Rally at Parliament tomorrow calling for urgent funding for sexual violence prevention – PSA

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Source: PSA A rally will take place at Parliament tomorrow to hand over an open letter urging the Government to stop the closure of specialist sexual violence prevention organisation RespectEd Aotearoa. (ref. https://www.together.org.nz/fundsexualviolenceprevention ) The letter, signed by 21 organisations and over 600 individuals, asks the Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Hon Karen Chhour provide urgent … Read more

Health Professionals – Health NZ offer of “haphazard service” not good enough

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Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists A “haphazard service” is all Health New Zealand can promise patients with chronic bowel conditions in Palmerston North, where the gastroenterology service has collapsed. The promise was handed down by Health NZ’s National Clinical Director Richard Sullivan at a public meeting at Massey University last night, attended by more than … Read more

Opinion: Time To Pull Plug On Power-Hungry AI Data Centres – CAFCA

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Source: Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) – Murray Horton. The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) is warning that a planned AI data centre in Southland would consume up to 25% of New Zealand’s annual electricity output and push power prices higher for Kiwi consumers and businesses. CAFCA Organiser Murray Horton says … Read more

L’Occitane en Provence Marks 50 Years of Crafting Life Ties, Unveils Global Reinvention and Celebrates in Malaysia with “Maison Surprise”

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Source: Media Outreach From Haute‑Provence to the World, a New Chapter Where Beauty Connects People, Communities and Nature KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – L’Occitane en Provence celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking a major milestone in its journey from the fields of Haute‑Provence to becoming a globally … Read more

New courses added to EIT’s joint winemaking degree in China

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago Three new courses have been added to EIT’s joint winemaking programme with China’s Qilu University of Technology (QLUT), as the partnership marked its eighth graduation in Jinan. EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen attended the June 16 graduation ceremony during her first visit to the QLUT campus. She…

CG Capital, the Leader in Branded Residences in Thailand, Marks Milestone Success for InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – CG Capital Advisory Limited (CG Capital), Thailand’s leading investment manager from Central Group specializing in real estate and hospitality investment, today announced a major strategic investment milestone under the leadership of Mr. Phoom Chirathivat, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of CG Capital. … Read more

FastMed HK Welcomes Greater Bay Area Visitors to Access Doctor Assessment and Prescription Dispensing Services in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – FastMed HK, a Hong Kong online dispensing platform, has announced its continued focus on supporting Hong Kong residents and Greater Bay Area visitors who require more convenient access to doctor assessment and prescription dispensing services in Hong Kong. The platform … Read more

Serious crash, Percival Street, Rangiora

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison:  Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-car crash that has blocked part of Percival Street in Rangiora this afternoon.  The crash occurred about 12.45pm, between Johns Road and Victoria Street.  One person is reported to be in a critical condition, while another…

Te reo Māori names restored to five Auckland regional parks 

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Source: Auckland Council Five Auckland regional parks have received Māori names and narratives, helping to strengthen the cultural identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and reconnect some of Auckland’s most well-known landscapes with their ancestral stories. Mana whenua have shared ancestral names for Long Bay, Shakespear and Wenderholm regional parks, a new Māori name has been provided…

Another tōtara has fallen

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Source: Auckland Council “Sad to hear,” said Mayor Wayne Brown, “another tōtara has fallen. My thoughts are with his family.” The Mayor and Councillors took a quiet reflective minute at today’s meeting of the Govering Body to pay tribute to former Auckland City mayor Les Mills, asking Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to speak about the…

Karamu burnouts lead to arrest

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Source: New Zealand Police Police responding to multiple calls of dangerous driving and traffic offending in Waikato West have taken one person into custody.  Around 8.15pm, several calls were made about a blue sedan reportedly doing burnouts and putting other vehicles at risk on Old Mountain Road in Karamu.  Police located the vehicle sometime later…

Police sniff out fleeing youths

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Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was on the scent of youths who crashed a stolen car in Auckland early this morning.  At around 4.40am, Auckland City officers observed a Mazda Axela acting suspiciously on Hobson Street. Auckland Central Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, says a unit signalled for the vehicle…

Crash, Mount Wellington Highway

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Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are in place on Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the intersection of Penrose Road, at around 11.20am. One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries.  Diversions are in place via Roslyn…

