Infrastructure projects to drive jobs and growth

Source: New Zealand Government Billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects getting underway in the next few months will drive economic activity and create thousands of jobs across the country, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say. The Ministers today released an infrastructure update showing $6 billion of government-funded construction is … Read more

Linyi Goods at Vietnam Expo Boost Sino-Viet Trade Ties

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 July 2025 – The China Factory Products Export Fair 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from July 12 to 14. Hundreds of original manufacturers from places like Shandong province’s Linyi city displayed thousands of products ranging from daily necessities, … Read more

New cardiac cath lab will support cardiac care across the central North Island

Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation lab is now operational at Tauranga Hospital, significantly improving access to diagnostic and treatment services across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The new lab replaces the hospital’s original suite, which had reached the end of its clinical life after delivering more than 1,200 procedures … Read more

New weather radar for Nelson Tasman region

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is funding MetService to procure a new Nelson Tasman weather radar to improve severe weather monitoring and response in the region, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced.   “Following the recent devastating weather events in Nelson Tasman, our focus has been on supporting the region’s recovery whilst looking for … Read more

NZ-AU: Dogecoin Cloud Mining Platform Launches Mobile Mining App to Boost DOGE Mining Efficiency

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MiningToken, a Swiss-based green cloud mining platform, has officially launched its new Dogecoin cloud mining app, allowing users to mine DOGE directly from their mobile devices—without needing mining hardware or technical experience. The new app enables users to receive daily DOGE mining rewards and participate in flexible, performance-optimized … Read more

NZ joins international condemnation of Russian cyber attacks

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has echoed international condemnation of malicious cyber activity by the Russian Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “Russia’s hostile behaviour in cyberspace continues to threaten global cyber security and undermine agreed international rules and norms,” he says.  Mr Peters’ comments follow UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s statement today that outlined … Read more

NZ-AU: U.S. Department of Commerce to Place 93.5% Antidumping Tariffs on Chinese Graphite Making the Effective Tariff Rate 160%

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, welcomes the preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to impose antidumping (“AD”) tariffs of 93.5% on anode active material (“AAM”), which includes synthetic and … Read more

Export Awards – Trimax Mowing Systems wins Exporter of the Year at ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards

Source: EMA Trimax Mowing Systems, a manufacturer and exporter of premium mowing equipment, has won the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Exporter of the Year Award at a gala event this evening held at the Mercury Baypark arena in Mount Maunganui. Kiwi-made lawn mowers used by groundskeepers at Windsor Castle Trimax has sold more than 33,000 lawn mower … Read more

F88 earns Gold Level Certification for Client Protection

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – F88, a pioneer in Việt Nam’s alternative finance sector, has once again affirmed its leadership position by being awarded the Gold Level Certification for Client Protection by M-CRIL. An F88 shop. F88 has embedded customer care into every step of its … Read more

Trend Micro Celebrates 20th Consecutive Recognition as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Endpoint Protection Platforms

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has announced that it has been recognized an unprecedented 20 consecutive times as a Leader in Endpoint Protection Platforms*. No other vendor has been named a Gartner Magic Quadrant … Read more

Skyborn confirms Siemens Gamesa turbine supply and service agreement for Gennaker project

Source: Media Outreach Agreements with Siemens Gamesa aim to ensure supply of the Gennaker offshore wind farm with 63 SG 14-236 wind turbines and their long-term maintenance. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is delighted to confirm … Read more

Banking and Legal Issues – ASB declines settlement proposal, class action case to continue

Source: ASB ASB has declined a proposal by plaintiffs to settle the current class action case against the bank. The proposal was announced to media the day before the Select Committee hearings on the CCCFA Amendment Bill. In ASB’s view this is an obvious attempt to influence and distract from this process by attempting to … Read more

Studio City Extends Toy Story Campaign with Splashing Summer Fun at Studio City Water Park

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Studio City is excited to announce the extension of its popular Toy Story campaign, now making a big splash at Studio City Water Park. This summer, guests can enjoy a larger-than-life experience with their favorite Toy Story characters in a whole … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to operational excellence and responsible business practices. The report highlights the firm’s global impact across key sustainability areas during 2024 … Read more

