake would relieve pressure on the country’s medical system. Joel Freiberg, Co-Founder of Medow Health said new cutting edge technology which  operates silently in the background transcribing notes, drafting reports, … Read more

Remembering Vietnam: National Commemoration honours 60 years since first NZ combat troops deployed

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Vietnam Veterans’ Day will be marked by a national commemoration on Monday 18 August held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. “Nau mai ki Pukeahu, please join us at this year’s national commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day at Pukeahu,” says Glenis Philip-Barbara, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture … Read more

Education – A young woman from Auckland takes on illiteracy as World Literacy Foundation Youth Ambassador

Source: World Literacy Foundation The World Literacy Foundation announced today that Zayna Mansoor, a student at Epsom Girls Grammar School, is a Youth Ambassador for 2025. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming to increase education and community awareness about the importance of reading and writing and lift literacy rates in Auckland, her home … Read more

Business and Tech – Smoothx Launches Certified MYOB Acumatica Connector Across New Zealand and Australia

Source: Smoothx Smoothx Announces Certified MYOB Acumatica Integration for Procore in New Zealand and Australia Smoothx, a global leader in construction ERP integrations, has officially launched its certified MYOB Acumatica connector for Procore across New Zealand and Australia. Designed for construction finance teams, this solution provides instant, two-way synchronisation across Procore and MYOB Acumatica, eliminating manual … Read more

Pay Equity – Unions back call for UN action on pay equity rights

Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is supporting the Pay Equity Coalition Aotearoa’s (PECA) urgent appeal to the United Nations to investigate the recent pay equity changes. “Cancelling pay equity for more than 180,000 working women was a flagrant attack on their economic and political rights. It also breaches our international commitments … Read more

Information sought after arson at Hokitika’s Seaview hospital complex

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now treating as suspicious the fire at the old Hokitika Seaview hospital complex early on Sunday 10 August. We are interested in hearing from anyone who was around the Seaview area that night and leading up to the fire being discovered at daybreak on Sunday morning. Detective Sergeant Graham … Read more

Gang insignia sparks lock up

Source: New Zealand Police A man allegedly displaying gang insignia in Kaitaia has drawn the attention of Police, resulting in the seizure of drugs utensils and rounds of ammunition. During proactive patrols on Monday night, officers observed a vehicle on Allen Bell Drive, and signalled for it to stop. “While speaking with the driver, officers … Read more

Greenpeace – RMA rollback lets agribusiness dump pollution into rivers without consent

Source: Greenpeace A last-minute change to the Resource Management Amendment Bill would make it easier for companies to dump pollution into rivers and lakes without a resource consent – as long as the waterway is already polluted. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says “This is a policy written for polluting industries and their lobbyists, putting corporate profits … Read more

First Responders – Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes 50 firefighters home from Canada

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is welcoming 50 firefighters home this week from Canada, where they’ve been combating severe wildfires in Cross Lake, Manitoba. Deputy National Commander Steph Rotarangi says the crews have spent the past five weeks working in tough and challenging conditions alongside firefighters from Canada and several … Read more

Update: Stokes Valley shooting

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Hutt Valley Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the shooting of a 40-year-old Stokes Valley man on Sunday 3 August. The man was shot outside his home address in Hanson Grove at 9am. He remains in a critical condition in … Read more

Name release, fatal crash Kakapotahi

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died in a crash on the Harihari Highway, Kakapotahi on 1 June. He was Mark Douglas Weir, aged 66, of Harihari. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more

No escape for car thief

Source: New Zealand Police A swift response saw an alleged offender’s joy ride end with a trip to Auckland for court. Around 5.30am on Monday 11 August, a member of the public heard their vehicle start up outside their house in Kaiwaka and drive away. Police were quickly on the scene and Eagle deployed to … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Aorangi

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a crash on SH54 in Aorangi on 4 July. She was Marie Lynette Buhck, 71, from Aorangi. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more

