Connecting South and Southeast Asia, Linking Trade Worldwide: The 10th China–South Asia Expo Series of Activities and the 4th Junfa-New Luosiwan International Procurement Festival Open in Kunming

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Source: Media Outreach KUNMING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 Jun 2026 – The 10th China–South Asia Expo Series of Activities and the 4th Junfa-New Luosiwan International Procurement Festival officially opened today in Kunming, Yunnan Province. Aligned with the Expo’s theme, “Solidarity and Collaboration for Shared Development,” this year’s Procurement Festival is guided by … Read more

Egret Island Gathers Hometown Sentiments, Integration Opens a New Chapter — The 18th Straits Forum Grandly Opens in Xiamen

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Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 June 2026 – On the morning of June 13, the 18th Straits Forum grandly opened in Xiamen. As the largest, most widely attended, and most grassroots-oriented non-governmental exchange event across the strait, this year’s forum once again uses the people as a bridge and … Read more

Police seeking information on dinghy, Hihi Beach

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to appeal for information after an unattended dinghy was found at Hihi Beach on 11 June. The owner of the light blue dingy, approximately 6 feet with a worn off-white interior, has since come forward, however Police are still after witnesses who may have seen the dinghy prior…

EIT graduate rebuilds career through cybersecurity internship

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 minutes ago After returning to study following a 16-year break, EIT Auckland Master of Information Technology graduate Afshan Mushtaq has secured hands-on experience in cybersecurity through an industry internship. Originally from Pakistan and most recently living in Qatar, Afshan moved to New Zealand in July 2024 with her family…

De Beers Group Introduces Desert Diamonds Icons

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Source: Media Outreach Supported by the diamond industry’s largest marketing budget in 15 years, Desert diamonds Icons will launch ahead of the end of year holiday season and build on the Desert diamonds campaign’s success in driving natural diamond desire LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 June 2026 – At the annual … Read more

EIT scholarships back future tech pathways for local students

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 days ago Students in Tairāwhiti studying AI and drone technology will soon have greater support to study, train and work locally through a new scholarship initiative at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT). Trust Tairāwhiti has approved $35k in funding for EIT Tairāwhiti to support Māori economic development through…

Appeal for information following Gore fire

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a suspicious fire in Gore are seeking information from the public. Southland Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten says at around 5am on Friday 12 June, emergency services were called to a house fire on Lawrence Street. “Fortunately, nobody was injured in the fire, however it has since…

Fallen Finalist Sparks Drama in NZ Tree of the Year

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Fallen Finalist Sparks Drama in NZ Tree of the Year One of the six finalists in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition has unexpectedly fallen over just days after voting opened. Despite its demise, the Mighty Old Mataī remains in the running, with public support for the…

Fatal crash, Westport

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Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following a crash in Westport on Tuesday 9 June. The crash on Derby Street involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a serious condition, and passed away in hospital on 12 June. He was 79-year-old Barry Kevin Shand, of Westport. Our…

New Zealand welcomes progress towards Iran peace deal

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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the acceptance of the United States – Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. “This pivotal, constructive deal is a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security.  “The…

Police clock three in a row

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Source: New Zealand Police Three stolen vehicles spotted speeding through the streets of Clevedon went no further after Police got involved. Just before 3.30am this morning, three vehicle travelling in tandem along Maraetai Coast Road caught the attention of the Police Eagle helicopter. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says the vehicles,…

NZ Rich Listers own as much wealth as half the country

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Source: Green Party The richest 150 New Zealand individuals and family dynasties now own as much between them as half of the country, the Green Party says. According to the National Business Review’s report today, assets held by New Zealand’s super rich have increased 26.35% in a single year, from $102.1b to $129b. “One hundred…

Taking responsibility now avoids passing costs to future generations.

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Source: Auckland Council Q&A  Why do rates keep rising? Fundamentally, every organisation needs to keep pace with things like inflation and increased prices.   In setting the 2026/27 budget, the council was faced with over $213 million of budget pressures from fuel, inflation and existing funding challenges. Essentially, a potential 15% rates increase has managed to stay at 7.9%.  The introduction of the City Rail Link added a further $235 million of operating…

Wonderful wētā of Aotearoa

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Imagine, you’re sitting on the dunny late at night after a long day of tramping up to a beautiful backcountry hut. It’s pitch black and you feel something brush against your leg… “It’s just a leaf in the passing breeze” you say to yourself. Slowly you feel the unmistakable sensation…

CUKTECH 6 Ultra 100W Smart Display Charger Launches in the Philippines on June 14

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 June 2026 – CUKTECH, the pioneer in high-performance charging, today announced that its flagship CUKTECH 6 Ultra Charger will officially hit the Philippine market on June 14 at 8:00 PM. Blending massive power, intelligent interaction, and ultimate safety, this charger is tailor-made for Filipino … Read more

Crossbow, swords among weapons seized following automatic crash alert

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Source: New Zealand Police An automatic crash alert led to Police seizing a firearm, ammunition, and offensive weapons including swords and a crossbow in Palmerston North. Around 1.40am on Saturday, the Police Emergency Communications Centre received a call that had been generated from an automatic crash alert from a smartphone, signalling from the corner of…

Taskforce Morpheus: Police seize AR-15s, alcohol and cash in Trans-Tasman enforcement

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Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian law enforcement agencies in a National Day of Action disrupting criminal offending. This week Police across the country targeted members and associates of the…

1win VIP Community Member Ilia Topuria Sets for Historic UFC Freedom 250 Main Event

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Source: Media Outreach MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2026 – As UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career, international brand 1win highlights the recent acceptance of the undefeated MMA superstar to the 1win VIP Community, ahead of the historic UFC Freedom 250 … Read more

Fatal crash, Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died and three others are injured following single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, on Loburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers Road. “Sadly, one person died at the scene while another was critically hurt. Two other…

Serious crash, Longburn Whiterock Road, Longburn

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash at Longburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, and has blocked Longburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers Road. “Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.” The road is expected to be closed for…

New Zealand Government sides with the US against workers’ rights and loses

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Source: Green Party The Luxon Government has once again shown its disdain for low paid working people, voting alongside the United States against a global treaty to protect gig-workers’ rights.  Despite New Zealand’s vote, the International Labour Organisation’s Standard Setting Committee voted to expand protections for workers in the ‘platform’ or gig economy, such as…