AI technology redefines the beauty of antiques: Yung Yau College held the Robert Chang AI x XR Digital Arts Education Program: AI Digital Antique & Art Design Competition

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Source: Media Outreach Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, Ms. Alice Mak Mei-kuen SBS JP, officiated at the ceremony as nearly a thousand teachers and students paid tribute to a legendary collector through art-based technology. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – What sparks will fly when the elegance … Read more

Pharmac extending consultation period on the proposed changes to diabetes medicine criteria

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is extending the consultation period on proposed changes to access criteria for type 2 diabetes medicines. In May, Pharmac released a proposal to amend the Special Authority criteria for empagliflozin, liraglutide, and dulaglutide. The consultation has received a significant amount of feedback, reflecting how important access to these treatments is for people…

Agenda for June 2026 Cancer Treatments advisory committee (CTAC) meeting

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Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in June 2026. Applications Trabectedin (branded as Yondelis) for leiomyosarcoma and liposarcoma The Committee will discuss applications for trabectedin for first or second line treatment of people with unresectable or metastatic leiomyosarcoma and for the second line…

Agenda for August 2026 Cancer Treatments advisory committee (CTAC) meeting

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Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in August 2026. Applications Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (branded as Elahere) for epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer The Committee will discuss an application for mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx for the second line treatment of epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or…

Keeping Kiwi music in Kiwi hands

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to protect some of New Zealand’s most iconic songs for longer, with changes to the Copyright Act that will back Kiwi artists and bring New Zealand into line with international standards. Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer say…

Teen arrested following stolen vehicle incident in Canterbury

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel, Christchurch Police: Police have arrested a teenager this afternoon after a stolen vehicle incident in Canterbury. Police were alerted to the vehicle at about 2pm in the Bishopdale area of Christchurch. Police signalled to the vehicle to stop however it failed to do so. Police…

40 Years Strong: ASEAN Cableship Unveils New Logo

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – ASEAN Cableship Pte Ltd (ACPL) proudly marks its 40th anniversary this year under the theme “40 Years Leading Global Connectivity — Heritage, People, Fleet and Future.” For four decades, ACPL has been at the forefront of global connectivity, delivering submarine cable installation, … Read more

Maritime NZ board appointees confirmed

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed two new appointments to the board of Maritime New Zealand, including a new Chair and Deputy Chair. Kevin Short has been elevated to the Chair’s role, starting from 1 July 2026. He has held the Deputy Chair role since April 2025. “Mr Short has…

Serious crash: Pakuranga Road, Howick

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Pakuranga Road, Howick. The crash was reported to Police at around 2.25pm. Initial indications are there are serious injuries. Pakuranga Road is closed between Hutchinsons Road and Botany Road. Angelo Avenue is closed to Willoughby Avenue. Police…

Alibaba Cloud Unveils Advanced Agentic AI Ecosystem for Global Customers

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today unveiled a suite of advanced model, infrastructure upgrades, AI-native platform and AI agent products for its global customers. These advancements underscore Alibaba Cloud’s unwavering commitment to driving AI innovation and … Read more

Culture and History – Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants open for applications

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Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I am pleased to announce that Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants will open for applications on 2 June 2026,” says Deputy Secretary Delivery & Investment, Glenis Philip-Barbara. The grants support community-based oral history projects that reflect the diverse identities and perspectives of our nation. Manatū Taonga … Read more

Fire and Emergency NZ – New First Response Unit to better serve St Arnaud community

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The St Arnaud community will get a swifter response to medical emergencies now that the Lake Rotoiti Volunteer Fire Brigade has become a First Response Unit. St Arnaud, a small alpine village 90 kilometres south of Nelson, is home to the fire brigade. Chief Fire Officer Graeme Andrews says the … Read more

Transport – Changes to vehicle rules a missed opportunity

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the changes to vehicle rules announced by the government last week don’t go far enough and are a missed opportunity to support the uptake of zero-emissions trucks. As part of changes to manage the fuel crisis, the government announced it will allow Class 1 … Read more

Fatal crash: Wellington Road, Wainuiomata

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Wellington Road, Wainuiomata this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.15pm that a car had collided with a fence and the driver was in a critical condition. Medical assistance was immediately provided to the person however sadly they passed away at the scene. The…

