CNPC E-Light Global Green Public Welfare Initiative Held in Three Asia-Pacific Locations

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR; BANGKOK, THAILAND; SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – From 18 to 23 August, the CNPC E-Light Global Green Public Welfare Initiative was held in three locations: Hong Kong, China; Bangkok, Thailand; and Selangor, Malaysia. Themed “Climate Action and Ocean Conservation”, the initiative focused on … Read more

Serious crash, Sunnynook Road, Sunnynook

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance of a serious crash in Sunnynook this evening.  Emergency services were called to the intersection of Sunnynook Road and Sycamore Drive about 6.30pm after a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.  Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries.  The Serious Crash unit has…

Energy Sector – More gas for 30-year-old Troll A – Equinor

Source: Equinor 25 August 2026 08:00 (CEST) The Troll A platform in the North Sea is being supplied with additional gas. On 22 August production started from the Troll Phase 3 stage 2 subsea project. This helps maintain jobs, value creation and high gas deliveries to Europe from Troll A and the Kollsnes processing plant, … Read more

Government’s proposed rates caps not the answer – PSA

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA is calling the government’s proposed legislation to cap rates at four per cent economic incompetence. “The combination of no new taxes and rates caps would be extremely challenging for councils,” Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi national secretary, Duane Leo, says. “A … Read more

Hong Kong Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2026 Celebrates Design Excellence, AI Innovation, and Cross-Sector Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR– Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – The Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) hosted the Hong Kong Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2026 Presentation Ceremony Gala Dinner at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, bringing together an elite audience of 180 leading professional designers, creative industry … Read more

Oxfam – Rohingya Crisis Enters Tenth Year as Funding Cuts Put Lifesaving Services at Risk: Oxfam

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa As the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh enters its tenth year, Oxfam is warning that shrinking humanitarian resources risk undoing years of progress and placing already stretched essential services in Cox’s Bazar under even greater pressure. Mallika, 36, has lived with her family in Camp 19 in Cox’s Bazar since arriving in Bangladesh … Read more

ISCA and GDUFS Strengthen Singapore–Guangdong Talent Links

Source: Media Outreach Partnership creates new pathways for accountancy students in Guangdong to pursue the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification and gain professional exposure in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding … Read more

Agenda for October 2026 Cancer Treatments (CTAC) meeting

Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting inOctober 2026. This has been rescheduled from September due to availability. Applications Tislelizumab (branded as TEVIMBRA) for gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer The Committee will discuss an application for tislelizumab for the treatment of people living with…

Over $700,000 of assets and cash restrained following operation termination in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two people and seized over $700,00 of assets and cash following an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area. Detective Owen McCool says several search warrants were executed across Napier and Hastings last week. “Armed police were in attendance during the search,…

All revved up and nowhere to go, except court

Source: New Zealand Police A rider who failed to stop for Police and instead hit the gas will now face court. At about 3.20am this morning, Police spotted the vehicle travelling along Puhinui Road, Manukau towards the Southern Motorway. “Upon approaching the motorway on-ramp the motorbike has accelerated heavily and Police have activated their red…

Health A huge decision is being made for young people’s mental health, but their voices are missing

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission The debate over restricting under-16 year olds from social media is moving quickly, but the voices of those most affected must be a part of whatever comes next. Following the Government’s announcement of a proposed under-16 social media ban, Te Hiringa Mahara is urging decision-makers … Read more

Goats and deer in the sights of $9.7 m IVL funding

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 August 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister for Conservation “When left unchecked, wild goats and deer can cause significant damage and impact productivity for farmers and other land managers,” Mr Potaka says. The funding, from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), enables targeted wild goat and deer management…

Speech to Building Nations

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Building Nations 2026.  I’d like to thank Nick Leggett, Fraser Wyllie and their team at Infrastructure New Zealand for hosting this event.  Building Nations is always one of the highlights of my year, because it brings together nearly a thousand…

Empyrion Digital Closes Financing for TW1 Data Centre in Taiwan

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – Empyrion Digital has closed a significant financial package for TW1, its 7MW data centre in Neihu, Taipei, with E.Sun Bank. The financing is a key milestone for TW1 Empyrion Digital’s strategy of developing high-quality digital infrastructure across Asia’s key … Read more

