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Source: Radio New Zealand On the third anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire, the senior station officer who lead the response says crews were confronted with an “absolute nightmare of a scene”, which escalated rapidly. Michael Wahrlich, Melvin Parun, Peter O’Sullivan, Kenneth Barnard and Liam Hockings died, when the the blaze, which was deliberately … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have found around 360 cannabis plants at a property in Ōtāhuhu. Supplied / NZ Police An Auckland electrician who noticed unusual wiring has helped police discover a large-scale cannabis grow house hidden in the heart of Ōtāhuhu. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, of Counties Manukau West CIB, said police received … Read more
Source: deVere Group May 15 2026 – Donald Trump leaves Beijing declaring success after two days of high-level talks with Xi Jinping, but the absence of concrete detail from the summit between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies is where investors should focus their attention, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. … Read more
Source: Global Sumud Flotilla MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Once again, the Israeli regime has started its propaganda engine as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) sails towards Gaza. The timing is not accidental; it is part of their playbook of depraved tactics to justify another crime and potential deadly force—the same playbook that has allowed them to … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 16, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 16, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise in April 2026 – news story 15 May 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both increased from March 2026 to April 2026. Petrol prices were up 12.6 percent while diesel prices increased 36.6 percent, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The increases follow rises … Read more
Source: Media Outreach When AI Meets Artistic Intelligence — Cross-City, Cross-Disciplinary Creative Education in Action HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps across the globe, how should humanity redefine the core competencies needed to shape the future? Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – From May 15 to 24, 2026, Beijing Chaoyang Park will host a unique cultural event — the first China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival. The first China New Cultural and Creative Market This is not a traditional … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE) hosted the HKACE Customer Service Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony cum 26th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon last week at The Regent Hotel Hong Kong. Over 100 awards were presented to recognize outstanding customer … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Telix to partner with companies developing advanced minimally invasive and image-guided ablative technologies for prostate cancer. Initial focus on patient selection, treatment planning and post-treatment monitoring; evidence generation to inform best practice. Aim to accelerate adoption of novel therapeutic workflows to enhance clinical decision making and patient outcomes. MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence, with the expansion of the AI Advisory Pilot announced today at the Great New Zealand AI Roadshow in Auckland. “Expanding practical, on-the-ground support is key to helping businesses turn AI into real productivity gains,” says Minister for Small … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Jointly Building an AI Ecosystem Embedded with “Computing Power + Talent + Scenario” in Central Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – GreenGSM has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and deposit agreements with transport companies and cooperatives in the Philippines, supporting the planned deployment of up to 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles for passenger transport operations across the Philippines. The agreements … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Sea Limited (“Sea”) and OpenAI today announced the launch of the Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon in Singapore on 6 June 2026. The initiative marks a deepening collaboration between Sea and OpenAI to support AI innovation and developer communities across Asia Pacific, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Two editions of an open-source LLM Knowledge Base purpose-built for team chat — Open Source (Apache 2.0) for individuals · Enterprise for teams. A searchable, citation-bearing memory layer answering OpenAI founding member Andrej Karpathy’s viral call for “an incredible new product.” OpenClaw and Hermes Agent integration shipping in Q2 2026. TORONTO, CANADA/HONG … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Shiseido Travel Retail returns to the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference this year with a refreshed booth concept inspired by Japanese spatial design principles—bringing to life a refined expression of Shiseido Group’s heritage, craftsmanship, and experience-led philosophy. Rooted in Japanese arts … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased for the approximately 35,000 nurses, healthcare assistants, and midwives employed by Health New Zealand who will benefit from this agreement. These dedicated frontline health workers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO nurses, midwives and health care assistants working for Te Whatu Ora have voted to accept the latest Collective Agreement offer following a close secret ballot which closed this afternoon. More than 38,000 Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO members were eligible to vote in the ballot. NZNO Auckland delegate and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A sparky’s senses sniffed out a large-scale commercial grow house, resulting in hundreds of cannabis plants being located. On Wednesday afternoon, Police received information about a possible illegal operation hidden in the heart of Ōtāhuhu. “An electrician working in the area noticed unusual wiring coming from a warehouse on Queen Street,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police continue to work at the scene of last night’s fire in Mairehau. We can now confirm that the child who died in the house fire was a three-year-old girl. Four other children aged between 10 weeks and five-years-old, were admitted to hospital. The … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern regarding reports that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will participate in the upcoming Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises alongside Israel and the United States. At a time when the world is witnessing the ongoing devastation in Gaza … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a house on Whitehall Street at around 8.25pm on 14 May. Sadly, a child died at the scene. One person received critical injuries, three were in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a house on Whitehall Street at around 8.25pm on 14 May. Sadly, a child died at the scene. One person received critical injuries, three were in … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Some of those interred in Porirua Cemetery represent a connection to our city’s past, which can be explored as part of War Graves Week. Corporal John (Jack) Richard Hoare, Private Thomas Gladstone Hook, Private Thomas Bruce Wallace, Private William Pentney and Trooper David Lister are all buried in Porirua Cemetery. With the … Read more
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Policymakers, academics, and business leaders from across New Zealand and Asia will gather in Wellington on 20 May to discuss the geostrategic shifts shaping our region. The Asia Symposium: Asia in Transition – The Middle Power Moment, hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with The Asia Foundation, will … Read more
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Nine tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia will visit New Zealand from 17 to 23 May for a week of collaboration and exchange with their New Zealand counterparts. The visit is part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI), delivered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with the New … Read more