Takahē move into Golden Bay

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 May 2026 The release follows the recent completion of a predator-proof fence stretching across the base of the spit, supported by extensive ongoing predator control work in the area, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Manawhenua ki Mohua, Pest Free Onetahua, HealthPost Nature Trust and the community. Department of…

Fonterra – Sustained performance in Q3 as Fonterra executes on strategy; announces 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price

Source: Fonterra Total Group operating profit: NZ $1.8 billion, up $103 million relative to prior year Underlying earnings per share: 57 cents per share, up from 53 cents   FY26 full year forecast earnings range lifted and narrowed to: 60-70 cents per share, up from 50-65 cents per share 2025/26 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price narrows: NZ … Read more

DRC: One in four confirmed Ebola deaths are children underscoring the urgent need to protect them – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children At least 25% of confirmed deaths from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are children, highlighting the urgent need to scale up health services and infection prevention to protect children, said Save the Children [1]. Latest government figures released on Wednesday show that children make up 25% of the 17 confirmed … Read more

Greenpeace – Southland nitrate investigation delaying the inevitable

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says that Environment Southland continues to risk people’s health by delaying action against dairy pollution, following the announcement that they would instead conduct another investigation into the causes of the region’s nitrate crisis. This will be the second investigation run by the regional council into the nitrate woes that caused Gore’s town supply … Read more

Northland News – Kāeo river realignment works shut down for Winter

Source: Northland Regional Council A $1.5 million project to re-route a 500-metre section of the Kāeo River to better protect Kaeo township from flooding has shut down for the wet Winter months. Northland Regional Council member Colin ‘Toss’ Kitchen, who chairs the Kāeo-Whangaroa River Working Group, says the project – which began last December – will … Read more

Property seized in Kawerau linked to Operation Notus

Source: New Zealand Police A property has been seized following a large Police operation in Kawerau today. Police have supported MBIE in taking possession of a property that has been forfeited following a lengthy court process, pursuant to the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow, Bay of Plenty District Criminal Investigations Manager,…

Name release: Fatal fire, Onehunga

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Trafalgar Street, Onehunga on 22 May. He was Geoffrey Rollinson, 70, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire remains…

Property Market – Almost a quarter of New Zealand home sellers cutting asking prices as pandemic-era expectations collide with slower market conditions

Source: eXp New Zealand   The latest research from eXp New Zealand has found that almost a quarter of homes currently listed for sale across New Zealand have seen an asking price reduction within the last 28 days, as sellers continue to adjust expectations in a slower-moving market environment.   The research by eXp New Zealand … Read more

Oi Wah FY2026 Net Profit Surges by Nearly 48%, Continuous Expansion of Net Interest Margin Demonstrates Business Resilience

Source: Media Outreach Prudent Risk Management Yields Solid Outcomes metrics, Core Pawn Business Demonstrates Resilient Growth with Proposed Final Dividend of HK$1.15 cents per share Results Highlights: Profit for the year attributable to shareholders increased by approximately 47.8% YoY to approximately HK$82.6 million Net profit margin increased by approximately 16.2 p.p. YoY to approximately 50.2% … Read more

Zawa Launches AI Social Media Post Generator That Thinks Like a Brand Strategist, Not Just a Design Tool

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) The AI Social Content Marketing Tool That Knows Your Brand, Built for Designers, Marketers, and the Businesses They Serve LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zawa, an AI social content marketing tool that thinks like a brand strategist and executes like a design team, today announced the launch of its … Read more

Binzhou Unveils “15th Five-Year Plan” Blueprint: A Strategic Focus on Quality Enhancement and Sustainable Development

Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – The Information Office of Binzhou Municipal People’s Government recently held a press conference to officially release the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Binzhou City (hereinafter referred to as “the plan”). The plan sets … Read more

Hellers Limited Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders recalled due to possible presence of plastic

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Hellers Limited in its recall of Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders due to the possible presence of foreign matter.  “The concern with these pork tenders, available from supermarkets nationwide, is that they could contain pieces of hard black plastic,” says New Zealand Food Safety’s…

Terms of reference for the 2026–27 review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say A review of the competition provisions that regulate Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA) was announced by the Minister of Agriculture in May 2026. The review is to determine whether the competition provisions that regulate Fonterra should be retained, repealed,…

Applications for 2 mātaitai reserves at Banks Peninsula, Canterbury

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Wairewa Rūnanga (Kāti Irakehu and Kāti Makō) has applied for 2 mātaitai reserves at Banks Peninsula, Canterbury.  Wairewa Rūnanga and Fisheries New Zealand will hold 2 local community meetings to discuss the applications. We opened this consultation on 21 May and will accept submissions until 5pm…

CGTN: China and Serbia Call for Strengthened Artistic Exchanges and Deeper Friendship

Source: Media Outreach Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Tamara Vucic, wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, visited Beijing Dance Academy on Monday. In the dance studios, they observed with keen interest the teaching of Chinese dance, ballet and other dances. They then watched the students’ performances and had cordial exchanges with … Read more

Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – fourth instalment – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – fourth instalment – information release 27 May 2026 Statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population projections released in Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE) provide an indication of future changes in the size and age-sex structure of the population usually living in … Read more

Immuno Cure Deploys Scientist Team to Manage Research Facility for Therapeutic DNA Vaccine for HIV at Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – Immuno Cure Group (“Immuno Cure“), headquartered at Hong Kong Science Park, is pleased to announce the inauguration of the research facility for its HIV therapeutic DNA vaccine (“ICVAX®“) at the Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science (“CIITS”) located … Read more

Thailand Positions SITE 2026 as a Regional Platform Where Innovation Meets Investment

Source: Media Outreach Under the theme “Global Innovation Impact: The Year of Investment,” NIA is bringing together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners to turn innovation into real business opportunity and measurable impact. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA, under the Ministry … Read more

Kweichow Zhenjiu Shocases a Formidable Presence at 2026 Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach The First Hong Kong-Listed Baijiu Company Interprets Eastern Distilling Philosophy through a Contemporary Lens HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, together with the Company’s subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) (SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), a leading pioneer in China’s baijiu … Read more

The Naka Island, Phuket Unveils a Renewed Luxury Escape with Enhanced Private Pool Villas, Dining, Wellness, and MICHELIN One Key Recognition

Source: Media Outreach Five-star resort and MICHELIN One Key destination emerges from a series of enhancements, featuring a stunning seafront pool, private pools in every villa, reimagined restaurants and bars, an expanded spa, and more — inviting guests to immerse in luxury, serenity, and a renewed island experience. PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – … Read more

Bill passed to pave way for MCERT

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has passed legislation enabling the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), marking a major milestone in its programme of reform across housing, infrastructure, transport, urban development and the environment. The Environment (Disestablishment of the Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill clears the way…

Economy – OCR on hold, ceasefire adds a new element – Cotality

Source: Commentary by Cotality’s Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson There was no surprise that the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee left the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% today. But the associated commentary and forecasts – as well as the newly-approved voting records – made for fascinating reading and a July OCR increase may … Read more

Manufacturing excellence celebrated at annual awards

Source: New Zealand Government The people and businesses driving innovation, growth and resilience across New Zealand’s manufacturing sector have been recognised at the second annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards.  “This year’s finalists have set the bar for excellence in modern New Zealand manufacturing,” says Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer.  “Innovation and strong…

Global shift on pay transparency raises questions over Hong Kong’s hiring practices

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – As the European Union prepares to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into law by June 2026, employers will soon be required not only to disclose pay scales but to provide unprecedented clarity on how pay decisions are made. This … Read more