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Source: New Zealand Government Rural families, communities and businesses will be better represented by a new work programme to strengthen rural data in New Zealand’s official statistics, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson and Rural Community Minister Mark Patterson say. “Rural communities have vastly different needs. A refreshed focus on statistics for rural areas is key to…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer Two Canterbury youths had their plans of stealing a distinctive car spiked by police last night. The pair aged 13 and 16 stole a pink Toyota Vitz in Rolleston at approximately 9.45pm. But their joy ride was over 30 minutes later after Police spotted the car…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager, Wellington Police: Police have arrested two people in relation to the death of Nathaniel Sturmey who died at a Malone Road, Waterloo address in April 2026. Multiple search warrants were executed this morning with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad at…
Source: New Zealand Government A new 16-bed acute mental health and addiction facility has officially opened at Rotorua Hospital, providing people in the Lakes district with faster access to support and a better crisis response, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “The previous inpatient unit was more than 45 years old and no longer…
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has today published a new strategy for getting more out of Auckland’s motorway network, setting out how smarter traffic management, targeted investment, and wider transport improvements will help keep the city moving as it grows, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown say. “Auckland’s…
Source: New Zealand First A politics of grievance can explain yesterday, but it cannot build tomorrow. Today, Māori politics is consumed by grievance, division and theatre. Te Pāti Māori increasingly presents itself as the political voice of Māori. It’s not. There’s no doubt the party can organise a descent protest and knows how to create…
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 13 August 2026 Document download Summary of Underpinning Analysis: Health (Offensive Trades Removal) Order 2026 ( pdf, 127.87 KB ) Good law-making: 9(i) The importance of consulting, to the extent that is reasonably practicable, the persons or representatives of the persons that the responsible agency considers will…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 20 Aug 2026 Te Taumutu Rūnanga will be able to advance its plans to restore the wetland area of Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon thanks to recently announced funding of $521,733 from the Department of Conservation (DOC)’s Community Fund. Te Taumutu Rūnanga spokesperson Rātangihia Steer says that the co-funding…
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to the fatal shooting of Tom Phillips in September 2025. The IPCA found that an officer was justified in shooting Mr Phillips in self-defence, as he believed that Mr Phillips had shot and likely killed another…
Source: New Zealand Police What do railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent and a wood splitter have in common? They are all items that have been stolen in Hawke’s Bay in the last few months. The list also includes a compactor, a cabin and a hydraulic lift. Senior Constable Pehi Potaka from the Hawke’s Bay…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston, Hamilton City Investigations Manager: Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a deceased person in Rototuna yesterday. The man will appear in the Hamilton District Court today. Police will continue to maintain a visible presence in the area in…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Grove Bush, Southland, 10 August. The two-vehicle crash involved a truck and a car, at the Grove Bush and Rakahoka Hedgehope Roads intersection. It was reported about 5.20pm. One person was critically injured. They have now passed away in hospital…
Source: New Zealand Government Agricultural sector productivity is set to soar through common-sense reforms to drone regulations, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Associate Transport Minister James Meager have today announced. “The Ministry for Regulation heard red-tape was getting in the way of farmers using agricultural drones for spraying, and other tasks which suck up time…
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 20, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 20, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2026 – The annual Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 (DELF 2026), organised by Cyberport, will be held from 28 to 30 August 2026 at Cyberport. Under the theme “The Dreamatic Circus” DELF 2026 brings together creators, experts and industry leaders to explore … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Key findings: 10Life found that premiums for the same airline embedded travel insurance plan ranged from HK$859 to HK$1,153 for the same route and trip duration, a 34% difference. Every HK$1,000 increase in airfare was associated with an increase of around HK$22 in the add-on premium, while similar coverage via an insurance … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Nationwide #AreYourKidneysOK+? initiative expands access to subsidised blood screening, public education, and pharmacist support for 12,550 Malaysians. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2026 – As chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease continue to affect Malaysians, early detection is becoming increasingly important in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Taking over manroland sheetfed lifecycle business and POLAR production operations strengthens core business ONBERG pursuing partnership with Skyeton in European defense sector Move into production of sodium-ion battery storage systems taps into new potential First-quarter incoming orders lay solid foundation for further business development Sales and EBITDA margin at start of year … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Proposed changes to resource management reform bills will cut much of the excessive, expensive and totally unnecessary red tape involved in farming, Federated Farmers says. “The Government has clearly listened to farmers concerns with the initial drafting of the legislation,” Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Federated Farmers raised some serious … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wallacetown on 21 July. The two-vehicle crash on Riverton/Wallacetown Highway was reported at around 5:20pm. One person was critically injured, they have since passed away as a result of their injuries in hospital. A second person was seriously injured in…
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 19, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach Appointment reinforces SNP’s commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise software and AI transformation markets Supports SNP’s growth ambitions in Asia Pacific through its partner-first, software-led strategy Enables organizations to accelerate SAP transformation and build AI-ready data foundations to reduce downtime and deliver faster, more secure modernization MUMBAI, INDIA – Media … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2026 – Every journey leaves a story behind – sometimes in photographs, sometimes in the scratches, tags and stickers collected on our luggage along the way. OZO is turning those travel memories into something guests can take with them, teaming up with acclaimed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking targeted action to provide certainty for farmers and growers in the Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui while we transition to a new planning system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard say. “After 14 years of hearings and appeals, Plan Change…
Source: New Zealand Government Councils will lose the ability to make rules for fishing and fishery resources already managed under the Fisheries Act in changes to legislation going through Parliament, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill which are progressing through Parliament, will replace the Resource Management Act…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making targeted changes to the new planning system to create a more practical system for food and fibre production, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard and RMA Reform Under-Secretary Simon Court say. “The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill will…