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Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I’m excited to be here at the Civil Contractors New Zealand conference. I’d like to acknowledge David Howard, Alan Pollard and their team at Civil Contractors for hosting and for inviting me to speak. It’s great to see you all here. Today, I want to talk to you…
Source: New Zealand Police Two shotguns and a cornucopia of illicit substances have been seized and three people arrested in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. It follows a search warrant executed last week as part of an investigation into the supply of illicit drugs. A sawn-off shotgun, pump-action shotgun, ammunition, cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, drug paraphernalia,…
Source: New Zealand Government Hundreds of young people across Otago will turn ideas into action and build the skills they need for work, business and the future through a specialised youth enterprise programme, Youth and South Island Minister James Meager says. More than 240 young people in the Dunedin, Clutha, and Waitaki Districts, aged 15…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 13 Aug 2026 | Author: Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Dr Deon Swiggs Canterbury’s continued economic success depends on a transport network that is reliable, resilient and fit for the future, says Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Dr Deon Swiggs. Following the release of The South Island’s…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has approved a plan to reset the Kāinga Ora Arlington development, which will deliver 104 new social homes in central Wellington and provide up to $6 million to Wellington City Council to support housing services for vulnerable people, Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced. Following indicative Cabinet approval, Kāinga…
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 13, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for August 13, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach Food & Drink is now the fastest-growing category among Airbnb Experiences in Indonesia by search demand, with Bali emerging as the top spot for culinary bookings. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – For many travelers, exploring local culinary traditions is the trip itself. New Airbnb data highlights … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Vinpearl has officially been named the strongest hotel brand globally in 2026 by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, with its brand value surging 86% to US$381 million. This marks the first time a Vietnamese brand has claimed the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – Hony Media Group (“Hony Media Group“, the “Company“; Stock code: 419.HK; together with its subsidiaries collectively known as the “Group“) today announced that it has jointly established a joint venture, AIROBO (HK) LIMITED, in Hong Kong with AIROBO PTE. LTD (“AIROBO”), marking the Group’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Vinhomes, Vietnam’s leading real estate developer, is fundamentally redefining the role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in urban development. Moving beyond compliance reporting, the company has embedded ESG principles into every phase of its project lifecycle, from construction and governance … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Allianz”) has renamed its personal cyber insurance product from Allianz Cyber360 Protect to Allianz Scam Protect, ensuring the product’s name immediately communicates what it does: protect Singaporeans financially when they fall victim to scams. Earlier this year, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Phase 3 Pavilion Expansion 100% Committed, Opening in September 2026 HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”; SEHK stock code: 00101) today announced the upgrade of Plaza 66 in Shanghai, adding and reconfiguring a total … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Introducing A New Language of Contemporary Fine Jewellery SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – A new chapter in contemporary fine jewellery begins with the opening of ÉLLILUX at #01-39A, Raffles City Shopping Centre. Rigato Collection of brushed gold jewellery combines Italian craftsmanship with young and fashionable styles ÉLLILUX … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – SOKOYO, a top manufacturer of solar street lights, has installed 252 sets of lighting units in QatarEnergy‘s solar power project in Ras Laffan and Masaieed in Qatar. SOKOYO’s installed in a municipal lighting project in an Asian country. Installation of SOKOYO‘s … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Proceedings have been filed today (eds 12 August) in the Wellington High Court challenging the government’s approval of BlackSky spy satellite launches from the Rocket Lab site at Māhia. The grounds state the satellites risk supplying Israel’s military with targeting data to use in Gaza. New Zealand-founded space … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO West Auckland nurses and Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford will host a meeting tomorrow to discuss ways to end understaffing at Waitākere hospital! Waitākere Hospital is among the worst-staffed and worst-resourced hospitals in Aotearoa. Patients, whānau, and healthcare workers are all feeling the consequences. As nurses and healthcare assistants … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage The national Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration will be held on Tuesday 18 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. “We invite New Zealanders to join us at Pukeahu to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day and honour everyone who served during the Vietnam War,” says Secretary for Culture and … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the fine for the Far North Waters Alliance (FNWA) for illegally clearing vegetation within, or within a 10-metre setback of, a natural wetland. On 5 August the Whangārei District Court fined the FNWA $42,250 after pleading guilty to a charge under the Resource Management Act. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A decision by the New Zealand Nursing Council to pause part of its recertification process will put patients at risk, NZNO says. Every year the Nursing Council audits five percent of practising nurses to provide assurance that nurses are meeting continuing competence requirements (https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Public/Nursing/Continuing_competence/NCNZ/nursing-section/Continuing_Competence.aspx). Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 12 August, the fifty-third time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of the 17 incidents, eight were in areas impacted by the strike. Two were medical events … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Three people were arrested by Police in Huntly within 45 minutes of the aggravated robbery of a sleeping man’s van. Police received a call from the man around 2:10am from a service station in Huntly, reporting that around 10 minutes earlier he had been attacked by a group of four people…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway is closed following a two vehicle crash this evening. Police were called to the crash at the intersection with Frisbys Road about 4.40pm. There are reports of serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the…
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 20 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 4.45pm after a truck hit an over bridge near the Lambie Drive onramp. There were no reports of injury. Two westbound lanes are currently blocked and traffic is building. Heavy delays are…
Source: Media Outreach KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (“Thomson”) is the first hospital in Malaysia to introduce a next-generation integrated surgical energy platform into its operating theatres. This innovation strengthens its minimally invasive surgical capabilities and enhances patient experience. From left: Dr Savitha Dharan, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today released the fully updated Science and Social Sciences learning areas for Years 0 to 10, setting out a clearer, more engaging pathway for what children will learn from their first years at school through to Year 10. “Science sparks curiosity about how the world works, while…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson: A 63-year-old man accused of historic sexual offending is facing new charges. Already charged with four counts of unlawful sexual connection with a male aged 12-16 and due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 25 August, the man was arrested today and charged with…