AS Watson Launches brand lab to Turn Retail Scale into a Data-driven Brand Growth Engine

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2026 – AS Watson Group has launched AS Watson brand lab, a data-driven brand creation and scaling platform designed to systematically identify, develop, and grow brands across its global retail ecosystem. Built on the company’s integrated O+O (Offline plus Online) capabilities, extensive … Read more

HKSTP Forges An Asia–Europe Innovation Gateway at VivaTech 2026

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Source: Media Outreach A stream of partnership propose heightened tech and business connections across continents HONG KONG / PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has successfully concluded its Paris delegation to Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, which celebrated its 10th anniversary as a … Read more

The Third International Summit of Religious Leaders in Kuala Lumpur Calls for Youth Empowerment

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2026 – The Third International Summit of Religious Leaders 2026 concluded in Kuala Lumpur with the participation of His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars. The summit … Read more

UnionPay Showcases Innovations with 15 Ecosystem Partners at 2026 China International Financial Exhibition

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Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2026 – The 2026 China International Financial Exhibition opened in Shanghai on June 16-18. UnionPay, together with 15 global ecosystem partners, showcased its latest achievements in global network development, core technological capabilities, open AI ecosystem, consumption growth solutions, and ecosystem collaboration. Building a … Read more

Fatality following crash, SH45, Ōpunake

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person died following a serious single-vehicle crash on SH45, Ōpunake, on Thursday 18 June. Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm. Sadly, the sole occupant died at the scene a short time later. Our condolences are with their family at this difficult time. Enquiries into…

Academy of NZ Lit responds to The Guardian Top 100

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Source: Academy of New Zealand Literature A reply to the Guardian’s “best ever”: the Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100 22 June 2026 – The Academy of New Zealand Literature has compiled the first-ever list of the top 100 works of fiction from the Southern Hemisphere. It is published today. Read the list here: https://www.anzliterature.com/feature/the-southern-hemisphere-fiction-100/ It was created as … Read more

Wibmo Unveils Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant – an AI Assistant for Financial Crime Operations

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Source: Media Outreach Platform delivers “Agentic Risk Intelligence Under Your Team’s Command” – transforming fraud, AML, KYC, and dispute operations for financial institutions MUMBAI, INDIA – NewsVoir – 22 June 2026 – Wibmo, a PayU company and leading provider of payment security solutions, unveiled Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA), an AI-powered platform designed to … Read more

Police attending Rongomai Park

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a scene in Rongomai Park after a report of what is believed to be a body in water. A member of the public contacted Police at 4.08pm. The scene is at a secluded pond within the park, near Ōtara. Police Search and Rescue are in attendance to reach…

Commercial cannabis growing operation foiled by Police, Feilding

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Source: New Zealand Police Manawatū Police have disrupted a significant commercial cannabis growing operation following the execution of a search warrant in rural Feilding. On Thursday 18 June, Police carried out a search warrant at a property on Pharazyn Road in response to a drug cultivation operation. Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury says during the search,…

NZCTU welcomes Greens’ tax plan as a step toward fairness for working people

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Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) supports the direction of the Green Party’s taxation policy, which would increase taxation on capital and wealth while reducing the burden on earned income. NZCTU President Sandra Grey says New Zealand’s tax system had long been stacked against working people. “Every dollar…

Police seeking Heremaia Manuel

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Heremaia Manuel, who is wanted in connection with a sexually motivated burglary in central Auckland. Today warrants in lieu of summons have been issued for the 41-year-old over offending in the early hours of Saturday morning (20 June). Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend,…

From curious to convinced: virtual fencing trial on Banks Peninsula

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Banks Peninsula was chosen for the trial because of its steep, rocky terrain, which makes traditional fencing difficult and expensive, especially around waterways and wetlands.  Many of these wetlands are small, narrow and scattered across the landscape, making them hard to fence using conventional methods.  Virtual fencing offers a more…

Hawke’s Bay Expressway blocked, Napier

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Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Expressway/State Highway 2, Napier, is currently blocked in both directions following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, near the northbound Meeanee off-ramp, around 3.40pm. Initial indicators are that there are serious injuries. The expressway has been closed between the northbound Meeanee Road off-ramp and…

Police disheartened with high road deaths this weekend

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are disappointed following the deaths of seven people, and more seriously injured, after crashes on our roads across the country this weekend. Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally says this number is incredibly disheartening. “There is no excuse for any driver to be endangering their lives and the lives…

Events – Wildlife Photographer of the Year opens Sunday 28 June at Auckland Museum

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Source: Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum   World-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year opens at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum this Sunday, bringing 100 extraordinary nature photographs from across the globe to Tāmaki Makaurau. On loan from the Natural History Museum, London, the exhibition opens to the public on Sunday 28 … Read more

“IVF for Seaweed” – hope for Hauraki Gulf restoration

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Source: Auckland Council Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson is celebrating early progress in Auckland Council’s innovative marine restoration pilot having visited SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s last week to see the first baby kelp grown for the marine environment surrounding Te Ara Tukutuku. The project – a partnership between Auckland Council, Mana Whenua and Toi Waihanga –…

Freshwater physical habitat: Data to 2024 – Stats NZ indicator

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Freshwater physical habitat: Data to 2024 – indicator 22 June 2026 Freshwater physical habitat is a fundamental indicator of the condition of Aotearoa New Zealand’s river ecosystems, underpinning the structure and function of aquatic communities by influencing where aquatic organisms can live. Understanding changes in habitat condition is critical to assessing … Read more

Hongkong Land Recognised as Global Leader in Sustainability Industry Rankings

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Source: Media Outreach A signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 37% against a 2019 baseline, outpacing the halfway mark towards 2030 targets Launched new Long-Term Incentive Plan linking senior management remuneration to key sustainability milestones HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June … Read more

Fatal crash, Antigua Street, Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a man has died following a crash involving an electric scooter in Christchurch. At around 12.10am on Sunday 21 June, Police were called to Antigua Street near the Burke Street intersection. The scooter rider received serious injuries and was transported to hospital. Sadly, despite best efforts from medical…

Disabled leadership capability backed

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Source: New Zealand Government A range of disability community organisations have been awarded funding to strengthen their governance capability by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha.  Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says the investment will back disabled people to lead and increase their involvement in decision-making that affects them.  “This will help grow leadership…

Hong Kong’s AI Adoption Outpaces Organizational Change, Microsoft Work Trend Index 2026 Finds

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Source: Media Outreach 18% of Hong Kong workers using AI are the most advanced group known as Frontier Professionals, higher than the global average at 16% Just 19% Hong Kong AI users say leadership is clearly and consistently aligned on AI, and only 10% say they’re rewarded for reinvention even when results aren’t immediate Organizational … Read more

“Happiness from Europe” Returns to Hong Kong with PizzaExpress Partnership

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 June 2026 – The “Happiness from Europe” campaign is back in Hong Kong this summer through a partnership with PizzaExpress. From 23 June to 7 September 2026, 19 PizzaExpress branches will feature a special Grana Padano PDO menu in honor of Restaurant Weeks. … Read more

Kākāpō early beneficiary of high-tech ‘deep learning’

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 June 2026 It’s already helping the critically threatened kākāpō. Using advanced high-resolution aerial photography, scientists can now accurately identify some of our most important tree species with data collected from aircraft flying above the canopy. Laser imagery (LiDAR) is also being used to determine the height and shape of…