Regional Historic Heritage Grant open for applications

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is taking applications for the 2026 Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme. Tāmaki Makaurau has a rich history, with heritage buildings and archaeological sites around the region being tangible and visible links to the past. Individuals, iwi or Māori groups, community groups and trusts can apply for up to $50,000 for…

St. Francis Methodist School International Commemorates 65th Anniversary with Carnival and Gala Dinner

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – St Francis Methodist School International (SFMS), an international school in Singapore, is commemorating its 65th school anniversary in 2025 with a series of events reflecting on its history, present-day initiatives, and future direction. St. Francis Methodist School International school anniversary singapore A Look … Read more

Academia Launches Dedicated IB Department to Support High-Performance IB English Outcomes in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Academia Pte Ltd has announced the launch of its dedicated International Baccalaureate (IB) Department, marking a strategic expansion to support the growing number of IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) students in Singapore seeking specialised English training aligned with IB assessment standards. Academia Education … Read more

Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City

Source: Media Outreach Vietnam’s leading international F&B exhibition – 30 years of partnering with businesses to create sustainable value HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2026 is an annual international exhibition integrating two major sectors: Food & Beverage and Processing Equipment & Technology, Packaging … Read more

Ransacking burglars arrested in stolen car

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander: Police have arrested three burglars after they stole items and a car from a Lower Hutt home this morning. The homeowner made a 111 call at 5am after having strangers in their house.  Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident, and…

Medicinal cannabis licence holder charged after Police investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute the following to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger, Canterbury Criminal Investigation Branch: Police investigating a medicinal cannabis licence holder have arrested and charged one person after finding multiple breaches of the licence. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grainger said a series of search warrants were executed by officers over…

Coppers conduct swift arrest following alleged $200k copper theft

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander, Canterbury Rural: Canterbury coppers unravelled an alleged copper thief’s plan on Sunday night. Police recovered $200,000 worth of copper cable and apprehended a man following his dramatic exit from a commercial property in Lincoln. In his initial getaway, the alleged thief rammed a vehicle…

Operation Avon: Entire Christchurch Comancheros chapter convicted in major drug bust

Source: New Zealand Police Twenty-nine people, including every member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros Motorcycle Club, have now been convicted following Operation Avon, a seven-month investigation.  Led by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) and Asset Recovery Unit, Op Avon identified a multi-million-dollar drug trafficking operation from Invercargill to Auckland.  It culminated in…

Commerce – UnionPay builds comprehensive payment ecosystem supporting Chinese students throughout their New Zealand education journey

Source: Brightus Auckland, New Zealand 20th July 2026: Global payment network, UnionPay International, is continuing to strengthen its support for Chinese international students in New Zealand by building a comprehensive payment ecosystem that spans the entire student journey, from tuition payments and enrolment through to school then campus life, accommodation, dining, retail spending, and everyday … Read more

Northland News – CITYLINK WHANGĀREI LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TRACKER

Source: Northland Regional Council CityLink Whangārei’s new online bus tracker will go live on Monday 20 July, giving passengers a more convenient and reliable way to plan their journeys. It replaces the previous tracker and will provide a similar user experience, with additional features intended to improve trip planning and passenger confidence. Using the tracker, passengers … Read more

Palestine Forum NZ – What Went Wrong?

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand What Went Wrong Eight months ago, the world was told the war on Gaza was over. A ceasefire. A hostage exchange. A twenty-point plan, endorsed by the UN Security Council, backed by a new international body with a grand name: the Board of Peace. Officials queued up to call … Read more

Tech: New Zealand has the most AI-aware web of 43 countries — one in seven sites has published a formal AI policy

Source: Piperic While most of the world’s websites have never answered the AI question at all, New Zealand quietly leads the planet in answering it: 15.3% of Kiwi sites have published a formal, machine-readable AI policy — the highest share of all 43 countries in the study, ahead of Australia, and double or triple most … Read more

Domestic cement production secured 

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is acting to maintain New Zealand’s ongoing domestic cement manufacturing capacity and ensure our economy remains resilient to global supply chain shocks. “We have agreed to grant Golden Bay Cement (GBC) up to $60m to continue cement manufacturing at its Whangarei plant, maintain domestic clinker manufacturing capability, and undertake…

Crash on Southwestern Motorway causing delays

Source: New Zealand Police A two-vehicle crash is causing delays on the Southwestern Motorway, Onehunga this morning. The crash, near the Neilson Street on-ramp, was reported to Police just after 7am. There are no reports of injury, however one southbound lane has been blocked. Motorists are being advised to expect delays or seek an alternative…

Delays expected following crash, Sunnynook

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on the Northern Motorway in Sunnynook this morning. The crash, involving three vehicles, was reported to Police at 6.40am near the Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp. There are no reports of injury. One southbound lane has been blocked and motorists are advised…

Final planned search for Jeremy Robertson

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Richard How: Police are planning a further search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week. On Wednesday 22 July, approximately 20 Police Search and Rescue staff, alongside volunteers will conduct a final planned search in the surrounding areas of the carpark of the Blue…

Health Coalition – Call for kotahitanga against tobacco, alcohol and junk food

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Public health experts are challenging politicians, ahead of the general election, to put the health of Kiwis ahead of the profits of tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food industries. One-quarter, or 350,000, of healthy life-years lost annually to preventable illness are due to these three widely available commercial products. Today, 20 July, Health … Read more

ACE ROBOTICS Unveils Kairos 3.1 and Expands Its Embodied AI Stack from Data to Deployment at WAIC 2026

Source: Media Outreach The launch combines a unified, action-oriented world model with Ambient Capture Engine 2.0, three commercial solutions and a new industry benchmark, connecting high-density data with real-world robotic operations. SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 July 2026 – ACE ROBOTICS today unveiled Kairos 3.1, its latest action-oriented world model, alongside Ambient … Read more

Road closed, West Coast Road, Templeton

Source: New Zealand Police SH73, West Coast Road, is closed following a serious crash in Templeton this afternoon. Police were notified of a two vehicle crash at the intersection with Kirk Road around 4.40pm. One person is in a critical condition and another person has serious injuries.  The road is blocked while the Serious Crash…

VinFast inaugurates 20 e-motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia, expanding its green mobility ecosystem nationwide

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2026 –VinFast announced the opening of 20 official e-motorcycle dealerships across Indonesia in July 2026, marking a major milestone in its strategy to expand its distribution network in Southeast Asia’s largest motorcycle market. To celebrate the launch, VinFast hosted a large-scale product experience … Read more

FIT members commit to smoother trade

Source: New Zealand Government Members of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership have committed to practical initiatives aimed at enhancing trade and reducing barriers at their meeting in Auckland today, says Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Chair of the ministerial meeting. “It was a pleasure to host ministers and representatives from…

FIT Partnership grows to 19 countries

Source: New Zealand Government The Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership has grown from 16 to 19 members, with Korea, Peru and Thailand formally joining at this week’s Ministerial meeting in Auckland, hosted by Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, with other countries considering membership in the near future. “The FIT Partnership has grown…