Owner-Operated Serviced Office CoWorkSpace Opens at 6 Raffles Quay Level 16, Offering Members Stable Pricing in a Landlords’ Market

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Source: Media Outreach As Singapore CBD office rents rise for a fifth consecutive quarter and vacancy hits a record low, CoWorkSpace aims to shield members from rent increases that flex operators typically pass through. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – CoWorkSpace is conveniently located at 6 Raffles Quay #16-01, occupying an … Read more

New walking tour sees concrete walls turn into open-air galleries

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Source: Auckland Council A new walking tour celebrates iconic street art murals around Auckland’s city centre – 40 artworks painted over 40 years. Supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate, Auckland joins cites around the world where urban street art has evolved into a dynamic cultural form, transforming everyday concrete walls into…

Police seek offenders following diesel trailer theft in Feilding

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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Phil Ward, Manawatū Area Prevention Manager: Police are appealing for information to help identify three offenders who stole a diesel trailer in Feilding overnight. Police were called just after midnight after the three offenders were disturbed stealing a diesel trailer from an industrial site in Kimbolton…

Fatal crash, Red Beach

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Source: New Zealand Police A man has since died following a crash in Red Beach last Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to the crash between a van and pedestrian on Whangaparāoa Road just after 9pm on 20 May. On arrival the male pedestrian was located with critical injuries, and was transported to Auckland City Hospital.…

Energy and Science – Earth Science New Zealand and Ara Ake join forces to accelerate geoheat with new Action Plan

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Source: Ara Ake Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) and Ara Ake, New Zealand’s energy innovation centre, have released the 2026-2027 Geoheat Action Plan, designed to rapidly grow the use of geoheat throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Geoheat refers to heat from under the ground below 150°C and has many practical, low emission uses. ESNZ and Ara Ake … Read more

Luxon’s Government found breaching trade agreements again

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Source: Green Party Today’s report from Lawyers for Climate Action shows that Luxon’s handouts to fossil fuel companies likely breach New Zealand’s trade agreement with the United Kingdom, undermining our international reputation and trade relationships. “A business wouldn’t get away with the spin and breaches of agreement Luxon’s Government does,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “The findings that this Government’s subsidisation of fossil fuel corporations…

JOYY Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: Total Revenue YoY Growth Hits Multi-Year High

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a leading global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. In the first quarter, JOYY’s total revenues reached US$555.7 million, up 12.4% year over year, … Read more

Operation Irena: arrest made following threatening emails

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Southland Area Commander, Inspector Mike Bowman: Police investigating a series of bomb threats sent to organisations around New Zealand have arrested a young person in Invercargill.  Acting on information gathered by Auckland-based detectives, Southland Police executed a search warrant at a residential address in Invercargill yesterday afternoon. A teenaged…

Fire Safety – Take these simple steps to keep your household safe from fire this winter

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Every winter, as temperatures drop, Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are called to an increased number of house fires. Each year from May to July Fire and Emergency sees a 17 percent increase in house fires, and a 29 percent increase in fires caused by items too close to … Read more

Aged Care Association Calls for Urgent National Workforce Plan Following Latest Immigration Changes

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Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says the Government’s latest immigration changes highlight a much bigger issue facing New Zealand – the absence of a transparent long-term workforce plan for aged residential care. The Government has confirmed expanded English language requirements for additional Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) roles from June 2026. Aged Care … Read more

Greenpeace – Vision versus reality – thousands of protected animals killed in one year of trawling

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is renewing its call for urgent action on bottom trawling after data from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) shows another deadly year for New Zealand’s marine life. The data, covering the latest full fishing year (24-25), shows trawl operations were responsible for the deaths of over 1,000 seabirds and hundreds of … Read more

SH3 Mangapepeke culvert replacements now complete

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Source: New Zealand Government Two new culverts have now been completed on State Highway 3 (SH3) north of New Plymouth, as part of the Government’s priority bridge replacement programme, helping to improve the resilience of this critical lifeline, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Building better resilience into our infrastructure is a priority for the Government.…