Business Sector – Insolvency data reveals New Zealand business stress has peaked, but risks persist

Source: BWA Insolvency New Zealand insolvency activity has eased in the first quarter of 2026 after peaking late last year, according to new data from BWA Insolvency. BWA Insolvency’s Quarterly Market Report shows 772 insolvencies were recorded in Q1 2026, down 17 per cent from 936 cases in Q4 2025. While the quarterly decline suggests … Read more

Housing and Finance – More existing borrowers are about to see higher mortgage costs – Cotality

Source: Cotality Growing numbers of NZ mortgage holders are set to face higher financing costs over the next six to 12 months, after a previous period where they got used to lower rates at each fixed loan roll-over. New analysis from Cotality NZ shows borrowers who benefited from falling mortgage rates and short-term fixing strategies … Read more

Budget 2026 delivers $100 million investment in Rotorua courts

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee has announced a major investment in Rotorua’s justice infrastructure, with Budget 2026 allocating $100 million for new court facilities. The investment will contribute to the construction of two new courthouses: one for the Rotorua Law Courts (the High Court, District Court, Coroners Court and relevant tribunals) and…

Government Cuts – Underfunded, understaffed, and struggling – PSA survey confirms grim impact of cuts

Source: PSA – 77% say Government is not funding services well enough – Only 5% believe restructuring has helped agencies deliver better services – Big Budget head count cuts will make service delivery worse On the eve of a Budget that will lock in the sacking of 8,700 public servants and further decimate public services, a damning survey of … Read more

AI breast screening tool one step closer

Source: New Zealand Government The next steps are underway to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into breast screening, supporting earlier detection and better outcomes for women, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in New Zealand, but we know that early detection significantly improves survival rates and treatment…

New investigations into heritage and housing rules

Source: New Zealand Government An investigation has been launched into whether council planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are getting in the way of new homes and economic growth, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says.  The investigations will be conducted under the new regulation-making power in the Resource Management Act, passed into law last year…

Low battery, high consequences

Source: New Zealand Police Powered by poor decision making, a man will face court today after he allegedly burgled a petrol station and stole a phone charger overnight. At around 1.45am, the alleged offender entered the forecourt of a petrol station on Mount Albert Road, Mount Roskill. Auckland City West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant…

Privacy Commissioner finds Manage My Health and Health New Zealand breached Privacy Act – 91 percent of affected patients based in Northland

Source: Privacy Commissioner 27 May 2026, 05:01 The Privacy Commissioner has today released the findings of Phase 1 of his Inquiry into the December 2025 Manage My Health cyber incident which resulted in the sensitive health information of New Zealanders being accessed, stolen and put up for sale.  The Privacy Commissioner has found both Manage…

Executive summary: Inquiry into the cyber security breach affecting the Manage My Health Limited patient portal

Source: Privacy Commissioner 27 May 2026, 05:00 Download a copy of the Executive summary: Inquiry into the cyber security breach affecting the Manage My Health Limited patient portal (opens to PDF, 484KB) The breach and this inquiry  On 1 January 2026, Manage My Health Limited (“MMH”) notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (“OPC”) that…

Manage My Health Inquiry

Source: Privacy Commissioner Updated 27 May 2026 Completion of Phase 1 of the Manage My Health Inquiry Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has released the results of Phase 1 of his Inquiry into the Manage My Health cyber incident in December 2025.  The Privacy Commissioner has found that both Manage My Health and Health NZ failed…

Privacy Commissioner finds Manage My Health and Health NZ breached Privacy Act

Source: Privacy Commissioner 27 May 2026, 05:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has today released the results of Phase 1 of his Inquiry into the December 2025 Manage My Health cyber incident in which the sensitive health information of New Zealanders was accessed, stolen and put up for sale. Phase 1 has focussed on what caused…

Fluid Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning Launches Residential Air Conditioning Service Across the Central Coast and Newcastle

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Tuggerah, NSW, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluid Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning today announced the launch of its residential air conditioning service, adding a third trade to its existing plumbing and electrical offering. Fluid Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning has expanded its residential service offering with the launch of air … Read more

