IVD Medical Holding Limited (01931.HK): Officially launched the application for the US stablecoin license and accelerated the landing of the IVDNewCo Exchange ecosystem

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 July 2025 – IVD Medical Holding Limited(01931.HK) – Forward-looking layout of the historical opportunity of the US “Genius Act”, the IVDD stablecoin plan is gathering momentum to set sail and build a new global infrastructure for medical innovative drugs RWA! In the wave … Read more

New Waikato medical school gets green light

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Source: New Zealand Government A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti say. “Cabinet has approved the business case for the new school, which will have a strong focus … Read more

Government Defence Cuts – Govt wrong to cut another 255 civilian Defence jobs at time of rising risks

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Source: PSA – 255 civilian roles across NZDF to go – 10% of civilian workforce downsized in last year – Another 46 roles proposed to go The Government is fooling itself if cutting 10% of the civilian workforce is how you build a modern, combat ready defence force at a time of rising security risks. NZDF today confirmed final … Read more

Innovation and optimisation to improve medicines access

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today announced more clear expectations for Pharmac to innovate and optimise to further build on expectations set last year; to deliver the medicines and medical technology that Kiwis need.  “Increasing medicines access is one of my greatest priorities. For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is … Read more

Consumer and Patient Working Group to help Pharmac reset

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Source: PHARMAC Patient advocate, Dr Malcolm Mulholland, has been appointed Chair of the new Consumer and Patient Working Group that will help Pharmac reset how it works with consumers. Pharmac has committed to a 12-month reset programme to become a more outward-focussed and transparent organisation. This is in response to multiple external reviews over the … Read more

Water Standards – ‘Only a matter of time’ before a baby is harmed due to nitrate contamination, warns Greenpeace

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says “It’s only a matter of time before we see a baby harmed in New Zealand due to consuming formula mixed with nitrate contaminated water. It is absolutely unacceptable that rural communities are unable to drink the water coming out of their kitchen tap – and this is happening more … Read more

Pātea: A World-First Māori Gambling Harm Digital Platform Launches Across Aotearoa

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Source: Hapai Te Hauora Aotearoa is leading the world in gambling harm innovation with the launch of Pātea – a groundbreaking digital platform designed by Māori, for Māori, to help free whānau from the burdens of gambling harm. Pātea, meaning to be free or lifted of burden, is an indigenously designed, built, and operated digital platform, … Read more

Failings around known and avoidable risks identified in Maritime NZ prosecution of stevedoring company

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Source: Maritime New Zealand A strong reminder has been sent to a stevedoring company and others in the industry after a stevedore was badly injured while unloading cargo. Qube Ports NZ Limited was recently sentenced in the Tauranga District Court in relation to a 2022 incident onboard the bulk carrier, Daiwan Hero. It had previously … Read more

Contractor being sought for work on major Rolleston project

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A major roading project at Rolleston, near Christchurch, has reached a fresh milestone with a call going out for a contractor to carry out physical work on Stage 1 of the project. The State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements project – a Road of Regional Significance – will provide transport … Read more

Cost-of-living keeps rising for those who can least afford it

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Source: NZCTU Data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows that the cost-of-living crisis is getting worse as inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index rose annually to 2.7%, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “This marks the third straight quarter in which annual inflation has increased, up from 2.2% in December … Read more

SKINARMA’s JAGER collection redefines street-smart carry with raw utility and urban edge

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 July 2025 – SKINARMA has launched the JAGER collection, a versatile lineup built for everyday explorers who need gear that keeps up with their pace. Crafted with functionality and durability in mind, these five bags blend classic styling with modern features, offering earth-toned designs that … Read more

Weather News – Clear skies and frosty mornings sticking around this week – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 21st – Thursday 24th July – Clear skies and frosty mornings sticking around this week •  Frosty mornings through the week•  Settled weather for most•  Showery first half of the week for eastern North Island•  Fog may hang around in inland South Island valleys through the week Settled weather is … Read more

Economy – Inflation will improve into 2026 – Kiwibank Senior Economist

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Source: Kiwibank Senior Economist, Mary Jo Vergara. Kiwi inflation likely lifted to 2.7%yoy from 2.5%yoy over the June quarter. But context is key. A reacceleration in imported inflation is driving the move higher. It was food and electricity that continues to bite at our back pockets. Domestic price pressures are cooling.  This is the first … Read more

Economy – Cost-of-living keeps rising for those who can least afford it – CTU

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Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows that the cost-of-living crisis is getting worse as inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index rose annually to 2.7%, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “This marks the third straight quarter in which annual inflation has increased, up from 2.2% … Read more