New poupou unveiled at EIT’s Waipukurau Regional Learning Centre

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 minutes ago A new poupou was unveiled at EIT’s Central Hawke’s Bay Regional Learning Centre in Waipukurau last week as part of a wider carving project marking the institute’s 50th anniversary and return to independence. Designed and created collaboratively by Ngāti Kahungunu carver and Bachelor of Creative Practice graduate…

Pharmac widens access to medicine for high cholesterol for everyone

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s proposal to widen access to Rosuvastatin based on clinical need.  “Improving access to medicines in New Zealand is important to patients and their families. That’s why it has been a focus for this Government,” Mr Seymour says. Pharmac will widen access to Rosuvastatin from 1…

Corded blinds to be made safer for children

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to protect young children by making it mandatory for new corded blinds sold in New Zealand to meet recognised safety standards, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says. “Since 2008, eight young children have died in New Zealand after becoming entangled in the cords of window…

Tech Security – Norton’s Scam-Free Winter Forecast

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Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Norton From AI crypto cons to fake holiday bookings, Norton reveals the scams catching out Kiwis, plus advice to stay ahead of the scammers As winter sets in the ruthless scams targeting Kiwis heat up. Norton, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety and part of, has released information … Read more

Local News – Porirua by-election set down for 16 October

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Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council will hold a by-election to fill the seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor Mike Duncan. Councillor Duncan was one of five councillors representing the Onepoto General Ward, which covers the eastern and western areas of Porirua. Due to his passing, Council is legally required to hold … Read more

Economy – Treasury welcomes independent Performance Improvement Review

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Source: The Treasury The Public Service Commission today released an independent Performance Improvement Review (PIR) of the Treasury, commissioned by Secretary to the Treasury, Iain Rennie. “I welcome the PIR and thank the reviewers for their thorough and independent assessment. While it was good to see that the reviewers found strength in some areas of our … Read more

Kiwi Skincare Start-Up Eyes Multi-Million Dollar Export Expansion After Viral US Review

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Source: Impact PR for Healthy Skin Lab A New Zealand skincare start-up is set for a multi-million dollar export expansion after one of its products was named the “holy grail” of tinted sunscreens by a leading United States beauty reviewer. Healthy Skin Lab, founded by internationally recognised skin cancer doctor and best-selling author Professor Sharad … Read more

Six co-response team locations announced

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Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the remaining six locations for new mental health co-response teams, marking another step in the Government’s rollout of a better crisis response for New Zealanders experiencing mental distress.  “We’re transforming the way emergency services respond to people in mental distress by ensuring more…

WRNZ Completes Rosedale ACM Refurbishment

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: WRNZ Completes Rosedale ACM Refurbishment WRNZ has completed a commercial ACM façade refurbishment project in Rosedale, Auckland, highlighting a growing shift among property owners toward restoring ageing building exteriors instead of pursuing full replacement The post WRNZ Completes Rosedale ACM Refurbishment first appeared on PR.co.nz.

$40.7m boost backs university research from lab to market

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Source: New Zealand Government University researchers will benefit from a $40.68 million boost in Government support to help commercialise their innovations, alongside new Intellectual Property (IP) rules taking effect from 1 July, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Penny Simmonds says.  “The new national Intellectual Property Management Policy for publicly funded research will unlock the commercial…

Education – Whitireia Foundation Scholarships empower ākonga to give back

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec For first-year Bachelor of Social Work ākonga Loianna Iasona, study is about more than gaining a qualification – it’s about giving back to her community. Originally from Tokelau (Atafu and Fakaofo), Loianna returned to study at 36, motivated by her experience caring for loved ones and a strong commitment to helping kāiga … Read more

Economy – Recovery delayed, but not derailed – says Kiwibank Economists

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Source: Kiwibank In December, Kiwibank economists forecast a robust recovery for New Zealand in 2026. Since then, heightened global tension and the resulting oil price shock have seen the outlook revised, with a slower return to growth now expected.   Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr says that while early recovery momentum has softened, the economy … Read more

Gas leak, Mt Victoria

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Source: New Zealand Police Motorists and the public are advised of a gas leak in Mount Victoria, Wellington. Fire and Emergency NZ and Police were advised around 10:35am of the leak near the intersection of Pirie Street and Austin Street. There have been no reports of injuries but the intersection is currently cordoned off and…

More people to access cholesterol-lowering medicine

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will widen access to rosuvastatin, a medicine used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, following its 2025/26 Annual Tender process. Rosuvastatin tablets will be available without restrictions from 1 October 2026. This means people will no longer need to meet specific eligibility criteria to access…