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Source: New Zealand Police Wharekopae Road, Patutahi is currently closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon crew has found a solo fisherman missing for a week in the northern Cook Islands. The man, in his four-metre aluminium skiff, was spotted by the crew this morning (NZT) and he was able to wave to them. Nearby … Read more
Source: Save the Children Almost 2 million children have returned to their hometowns in Syria in the past 18 months – the largest voluntary movement of returnees globally – but many find their homes damaged, basic services collapsed and the land contaminated by explosive devices, Save the Children said [1]. Ahead of World Refugee Day tomorrow, … Read more
Source: National Emergency Management Agency A new map will allow anyone in New Zealand to see any live Emergency Mobile Alerts, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Hosted on GetReady.govt.nz, the map will show all current active Alerts issued by authorised agencies such as NEMA, CDEM Groups, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Police. The web … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says today’s overwhelming vote by contracted primary care providers in favour of a new Government funding package marks a historic moment for general practice. Contracted providers representing general practices across New Zealand voted by an 85 percent majority to accept the package, which … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash involves two vehicles and was reported about 4.40pm, in the southbound lanes between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside off-ramp. One person is understood to have serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 June 2026 A member of the public spotted the solitary dolphin this week in the Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi Marine Sanctuary. DOC is currently trying to locate it to take a DNA sample to confirm which species it is. DOC Marine Species Senior Advisor Kristina Hillock says sightings of…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a body in the search for a missing man in Tauranga. The body was located by Police off the Pahoia Peninsula yesterday evening. While a formal identification process is underway, the body is believed to be that of 56-year-old man Aaron Franklin, who was reported missing on 8…
Source: Media Outreach CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Carrying the warmth of everyday life and the richness of Chinese civilization, Chinese Restaurant embarks on a new chapter as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Marking this milestone, Chinese Restaurant: Nanyang Memories Season makes its highly anticipated return, with partners Huang … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Hong Kong universities continue to excel on the international stage with five institutions ranked among the world’s top 100 and, for the first time, two in the top 20 of the 2027 World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland Police have seized close to 500 cannabis plants following an operation targeting organised crime groups in the area. On Tuesday, Police executed four search warrants at properties in Hillsborough, New Windsor, Mount Roskill, and Mount Albert as part of Operation Green. Acting Senior Sergeant Corey Foster, Auckland City West Police,…
Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – As Southeast Asia and the Middle East ramp up investments in autonomous driving and AI-powered transportation, VinFast is positioning itself at the intersection of today’s EV market and tomorrow’s mobility ecosystem. The future of mobility is being shaped by a common … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Central Hawke’s Bay is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash between Otane and Pukehou was reported at around 2:45pm. Two people have been seriously injured. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police Police are deeply concerned after an Auckland taxi driver was found driving allegedly six times the legal breath alcohol limit. The driver was working at the time. Auckland Motorways staff responded to a driving complaint on the South-Western Motorway (SH20) after 2pm on Thursday. “The taxi van was heading northbound, and…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 June 2026 The new route was put in after sampling found unsafe levels of asbestos in the soil on the previous track and traces of asbestos in the hut. Department of Conservation Golden Bay Operations Manager Ross Trotter says the popular hut has been decontaminated, and areas of asbestos…
Source: Media Outreach Over 70 wellness sessions across six immersive festival zones from sunrise yoga and seafront runs, to strength training, breathwork, creative workshops and recovery experiences, offering something for everyone, across all ages and abilities. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Glow Festival by Prudential returns to Sentosa this July, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – For many students considering higher education, choosing an institution is not only about selecting a programme or qualification. Students are also looking for a learning environment where they belong, receive support, build confidence and connect with people who can help with understanding future … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Local GP clinics will receive a major funding boost to help more New Zealanders get an appointment when they need one, with investment targeted to where patients need it most, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Keeping GP visit costs the same for patients as last year Updating the way GP clinics…
Source: New Zealand Government A funding boost will strengthen aged residential care services and improve support for older New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say. “Older New Zealanders deserve access to safe, quality care that meets their needs and supports them to live with dignity,” Mr Brown says. Health…
Source: New Zealand Government Community pharmacies will receive a funding boost to help more New Zealanders access timely healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Community pharmacies are often the front door to New Zealand’s health system. They provide trusted advice, dispense medicines, deliver vaccinations, and help people get the care they need in their local communities,” Mr Brown…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have rounded up a group of young people in stolen vehicles across parts of Auckland early this morning. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Ann Wilkie says around 11.18pm Police received reports two suspected stolen vehicles were being driven in tandem on Ridge Road, Howick. “Our officers located these…
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, supply chains and investment flows, Thailand’s long-standing reputation as a trusted and neutral regional partner could become one of its strongest competitive advantages, according to Distinguished Professor Andrew K. Rose, Dean of NUS Business School. … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Residents in Whangārei and the Far North who use the Total Mobility (TM) scheme need to be aware that there are changes coming to the service. The government has introduced updates to how the Total Mobility scheme is funded and delivered across the country. The changes are being implemented nationwide to support … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council A project to relocate the heart of flood-prone Whirinaki and a manager acknowledged for outstanding leadership and commitment to strengthening iwi and hapū partnerships in local government have been recognised at the Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards Northland Regional Council and Te Hikutū hapū won the Eagle Technology Award for Excellence in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Minister of Health Simeon Brown has gutted the Nursing Council in a ministerial overreach which fails to focus on patient safety and gets ahead of his own deregulation process, NZNO says. The Nursing Council board consists of up to 14 members and is a mixture of Ministerial appointees and members elected … Read more
Source: Aotearoa Clinical Trials Aotearoa New Zealand researchers and clinicians have contributed to a major international clinical trial that is set to change how Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections are treated worldwide. Teams across nine New Zealand sites, including Aotearoa Clinical Trials (ACTT) site at Middlemore Hospital, were part of the global SNAP Trial, which has identified … Read more
Source: ProCare Outstanding Māori and Pacific medical students have been recognised through ProCare’s scholarship programme for achieving top marks in the GP pathway of Auckland University’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). The awards come as general practice continues to face pressures across Aotearoa, alongside a need for care that better reflects … Read more