UNESCO and SACIT Join Hands with ICONCRAFT to Celebrate Thai Artisans and Thailand’s Creative Cities Network

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Source: Media Outreach A landmark exhibition of Thai artisanship and contemporary design, inspired by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and featuring two debut clutches handcrafted from master-woven textiles by the SIRIVANNAVARI brand BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – UNESCO and Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), a … Read more

Name release: Fatal house fire, Waitara

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a house fire in Waitara on Friday 6 June. He was 45-year-old, Jamie Elliott. His dog was found alongside him. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. … Read more

Health and Employment – Theatre nurses in Whangārei to strike – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora theatre nurses and health care assistants at Whangārei Hospital who are NZNO members will strike next Tuesday over concerns about chronic and ongoing staff shortages. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) perioperative nurses and health care assistants – from the surgical admission unit, … Read more

Local News – Aotea Lagoon southern area re-opens – Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council After eight months of work, the south end of Aotea Lagoon in Porirua is open for the public to enjoy. The project to make this popular place in Porirua safer, more inviting and modern was officially opened on Thursday (19 June) and the upgrade includes: – New toilets – A wider and … Read more

Man arrested after incident in Tahuna last night

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Norman. Waikato Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old following a serious, violent incident in Tahuna. At around 7.20pm, Police were alerted to a group of people fighting on Tahuna-Ohinewai Road after a person who confronted three men in a vehicle doing burnouts was assaulted and … Read more

$414,527 worth of lottery-funded cyclone recovery projects now complete in Waikato

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in the Waikato are benefitting from over $414,000 in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief.    “Cyclone Gabrielle had a significant impact on parts of the Waikato, causing destruction to property, blocked roads, and requiring … Read more

Kiwis’ Lotto generosity turns into 178 completed cyclone recovery projects – Hawke’s Bay

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in Hawke’s Bay are benefitting from $4.77 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief.  “Cyclone Gabrielle had a devasting impact on Hawke’s Bay, causing widespread destruction to property and requiring significant relief efforts. Now, … Read more

Kiwis’ Lotto generosity turns into 161 completed cyclone recovery projects – Northland

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in Northland are benefitting from $3.59 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief, two years later.    “Cyclone Gabrielle had a devasting impact on Northland, causing widespread destruction to property and requiring significant relief … Read more

Jamf unveils 2025 Security 360 Report: A strategic look at Mac and mobile security risks

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Source: Media Outreach Report identifies phishing, infostealers, and OS vulnerabilities as top concerns for organizations HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today released its Security 360 Report, separated into analyses for mobile and macOS environments. The report … Read more

Israel’s NZ Energy Deals In Spotlight – PSNA congratulates Mercury Energy abandoning contract with Israel’s Ormat Technologies but Contact Energy should follow

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is congratulating Mercury Energy’s terminating its contract with Israel’s Ormat Technologies to design the Ngatamariki geothermal power station near Taupo. PSNA Co-Chair Maher Nazzal says it appears Mercury has acknowledged the legal jeopardy of Israeli companies operating throughout the world. “The International Court of Justice … Read more

Greenpeace submits against the Regulatory Standards Bill and its far-right fringe ideas

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has today filed its submission opposing the Regulatory Standards Bill and calling for it to be rejected in full. “Dressed up in the language of freedom and liberty, this Bill promotes a fringe libertarian worldview that individuals and corporations are entitled to harm nature and others, and if restrictions are placed on … Read more

Kiwis’ Lotto generosity turns into 121 completed cyclone recovery projects – Gisborne

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities in the Gisborne region are benefitting from $3.55 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief.    “Cyclone Gabrielle had a devasting impact on the East Coast, causing widespread destruction to property and requiring significant … Read more

Kiwis’ Lotto generosity turns into 71 completed cyclone recovery projects – Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that communities across Auckland are benefitting from $1.8 million in grants from funds raised through a special Lotto draw for Cyclone Gabrielle relief.     “Cyclone Gabreille had a devasting impact on parts of Auckland, causing widespread damage to property and requiring significant relief efforts. … Read more

