Dusit brings its ‘Tree of Life’ sustainability vision to Chiang Rai with management of Tantawan Tented Camp

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Source: Media Outreach Refined tented retreat offers immersive local experiences and meaningful social impact. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat … Read more

Farm owner and former Waikato contract milkers fined $27,000 over lack of feed and milk fever treatment

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A farm owner and 2 former Waikato contract milkers have been fined $27,000 over a lack of feed for 230 cattle and a lack of treatment for cows suffering from milk fever. The contract milkers were also placed on 4 months’ community detention. Following a successful prosecution by the … Read more

Improvements to Clean Vehicle Standard to benefit Kiwis at the pump

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is updating the Clean Vehicle Standard to give vehicle importers greater flexibility in how they meet annual CO2 targets and ensure that Kiwis can access more fuel-efficient cars that cost less at the pump, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.  “The Government supports the Clean Vehicle Standard to ensure … Read more

Firearm incidents prompt increased Police presence in Levin

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Source: New Zealand Police Levin residents can expect to see a significant Police presence in the area following a series of firearms incidents. Additional officers have been deployed across Horowhenua to conduct patrols and support the dedicated staff already investigating recent gang-related offending. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham says those responsible for the offending … Read more

Community Magistrates to help ease bottlenecks

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will expand the role of Community Magistrates to help speed up the justice system and reduce unnecessary delays in the District Court, Associate Justice and Courts Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Community Magistrates play a valuable part in the District Court but are currently underutilised.  By expanding their jurisdiction, … Read more

NZ-AU: High-Tech Comfort Meets Street-Ready Style: SHEIN’s GLOWMODE Collection

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global fashion powerhouse SHEIN is making waves with GLOWMODE, a fusion of high-performance fabrics and all-day style, and content creator Kaela Tavares leading the celebrations. Powered by innovative fabrics, sleek silhouettes and the confidence of comfort, the GLOWMODE design is formed for those training hard, … Read more

Serious crash, Onehunga

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Onehunga this afternoon. The crash, between a vehicle and cyclist on Neilson Street, was reported to Police just before 3pm. Early indications suggest one person is in critical condition. Neilson Street, between Galway Street and Selwyn Street, has been closed. The Serious … Read more

Greatest ever protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has moved a step closer to nearly tripling marine protection for the beautiful Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana to help restore precious biodiversity while enabling New Zealanders to benefit for generations. “The nature of the Hauraki Gulf is incredibly unique and is home to amazing wildlife not found anywhere else in … Read more

12 charged with murder of Zain Taikato Fox

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have today charged 12 people for the murder of a Rotorua man last month – seven of them in a small Bay of Plenty town. Zain Taikato Fox, aged 20, died in Rotorua Hospital of critical injuries on 28 July. Officers have conducted numerous enquiries since then, culminating in search … Read more

Linyi emerges as a powerhouse of China’s private economy

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Source: Media Outreach LINYI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 – Known as China’s logistics capital, Linyi has become a development hotspot of the private economy. By the end of June, the city had cultivated over 1.54 million market entities, ranking second in Shandong province, according to statistics from the Linyi Municipal … Read more

Operation Hawk swoops on criminals

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Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition and drugs have been seized, during a series of search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island this week. The warrants were part of Operation Hawk, which targeted illegal hunters and associated criminal activity. Four warrants were executed, which took three firearms, ammunition, … Read more

Environment – KASM calls on Bishop to reign in Shane Jones on Fast-Track interference

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Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining Kiwis Against Seabed Mining has today asked the Minister in charge of the Fast-Track, Chris Bishop, to refuse Minister Shane Jones’ request to meet with the Fast-Track Panel Convenors, arguing it could amount to bullying, and could put the integrity of the Fast-Track process further into question. Minister Jones has … Read more

Auckland News – Port expansion fast-track a much-needed economic boost – EMA

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Source: EMA The fast-track approval of Port of Auckland’s expansion project will deliver an economic boost for the city, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). The project, approved under the government’s Fast-track Approvals Act, will see construction begin next month on extensions to the Bledisloe Terminal and Fergusson North Berth, as well as a new … Read more