Government to cap rates

Source: New Zealand Government Council rates increases will be capped at 4 per cent as the Government moves to help keep rates affordable for households and businesses, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “For too long, ratepayers have been hit with steep and unexpected rates increases, adding pressure to household budgets at a time many…

Federated Farmers – More firepower for fight against wild goats and deer

Source: Federated Farmers A $9.7 million funding boost from the International Visitor Levy will put feral goats and wild deer directly in the crosshairs, Federated Farmers say. “This is an incredibly positive announcement and exactly the kind of work the International Visitor Levy (IVL) should be funding,” pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins says. “New Zealand … Read more

Tech – Epson to showcase practical print solutions for school leaders at Victorian Principals Association Conference 2026

Source: Epson Australia SYDNEY, 25 August 2026 – Epson will exhibit at the Victorian Principals Association Conference 2026 on stand 78 at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention & Exhibition Centre, giving school leaders the opportunity to explore print technology designed to support the operational, communication and planning needs of modern schools. Held from Wednesday 26 … Read more

Blackout: Operation descends on Vietnamese organise crime group linked to cannabis

Source: New Zealand Police A long-running Police investigation has shut down one of the largest syndicates allegedly operating and supplying cannabis grow houses across Auckland. Twelve arrests were made as Police descended on the Vietnamese organised criminal group, supported by Immigration New Zealand and New Zealand Customs. Operation Blackout, led by the National Organised Crime Group,…

Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service Botica Timber has launched a dedicated heritage timber profile matching service, helping New Zealand homeowners, builders and restoration specialists recreate original timber details that are no longer available off the shelf. The post Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service first…

Pacific fuel crisis poised to become a water, food and health crisis – ChildFund NZ

Source: ChildFund New Zealand “Unfortunately, we were right. Five months ago, ChildFund New Zealand warned that Pacific families would be hit hardest by the global fuel crisis. The headlines moved on. The crisis didn’t,” says ChildFund New Zealand CEO Josie Pagani. The United Nations warns that fuel shocks reach Pacific countries later and stay longer. This is expected … Read more

Pacific – Virtual Report Launch – ‘Undermining Sovereignty: De-risking the Pacific from Investor-State Disputes in Deep-Sea Mining’

Source: Pacific Network on Globalisation The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) is pleased to invite you to the virtual launch of our new report, Undermining Sovereignty: De-risking the Pacific from Investor-State Disputes in Deep-Sea Mining, today, 25 August 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The report examines how growing interest in deep-sea mining is increasing … Read more

Aviation Events: Business Transformation industry webinar – 31 August

Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand The Civil Aviation Authority is inviting aviation participants and industry organisations to join us for an online webinar to hear more about why we are undertaking a Business Transformation programme, Monday 31 August. Business Transformation is a multi-year programme focused on modernising how we operate, and how we … Read more

Health – Hospital data shows nursing shortages continue to put patients at risk – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora data released today shows patients are continuing to be put at risk by the Coalition Government’s deliberate failure to safely staff hospital wards, NZNO says. The NZ Herald today released data (available on request) on the 2025 staffing of 663 wards nationwide. It showed nearly half of … Read more

Tiki Wine & Vineyards Becomes New Zealand’s First Certified Regenerative by AGW Vineyard And Winery

Source: A Greener World Indigenous-owned family winery in North Canterbury earns independent recognition for its regenerative viticulture Photo Credit: Tiki Wine & Vineyards, North Canterbury, New Zealand NORTH CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND (25 AUGUST 2026)—Nonprofit certifier A Greener World (AGW) is proud to announce that Tiki Wine & Vineyards, a family-owned, Māori wine producer in Waipara, … Read more

Health – ProCare: New Zealand can lead the world – but only if it backs primary care

Source: ProCare 25 August 2026 New Zealand has the opportunity to be a leading small nation in healthcare, but only if it invests in primary care as the foundation of the system. Our health system needs a reset, and it starts with primary care; which is why ProCare’s 2026 Election Manifesto sets out a clear … Read more

New petroleum application targets Pegasus Basin

Source: New Zealand Government A new notified petroleum prospecting application aims to improve understanding of the offshore Pegasus Basin east of the North Island, a promising but largely under-explored frontier basin, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has today opened a three-month competitive process for an application lodged by CBX Energy…