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Putting wine waste to work

The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.

Police making enquiries into alleged serious assault following crash, Manukau

Police are making enquiries into a serious assault in Manukau this evening.

Universities – Good news honey – habitat changes no deterrent for some Fijian native bees – Flinders

While extreme weather and habitat changes can spell doom for many native animals, including insects, a different picture has emerged from a new…

Arrest after man hit by car in Manawatū

A man has been arrested in relation to anti-social road user activity near Feilding which left a man in critical condition.

Health A huge decision is being made for young people’s mental health, but their voices are missing

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

Speech to Building Nations

It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Building Nations 2026.

Uzbekistan Pushes for a More Connected and Competitive Central Asia

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – Uzbekistan today put its financial reform agenda before a global audience, bri…

West Bank: Israeli army escalates violence against Palestinian journalists – RSF

From left to right: Still from a video filmed by Haaretz journalists at an army checkpoint near Qusra; Israeli soldiers facing reporters near Na…

Have you seen Laquan?

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Laquan, who has been reported missing from the Papakura area.

Appeal for information following crash, Paraparaumu

Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Paraparaumu on Friday afternoon last week.

Federated Farmers – More shooting, more spending – but more pests

A new survey shows New Zealand’s pest problem has reached crisis point, with farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests – but stil…

Off-duty officer lands one in the bag

An off-duty officer has helped nab a shoplifter after busting him attempting to leave a Lynfield supermarket with a trolley full of groceries.

40 Teams Gather in Hong Kong to Compete in the “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – The AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, jointly organised by the Digital Policy Office of t…

Winston Peters: “Old Parties’ Fiscal Policy Devoid of Economic Strategy”

Today ladies and gentlemen we will discuss what we are going to do, but first let’s discuss what we have to deal with.

Winston Peters: “Adding Real Export Value – Use It or Lose It”

As we each day draw closer to the election, New Zealanders are beginning to focus more on political parties and the policies they stand for.

PSA Analysis – Government’s axing of pay equity cost jobs & GDP growth

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi

Police seize $100k worth of methamphetamine, firearms and ammunition

Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $100,000, along with two handguns and ammunition have been seized following a ta…

MSF Statement on Israeli Military’s decision to deny a criminal investigation into MSF killings and injuries

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)