Arrest made following Mount Wellington incident

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Michael Wickman, Auckland Police: Police have arrested one person as part of our enquiries into an incident yesterday. Police executed a search warrant at an address in Ireland Road, Mount Wellington late last night. Police are following lines of enquiry in relation to yesterday’s incident where…

Huawei Code4Mzansi Highlights Developers Building for South Africa’s Real Economy

Source: Media Outreach Code4Mzansi highlights the growing strength of South Africa’s developer ecosystem and the role of youth-led innovation in shaping the country’s digital future JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – South Africa’s emerging developers are building close to the ground, with many of the strongest solutions at the … Read more

Braiin Partners with Switchcraft to Embed Utility and Telecom Switching Across Its UK Living Infrastructure Platform Targeting The Estimated £25 Billion UK Residential Lifecycle Services Market

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Partnership adds white-labelled switching infrastructure for electricity, gas, broadband and telecom services, expanding Braiin’s AI-native Living Infrastructure platform  MELBOURNE, Australia & LONDON, United Kingdom, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Braiin Limited (NASDAQ: BRAI) today announces a strategic partnership with leading UK switching infrastructure provider, Switchcraft to integrate embedded utility and telecom … Read more

Hong Kong’s first astronaut participates in Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – At 11.08pm on May 24, Dr Lai Ka-ying made history by becoming the first Hong Kong astronaut to blast off into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. This momentous occasion also launched a new era for Hong Kong’s development of … Read more

Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2025 – information release 26 May 2026 Local authority financial statistics provide information on the annual performance of core non-trading activities of all New Zealand’s territorial and regional councils. Data quality The Local Authority Census for the June 2025 year did not achieve full coverage. … Read more

New Zealanders value mining, survey shows

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council A new survey shows considerable support for mining, says New Zealand Minerals Council Chief Executive Josie Vidal, and people are even more supportive when they learn the value of mining to the economy and the environmental measures taken by miners. (ref. https://mineralscouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mining-issues-survey-results-2026.pdf ) “Our sense was that as discussions about New Zealand’s future cover … Read more

Friso Champions Good Gut Health this World Digestive Health Day with The Secret Garden to Good Poop

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – Parents know that good gut health matters, but terms like gut microbiota, prebiotics, and probiotics can often feel overwhelming and difficult to understand. This World Digestive Health Day (WDHD), Friso, a leading nutrition formula milk brand with over 150 years of Dutch … Read more

The Royal Government of Bhutan and EtonHouse International Education Group Forge Landmark Partnership to Establish the Nation’s First International School

Source: Media Outreach THIMPHU, BHUTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – In a landmark collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) of Bhutan and the EtonHouse International Education Group, EtonHouse Bhutan International School will open its doors as the nation’s first international K–12 school in Academic Year 26/27, marking … Read more

MonoClaw Debuts: Hong Kong’s First Local AI Secretary Ushers in the Software 3.0 Era

Source: Media Outreach A Fully Managed, “Zero-Subscription, Local-First” Runtime Environment Built for Professionals to Reclaim Data Sovereignty and Eliminate Workplace Frictions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – As generative Artificial Intelligence shifts from “passive chatbots” to “active, autonomous digital agents”, the global tech landscape is entering the age of … Read more

Old Taupō Road, closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Old Taupō Road is currently closed between Wiltsdown and Matanuku Roads, due to a single vehicle crash. The crash was reported about 7.10pm this evening. A truck has rolled and this has resulted in a spill on the road. The road has been closed to allow for emergency services to work…

Mahsuri Food Sdn. Bhd. Launches State-of-the-Art Production Facility in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia to Drive Global Halal Market Expansion

Source: Media Outreach SEREMBAN, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – Mahsuri Food Sdn. Bhd. (“Mahsuri”), a local halal sauces and condiments manufacturer, officially launched its new factory in Bandar Enstek, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, on 22 May 2026. The opening marks a pivotal milestone in Mahsuri’s strategic efforts to scale its … Read more

Fatal crash: Pakuranga Road, Howick

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the crash between a car and a motorbike at 2.25pm. Sadly, one person passed away at the scene. Another person suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital for observation. The Serious Crash Unit…