Bankable projects with clear ROI metrics vital to plug Malaysia’s RM130 billion adaptation deficit

Source: Eco-Business Bankable projects with clear ROI metrics vital to plug Malaysia’s RM130 billion adaptation deficit Kuala Lumpur, 24 July: Climate finance will need to shift towards strengthening market capacity and commercial viability to help Malaysia meet its urgent adaptation needs but is strained by a lack of bankable projects, clear metrics and project fragmentation, … Read more

Progress in Nathaniel Sturmey homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the homicide of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt have executed a number of search warrants across the Wellington region as enquiries into his death continue. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police Field Crime Manager, says the investigation team is making significant progress. “The team is making great progress and…

Alleged offenders located in relation to mini mart aggravated robbery, Te Kūiti

Source: New Zealand Police Three young people are being held to account in relation to a spate of recent offending in the King Country, including the aggravated robbery of a Te Kūiti mini mart. Earlier today, several warrants were executed in Te Kūiti, and a number of evidential items were recovered, including stolen goods. Three…

Treasury figures on wealth tax are wrong – Tax Justice Aotearoa

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 24 July 2026 The figures used by the Treasury to predict the rate of reduction in in-scope wealth in the event of a wealth tax being adopted, have been described as wrong by tax reform group, Tax Justice Aotearoa. “There is no empirical evidence supporting Treasury’s apparent assumption that if you … Read more

Community ties to the rescue

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Natasha Rodley, Emergency Communications Centre Manager: An 87-year-old man is safe and sound after strong community connections assisted Canterbury Police in the search to locate the lost fisherman near Lake Tekapo. About 8.15pm yesterday Southern Police Communications received a 111 call from the man, who had become disoriented…

What’s on: Great mix of winter events

Source: BayBuzz The week ahead: From Friday 24 July Make the most of winter this week. A great mix of music, movies, markets, comedy and family fun, plus the Italian Film Festival continues in both Havelock North and Ahuriri. Whether you’re after a relaxed Sunday morning at the markets, a night of laughs or something … Read more

Proposed changes affecting Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements raise public health concerns

Source: Hāpai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora says planning decisions are public health decisions, warning the Government’s decision to remove Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from its replacement resource management legislation risks weakening Māori participation in decisions that shape health and wellbeing. While Hāpai supports efforts to improve and streamline Aotearoa’s planning system, it says … Read more

Hundreds of nursing graduates left high and dry by Te Whatu Ora

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation At a time when health care is falling into a deeper crisis with emergency departments bursting at the seams, wards overflowing and workers overworked due to chronic understaffing, Aotearoa’s largest employer of nurses plans to hire less than two-thirds of the nursing graduate cohort over the next year. Te Whatu … Read more

Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Escalating Assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque and Calls for Immediate New Zealand Action

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand unequivocally condemns the latest Israeli assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, where thousands of illegal Israeli settlers, escorted by heavily armed occupation forces and led by the extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed one of Islam’s holiest sites in … Read more

Pacific Women’s Network Condemns Call to Revoke Dr Anna Naupa’s MSG Appointment

Source: Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women 24 July 2026 For immediate release The Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW) has strongly condemned an “ultimatum” issued by the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs calling for the revocation of Dr Anna Naupa’s appointment as Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Network … Read more

Banyan Group Residences Unveils Exclusive Banyan Tree Beach Residences Varuna at Laguna Phuket

Source: Media Outreach A limited collection of eight beachfront townhomes offers a rare opportunity to own directly on Bang Tao Beach. PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2026 – Banyan Group Residences has unveiled Banyan Tree Beach Residences Varuna, a collection of just eight beachfront townhomes within Laguna Phuket. Positioned directly on … Read more

Novum Studio Secures New Funding to Launch Ahoy Project, an AI-Native Enterprise Transformation Platform, Building on Its 20-Million-User Gen Z App Frog

Source: Media Outreach Novum Studio has raised a new round of funding to launch Ahoy Project, its enterprise AI solution, with internal testing scheduled for July 2026. Ahoy Project is positioned as the infrastructure for AI-native enterprise transformation – an AI-native communication platform serving as the underlying system, delivered as an end-to-end tailored solution. The … Read more

Tech – Kimi K3 launch ignites influencer debate over China’s narrowing AI gap with the US, reveals GlobalData