Politics – Minister’s political interference in the ERA outrageous – PSA

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Source: PSA Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden’s statement that she expects new Employment Relations Authority appointments to reduce compensation awards to workers is an outrageous breach of judicial independence, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. In an interview with BusinessDesk, Van Velden said she hoped new ERA appointees with private sector backgrounds … Read more

Hongkong Land launches Hong Kong’s first AI-powered intelligent facility management platform

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Source: Media Outreach Key highlights include: The Integrated Facility Management Control Tower (IFMCT) unifies over 20 standalone building systems into a single AI-powered command centre and is poised for wider implementation, with plans to expand across Hongkong Land’s regional portfolio. The transition from reactive to proactive maintenance, powered by AI health analytics, has significantly reduced … Read more

ITRI SEA Office and LogHealth of Mahidol University to Co-Host Smart Health Industry Forum on September 9

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025- The Southeast Asia Office of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and LogHealth of Mahidol University are collaborating to host the “Smart Health Industry Forum” on September 9, 2025 in Bangkok. The event aims to explore the latest trends and developments within … Read more

Operation Harvest bears fruit for Police

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: South Island Organised Crime Police have arrested two men and seized a large amount of methamphetamine and cash during search warrants executed at addresses in Christchurch and Dunedin this week. The five-week investigation was terminated after the three addresses were searched on Monday 18 … Read more

Defence helicopter, plane decisions announced

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Source: New Zealand Government Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes are set to replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part of the Government’s Defence Capability Plan (DCP). Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced investment decisions of $2.7 billion, with … Read more

CNA offers “paid media release” service in partnership with Media OutReach Newswire

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 – CNA, the global news and current affairs brand of Mediacorp, is offering a new service which allows businesses and brands from around the world to seamlessly publish their media releases in a dedicated section on its flagship website, cna.asia, via its very … Read more

Four arrests as aggravated robbery investigation continues

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush this morning. Counties Manukau CIB are investigating with charges being confirmed for those allegedly involved. At around 5am, a group of men arrived at a Kerrykeel Drive property. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, … Read more

Back on the water: Jet ski found five years after theft

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Source: New Zealand Police A family jet ski lost to the hands of thieves five years ago has been returned to its rightful owners after a search on social media proved fruitful. The jet ski was originally reported stolen from a property in Waitākere in October 2020. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Kelly Farrant, … Read more

Weather News – Sunshine in the south, showers in the north – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 21st – Monday 25th August – With the weekend in sight, the clouds will part, and the skies will brighten up for many regions. A line of showers, however, will be arriving in the upper North Island. This will be something to keep a close eye on for those attending … Read more

The lure of luxury catches out alleged scammer

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Source: New Zealand Police An alleged text scammer attempting to splash out on luxury goods is instead awaiting her next court date in custody. Auckland City CIB have laid seven fraud charges and are continuing to investigate the visitor’s actions after she aroused suspicion at high-end retailers. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton says Police were … Read more

Universities – Exploring AI’s environmental costs and benefits – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) How can we use artificial intelligence to help the planet – and what impacts might it have along the way? A panel of experts will explore the opportunities and trade-offs of artificial intelligence (AI) for the environment at an event on Tuesday, 26 August, organised by University of Auckland research centre … Read more

First Fast-track project approved

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Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first Fast-track project has received consent, less than seven months since the one-stop approvals shop opened for business. The Port of Auckland wharf expansion project has today received its approval from an expert panel set up … Read more

Confirmation of fatality, name release, Mahana

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm that a man died in Nelson Hospital yesterday [20 August] following a crash last week. The crash on 13 August was on the Coastal Highway, Mahana. The man was 71-year-old Richard Marris from Nelson. Police extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. Enquiries into … Read more

Northland Regional Council news briefs – 21 August 2025

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Source: Northland Regional Council RELEASE OF THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (COASTAL) 2024 REPORT Our coast is woven into Northlanders’ identity, wellbeing, and history. The health of the moana reflects the health of its people. Coastal environments are under increasing pressure from land use, marine activities, climate change, and biosecurity threats. Northland Regional Council’s newly released … Read more