Federated Farmers welcome Jones’ backing of Waikato farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming comments from New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones today expressing deep concern about the impact Waikato Region Plan Change 1 could have on farmers. Speaking at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit in Auckland, Jones said he feared for the future of farmers if Plan Change 1 (PC1) … Read more

Nervotec Launches NervoScan MCP, Giving AI Assistants a Real-World Health Signal From a 10-Second Face Scan

Source: Media Outreach Singapore health AI company introduces a contactless wellness tool that lets MCP-compatible AI assistants sense a person’s everyday vital signs from a single 10-second face scan. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – Nervotec, a Singapore-based health AI company, today announced the launch of NervoScan MCP, a contactless biosensing … Read more

OR Sets 2030 Sustainability Goals Amid Global Energy Transition, Targeting Inclusive Growth for People, Planet, and Performance

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Thailand’s leading energy and lifestyle retail operator, has announced its OR 2030 Goals – a comprehensive sustainability framework across three dimensions: Economic Prosperity, Living Community, and Healthy Environment – as the global … Read more

Man sought by Police arrested

Source: New Zealand Police The 41-year-old man sought by Auckland Central Police on Monday has been arrested in the Manukau area today. He is due to appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow. Police thank the public for their assistance. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre

HK Government’s Talent Admission Schemes Accelerate Demand in International Education Market: For You Education Reveals 3 Keys to Bridging IB and International Curricula for Children of TTPS Holders

Source: Media Outreach Simultaneous Launch of the New Fo Tan Campus: Introducing One-Stop Academic Consulting and Private Candidate Programs, Championing an “Individualized Teaching” Tutoring Philosophy to Solve the “Transition Gap” for Cross-Border Students HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – As the Hong Kong government’s various talent admission schemes continue … Read more

TrendAI™ Named Trusted Partner in the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program

Source: Media Outreach One of the first cybersecurity vendors selected as OpenAI expands Daybreak from internal testing to a curated group of trusted defenders HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – TrendAI, the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), today announced it has joined … Read more

Hong Kong unlocks new opportunities with Central Asia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – Led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, a high-level delegation visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (May 31 – June 5) is already paying dividends, forging fresh opportunities to deepen ties between Central Asia, … Read more

Driver arrested after fleeing across Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Police arrested a man after fleeing from Police and driving dangerously across Auckland this evening. Earlier this afternoon, after 4pm, the Police Eagle helicopter sighted a vehicle connected to a man sought by Police in the Mt Roskill area. Senior Sergeant Michael Wickman says the vehicle was tracked to the Mt…

Sow Fertility’s Medical Advisor Prof. Liona Poon Honoured as a JESSICA Most Successful Woman 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – Sow Fertility, a Hong Kong-based fertility and family-building benefits platform, congratulates its Medical Advisor, Professor Liona Poon, on being named one of JESSICA’s Most Successful Women 2026, an annual recognition celebrating women across Hong Kong and Asia whose leadership is … Read more

Drugs and firearms seized, Napier

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Glenn Restieaux – Officer in Charge Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch: Police have arrested three men after a clandestine lab was located at an address in Napier today. Eastern District Organised Crime Unit, with the assistance from other specialist staff, executed a warrant at an address on Phillips…

Environment Canterbury prepares as bird flu detected in Australia

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 23 Jun 2026 Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is working closely with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) after confirmation of the H5N1 strain of bird flu in two migratory seabirds in Western Australia. H5N1 bird flu is a seasonal, contagious virus that predominantly affects wild and domesticated birds.…

Federated Farmers – Fresh hope for Waikato farmers caught by Plan Change 1

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming news the Government will consider options to prevent Waikato farmers being hit by rules developed under an old planning system. Speaking at the Primary Industries NZ Summit in Auckland today, Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay addressed growing concerns about the effects Waikato Region Plan Change 1 (PC1) could have … Read more

NAMAA Emerges from Stealth with 150 Facilities and a Long-Term Commitment to Middle East Food Infrastructure

