Checkpoint dodgers among dozens caught in Taranaki road policing bid to keep roads safe

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander: Taranaki Police issued dozens of infringements, impounded vehicles and charged unlawful drivers following a road policing operation over the weekend. Checkpoints were conducted on Friday and Saturday nights throughout New Plymouth, Ōakura, Bell Block, Inglewood and Waitara with assistance from the Manawatū and…

Garvee Spotlights Home & Garden Essentials for the Late-Summer to Early-Autumn Transition

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Source: Media Outreach ONTARIO, CA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2026 – As France enters the transitional period between mid-August and early September—a season marked by the return from summer holidays and cool, golden garden evenings— Garvee today highlighted six core products designed to help families embrace the changing season. Seasonal Highlights & … Read more

Winston Peters – “The Labour, Green, Māori, Opportunity – Antipodean Animal Farm”

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Source: New Zealand First Introduction Good afternoon. We are here on the seventh day of a total circus in Wellington – it boiled down to what was just an utter distraction last week. As already stated – after days of speculation and guesswork, it ultimately was, to quote Shakespeare “much ado about nothing”. That is…

Name release and message from family, Aranui

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend:  Police are now able to release the name of the young child who died following an incident at a property in Aranui.  He was Sonny-Charles Watson, aged one.  Sonny’s parents have shared the following message:  “Sonny was not just the light of our lives…

Update: Maeroa incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Waikato Duty Inspector Karl Thornton:  A scene examination continues on Churchill Avenue in Maeroa, Hamilton, following a serious incident last night.  Police responded to the incident just before 9pm, where three people had reportedly been assaulted and had serious injuries consistent with being stabbed.   A 23-year-old man was…

Man arrested following Maeroa incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Luke Thompson, Hamilton Police: A man is in custody following a serious incident in Maeroa, Hamilton tonight. Emergency services were called to Churchill Avenue at about 8.55pm to reports of a serious assault. One person has critical injuries. One person has serious injuries, and two other people are…

Winston Peters – “The Labour Party You Once Knew, Is No More”

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Source: New Zealand First Introduction Good afternoon. You may have noticed there was a slight distraction that happened in a flurry in Wellington earlier this week. As already stated – after days of speculation and guesswork, it ultimately boiled down to quote Shakespeare ‘much ado about nothing’. That is not to brush-off the seriousness of…

Road blocked, State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, Hastings

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50, Maraekākaho, is blocked following a single-vehicle crash.  Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Kereru Road around 1pm, where a car has hit a power pole.  While the driver appears uninjured, there are powerlines down blocking the road.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area…

Fatal incident, Aranui

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police are continuing to make enquiries into the fatal dog attack in Aranui yesterday. This includes speaking with those who live at the home, as well as providing them with support.  The dog has been removed from the address, and Police are in touch…

Fatal crash, Geraldine

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Geraldine last night.  Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash on Orari Station Road, around 8.15pm.  Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was found deceased at the scene.  The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and…

“YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards” Concludes in Beijing

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – The “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards” came to a close at the Phoenix Center in Beijing on the evening of August 12. On the evening of August 12, the “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE … Read more

NINGJI Takes Centre Stage at KLCC, Strengthening Its Position as a Benchmark for Southeast Asian Expansion Through Five Key Localization Strategies

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – From 23 to 25 July 2026, the ninth Franchise Expo Malaysia 2026 was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). As one of China’s leading new-style tea brands, NINGJI was invited to participate and quickly became one of the … Read more

Powering the Future – Greenworks Power Takes Center Stage at North American Dealer Meeting, Opening a New Chapter in Global Battery-Powered Tools

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Source: Media Outreach MOORESVILLE, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – At the 2026 North American Sales & Dealer Meeting, held August 10–12, Greenworks introduced its new strategic vision, Greenworks Power, under the “Powering the Future” proposition. Rather than a product line, Greenworks Power strategically unifies products, technologies, applications and global … Read more

Fatal crash, Tahuna Road, Te Hoe

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died in the two-vehicle crash reported on Tahuna Road earlier today.  The incident was reported to emergency services just before 3pm.  One person died at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency personnel.  A second person remains in moderate condition.   Enquiries into the circumstances…

Serious incident, Aranui

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police can confirm a young child has died following a dog attack in Aranui this afternoon. At around 4.45pm, emergency services were called to a Basingstoke Street address following a report of a child sustaining serious dog bite injuries. Upon arrival, emergency services located…

Hong Kong Postnatal Care Ushers in a Breakthrough Era: “Anna Postnatal Care Center” Introduces Innovative Technique Achieving “Zero Breast Contact” During Pain Phases and Rapid Pain Relief in 1 to 3 Minutes

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Source: Media Outreach Combining years of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) background with all-around home-visit emergency services, the technique completely shatters traditional blind spots of forceful massaging, helping new mothers bid farewell to breastfeeding psychological trauma. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – For a long time, the excruciating pain associated … Read more

Rhenus and shipzero launch strategic partnership to scale Book and Claim across air, ocean and road transport

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Source: Media Outreach Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group’s air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support Rhenus Group’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) ambition through a methodology aligned with … Read more

Cambodia Government and Church Leaders Celebrate Opening of Phnom Penh Temple

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Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Cambodia officials and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. A diverse group of government and interfaith leaders pose for a photo in … Read more

Healthline has been here for the people of Aotearoa every winter for over 25 years and Healthline is here for the people of Aotearoa this winter

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Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Free 24/7 advice from Healthline nurses and paramedics can help people get the right care, faster As winter pressure builds across the health system, Healthline is reminding people they can call 0800 611 116 for health advice and information from experienced nurses and paramedics – anytime, day or night. Healthline supports around … Read more

Federated Farmers – National’s plan tackles two big headaches for farmers

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Source: Federated Farmers National’s plan to introduce national standards for river gravel extraction and on-farm quarries will cut costs, delays and uncertainty for farmers, Federated Farmers says. Colin Hurst, Federated Farmers president, says the National Party’s announcement today delivers on two of the 10 national permitted activity standards the organisation called for in its 2026 … Read more

PSNA – New Russia sanctions expose double standard towards Israel

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 14 August 2026 PSNA is urging the government to ‘even-up’ its foreign policy going into theNovember election. PSNA is responding to Foreign Minister, Winston Peters’, announcement of anew round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, which isthe government’s 36th sanction measure against Russia. PSNA spokesperson Rinad Tamimi … Read more

Guardians publishes updated Sustainable Investment policy documents

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Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $94 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has published an updated set of Sustainable Investment policy documents, following the High Court’s decision in Nazzal v Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. [https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/cases/nazzal-v-guardians-of-new-zealand-superannuation-] General Manager Corporate Affairs Cristina Billett said a new standalone … Read more

Economy – Reserve Bank maintains Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) settings

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 14 August 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has decided to maintain current LVR settings in its annual review of macroprudential policy. “We review settings annually to ensure they remain appropriate given housing market conditions and … Read more