Government appoints facilitator to restore confidence in Tairāwhiti forestry

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Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay is appointing a Facilitator to advise the Government on what further support or intervention may be needed around forestry in Tairāwhiti. “I have written to the Gisborne District Council to inform them of the decision to appoint a Facilitator. Doug Leeder, former Chair of Bay of Plenty…

Vinfast partners with Gowa Motor Group to establish a joint venture and expand dealership network in Indonesia

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – VinFast and Gowa Motor Group, an established Indonesian automotive group with experience across multiple automotive brands, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture that will develop VinFast’s electric vehicle dealership network in … Read more

Next steps on Waitematā Harbour crossing

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Source: New Zealand Government Government will undertake a Detailed Business Case (DBC) on options for an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing (WHC), including looking at funding and financing and delivery Project will now be Crown-led with a Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) reporting directly to Ministers Cabinet has agreed to commission a further study into Meola Reef,…

Across city lines, but not beyond Police’s reach

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Source: New Zealand Police Three youths were taken into custody last night after their reckless ride in a stolen car spanned two cities.  The journey began in Whangārei, where at around 5.10pm a Toyota Aqua was stolen from outside an address on Okara Drive.  Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Cornish, of Manurewa Police, says prior to…

Thailand Prime Minister to visit New Zealand

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Source: New Zealand Government Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make an official visit to New Zealand this week, accompanied by a delegation of leading Thai business representatives, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today.   “The visit marks 70 years of diplomatic relations and will be used to formally launch the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership,” Mr Luxon says.…

JUNEiNTER Unveils the LCP Game Revenue Estimation Model

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Source: Media Outreach Special Event for F2P Game Developers Launches Alongside the Announcement SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – With the global game market grown to an approximate value of US$200 billion annually, JUNEiNTER unveils a model designed to estimate the future revenue of individual games. JUNEiNTER announced the release of the … Read more

Road blocked, Opunake Road, Cardiff, Stratford

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Source: New Zealand Police Opunake Road in Cardiff, Stratford, is blocked after a truck has rolled this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash, between Hastings Road and Ronald Road, around 12.30pm.  One person, who was the sole occupant of the truck, received moderate injuries. Diversions are in place at Hastings Road and Ronald Road,…

Government prioritises Solar Review

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress the recommendations in the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) to make residential and small to medium scale solar panel installation in New Zealand the simplest in the developed world, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Energy Minister Simeon Brown say.  “Kiwis need access…

Man charged, firearms and drugs seized, Stratford

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Source: New Zealand Police Taranaki Police have charged a man and seized firearms and drugs following a traffic stop in Stratford overnight.  Around 1.40am today, Police conducted a routine traffic stop near the intersection of Cordelia Street and Fenton Street.  During the stop, Police noticed drug paraphernalia and the smell of cannabis coming from the…

Name release, fatal crash, Waimangu

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Waimangu on Tuesday 11 August.  She was 39-year-old Clara Joan Apiata, of Whakatane.  Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.  Enquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances of the crash.  ENDS Issued by…

The Cocoa Trees Launches Kaki’s, Its First In-House Chocolate Brand

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – The Cocoa Trees, a Singapore-based confectionery retailer and distributor established in 2000, has launched Kaki’s, its first in-house developed and manufactured chocolate brand, built around flavours drawn from everyday Singaporean food culture. The Singapore-made range is sold exclusively at The Cocoa Trees … Read more

Emergency waste funding grants for five councils

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Source: New Zealand Government Emergency waste funding of $250,000 for five councils affected by severe weather events in January and February, has been announced by Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg today.  “The Government remains committed to supporting councils and communities dealing with the aftermath of severe weather events. “Councils applied for funding for a…

Construction begins on SH39 Mangati Bridge

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Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the permanent two-lane replacement of the Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH39), between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “The replacement bridge being delivered by Oxcon will be built higher and stronger to improve the corridor’s resilience to flooding and extreme weather,…

Surfer rescued off Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth

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Source: New Zealand Police A surfer was safely recued after getting into difficulty approximately 200 metres offshore from Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth. Police were notified at about 3.20pm yesterday after a concerned member of the public observed the surfer appearing unable to make it back to shore in challenging sea conditions. At the time, winds were estimated…

Update: Car fire, body located in Aria, Waitomo

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster:  A postmortem examination is expected to take place tomorrow after a body was found in a car fire in Aria, Waitomo, yesterday.  Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted around 6am on Sunday 16 August to a car on…

Update 2: Maeroa incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Charges have been entered for the 23-year-old man in relation to the serious incident in Maeroa on Saturday night.  He is due in Hamilton District Court today, charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and attempted murder.  One victim remains in hospital in…

Tech – The Skills That Survive America’s Job Market Turbulence: What Nearly a Million U.S. Job Postings Tell Us About Tech Tools Demand

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Source: Oxylabs Researchers have found that cloud platforms and baseline infrastructure tools drive employer demand across more than 850,000 listings. Vilnius, Lithuania, August 14, 2026. – The U.S. labor market has recently posted its worst monthly numbers in over a year. But for tech professionals wondering where to invest their time, the skills employers want … Read more

Greenpeace – Thousands of NZers demand ‘hands off conservation land’ in nationwide day of action.

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Source: Greenpeace Thousands of people across Aotearoa have taken part in a nationwide day of action today, calling on the Coalition Government to keep its hands off public conservation land and throw out the Conservation Amendment Bill. More than 35 protests took place across the country, coordinated by Greenpeace and organised by local communities from … Read more

PSA STATEMENT – ACT wants public service to be a bad employer, exposing the real agenda behind its ‘reset’

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi ACT coming after requirements for the public service to be a good employer says everything about the party’s real agenda, putting more power in the hands of employers and undermining public services. The policy announced today aims to remove Section 73 of the Public Service Act, … Read more

Firefighters working to extinguish fire at Botany Downs

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in an air-conditioning unit on the roof of a three-story building attached to the shopping mall at Botany Downs. The fire was reported at 9.28am. Smoke was reported in the movie theatre in the building. Multiple crews are at work inside and … Read more

Botany Downs fire – final update

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand An investigation is underway into the origin and cause of this morning’s building fire at Botany Downs. The fire was extinguished shortly before midday. Three crews of firefighters are monitoring the site, and the rest have left the scene. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the fire … Read more

Waikato beef farmer and livestock trader fined $22,000 for NAIT failures

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Rangiriri beef farmer and livestock trader has been fined $22,000 for a range of failures under the National Animal Identification and Tracing Act (NAIT), involving more than 600 animals.  Under the NAIT Act 2012, locations that have cattle and/or deer must be registered with the NAIT organisation OSPRI,…