Inflation remains within target range

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Source: New Zealand Government New data released today shows inflation remains under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ released the Consumers Price Index today, showing inflation increased slightly to 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, remaining in the Reserve Bank’s target range. “It’s the fourth consecutive quarter … Read more

Employment – Kmart workers secure new “industry-leading” two-year living wage deal

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Source: Workers First Union Kmart workers are celebrating today after Workers First Union members ratified a new 2-year pay deal that includes minimum living wages after six months’ service for both 2025 and 2026, union-only bonuses and more. Rudd Hughes, Deputy Secretary (Retail) at Workers First, said he believed the new agreement put Kmart workers among … Read more

Employment – 1500 specialist education workers represented by PSA to strike

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Source: PSA PSA members have voted to strike in support of their bargaining with the Ministry of Education, which has stretched on now for nine months. The staff represented by the PSA work on several programmes of work to support educators, ranging from education reform to managing emergency responses. “The Ministry is threatening flexible working arrangements … Read more

Northland Regional Council News briefs – 21 July 2025

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Source: Northland Regional Council Enroll to vote Northlanders keen to vote in this year’s local elections – including a poll to keep or remove Māori constituency seats – must be enrolled by Friday 01 August to receive a standard voting pack. After this date, you’ll need to cast a special vote. Meanwhile people keen to stand … Read more

Property Market – It’s a deal: Home buyers and sellers finally agree on price – RealEstate.co.nz

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Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz Sellers are getting, on average, more than their final asking price for properties listed on realestate.co.nz 8 out of 19 regions recorded higher average selling price than asking price Wellington homeowners getting on average $17,000 more for homes than they were expecting. An analysis of house price data on realestate.co.nz … Read more

Employment – Workers to deliver 80,000 strong pay equity petition – CTU

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Source: NZCTU What: Pay equity petition handover Where: Forecourt, Parliament, Wellington When: 1pm, Wednesday 23 July Women representing the more than 300,000 workers in female-dominated industries affected by the Government’s gutting of New Zealand’s pay equity system will deliver a 80,000 strong petition to opposition MPs at Parliament this Wednesday. Workers will make the case to MPs that … Read more

Elles Road roundabout, Invercargill, gets its fourth leg

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will get a new, safer and more efficient access point from next week. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the new access off the Elles Road roundabout, across the recently upgraded KiwiRail level crossing, will be available from Monday 28 July. It will be … Read more

Work begins soon to raise flood-prone area near Te Karaka, SH2

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work begins soon on a major flood resilience project – Hakanui Straight (formerly Nesbitt’s Dip) – on State Highway 2 near Te Karaka. The upgrade will see an 850 metres long flood-prone section of the highway raised by 3 metres, new drainage installed, the main culvert for Hakanui Stream replaced … Read more

Child Poverty – Families below the Income Floor face growing crisis – new research

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Source: Child Poverty Action Group Many low income households across Aotearoa are now living below the income floor, with increasingly fewer households able to cover the bare essentials, according to new research released today by Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). The research builds on modelling by the Welfare Expert Advisory Group (WEAG) and ext MIL OSI

BEYBLADE X National Champion Crowned – Kiwi Blader to Represent New Zealand in Tokyo

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Source: Hasbro NZ BEYBLADE X National Champion Crowned – Kiwi Blader to Represent New Zealand in Tokyo Auckland, NZ – Sunday 20 July The battle is over and a New Zealand champion has emerged! The BEYBLADE X National Tournament came to an epic close at The Maritime Room in Auckland City, where top bladers from … Read more

Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action – PSNA

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Statement issued by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) issues this urgent and desperate call: Gaza is starving, and we must act now. Hospitals and emergency clinics in Gaza are overwhelmed. Unprecedented numbers of Palestinians — children, women, and the elderly — are collapsing from hunger and exhaustion. Medical … Read more

Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins the international cry of alarm: Gaza is starving — and the world must respond with urgency and conscience. In recent days, shocking scenes have emerged from Gaza’s hospitals: children too weak to cry, elderly people collapsing from exhaustion, entire families on the … Read more

Youth to mobilise for severe weather response

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Source: New Zealand Government An immediate one-off grant to mobilise and coordinate young people to assist in the response to the severe Nelson Tasman weather events has been provided to the Student Volunteer Army (SVA), Youth Minister James Meager has announced. Mr Meager confirmed the $50,000 funding to support youth volunteers aged between 12 and … Read more