Keeping Seniors Safe, Connected, and Independent at Home with Arlo

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – As more people choose to age independently at home, ensuring safety and security has never been more important. Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leader in smart home security, is helping seniors and their families stay protected, connected, and reassured, with smart … Read more

Politics – Seymour’s attack on UN official ‘offensive and irresponsible’ – PSA

Source: PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) is expressing outrage at the conduct of David Seymour for his offensive treatment of the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – and its disappointment that this stance was endorsed by the Prime Minister. PSA Kaihautū Janice Panoho called on the Prime Minister to issues … Read more

Defence News – HMNZS Canterbury delivers leading-edge technology to support regional security tasks in Fiji

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury has sailed into Suva for annual Operation Calypso, this time with a technologically advanced capability aboard. Op Calypso focuses on supporting Pacific partners through a range of joint maritime security activities and HMNZS Canterbury carried into the Fijian port … Read more

Tourism – Queenstown’s triple swing action getting closer to reality

Source: AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand (AJHBNZ) Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism attraction at the global home of bungy is getting closer to opening, with construction of the hotly anticipated three-person swing well underway. The Kawarau Swing is the latest innovation created by tourism pioneers AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand (AJHBNZ). Located at the historic Kawarau … Read more

Government Cuts – Talented scientists already lost thanks to Government: New PRO will struggle – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA is criticising the Government’s announcement today on the establishment of the fourth Public Research Organisation, the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology (NZIAT), saying that they could struggle to deliver the science and research needed without the necessary talent and funding. “Our biggest concern here is that all the talented people who … Read more

Avoiding obvious mistakes: Octa broker breaks down security tools in trading

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – There are multiple risk factors in trading, and navigating them requires patience and experience. To alleviate that pressure, modern trading platforms offer some highly practical tools that help to manage risks and avoid losses. Unfortunately, many traders are either unaware … Read more

Government supports Anti-Corruption pilot

Source: New Zealand Government A cross-agency Anti-Corruption Taskforce pilot highlights the Government’s commitment to protecting public funds and upholding integrity across the state sector, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Public Service Minister Judith Collins say. The taskforce is led by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), supported by NZ Police and the Public Service Commission, and … Read more

Media Release – Euthanasia numbers soar despite tiny workforce

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 18 July 2025 The latest review of euthanasia has just been released by the Ministry of Health – and despite a tiny workforce, there has been a continued growth in the number of those receiving assisted suicide. Family First has analysed the Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report – June … Read more

Health – Experts urge fix as Government expands failing lunch scheme to primary schools

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Underprivileged primary school children are about to suffer the same poor service as their intermediate and secondary school peers, with the Government’s announcement today that primary schools are transitioning to the cut price, revised Ka Ora Ka Ako – Healthy School Lunches programme. The revised version of the school lunch programme, rolled … Read more

BNZ Growth Academy to help Manawatū-Whanganui businesses drive greater growth

Source: BNZ Statements Nine local businesses from the Manawatū-Whanganui region are set to benefit from an expanded nationwide programme designed to help them grow faster and compete more effectively. BNZ is scaling up its BNZ Growth Academy programme to help businesses across Aotearoa kickstart growth as the country emerges from its deepest per-capita recession since … Read more

AUPU to Debut Cutting-Edge Home Comfort Innovations at ARCHIDEX 2025

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – As a global pioneer in home comfort technology, AUPU is set to showcase its latest advancements at ARCHIDEX 2025—the 24th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition. Scheduled from July 21–24, 2025, at Kuala Lumpur’s Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition … Read more

Maritime News – High-seas rescue results in three people being safely plucked from a life raft after abandoning their vessel hundreds of nautical miles north of New Zealand

Source: Maritime NZ Three people are now safely on-board a merchant ship, after the launch they suffered mechanical issues and had to be abandoned. At about 2.30 PM, 17 July Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre was notified that the launch had encountered trouble south of the Kermadec Islands, it was enroute to Tonga from New … Read more

High-seas rescue results in three people being safely plucked from a life raft after abandoning their vessel hundreds of nautical miles north of New Zealand

Source: Maritime New Zealand Three people are now safely on-board a merchant ship, after the launch they were in suffered mechanical issues and had to be abandoned. At about 2.30 PM, 17 July Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre was notified that the launch had encountered trouble south of the Kermadec Islands, it was enroute to … Read more