Budget 2026 – Budget spend on school lunches short-sighted: Health Coalition Aotearoa

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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

Update 5 – Fatal house fire, Mairehau

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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…

Road blocked, SH1, Manakau

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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…

Hong Kong rises to world No.1 cross-boundary wealth hub

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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

Global Filmmakers Are Leveraging Kling AI to Push the Boundaries of Storytelling, Cannes Panel Presents

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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

Johnson Electric reports results for the year ended 31 March 2026

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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

Employment indicators: April 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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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

Matrix Robotics Presents MATRIX-3 at BEYOND Expo Macao, a Stunning Showcase of China’s Top-Tier Humanoid Robot Technology

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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

Exploring New Paradigms for AI-Empowered Finance, “Phoenix Financial Forum for the Greater Bay Area Financial Summit” Held in Shenzhen

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – The 20th Shenzhen International Financial Expo, themed “AI ERA: SYNERGISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES,” is being held from May 27 to 29, 2026, at the Futian Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen. During the expo, the Phoenix Financial Forum … Read more

Vietnam: The New Destination for Billion-Dollar Events

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Source: Media Outreach The convergence of progressive policies and large-scale infrastructure developed by Vingroup is positioning Vietnam as a rising hub for the global events and experience economy. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Across the Asia-Pacific region, the experience economy is undergoing a major shift. In many established destinations, … Read more

CUHK Faculty of Social Science – University Sustainability Index Launch

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Source: Media Outreach Strong Performance by Asian Institutions, 3 HK Universities Ranked Among Global Top 20; Global Universities Still Have Room to Improve in Implementing Social Responsibility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – As sustainability issues continued to attract widespread attention, society has come to expect more of universities … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Advances Quality-Led Growth Across Asia-Pacific Through a Disciplined and Strategic Portfolio Expansion Approach

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, reaffirms its strategic direction at a time of transition within the travel and tourism industry, placing greater emphasis on the quality … Read more

Budget 2026 – Prostate Cancer Foundation disappointed by continued failure to fund screening pilot

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Source:  Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation says the Government’s failure to provide funding in Budget 2026 for a prostate cancer screening pilot is another missed opportunity to save Kiwi men’s lives. Foundation President Danny Bedingfield said the organisation was disappointed that a relatively modest investment had again been overlooked despite years of advocacy … Read more

Leading UK school group to establish Phuket campus as international school demand grows beyond Bangkok

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Source: Media Outreach Recognised as Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026, NLCS will bring its academic model to Cherng Talay through a new day and boarding school for families across Thailand and the region PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – NLCS International has signed an agreement with VLC Group, … Read more

Linz Health Launches Advanced Neurorehabilitation Clinic in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Linz Health, an Australian-founded neurorehabilitation provider, has launched its first Hong Kong clinic, introducing a specialised outpatient model focused on recovery for stroke, brain injury, and various neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Located in the Dah Sing Financial Centre … Read more

TabTrade Edge Matches the Industry’s Lowest Average Spreads on the Majors, Datalyst Data Shows

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Source: Media Outreach Measured across the full month with the daily rollover excluded, the Edge account averaged 0.04 pips on the majors, level with the best in the field. RODNEY VILLAGE, SAINT LUCIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – TabTrade (tabtrade.com), a global forex and CFD broker with zero average spreads on … Read more

Eternal Group Launches “The Eternal Path to China” at Esxence 2026, Offering a Strategic Roadmap for International Fragrance Brands Entering the Chinese Market

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 May 2026 – Eternal Beauty Holdings Limited (Eternal Group; Stock Code: 6883.HK), for over four decades the preeminent strategic gateway for fragrance and beauty brands into China, including Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, today announced its official partnership with Esxence and the launch … Read more

TrendAI™ is recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – TrendAI , the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), has announced that it has been recognized 21 consecutive times as a Leader in Endpoint Protection Platforms* by Gartner. No other vendor has been named … Read more

Bracell Exceeds Female Entrepreneurship Target and Reaches 73% of Projects Led by Women

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Source: Media Outreach Company brings forward its Bracell 2030 target and strengthens social impact through income generation and female empowerment in local communities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Bracell, one of the world’s leading producers of dissolving and specialty pulp, exceeded in 2025 the target set to promote female entrepreneurship … Read more

HRiQ™ Unveils Intelligent HR System With AI-Powered Functions, Extending Professional-Grade Capabilities to Organisations of Every Size

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – HRiQ by IQ Dynamics has officially announced an intelligent HR System aimed at easing HR practitioner pains and processes, its next-generation human resource platform designed to transform HR from a purely administrative function into a strategic business driver. Modernising how HR operate … Read more

India’s top agribusiness professionals put boots on the ground in New Zealand

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Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Ten entrepreneurs and business leaders from India’s agribusiness sector are coming to New Zealand to share knowledge, explore opportunities and build foundations for future collaboration. They will be in New Zealand as part of the Foundation’s New Zealand India Entrepreneurship Initiative (NZIEI). From June 4-11, the Asia New Zealand Foundation will … Read more

Budget 2026 doesn’t move the dial on child poverty rates – CPAG

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Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) For yet another year, Treasury’s child poverty forecasting shows no movement toward hitting the 2028 goal of halving child poverty in accordance with the Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018. Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) says taken as a whole, Budget 2026 doesn’t meaningfully shift the dial on child poverty. Forecasts … Read more

Budget 2026 – College of GPs: Budget 2026 misses the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, accessible and affordable primary care

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners A sustainable health system starts with a sustainable general practice workforce and today’s Budget announcement does not go far enough to deliver it. Despite commitment to improve access and strengthen frontline services, the significant investment into general practice that is required is yet to be delivered. The Royal New … Read more