Patients now the focus of the health system

Source: New Zealand Government Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus on delivering better healthcare, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act makes it clear that the health system exists to…

Building the future of offshore renewable energy

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has opened its waters to offshore renewable energy, with Parliament today passing the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, Energy Minister Simeon Brown. “New Zealand’s renewable electricity generation reached a record 96.4 per cent in the last three months of 2025 and offshore renewable energy has the potential to contribute to…

Education – From resettlement training to online learning: Open Polytechnic celebrates 80 years of helping New Zealand’s workforce

Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic turns 80 this year, celebrating its history of providing hundreds of thousands of Kiwis access to career-focussed, flexible distance learning wherever they live. “Since 1946 we have been helping learners from all over Aotearoa New Zealand change their lives through access to flexible distance learning,” says Open Polytechnic Chief Executive Sharon … Read more

NZ Minerals Council – Let reality rule

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Advancing the Conservation Amendment Bill has become a contest that we hope reality wins, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “What began as an overdue plan to modernise law to make it more workable for tourism, so that visitors could contribute to maintaining the conservation areas they use, … Read more

Appointments – The Co-operative Bank elects new director and reports annual results at AGM

Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has reported its FY26 annual results and announced at its AGM last night that customer-shareholders had elected experienced financial services executive Nick Astwick to its Board. The customer-owned bank reported a profit before rebates and tax of $11.1 million and maintained a total capital ratio of 18.5%, the highest … Read more

Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for July to September 2026

Source: Earth Sciences Highlights: El Niño conditions have now been confirmed in the tropical Pacific, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand criteria. The event remains in its early stages. * There is an 80% likelihood for El Niño to reach or exceed strong intensity during the July-September period; impacts on New Zealand’s weather are expected … Read more

Economy – $4.5b hole in National’s KiwiSaver policy would mean more public service cuts – PSA

Source: PSA PSA analysis shows National failed to tell the whole story of KiwiSaver promise. National’s policy to make KiwiSaver compulsory and increase employee and employer contributions to 6% would result in $4.5b of unfunded extra costs that government organisations and funded sector providers would have to meet from existing budgets. New PSA analysis shows National’s … Read more

Advocacy – ACT party leader David Seymour’s “crocodile tears” for hypothetical children at protest in Wellington toy shop

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 1 July 2026 – PSNA is accusing ACT Party leader David Seymour of crying “crocodile tears” for children who may have been present at a Palestine solidarity protest at a toy store in Wellington this afternoon. Seymour was launching a policy on toy safety. Video of the protest is here: … Read more

Crash, Dannevirke

Source: New Zealand Police Maharahara Road is blocked following a crash in Dannevirke this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash at the Kumeti Road intersection involving two vehicles about 7.50am. Initial indications are that two people have serious injuries. The road is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued…

WorkSafe acknowledges the AUT study on asbestos-containing coloured sand

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 July 2026 WorkSafe acknowledges the independent research by Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) into airborne asbestos fibres from affected coloured sand products. The results confirm that some of the recalled sand products can release respirable asbestos fibres into the air. We acknowledge that these…

Fatal crash, Frankley Road, New Plymouth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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