Alibaba Group Partners with UEFA Men’s Club Competitions from 2027/28 to 2032/33 and UEFA EURO 2028™

Source: Media Outreach Alibaba becomes the official and exclusive partner for AI, Cloud Computing Services, and E-commerce Partnership to deploy Alibaba Cloud and Qwen Artificial Intelligence to deliver smart operations and personalized digital experiences for fans BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Alibaba Group today announced a multi-year partnership with … Read more

Comparing direct and indirect seasonal adjustment of gross domestic product (GDP) – Stats NZ methods paper

Source: Statistics New Zealand Comparing direct and indirect seasonal adjustment of gross domestic product (GDP) – methods paper 29 May 2026 Seasonal adjustment removes recurring seasonal patterns from a time series to reveal underlying economic activity. Aggregated time series, such as gross domestic product (GDP), can be seasonally adjusted directly or indirectly with benefits and … Read more

Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): Year ended 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): Year ended 2024 – information release 29 May 2026 Greenhouse gas emissions statistics include the emissions by gas type for both industries and households, the emissions intensity (emissions in relation to GDP/economic output) for industries, and tourism-related emissions. Industry and household emissions estimates use the latest … Read more

Improving welfare system efficiency

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to improve and update the efficiency of the welfare system by modernising its processes, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today. It enables a broader use of automated decision-making to improve efficiencies.…

Speed Cubing World Record Shattered in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach 15-year-old Filipino Crimson Arradaza achieves a historic 5.33 second One-Handed solve at the Inaugural Philippine National Speed Cubing Open TAGAYTAY CITY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Southeast Asia has made its mark on the global speed cubing stage. In a moment that electrified the international speed cubing … Read more

Fatal crash, Allanton

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Allanton. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Law Road was reported to Police just before 5:40pm. One person died at the scene, two others sustained minor injuries. The road remains closed, diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to…

Smooth take-off for new Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2), further boosting the city’s position as global aviation hub. In 2025, HKIA handled 61 million passenger trips, … Read more

Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort Tackles ‘Travel Fatigue’ with 25-Hour Stay Experience

Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – As travel trends shift toward shorter, more intentional getaways, time has become an increasingly valuable luxury for modern families. Yet for many travellers, particularly those on short breaks, rigid hotel check-in and check-out times can reduce the amount of quality time … Read more

HKPC and DHL Express Hong Kong Co-host “Blueprint for Global Expansion” Forum

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – To support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in expanding into international markets, the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and DHL Express Hong Kong (DHL) will co-host the “Blueprint for Global Expansion: Market Entry, Logistics & Risk Management” Forum on 12 … Read more

Lanes cleared: SH2, Mangatāwhiri

Source: New Zealand Police Both lanes have now been cleared on State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri following an earlier crash.  One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.   Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while we worked to clear the scene.  ENDS. Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police.

New Forum begins long-term collaboration for Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area

Source: Auckland Council The newly established Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum will hold its first public meeting on Monday 8 June 2026 at the Arataki Visitor Centre, marking the beginning of a new phase of collaboration for the long-term care and protection of Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa – the Waitākere Ranges. The Forum was…

From Marketing to Transactions: Fynix AI Shop Aims to Reshape Merchant Operations Across Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach AI agents are integrating into the day-to-day operations of merchants across Southeast Asia. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Fushi Technology, a subsidiary of Yeahka (9923.HK), has launched Fynix AI Shop, an AI agent product that sets itself apart from conventional marketing tools and customer service platforms. Rather … Read more

Officer sets the pace in foot chase

Source: New Zealand Police An alleged shoplifter’s dash for freedom through a West Auckland shopping centre saw him outpaced by a Police officer. Just after midday on 21 May, Waitematā officers were at the centre on a shoplifting prevention operation.  Officer in Charge of New Lynn Police Station, Sergeant Samantha Cox, says security alerted Police…

Agenda for July 2026 Rare Disorders Advisory Committee meeting

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is sharing the agenda for the upcoming Rare Disorders Advisory Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 29 July 2026. What we’re doing Pharmac is sharing what medicine applications will be considered at the Rare Disorders Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday 29 July 2026. We understand that people living with rare disorders…

Payment Options Japan Becomes Official Partner of Yokohama Football Club

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Payment Options K.K. and Yokohama Football Club (Yokohama FC) are pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement. Through this collaboration, Payment Options K.K. has become official partners of Yokohama FC for the Meiji Yasuda J.League 100 Year Vision League … Read more

Lanes blocked: SH2, Mangatāwhiri

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri that has blocked both lanes. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police at 2.50pm. One person has received moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while we work to clear the scene. ENDS. Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police. 

More New Zealanders turning to Quitline for help to quit vaping

Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Every day could be a smokefree day World Smokefree Day might fall on 31 May – but for thousands of New Zealanders, every day is a chance to quit. That’s the message from Whakarongorau Aotearoa, New Zealand’s national telehealth provider which runs Quitline. Last year, Quitline supported close to 16,000 people across phone, text, online chat and … Read more

AIMS Indonesia Officially Opens in Jakarta, Secures BAPPEBTI Licence

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – EQS Newswire – 29 May 2026 – AIMS officially launched AIMS Indonesia on 25th May 2026, marking a major milestone in the company’s regional expansion and reinforcing its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The Grand Opening celebrated a defining achievement for the company: securing the BAPPEBTI licence, … Read more

Bracell Highlights Removal of 6 Million Tons of CO₂ and Advances Climate Monitoring with Flux Towers

Source: Media Outreach The company’s results are part of the 2025 Sustainability Report, which consolidates progress in its environmental agenda grounded in science and investment in technology SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Bracell, one of the world’s leading producers of dissolving and specialty pulp, reported in its 2025 Sustainability Report … Read more

NZ bottom trawl footprint remains small

Source: New Zealand Government New data shows New Zealand’s trawl footprint continues to cover only a tiny fraction of the country’s waters, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The analysis, published on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website, shows the trawled area within New Zealand’s territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone is concentrated in…

Operation Spear pumping the brakes on illegal chop-shop in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts to be shipped overseas. A 48-year-old man has been arrested in relation to 27 stolen vehicles that have been identified as going through his business, as well…

Skills Become the New Currency: Salary Polarisation Deepens as AI and Semiconductor Talent Command Up to 30% Pay Increases in Taiwan

Source: Media Outreach Robert Walters Taiwan’s 15th anniversary report Reveals Structural Shift in the Local Talent Market Taiwan’s talent market has officially shifted from an employer-driven to a candidate-driven market, with critical skills increasingly replacing tenure and job titles as the core measure of talent value. AI adoption and global supply chain restructuring are accelerating … Read more

VOLANT Aerotech Secures Nearly RMB 1 Billion in Series C+ Round, Bolstering Global Lead in Commercial Passenger eVTOL Sector

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 29 May 2026 – VOLANT Aerotech, a leading pioneer in China’s commercial passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector, today announced the successful completion of its Series C+ financing round. This marks the company’s second major funding achievement within a single month, raising nearly RMB … Read more

Economy – RBNZ Governor connects with Hawke’s Bay on Monetary Policy

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 May 2026 – On Friday 29 May, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor, Dr Anna Breman, spoke to rural and primary sector leaders in the Hawke’s Bay discussing insights from the May 2026 Monetary Policy Statement. The lunchtime event was hosted by Grasshoppers Hawke’s Bay, an organisation representing … Read more

Close call in Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police Swerving in front of Police turned out to be a case of ‘right place, right time’ for a Whangārei man having a heart attack on Monday. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete, Whangārei Response Manager, says at around 11am officers out searching for a wanted person thought they had found him when they…