Source: Media Outreach Part of the wider ATOMS Group, NAMAA steps out of stealth to share the scale of its food infrastructure portfolio and outline its long-term commitment to building the systems that power F&B across the region DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – NAMAA, a real estate … Read more

Blending Heritage and Innovation, China’s Shangcheng District Hums with Dynamic Vitality

Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – On June 1, the Google Cross-border E-commerce Acceleration Center announced its upcoming settlement in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province. This marks that Shangcheng has taken the lead in building a world-class digital hub to support local enterprises in … Read more

Three-month closure for Kaikōura rock lobster

Source: New Zealand Government A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishery in the Kaikoura Marine Area will keep the fishery sustainable and prepare it for the peak fishing season, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The closure, which begins on 1 July, was requested by Kaikōura Marine Guardians and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura because of their concerns about the number…

Progress continues across all five health targets

Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders are being seen and treated sooner across the health system, with the latest results showing continued improvement across all five Government health targets year-on-year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Government’s focus is on shorter wait times for Kiwis, and these results show the system is continuing to…

Council AI tool saves Aucklanders up to nine minutes per request

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s recently launched AI assistant, Ask Auckland Council, is saving users around eight to nine minutes compared to calling the contact centre. Launched only two months ago, the tool is purpose-built, AI-powered and can be easily accessed on a smartphone, computer or tablet via a web browser. Aucklanders have already used…

Blackwall Enters Vietnam: European Web Traffic Security Firm Launches Southeast Asia Expansion with 19-Year Hosting Partner HostVN

Source: Media Outreach Estonian web traffic security company Blackwall announces its first publicly disclosed Southeast Asia partnership, bringing integrated traffic security to Vietnam’s digital infrastructure market through HostVN HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – Blackwall, a European web traffic security company, today announced a partnership with HOSTVN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS JOINT … Read more

Muck around and find out

Source: New Zealand Police A rider has lost his bike for a month and been summonsed to court after making a poor decision in Moerewa yesterday. At about 5pm, officers observed an unregistered dirt bike travelling at speed on Otiria Road before turning into Pokapu Road. Mid North Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt,…

Consumer NZ – More than 41,000 people call for fair repayment for retirement village residents

Source: Consumer NZ Today, Consumer NZ presented its fair repayment petition to Labour’s spokesperson for seniors, Ingrid Leary. The petition calls for a law change so residents who leave a retirement village get their money back sooner. “More than 41,000 people backed our call for fast and fair repayment for all residents after they leave … Read more

University of Auckland rural medical programme expands to Taupō in 2027

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The University of Auckland’s Rural Medical Immersion Programme (RMIP) will expand to Taupō in 2027, creating new opportunities for medical students to train in rural healthcare settings and strengthening connections with communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. The year-long programme places fifth-year medical students in rural locations, where they work alongside … Read more

Police investigating threatening emails

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, Auckland City CIB: Police are aware of a number of emailed threats to schools and other institutions across the country today. At this stage, Police perceive the threats to be low risk. The Cybercrime team, supported by staff in other Police districts, have initiated…

New research to support yellow-legged hornet response

Source: New Zealand Government Four new research projects will help the ongoing efforts, led by Biosecurity New Zealand, to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet from New Zealand, say Science Minister Penny Simmonds and Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. The new research is being led by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao, a Public Research Organisation…

Compliance Guide: Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Mining and Mineral Extraction

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 23 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Compliance Guide: Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Mining and Mineral Extraction (ORS G13) is a practical guide to support the management of radiation risks associated with NORM in mining and mineral extraction activities. The Guide provides practical…

Kiwi Distillery Eyes Global Expansion After Whey-Based Gin Judged World-Leading

Source: Impact PR for Clarity Distilling Company A Tauranga craft distillery is set for global expansion after its whey-based gin was judged the highest-rated gin at one of the world’s leading international spirits competitions in London, prompting a surge in international enquiries from consumers and distributors. The win also coincides with the signing of the … Read more

Research Agenda: Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 23 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> This Research Agenda sets out the key priorities for future rheumatic fever research in New Zealand, across prevention, clinical care, and long-term outcomes. It aims to better connect research with policy, and health services. Rheumatic fever remains a serious and unfair health issue…