AI-Powered Pet-Friendly Smart Security: Arlo Essential Indoor 2K Security Camera Offers Peace of Mind
Source: Media Outreach
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Never worry about leaving your pet at home again. The Arlo Essential Indoor 2K Security Camera empowers pet owners to stay connected anytime, anywhere, with crystal-clear video, a wide field of view, night vision, and noise-canceling two-way audio. Whether you’re at work or across the globe, you can see, talk to, and comfort your furry friend with ease.
Arlo Essential Indoor 2K Security Camera
Monitor your pet 24/7 through live video, use two-way audio to guide or soothe them, and ensure their safety with real-time interaction. When you’re home, the Automated Privacy Shield, easily activated via the Arlo Secure app, protects your privacy and keeps your downtime off-camera.
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Top Tips for Keeping Pets Safe When You’re Away:
- Check in Regularly: Use live video to ensure your pet is safe and not getting into mischief.
- Engage with Two-Way Audio: Comfort or redirect your pet with your voice, reinforcing commands like “stay” or “down.”
- Stay Alert with AI Notifications: Get instant alerts for unusual activity, excessive barking, or prolonged silence to act quickly.
- Protect Privacy: Activate the Automated Privacy Shield when you’re home to keep your pet’s (and your) downtime private.
- Review Behavior Patterns: Access cloud recordings to spot trends or potential hazards in your pet’s routine.
With the Arlo Essential Indoor 2K Security Camera, you’re always close enough to keep your pet safe, reassured, and loved—no matter where life takes you.
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Whangārei Hospital parking expansion shifts into gear
Source: New Zealand Government
Patients and families visiting Whangārei Hospital are one step closer to easier access, as a procurement process begins for additional and upgraded carparks to support the hospital’s ongoing redevelopment, Acting Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
“We know carparks are an important part of hospital infrastructure, and making it easier for patients, staff, and visitors to access health services is a priority for our Government,” Mr Doocey says.
“The carparks at Whangārei Hospital are already at capacity, and the construction of the new Child Health Centre, limited street parking nearby, and growing demand is adding further pressure.”
“As we deliver the much-needed redevelopment of Whangārei Hospital, it’s essential that people can access services easily. Parking is a key part of that.”
Health New Zealand is seeking a civil contractor to build a major new carpark extension ahead of construction of the Acute Services Building.
“This will replace those carparks lost due to construction on the wider campus as well as adding to the current capacity.
“This project will not only replace the carparks lost due to construction across the campus, it will also boost overall capacity. The tender covers an on-grade carpark extension of an existing facility, providing 552 spaces along with new infrastructure and clear wayfinding at Whangārei Hospital.”
The tender is of a scale suitable to many local contractors and suppliers.
“We are committed to delivering a modern hospital for the people of Whangārei and Northland. We know carparking is a real issue for the community, and this is another step forward in ensuring people can get the care they need when they need it. I look forward to seeing further progress on the redevelopment of Whangārei Hospital,” Mr Doocey says.
Update: Operation Bath continues to target gang offending
Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Acting Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ash Gurney:
Police investigating recent gang-related offending in Levin have continued to conduct searches overnight and throughout the day under the Gang Conflict Warrant.
Overnight a vehicle allegedly drove towards a police vehicle that was completing patrols, and then failed to stop in Levin.
The vehicle was later stopped and impounded at Levin with enquiries continuing to identify the driver at the time the vehicle was driven towards the police vehicle.
Police are also investigating an incident in the early hours of Saturday 23 August, in which shots were reportedly fired towards a house in Vincent Street.
A Gang Conflict Warrant was put in place on Thursday 21 August, following four firearms incidents in as many days.
The Gang Conflict Warrant gives Police additional powers to deal with those threats, and we will use the law to its full extent.
I want to reassure our local community that we are continuing to have a visible Police presence in Levin while we conduct our enquiries.
Investigations are ongoing in relation to recent activity and Police continue to appeal for information.
Anyone with information that can assist in our investigations is urged to contact Police.
You can provide information through our 105 services, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Africa – Millions of children at risk as cholera crisis in South Sudan reaches alarming levels – World Vision
Source: World Vision
1,500 deaths already reported – Number of deaths projected to rise due to extreme food shortages caused by funding cuts, which have stripped away essential services
Millions of vulnerable children at risk as the outbreak accelerates at an alarming rate
World Vision has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to raise US $500,000 to scale up response efforts
More than 40,000 children—half under five—are now affected by a deadly cholera outbreak sweeping across South Sudan, with more than 88,000 cases and 1,500 deaths already reported.
The outbreak is accelerating dangerously, placing millions more at risk – especially in overcrowded camps and flood-hit communities where clean water and healthcare are scarce.
World Vision is on the ground responding, but urgent support is needed. Malnourished children are dying from preventable causes—trapped in a deadly mix of disease, hunger, and displacement. In the hardest-hit areas, conditions are deteriorating rapidly, and the threat is rising daily.
“This is an extremely dangerous situation for children,” says TJ Grant, Acting National Director, World Vision New Zealand. “Cholera is taking children’s lives. They are weakened by hunger, vulnerable to infection, and dying without access to clean water or basic medical care, something no child should have to experience.’
The cholera outbreak, which began in late 2024, has intensified with the rainy season and now affects 55 of South Sudan’s 79 counties, with the worst-hit areas including Central Equatoria, Upper Nile, Warrap, Jonglei, and Unity states. Although the Government of South Sudan has not officially declared a national emergency, humanitarian access remains challenging in several areas of the country.