Medallic recognition for NZDF personnel extended

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the … Read more

SH2 Pekatahi Bridge takes a traffic holiday

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The winter school holidays mean it’s time to wear a few more layers to the beach. But school’s out also means maintenance is in for the Pekatahi Bridge. The bridge, which is located north of Tāneatua on State Highway 2 (SH2) will close for 6 days for essential deck repairs … Read more

Two-vehicle crash on SH60 near Mapua Drive

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Source: New Zealand Police Two vehicles have collided on SH 60 near Mapua Drive, Tasman District. One occupant has serious injuries and another occupant has minor injuries. The road will be closed for some time while emergency services are at the scene. Diversions are in place at the intersection of SH60 and Moutere Highway (Pea … Read more

Further arrest made in relation to homicide of Kaea Karauria

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Police have charged a second person after alleged interference in the murder investigation of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. A 21-year-old Napier woman was taken into custody earlier today, after Police learned while conducting follow-up enquiries, that she had provided instructions to another person to destroy … Read more

Luxon wraps up successful Shanghai visit

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded the successful Shanghai leg of his official visit to China, accompanied by Ministers Louise Upston and Mark Mitchell and a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders from across the food and beverage, health and wellbeing, education, and tourism sectors. “Our bilateral trade relationship with China … Read more

Drugs, firearm found in Waihi warrants

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Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police uncovered methamphetamine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition and a homemade taser during search warrants in Waihi yesterday. Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs, executed the two search warrants in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Drugs, drug paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition, stolen property and a homemade … Read more

Otago students to benefit from more classrooms

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ensuring hundreds more students in Otago benefit from new, safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $27 million investment into new infrastructure will help make sure schools meet the needs of their communities and gets ahead of new growth. It will support the construction of: Six new teaching spaces at … Read more

Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. These CCTV images of Lis were taken during her last confirmed sighting at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton, at around 7.54pm on … Read more

Police urge caution on the roads this holiday weekend

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Matariki Weekend. “There was an unacceptable number of road deaths over King’s Birthday weekend, and we don’t want a repeat of that this weekend. If you are driving in a way that puts your own, or … Read more

Largest maritime navigation system upgrade in decades

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making New Zealand more attractive to international shipping lines with the first major investment in navigation services in more than 30 years. Land Information Minister Chris Penk says the $28.6 million Budget 2025 funding secures the future of shipping, tourism and the maritime economy – highlighting the Government’s … Read more

Exercise NZ – International Yoga Day 2025: Yoga’s Timeless Path to Well-being

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Source: Exercise NZ Saturday, June 21st, marks International Yoga Day,  a global celebration of one of the world’s oldest and most holistic forms of movement and mindfulness. With origins dating back over 5,000 years in India, yoga has transcended borders and generations to become a powerful global movement with over 300 million people practising worldwide … Read more

Royal fern is a royal pain

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 June 2025 Royal fern can colonise natural areas rapidly, growing up to 2 m high, and crowding out native species in already pressured wetlands and swamps. A deciduous fern, the bright green paper-thin fronds turn yellow and rusty orange in autumn, and each plant produces thousands of tiny spores … Read more

Pacific – Republic of Nauru becomes first Pacific country to launch digital asset regulator

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Source: Republic of Nauru   In a landmark move for the Pacific region, the Nauru Parliament on Tuesday June 17 passed legislation to establish a dedicated virtual asset regulatory authority.    The Bill establishes the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA), named after the highest point of land in Nauru, as an autonomous regulator overseeing … Read more

Invented in Hong Kong, EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M], a new and natural flavour enhancer gets stamp of approval from professional chefs

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – A versatile and revolutionary new seasoning and cooking sauce is gaining attention from chefs in the restaurant industry. Invented in Hong Kong by food visionary Dan Gan, EXOTICA UMAMI (known to Chinese speakers simply as, “Ex M”) is an excellent … Read more