BNZ cuts fixed home loan rates across multiple terms ahead of OCR announcement

Source: BNZ Statements BNZ today cut fixed home loan rates across multiple terms in anticipation of next week’s expected OCR cut. BNZ General Manager Home Lending James Leydon says the bank is delivering rate relief to customers now. “These rate reductions across key fixed terms mean customers can access more competitive borrowing costs immediately.” “We … Read more

Property Market – New Zealand homes 13% cheaper than late 2021 peak – QV

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) New Zealand homes 13% cheaper than late 2021 peak – QV The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand dipped by 0.5% over the three months to the end of July, with the national average now $909,671. Values remain almost unchanged compared to the same … Read more

GWM Hosts World’s First Factory Marathon, Showcasing China’s Automotive Innovation to the World

Source: Media Outreach BAODING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Great Wall Motor (GWM) has combined sport, technology, and industrial pride in a landmark event—the 2025 GWM Smart Factory Half Marathon—held inside its Xushui Smart Factory in Baoding, Hebei Province. Over 10,000 runners raced through stamping, welding, and assembly workshops, surrounded … Read more

Top 1 Wearable Pump Brand in 2024, Momcozy Launches ‘More Than Pumping’ for Breastfeeding Month

Source: Media Outreach “More Than Pumping” will amplify trusted voices, offer emotional support, and provide expert guidance to create a breastfeeding-friendly environment where mothers feel understood and supported SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – As Breastfeeding Awarenesss Month begins, Momcozy, the global No.1 wearable breast pump brand, proudly launches its newest … Read more

Vinpearl signs MOU with three leading South Korean tourism companies

Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Vinpearl Joint Stock Company has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three of South Korea’s premier travel enterprises: Hanatour, Marketing Highlands, and HKG Co., Ltd. (formerly Hank Golf). This landmark agreement marks a significant step in Vinpearl’s strategy … Read more

Huawei Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Container Management

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – On August 6, Gartner released the Magic Quadrant for Container Management 2025, positioning Huawei in the Leaders quadrant. This recognition is attributed to Huawei Cloud’s deep expertise and strategic investments in Cloud Native 2.0. Huawei Cloud has been at the forefront, … Read more

Wuhan: Green Foundations for a Hub City

Source: Media Outreach WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – The symposium titled “Green Foundations for a Hub City” was held in Wuhan on August 6, 2025. It focused on Wuhan’s environmental efforts, particularly the integration and conservation of its abundant rivers and lakes. Speedboat on East Lake, like being at … Read more

“Shanghai Summer” Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City’s Summer Charm

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – On August 9 local time in Bangkok, the opening ceremony of the Spirit of Mountains and Seas – Yuyuan Lantern Festival and the 2025 China–Thailand Cultural Month: Charming Shanghai Week, along with the launch of the “Shanghai Summer” Bangkok edition, extended … Read more

The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition: Using Sculpture to Bridge China and the World

Source: Media Outreach HOHHOT, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition has opened at the Hohhot Sculpture Art Museum, showcasing 95 works by 80 artists from 20 countries, including China, France, Germany, and Italy. The event has drawn crowds of local residents and visitors from … Read more

Greenpeace – Academics warn Luxon’s approach to climate targets risks worsening global hunger

Source: Greenpeace In a paper published today, a group of academics from the University of Galway, University of Melbourne, University College Cork, and Climate Resources has warned that proposed Irish and New Zealand methods of setting climate targets to align with the concept of ‘no additional warming’ would risk ‘locking in global hunger’ if adopted globally. … Read more

Hainan, China’s Premier Vacation Destination, Unveils New Tourism Experiences

Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Since the beginning of 2025, an overseas promotional campaign themed “Cool Hainan” has been launched on social media platforms like Facebook and X. This campaign showcases a variety of new tourism products, routes, and experiences offered by the Hainan Free Trade … Read more