Events – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Tour Hits the Right Note for Youth Mental Health

Source: Authority PR I Am Hope joins forces with Seventh Wonder for a nationwide partnership Australian singer-songwriter Bloom, one of the country’s most powerful vocalists, is bringing her acclaimed show Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac to New Zealand this September — and this time, it’s for a cause close to home. Teaming up with mental … Read more

Vinmec Central Park Performs Vietnam’s First SEEG using AutoGuide Robotic Guidance System for a child diagnosed from refractory epilepsy

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 – A major breakthrough in Vietnam’s neurological treatment was recently achieved as doctors at Vinmec Central Park International Hospital successfully performed surgery on a 9-year-old boy with drug-resistant epilepsy, utilizing the AutoGuide™ robotic Guidance system for SEEG implantation. The … Read more

Science – TDDA Q2 Imperans Report – State of Workplace Drug Use

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Opioids and Amphetamines rising in New Zealand Workplaces AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 29 July 2025 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider, has released its Imperans Q2 2025 workplace drug findings. The data show New Zealand’s workplaces are seeing a … Read more

Health and Employment – Nurses strike to go ahead after failure to agree to safe staffing recruitment again – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tomorrow’s 24-strike by more than 36,000 Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora will go ahead after Health NZ failed again to agree to recruit to safe staffing levels, NZNO says. Eleventh hour mediation was held yesterday between Te Whatu Ora and Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New … Read more

Property Market – Home run: Prices of homes in NZ outpace apartments by more than double

Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz The average asking price nationally of homes has increased by $296,000 since 2015; compared to the $132,000 increase of apartments. Kiwis still see apartments as a comparable investment, despite long-term data showing stronger capital gains for homes. Price gap between homes and apartments expected to keep growing. Analysis by realestate.co.nz … Read more

Universities – Study calls time on vague ‘drier’ homes claims – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As many New Zealanders contend with condensation, drafts, and mould this winter, a recent study challenges assumptions about what makes a home ‘drier’. It urges green building rating tools to clarify how humidity and dampness are measured and understood. University of Auckland senior property lecturer Dr Mike Rehm, researcher Dr … Read more

OPPO Launches AI Phone Reno14 Series and Upgraded AI-Powered Intelligent After-Sales Service System

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 – Following the recent global launch of the Reno14 Series—the latest OPPO AI phone featuring cutting-edge AI imaging capabilities and trend-setting design—OPPO introduced a major upgrade to its after-sales service system powered by its proprietary AndesGPT large language model. The new upgrade … Read more

HTP change aimed at stopping smoking

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s move to reduce the excise on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) is about getting more people to quit smoking, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. “The Labour Party and some people in RNZ are fixated on tobacco companies,” Ms Costello says. “What Ayesha Verrall has said about the cost … Read more

Lee Kum Kee Supports the 2025 Asian Championship of World Chinese Cuisine

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 – The 2025 Asian Championship of World Chinese Cuisine, organised by the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, was held on 26th June 2025 at the Chinese Culinary Institute in Hong Kong, China. As the title sponsor, Lee Kum Kee provided … Read more

Hong Kong Developed Revolutionary Sauce EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] Impresses Acclaimed International Chefs

Source: Media Outreach Top Italian Restaurateur Paolo Monti of Hong Kong’s popular AMA Italian Ristorante adds new pork collar meat dish to menu incorporating innovative new seasoning sauce HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 – The new revolutionary flavour enhancer EXOTICA UMAMI (known to Chinese speakers simply as, “EX M”) … Read more

Orthopaedic waitlists fall across central North Island

Source: New Zealand Government Fewer people in the Midland region are waiting for orthopaedic surgery, with the total waitlist down 15 per cent since November 2023, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Orthopaedic conditions like hip and knee issues can severely impact a person’s quality of life. It’s great to see more patients getting the care … Read more

Farmers urged to prepare for wet weather

Source: New Zealand Government With adverse weather forecast for the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay is urging farmers, foresters, and growers to prepare for potential challenges. Two orange rain warnings have been issued for these regions, signalling the possibility of surface flooding and slips, … Read more

