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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Surgeons’ music choices can shape how teams feel and work, new research from the University of Auckland shows. The study, published in Scientific Reports, reveals that different sounds can bring teams together or create tension, boost confidence or distract, and even signal how a procedure is progressing. Lead researcher Dr Anantha … Read more
Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement to make the Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship programme permanent. The Associate Minister for Immigration, Hon. Casey Costello, today announced that the programme which enables community groups to sponsor and support the resettlement of refugees, will be reinstated from July 1, 2026. The programme will enable the … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Construction has started on the National Erebus Memorial, marking a significant step forward in honouring the 257 people who lost their lives in the Mt Erebus disaster on 28 November 1979. The start of construction was marked on Monday with a site blessing and ceremonial sod turning, attended by Erebus … Read more
Source: Media Outreach 41 local tech firms, institutes and university spin-offs head to San Diego to forge global partnerships, reinforcing the city’s status as international healthcare innovation hub HONG KONG SAR/SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with InvestHK … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Vinpearl Joint Stock Company announced the successful closing of a USD 255 million strategic investment from SeaTown Private Credit Fund III, a private credit fund managed by SeaTown Holdings International (SeaTown), and Oman Investment Authority (OIA), Vietnam Oman Investment (VOI). This … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading partners in the exhibition, events, and trade promotion sectors, including Informa Markets, NC Network, Exporum, Vinexad, Chaoyu Expo, and the Vietnam Exhibition & Convention Association (VECA). These partnerships … Read more
Source: Media Outreach DALIAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – The World Economic Forum’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, opened on June 23 at the Dalian International Conference Center. Held under the theme “Innovating at Scale,” the forum brought together more than 1,700 leaders … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Kumara Junction Highway (State Highway 6) is down to one lane following a serious crash this evening. The crash, involving two cars, occurred between Chesterfield Road and Stafford Road and was reported to Police at 5.30pm. One person sustained critical injuries and one person has minor to moderate injuries. Both have…
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Well Link Life Insurance Company Limited (“Well Link Life”, BBB- by S&P / BBB by Fitch) successfully issued USD200mm 10-year (Non-callable 5-year) Tier 2 capital bonds (“the Bonds”) in the international market. The Bonds have a coupon rate of 7.875%, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Paris VivaTech 2026, Europe’s largest startup and technology event, has successfully concluded. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) led four top Hong Kong innovation and technology (I&T) enterprises in a strong showing, presenting Hong Kong’s cutting-edge technologies in emerging and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Eco-Friendly Living: Ipoh’s first net-zero ready township featuring standard 6kWp solar PV systems and EV-ready infrastructure. Strategic Connectivity: Features a new direct link road cutting Klebang-to-Meru Ipoh travel time from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes. Proven Track Record: Klemeru Phase 1 and 2 are successfully handed over, with Phase 2 already … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Backed by US$300 million in funding, the company provides a multi-model platform, local deployment teams, and Forward Deployed Engineers to accelerate AI adoption in enterprises. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Wonderful is expanding its Singapore operations, reinforcing its commitment to helping critical enterprises accelerate AI adoption. As … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The first 2026 wing to graduate from the New Zealand Police Auckland campus will be acknowledged and celebrated this Friday 26 June. They will soon be boosting the frontline with two new constables bound for Northland District and 32 deployed across Tāmaki Makaurau. The 32 Auckland-trained graduates will join 21 Porirua-trained…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Given that 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety and stable shipping trading routes are critical. According to Allianz Commercial’s latest Safety and Shipping Review, incidents like the closure and reported mining of the Strait of Hormuz are the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Kiddle Drive at the intersection of Invergarry Road is closed following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The incident was reported to emergency services around 3.15pm. One person sustained serious injuries and ambulance services are on scene. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. Motorists are advised to avoid…
Source: New Zealand Government Teachers, principals and schools across New Zealand are being celebrated in the first inaugural Education Excellence Awards, Education Minister Erica Stanford hosted today. The inaugural New Zealand Education Excellence Awards — Ngā Tohu Kairangi Mātauranga o Aotearoa, were held at Parliament in Wellington to recognise the outstanding work of schools and…
Source: New Zealand Government The public’s views are being sought on proposed changes for catch limits and sustainability measures for 22 fish stocks, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Twice a year, formal reviews are done on a range of fish stocks and proposals are developed to adjust settings where necessary. The proposed options…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – As organizations across Southeast Asia accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption, cybersecurity has become a strategic priority. At the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Launch Event held in Bangkok on June 23–24, ASUS Thailand and WebComm Technology jointly unveiled Thailand’s first integrated “Zero … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Each year, we invite pharmaceutical companies to bid to be the main supplier of medicines that are no longer under patents, which means different companies can supply them. These changes allow us to free up between $30 million and $50 million annually, which can be reinvested into funding more medicines. In 2025, Pharmac…
Source: PHARMAC New Zealand health agencies are keeping a close watch on developments to identify and manage any emerging risks early. “Our priority is ensuring people can continue to access the medicines, and medical devices they need,” says Chief Advisor Pharmaceuticals, Adrienne Martin. “New Zealand’s medicines and medical device supply has proven resilient through major global…
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund all medicines used in community emergency care to support Primary Response in Medical Emergency (PRIME) services from 1 July 2026. PRIME services are delivered by specially trained GPs and nurses who act as first responders in rural areas where ambulance services are not always immediately available. These rural health practitioners…
Source: PHARMAC Medtronic New Zealand has been awarded Principal Supply Status for permanent coronary drug-eluting stents from 1 October 2026. This agreement is expected to deliver savings of around $1.2 million each year as well as providing continued access to clinically suitable stents. Around 10,000 drug-eluting stents are used every year in our public hospitals.…
Source: PHARMAC Alongside this, we have also refreshed our strategic priorities, giving us a clearer and more consistent direction for the future. Director Strategy, Policy and Performance, Michael Johnson, says these conversations have helped shape Pharmac’s vision and how we will approach decision-making, to ensure they reflect real experiences and needs across the health system.…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Asia Pacific Rayon’s (APR), a member of the RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, is showcasing the Riau Complex as a model for employee living that is redefining how industrial companies support their workforce. More than a residential area, the … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Advance Build launches FREE guide to help NZ clubs deliver new facilities with less stress Advance Build has released a free guide, “Better Facilities. Built Right. No Surprises,” to help New Zealand sports clubs and community organisations plan and deliver clubroom projects with greater confidence. The post Advance Build launches…
Source: New Zealand Government With the third reading passage of the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill, it will now be easier for successful charter school sponsors to open more schools and offer proven education models to more students, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. “Charter schools are unlocking young New Zealanders’ potential. Students…
Source: New Zealand Police Far North Police are being met with a wall of silence nearly two months on from a fatal hit and run. An investigation team has been working to investigate the sequence of events leading up to Jahkani Hamilton suffering fatal injuries, near Kaikohe, on 5 May. The 18-year-old was found deceased…