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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…
Source: Media Outreach 29 AUG 2026 (SAT) 3:00pm & 7:30pm30 AUG 2026 (SUN) 3:00pmTsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium Presented by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Space Fantasy – an outer space musical spectacular for all the family – premieres in Hong Kong … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police investigating a serious crash in the Grove Bush area this week are appealing to the public for information to assist in our enquiries. The crash occurred on Monday 10 August on the Grove Bush Road and Rakahoka Hedgehope Road intersection, around 5:20pm, involving a heavy vehicle stock truck and…
Source: New Zealand Government The people of Hawkes Bay are the latest to benefit from a major upgrade of New Zealand’s emergency helicopters, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. “In 2024, New Zealand’s helicopter fleet was the oldest in the developed world and the coalition government has invested to fix that,” Ms Costello says. “The…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Artificial intelligence is driving one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in decades, but the rapid global build-out of data centers is also creating a new era of construction, operational, climate and insurance risks, according to the latest Allianz Commercial The data … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Tourism businesses and industry partners invited to collaborate with JETCO as Visit Johor 2026 gathers momentum. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Following the successful launch of JETCO Connect in 2025, Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office Singapore (JETCO) is taking the next step with JETCO Connect 2.0, … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Community voices helping shape Canterbury’s biosecurity future | Environment Canterbury Date: 12 Aug 2026 Knowledgeable community members will help inform the future of biosecurity in Waitaha Canterbury, with a new three-year term of Environment Canterbury’s Biosecurity Advisory Groups now underway. The Biosecurity Advisory Groups bring together community members, mana…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Living between cities is fast becoming part of everyday life. People travel from elsewhere in Thailand to Bangkok for health checks and recovery; parents come to care for their children during term time or attend important family occasions; business travellers commute … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse has become the first preschool in Singapore to introduce up to 90 minutes of outdoor play a day, an approach it grounds in the science of early brain development. What Our Children Have Lost Almost one in five Singaporean parents say their preschooler spends less than an hour outdoors on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 27 is temporarily closed just north of Tirau Golf Club after a collision involving a car and a truck this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene between Frances Street and MacMillan Road after being notified at about 11.40am. Indications are that there are moderate injuries. Travel delays…
Source: New Zealand Government Funding for a new resource recovery centre that will divert hundreds of tonnes of waste from landfill in Hāwera, has been announced today by Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg. The South Taranaki District Council has received $260,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF) to develop a new facility, and the…
Source: New Zealand Police This statement is attributable to Assistant Commissioner Investigations Corrie Parnell: Police acknowledge the verdict delivered against two former officers involved in the miscarriage of justice for Alan Hall. These former officers have been found not guilty. We acknowledge the finding of the Court in this case. At the very outset we…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is connecting more job seekers with employers through an upgraded jobs website backed by job matching technology, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) existing jobs website, Kimi Mahi Mai – Find a Job, has been replaced by an upgraded job search site, MyMSD Jobs. …
Source: NZ Department of Conservation As the winter snap hits through the country, many of us are reaching for extra layers and staying indoors a little more often. But for our native wildlife, winter is far from a time of inactivity. From alpine parrots playing in the snow to seabirds returning from epic ocean journeys,…
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is making it easier for people to access oestradiol treatment, by making it easier and more convenient for people to use the Estradiol TDP Mylan brand of patches. From 1 September 2026, people will be able to collect up to three months’ supply of Estradiol TDP Mylan patches from their pharmacy at…
Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will provide $15 million for a new facility in Southland to produce critical minerals and hydrogen, Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “The Coalition Government is supporting Aspiring Materials Limited with funding to develop a $31m commercial-scale plant that will bring its world-leading…