Source: GlobalData Kimi K3 became one of the most-discussed AI models among influencers in mid-July 2026, as its launch challenged long-held assumptions about the dominance of leading US AI companies.  Influencers view Moonshot AI’s new model as evidence that China is rapidly narrowing the gap with US technology leaders, raising concerns that the competitive advantage … Read more

Venezuela Earthquake: One month update – MSF

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 24 July 2026 – One month following the devastating earthquakes, Venezuela continues to grapple with the aftermath, facing profound grief as thousands mourn the loss of family, friends, and everything they owned. This sudden natural disaster that affected particularly the coastal state of La Guaira, near Caracas, has … Read more

Shorter Trips, More Meaningful Experiences: OZO Taps into the Rise of Micro-trips Across Asia-Pacific

Source: Media Outreach From spontaneous seaside escapes to culture-filled city breaks, OZO makes it easier for travellers to recharge, explore and enjoy more of what they love—even when time is limited BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2026 – As travellers across Asia-Pacific increasingly look for greater flexibility and balance in the … Read more

Fatal crash, Victoria Road, Cambridge

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Cambridge this morning. Emergency services were called to Victoria Road at the SH1 on/off ramps near Te Oko Horoi Bridge at around 9.45am. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts…

From Mexico to Hong Kong, Jose Manuel Cervantes Sanchez is Building Bridges Through Media at CUHK

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2026 – As the media industry becomes increasingly global and interconnected, students are seeking education that spans cultures and markets. For Jose Manuel Cervantes Sanchez, a scholarship recipient from Mexico, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) offers a platform to do … Read more

Reappointments to Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori Board strengthens continuity and leadership

Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed the reappointment of Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod as Deputy Chair and Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand CNZM as a Board member of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. The appointments are for a three-year term commencing on 2 September 2026 and provide continuity for…

Hahei Short Walk reroute to be focus of community group discussion

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 July 2026 Globally renowned for naturing and its picturesque rock arch, Coromandel’s Mautohe Cathedral Cove is the main attraction for many visitors heading to the DOC-managed recreation reserve between Whitianga and Hahei. The Hahei Short Walk is one of several access points to the Cathedral Cove Walk and has…

Man charged following alleged copper theft in Tawa

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the alleged damage of railway signalling cables in Tawa earlier this month.  The investigation relates to an incident reported on 3 July, when railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with at the southern end of the Tākapu Road platform. The damage caused multiple signal issues…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Stand-up, post-sentencing, Operation Sabine

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend a stand-up at 1.30pm today following the sentencing of the man who killed Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.  Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers and Nelson Area Commander Inspector Steve Collins will be available to speak to media.  Please meet at foyer of Tasman District Police Headquarters, Monro State…

Singapore’s Largest Pet Event Returns Bigger Than Ever with Singapore Pet Festival 2026

Source: Media Outreach Featuring Cesar Millan’s Singapore Debut, Over 300 Exhibitors, 800+ Brands, International Competitions, and Four Halls of Pet Experiences SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2026 – Pet lovers can look forward to the return of SG Pet Festival 2026, Singapore’s largest pet exhibition, happening from 31 July to 2 August … Read more

Escape the Heat: Journey from Vietnam to Guizhou’s 23°C Summer Paradise

Source: Media Outreach GUIZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2026 – As July brings scorching heat to Vietnam, Guizhou enjoys a refreshing breeze. Recently, a group of Vietnamese travel merchants and tourism influencers landed at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, embarking on a journey to explore Guizhou. Known as a “Green Kingdom” steeped … Read more

Police comment on sentencing: Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s death a senseless act that profoundly affected staff and Nelson community

Source: New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says today’s sentencing for the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming marks the conclusion of a long and difficult chapter following the tragic event in Nelson on New Year’s Day 2025, which profoundly affected Police, our staff, and the wider community. This was a cowardly and senseless act…

Psychology Assistants hit the books

Source: New Zealand Government Psychology Assistant students are training in New Zealand classrooms for the first time, marking a major milestone in growing the mental health workforce. The first graduates are set to enter the workforce next year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Today is a landmark moment. These students are the first to…

Arts – Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2026

Source: NZSA A $12,000 Opportunity for Writers Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to work on a project that shows a … Read more

Health and Education – Free school lunches make a difference to child poverty

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A report out today shows children living in poverty up from 11 to 13 percent. We have an effective tool in healthy school lunches, Ka Ora Ka Ako, says Health Coalition Aotearoa food expert Dr Kelly Garton. “Research shows a nutritious lunch makes a difference to children’s futures.  “When tamariki are well fed, they … Read more