Federated Farmers welcome QEII funding pledge

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Source: Federated Farmers Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says. “More funding would mean more farmers can voluntarily protect important biodiversity and natural habitats on their land for future generations,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says. “Doubling the trust’s … Read more

Luxury Hair Clinic Sheer Reprime Marks 8th Anniversary with a Flagship Expansion into Hong Kong’s Prestigious Wellington Street

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Source: Media Outreach Luxury hair and scalp rejuvenation pioneer Sheer Reprime invests nearly HK$10 million to deploy next-generation, FDA and CE-certified hair restoration and scalp rejuvenation technologies. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Celebrating eight years of clinical excellence, premier hair and scalp rejuvenation brand Sheer Reprime today announced … Read more

Search ongoing for woman missing in Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police Searches are ongoing today for a woman missing in Christchurch, as concerns grow for her welfare. Valerie Hargrave, 81, was last seen at her home address in Woolston, in the St John Street area, on Thursday evening. She is around 167cm tall, and of small build. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie…

New Zealand Police welcome Australian officers to our shores

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Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police has launched the Accelerated Policing Couse for a group of experienced Australian police officers. Assistant Commissioner Deployment Jeanette Park says four Australian police officers began training at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) on 25 May. “The course is offering fit-for-purpose training by recognising transferrable skills and…

Trransfer Technologies And LINE GO Partner To Expand Enterprise Ground Transportation Across Taiwan And Global Markets

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Source: Media Outreach Partnership combines LINE GO’s MaaS ecosystem platform with Trransfer Technologies’ global B2B ground transportation platform to serve Taiwan’s growing outbound business travel demand SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Trransfer Technologies, a global B2B ground transportation platform serving corporate travel managers, private aviation firms, banks, luxury concierge services … Read more

Police make arrest following serious assault, Whangārei

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a serious assault in Whangārei in April have arrested one person. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says a 22-year-old man has this morning been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He says Police previously asked the public for assistance following a person being…

Grey Street, Hamilton closed following crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Grey Street, Hamilton is closed following a crash. The three-vehicle crash near Wellington Street was reported just after 12:05pm. Four people have sustained injuries, one person is in a serious condition, the other three are in a moderate condition. Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area…

Budget 2026 hides a nearly $500 billion KiwiSaver hole across the public service

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Source: Green Party The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves a hole of nearly half a billion dollars, the cost of the higher employer KiwiSaver contribution for most of the public service, with no sign of funding anywhere in the books to meet it. “Nicola Willis has a hole of nearly $500 million in her…

Fishers fined $1000 each for breach of no-take rules

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Source: Northland Regional Council Two fishers have been fined $1000 each for breaching no take rules in Northland’s Mimiwhangata and Rakaumangamanga (Cape Brett) Rāhui Tapu marine protection areas. Group Manager – Biosecurity Don Mckenzie, says both incidents saw Northland Regional Council (NRC) environmental monitoring officers obtain evidence of breach of the no-take rules (fish on a … Read more

Budget 26: $62.5 million for more classrooms in South Island Schools

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Source: New Zealand Government Students and communities across the South Island will benefit from a $62.5 million investment package to build more classrooms and upgrade others, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced during a visit to Darfield High School today. “This significant investment will deliver 59 additional classrooms across the South Island and provide funding…

Appointments – Tim Larkin appointed to lead Link Financial Group

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Source: NZHL Link Financial Group (LFG) has appointed Tim Larkin as its new General Manager, effective 22 June 2026, as the business sharpens its focus on supporting adviser performance and sustainable growth. NZHL Group CEO, which LFG is part of, Kip Hanna said Larkin brings a combination of commercial leadership and sector insight that will be … Read more

Health – WHO vape flavour ban call backed by NZ heart and lung health organisations

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Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand health organisations are backing a World Health Organization push to remove flavours from nicotine products, saying sweet, fruity, confectionery-style flavours are undermining efforts to protect young people from addiction and disease. Kia Manawanui Trust – The Heart of Aotearoa and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ have welcomed the … Read more

Federated Farmers launches election priorities

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a five-point plan for the next government, setting out what it says should be a major focus for political parties heading into the November election. President Wayne Langford says the organisation’s election platform, Backing Kiwi Farmers, is a practical blueprint for whichever parties form the next government. “This isn’t … Read more

Government welcomes new diesel storage

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Source: New Zealand Government News that work to recommission an additional 93 million litres of diesel storage capacity at Marsden Point in Northland is finished has been welcomed by the Government. Channel Infrastructure NZ has worked at pace to recommission the tanks in time to receive the diesel reserve purchased by the Government. “A significant amount…

Serious crash, SH1, Spotswood

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge, Spotswood, Hurunui District. Police were called about 8.33am.  Initial indications are there have been serious injuries.  The road will be closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area.  ENDS  Issued…

Serious crash, SH3, Rukuhia

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Raynes Road and Ohaupo Road (SH3).  Police were called about 6.45am.  Initial indications are that one person may be seriously injured. Traffic management is in place. Motorists should avoid the area, or expect delays. ENDS  Issued…

Two in custody following fleeing vehicle incident in Hastings

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Matthew Wilkin, Eastern District Command Centre: Eastern District Police have two people in custody following a serious fleeing driver incident through Hastings and Flaxmere this evening. Police spotted the vehicle on Clive Street just before 6:15pm, it had been involved in a separate fleeing driver incident…

Road blocked, SH30, Te Teko

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 30 is blocked following a vehicle fire in Te Teko this afternoon. Emergency services were called to SH30 near Galatea Road, reported around 3pm. The road is blocked while emergency services are in attendance and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays. ENDS

Do you recognise these people?

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a number of young women in relation to a serious assault incident at Morningside Train Station on the evening of 31 October 2025 (Halloween). During this incident, four victims were assaulted on and around a train carriage and platform. An extensive…

Solomon Islands PM to visit New Zealand

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Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit New Zealand this week for talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. “It’s only been a few weeks since Mr Wale became Prime Minister, so I’m pleased to welcome him to New Zealand so soon,” Mr Luxon says. “Solomon Islands is an important partner…

Polls – New poll shows public know Holidays Act changes favour employers over workers – PSA

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Source: PSA – 41% say the changes will benefit employers more. Only 11% say workers will benefit more. – Among part-time workers, those hit hardest by this Bill, just 10% think the changes will help them. 45% say it helps employers. – Two in three New Zealanders (66%) say workers whose pay varies week to week … Read more

Fatal crash, Kopu

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Paeroa-Kopu Road, Kopu, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by…