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Source: Hapai Te Hauora Ahead of Budget 2026, Hāpai Te Hauora called for a budget that listens. A budget that responds to what communities have already been saying over the last year: that prevention matters, warm homes matter, safe sleep matters, and Māori-led solutions matter. Following yesterday’s Budget announcement, Hāpai Te Hauora acknowledges some much needed … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 May 2026 A five-month-old female pup was discovered on Hoopers Inlet Road, Dunedin, on 15 May, just a week after a male pup was found dead in the Catlins. DOC Coastal Otago Biodiversity Ranger Moss Thompson says the pup was found in a ditch beside the road, and displayed…
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – As traditional Asian markets such as Singapore and Thailand approach saturation, Vietnam is accelerating its rise as a new destination for the Experience Economy, with the integrated ecosystem of the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) emerging as a strategic bridge connecting Vietnam … Read more
Source: NZCTU In the afternoon of the announcement of Budget 2026, the NZCTU brought together more than 80 people from 50 organisations to pen a response to the Budget and what we would like to see. This response was then handed to MPs on the steps of Parliament at 6pm – representatives from Labour, the…
Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s move to hand decisions on benefits over to automated systems, warning it will leave more people in hardship without the support they are legally entitled to. “Handing decisions about people’s ability to survive to a machine is a deliberate choice to make it harder for…
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council grants are backing community-led projects across climate resilience, sport, events and environmental restoration Funding will help communities get emergency-ready, build stronger local connections, support active lifestyles and protect Auckland’s natural environment From kapa haka and waka ama to conservation projects and new sports facilities, the grants are empowering communities to…
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will visit Samoa this weekend for Samoa’s 64th Independence celebrations. “We look forward to joining Samoa in commemorating this important event. We highly value New Zealand’s warm and close friendship with Samoa,” Mr Peters says. While in Samoa, Mr Peters will attend official Independence Day events and…
Source: New Zealand Government The Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading, meaning a change will come into effect that ensures children are not able to purchase lottery products, says Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden. This Bill seeks to improve the efficiency of the Department of Internal Affairs by tidying up legislation that it administers. One issue…
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Shaun Jones, Whanganui Police A career shoplifter who amassed over $35,000 in clothing and other stock from businesses all over the lower North Island was stopped on her way home from another crime spree yesterday. Late yesterday morning Police were contacted by a member of the…
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A coalition promise to “ensure Plunket is funded to do their job properly” was forgotten in Budget 26, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO national delegate and Plunket nurse Hannah Cook says Budget 26 papers show the promise was an outstanding commitment between the National and NZ First parties … Read more
Source: NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Four secondary school students selected for mentorships will each be matched with a professional writer/mentor in their genre, as part of the NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 2026 Youth Mentorship Programme. The young writers will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting Hawke’s Bay growers to investigate what would be required for a successful farmer-led purchase of the McCain Foods’ vegetable processing site in Hastings, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “I’ve met with growers, local MPs Katie Nimon, Catherine Wedd and Minister Mike Butterick as well as mayors from…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to make progress on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waikare Gorge realignment between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa, with a contract now awarded for the detailed design phase to get underway, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “We know how critical this section of SH2 is for local road…
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across Australia and New Zealand Leading home wellness brand completes its three-pillar offering with the addition of precision-engineered cold plunge technology. The post Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across…
Source: New Zealand Government Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of Radio New Zealand, alongside Paula Browning and Richard Dellabarca as new governors, Minister for Media and Communications says. “Mr Impey’s elevation to chair provides critical continuity for RNZ’s governance and leadership. His decisive and transparent leadership style, deep media sector experience and…
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says Budget 2026 is a major missed opportunity to strengthen the front line of New Zealand’s healthcare system, with general practice ignored despite growing pressure on clinics, doctors and patients. GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers said the Budget contained significant new health spending, … Read more
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Many children will continue to struggle without permanent funding for Ka Ora, Ka Ako, the Healthy School Lunch Programme, says Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA). Budget 2026 provides $212.4 million to extend the current school and ECE lunches programmes for another calendar year, which HCA says does not go far enough. “The Child … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) investigating the fatal house fire on Whitehall Street, on 14 May 2026 have determined the fire is not suspicious. Investigations indicate the fire originated in one of the bedrooms. An electrical fault was considered but has…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 near Waikawa Bridge is blocked following a crash in Manakau this morning. Emergency services were called to the three vehicle crash about 6.25am. Two people are reported to have moderate injuries and one person is in a critical condition. The road is blocked and there are no diversions…
Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are urging all road users to seriously consider your safety and the safety of others when travelling this long weekend. “Regardless of if you’re travelling near or far, we all want everyone to get to their destinations safely…
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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27). Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – A shift is underway in the global film industry as creators across the globe embrace Kling AI to produce cinematic-level visuals and push the boundaries of storytelling. Native 4K Generation for Cinematic-Level Output “For House of David, we did it for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Group sales US$3,650 million – up 0.1% compared to the prior year; a decrease of 2% on a constant currency basis Gross profit US$840 million or 23.0% of sales (compared to US$843 million or 23.1% of sales in the prior year) Adjusted EBITA US$287 million or 7.9% of sales (compared to US$344 … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: April 2026 – information release 28 May 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the April 2026 month (compared with the March 2026 month) were: all industries – up 0.2 percent (4,333 jobs) to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MACAO – EQS Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Running from May 27 to 30, 2026, BEYOND Expo opened its doors at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo. A premier global platform for technological innovation and real-world deployment, the Expo brought together top tech companies, investors and business leaders to explore breakthroughs across … Read more