Practical safety changes coming for family farms

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced targeted consultation with farmers and the wider agriculture sector to ensure health and safety regulations reflect the realities of farm life.  “I’m consulting with rural Kiwis in the agriculture sector on changes that will ensure health and safety requirements are workable … Read more

Octa market outlook: navigating one of the most eventful weeks of the year

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Forex traders are bracing for what could be one of the most pivotal trading weeks of the year. The calendar is packed with high-impact releases that could send shockwaves through the markets, potentially even temporarily halting trading altogether as global … Read more

“Shanghai Day” Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York – Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City’s Shanghai Day ignited a cultural wave in New York City. From afternoon until late at night, a vibrant array of … Read more

Health – General Practice training programme to be fully funded is a win for the future of the general practice workforce

Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners welcomes the Minister of Health’s announcement today at GP25: Conference for General Practice of significant additional funding for registrars across the General Practice Education Programme (GPEP). This announcement will go a long way to strengthen the training and grow the next … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Becomes Title Sponsor of Ultimate Tennis Showdown’s Asia Debut

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) in its Asia debut. UTS is an innovative tennis league founded in 2020 that blends high-octane competition with entertainment. Featuring … Read more

Standard Chartered partners with Know Your Customer Limited to enhance the onboarding process for SME clients and boost financing efficiency

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Standard Chartered Hong Kong”) and Know Your CustomerLimited (“Know Your Customer”) announce the launch of a new collaboration on real-time know-your-customer (KYC) verifications via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)-led Commercial Data Interchange (“CDI”) … Read more

Suntamed Music Festival Returns for its third year, Taking the Desi Beat Global from the Heart of Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Born from a gap in Singapore’s nightlife and the vision of a 19-year-old entrepreneur, Suntamed Music Festival has grown into Southeast Asia’s first and only Bollywood-centric music festival. Now in its third year, it returns on 23 August 2025 at Sentosa Island … Read more

Generali Hong Kong Recognised for Community Impact for Third Consecutive Year at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025, marking the third year in a row the company has received this prestigious recognition. This achievement reaffirms … Read more

CHiQ Champions Inclusion and Innovation as Presenting Partner of the German Wheelchair Tennis Open

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – CHiQ, a leading global brand in consumer electronics and smart home appliances, honourably announced its official sponsorship of the 2025 German Wheelchair Tennis Open. Partnering with the German Tennis Federation (DTB), CHiQ is taking a bold step forward through the power … Read more

PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister

Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Solomon Islands is an important partner for New Zealand, with which we share a historic connection,” Mr Luxon says.  “I am looking forward to furthering our bilateral relationship when I meet Prime Minister … Read more

Government delivers further cost of living support

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis say. “We know things are still tough for a lot of families and that’s why we are focused on growing the economy … Read more

Renewable Energy – Solar farm granted consent under the Natural and Built Environment Act

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Annie’s Way Solar Farm in Rangiriri, Waikato.  Annie’s Way Solar Farm Limited applied for resource consents under the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 to construct and operate a solar farm. The resource consent conditions are in the decision report … Read more

Northland News – Nominations for Northland Regional Council close Friday

Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October are being urged to get their nominations in as soon as possible. Dale Ofsoske, the council’s Electoral Officer, says nominations opened on Friday 04 July and officially close at noon … Read more

Judicial Conduct Panel members appointed

Source: New Zealand Government Members of a Judicial Conduct Panel have been appointed to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, Acting Attorney-General Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct Commissioner recommended a Panel be set up to inquire into Judge Aitken’s alleged conduct at the Northern Club … Read more

Payap offers businesses a way forward as government moves to ban payment surcharges

Source: BNZ Statements The government’s announcement today that it will ban payment surcharges could save New Zealand consumers up to $150 million annually – and BNZ’s Payap app, launching to consumers next month, offers businesses a way to thrive under the changes by cutting their payment acceptance costs. The ban, expected to be in place … Read more