Fatal crash, Frankley Road, New Plymouth

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a serious crash in New Plymouth on 26 June. Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Frankley Road and Pike Place about 8.05pm. The rider received critical injuries and was transported to hospital. Sadly, despite best efforts by…

Warrant to arrest: Junior Simolo

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking sightings of Junior Simolo as part of an investigation into a firearms incident in Point England. A warrant to arrest has been issued for the 19-year-old man over the incident on 29 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, of Auckland City CIB, is appealing for any information on…

AITO Retains Top Position in Interbrand’s Luxury NEV Ranking in China for Second Consecutive Year

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Source: Media Outreach Consecutive recognition from Interbrand and Brand Finance affirms AITO’s growing brand strength and global standing in the luxury automotive sector CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – AITO, the luxury intelligent new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under SERES, has been recognized 12th overall among 60 distinguished brands in … Read more

IperionX Awarded Up to US$6.6M by OSW-SWIB to Scale U.S. Titanium Plate for Defense Applications

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) IperionX awarded up to US$6.6 million by the Office of the Secretary of War – Submarine Workforce and Industrial Base program (OSW-SWIB) The award forms part of a larger, multi-organization program to scale production of high-performance titanium alloy products, including ballistic-grade titanium plate, for land and maritime defense platforms Funding will support expanded manufacturing capability for large-format … Read more

#LUXMyWill: Beauty Brand LUX Turns “#BuryMeInThis” From Social Media Trend Into Legal Declaration

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – Global beauty brand LUX, in collaboration with VML Singapore, has launched #LUXMyWill — an initiative that transforms one of social media’s most talked-about beauty trends into a formal, lasting declaration of personal style. Over the past year, women across TikTok and Instagram … Read more

L.K. Technology Announces 2025/2026 Annual Results

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Source: Media Outreach Ongoing Industry Cyclical Volatility Continues to Weigh on Financial ResultsTechnological Certainty as a Hedge against Cyclical Headwinds HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – L.K. Technology Holdings Limited (Stock code: 558, the “LK TECH”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announces the annual results for the … Read more

MASA Singapore 2026 Presents Indonesia’s Creative Movement Across Takashimaya Square and Gardens by the Bay

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Source: Media Outreach A month-long cultural movement showcasing over 80 Indonesian brands & creators in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – MASA Singapore 2026, a multidisciplinary cultural movement celebrating Indonesia’s contemporary creative movement, will take place from 2 July to 10 August 2026 across Takashimaya Square and Gardens by the … Read more

The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum Successfully Held in Zhongshan, Guangdong

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Source: Media Outreach ZHONGSHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – As 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province—the hometown of the great pioneer—from June 27 to 29 under the theme “Carrying Forward Dr. Sun … Read more

Foundever® Honored with Multiple ACES Awards for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Source: Media Outreach Foundever earned Top Workplace in Asia, Top Community-Centric Company in Asia, and Most Inspiring Executive in Asia honors at the 2025 ACES Awards — reinforcing its commitment to people, purpose and leadership excellence across the region. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – Foundever®, the next-generation service leader … Read more

Toblerone Presents ” The Ultimate Gift “: The Toblerone Crystal Bar crafted by Swarovski

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Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – An iconic Swiss chocolate brand meets one of the world’s most celebrated names in crystal artistry to bring ‘Never Square’ to life. Creating something unexpected, something beautiful, and something that gives back: Toblerone today announces The Ultimate Gift. The Making of … Read more

Samsung Brings Back Solve for Tomorrow 2026 to Spark Youth-led Innovation and Drive Social Change

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, the highly-anticipated youth innovation competition, is back for its 10th edition in Singapore! As the world looks to navigate the uncertainties ahead, Solve for Tomorrow provides a platform for young changemakers to be equipped with the knowledge … Read more

Health NZ withdraws botched restructure impacting frontline hospital services – PSA

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Source: PSA Health New Zealand has been forced to withdraw a dangerous restructure of frontline health roles across the Midland / Te Manawa Taki district after the PSA and other unions exposed fundamental flaws in the proposal. Health NZ has acknowledged concerns raised regarding the quality of the restructuring documentation and agreed to withdraw the proposed … Read more

BusinessNZ – Health and safety reforms put the focus where it belongs

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Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, saying the changes will help create a clearer, more practical system while maintaining every employer’s responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says BusinessNZ’s support for the legislation followed extensive consultation with small businesses across New Zealand. “We … Read more

Legislation – Business Canterbury welcomes changes to health and safety legislation

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Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill today, which closes out one of the three key legislative changes the government is making in what we call the ‘trifecta’ of red tape reduction (also including Holidays Act reform and Resource Management Act reform). Business Canterbury Chief … Read more

Health and Education – Substandard school lunches: ‘Our tamariki deserve better’

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Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A damning Audit Office report on the Healthy School Lunches Programme is in line with research by experts from Health Coalition Aotearoa. The report delivered to Parliament on 30 June found the cut-price programme, ordered by Associate Education Minister David Seymour in 2024, has made savings but has had multiple issues with … Read more

Universities – Relationship property law needs urgent reform – UoA researchers

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) From children’s wellbeing to second relationships, legal experts say New Zealand’s relationship property law needs urgent reform. Why are children’s needs often sidelined when relationship property is divided? What happens when a person enters a second marriage with significant assets or an existing family home? Those questions and more are … Read more

NZNO says Independent inquiry into death at Waikato ED needed

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s inability to answer basic questions about staffing levels shows an independent inquiry into the tragic death of a patient in the Waikato emergency department must be held, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO chief executive Paul Goulter says NZNO’s thoughts and condolences are with the whānau … Read more

Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF DATA & ANALYTICS

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Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $93 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has named Anastasia Moskvina as its new Head of Data & Analytics. Moskvina, who joined the Guardians’ Data & Analytics team in 2022 from the BNZ, has a Masters in Information Technology, Mathematics and … Read more

BateriHub, Global Energy Battery Partner MNA Metal to Tighten Malaysia’s Used Battery Recycling Chain

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Source: Media Outreach The MoU appoints DOE-licensed MNA Metal Resources as preferred collector for used automotive batteries, strengthening traceability across BateriHub and Global Energy Battery’s nationwide battery ecosystem. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – BateriHub, operated by Battery4U Sdn. Bhd., together with Global Energy Battery Sdn. Bhd., has signed … Read more

Government backs new mussel spat nursery

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Source: New Zealand Government The government is supporting the establishment of a mussel spat nursery in Houhora Bay, Northland to help boost supply for New Zealand’s Greenshell mussel industry, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says.  “The New Zealand mussel industry is a high value food and export sector that relies heavily on wild-caught spat. That…

Major overhaul to health and safety laws passes final reading

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Source: New Zealand Government The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed its third reading, marking a major milestone in the Government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s health and safety system, and delivering on the ACT-National coalition agreement, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says.  “For too long, businesses have been dealing with a system…

From speeding to seizure: drugs found in Darfield

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Rob Irvine: A regular patrol for Darfield Police led them to a trove of hidden drugs, ammunition and weapons yesterday. Around 1.30pm, Police sighted a known offender driving while suspended on West Coast Road in Selwyn and turned on lights and sirens to signal the driver…