Children in overcrowded camps, informal settlements, and flood-hit areas face the greatest risk. In March, UNICEF reported that one in three deaths were children under 14. In conflict zones like Aweil, Renk, Ulang, and Nasir, poor access and weak surveillance likely mean the crisis is even worse than reported.
A communiqué issued by the Extraordinary Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Cholera warns that the situation is reaching a critical stage. “This is not merely a public health crisis, but a multi-sectoral emergency, exacerbated by flooding, displacement, and limited access to basic services,” the statement noted.
Amid soaring needs and funding cuts, World Vision is urgently appealing for US $500,000 to launch a six-month emergency response, which will enable them to deliver clean water, healthcare, food, and protection to 500,000 people.
Grant says, “We urgently call on donors, governments, and partners to act now— before more innocent children’s lives are tragically lost. Every donation is a lifeline, protecting South Sudan’s most vulnerable and bringing hope to those who need it most.”
To donate, visit www.wvnz.org.nz/CHR
Federated Farmers welcomes review of Reserve Bank capital rules
Source: Federated Farmers
Infrastructure Minister to visit Australia
Source: New Zealand Government
Infrastructure, RMA Reform, Housing and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Sydney and Canberra this week to for a series of engagements with the infrastructure industry and Australian political leaders.
“Our Government is working hard to show the world that New Zealand is open for business. Attracting investment, particularly into our infrastructure sector, is a priority for growing our economy and creating jobs for New Zealanders, as is improving the way we deliver and maintain large infrastructure projects across the country,” Mr Bishop says.
“While in Sydney this week, I will speak at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) International Public Works Conference (IPWC 2025) about my priorities for New Zealand’s infrastructure and our National Infrastructure Plan,” says Mr Bishop.
“IPWEA provides an opportunity for me to engage with infrastructure industry experts from Australia and beyond.
“I will also speak about our housing reforms alongside New South Wales Premier Chris Minns at the Centre for Independent Studies, and meet with NSW State Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to discuss the actions NSW is taking to reduce approval times for consenting and their approach to infrastructure planning.
“In Canberra I am looking forward to engagements with a range of federal counterparts including Leader of the House Hon Tony Burke, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Hon Catherine King, Housing Minister Hon Clare O’Neil and Environment Minister Hon Murray Watt.”
Mr Bishop leaves for Australia tomorrow and will conclude his visit on Thursday.
Have you seen Aydan?
Source: New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Aydan, who has been reported missing from the Chartwell area.
The 39-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday 19 August, after he was last seen on Sunday 17 August at a Snell Drive address.
It is possible that he could be driving a grey 2016 Mazda Ute QYA209.
Police and Aydan’s family have serious concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.
Police believe it is likely he is still in the Hamilton area; however, he could be in the wider Waikato area or branching towards Bay of Plenty or Auckland.
If you have seen Aydan or have any information that might help us find him, please contact Police on 111 immediately and reference file number: 250819/5160.
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Child Fund – Famine in Gaza puts pressure on NZ to act
Source: ChildFund New Zealand
Worldgate Proposes to Change Company Name to “VSING”, Embarking on Journey on Interactive Entertainment Business
Source: Media Outreach
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Worldgate Global Logistics Ltd (“Worldgate” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx: 8292) proposes to change the name of the Company to “VSING Limited”, in order to establish a new corporate image and identity, as well as to better reflect the business focus and strategic direction of future development of the Company’s interactive entertainment business. The Board of Directors believe that the proposed name change will not affect the Group’s business nature, daily business operations and its financial position. The proposed change of name is conditional upon the passing of a special resolution by the shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting.
VSING Central, the first VSING venue with a pioneering four-sided immersive karaoke stage, redefining live entertainment with 360-degree “surround visual” experiences
As part of the Group’s dedication to expanding VSING’s footprint, its brand new VSING Central flagship store has officially commenced operations on 20th August in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong’s prime nighttime entertainment district. Featuring VSING’s first pioneering four-sided immersive karaoke stage, the flagship store serves as a strategic platform to revitalise the city’s nightlife and live performance culture, as well as to showcase the future of live and interactive entertainment worldwide.
As the Group’s flagship showroom, VSING Central presents a four-sided center stage surrounded by giant LED screens on the ceiling, walls, and stage fascia, creating a 360-degree “surround visual” experience that immerse both performers and audiences in stunning, real-time visuals. This is further elevated by multi-directional stage effects designed to synchronise with performances, producing a concert-like atmosphere normally reserved for arena tours. The venue doubles as a professional-grade platform for mini concerts, live showcases, private performance, and even international and nationwide tournaments, giving rising talents the opportunity to perform in a premium setting.
Mr. Steve Ngu, Chairman of Worldgate, says, “We are dedicated to proactively expanding its local and global presence. The opening of VSING Central represents the ideal deployment model of a VSING-powered venue, demonstrating the cutting-edge integration of hardware, software, and live entertainment production to the world. It also reaffirms our commitment to provide everyone with a unique stage to confidently showcase their talents and have their voices heard worldwide. By bringing like-minded individuals together, our innovative technology fosters genuine human connections.”
Prior to the opening of VSING Central, the Group has recently formed a strategic alliance with two prominent subsidiaries of GENDA Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 9166.JP), Japan’s leading publicly listed entertainment conglomerate, and established its first flagship store, VSING Shibuya, in the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s Shibuya district earlier this month. Looking ahead, VSING plans to expand at least 10 new stores a month, with a goal of reaching 100 locations globally and reaching 500,000 users by the end of this year.
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