Awards – Two wins at Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards

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

Ministerial Overreach – Minister guts Nursing Council board with no focus on patient safety – NZNO

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

Research – Global clinical trial reveals safest, most effective antibiotics for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections

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

Health – ProCare supports next generation of Māori and Pacific doctors in general practice

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

Events – Planting day one of a number of Matariki activities in Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council The community is warmly invited to a planting day at Bothamley Park next month, along with a number of activities in the city, to celebrate Matariki. The planting event, from 10am-12.30pm on Saturday 18 July, will put 1800 plants in the ground as part of the ongoing programme to protect Te Awarua … Read more

ADVISORY: MARCH FOR PEACE (AUCKLAND) – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Tomorrow, Aucklanders will gather at Aotea Square for the March for Peace, a major public mobilisation calling on the Coalition Government to prioritise people and the planet over escalating international conflicts. Hosted jointly by Anti-War Aotearoa (AWA) and Greenpeace Aotearoa, the hīkoi will demand a fully independent foreign policy grounded in Te Tiriti o … Read more

Child deaths in conflict surge by a third amid rise of tech-driven warfare – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children The number of children killed in conflict soared to at least 6,266 in 2025, up about 34% from 2024, with the increased use of high-tech explosive weapons driving the trend, said Save the Children [1]. The latest United Nations Annual Report of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict showed a record 24,174 children … Read more

Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Ethical & Impact Investing: Winners of the 2026 Awards

Source: Mindful Money The sixth annual Ethical and Impact Investment Awards were held in Auckland on 18th June, presented by the charity, Mindful Money. These awards showed strong commitment to shifting investment towards positive real world outcomes, a theme of the awards and preceding conference. These awards come at a time of political challenges to … Read more

Celebrate Matariki in Puketī ngahere

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 June 2026 People across Te Tai Tokerau and beyond are invited to a special evening of nurturing and whakanui (celebration), open from 4 pm to 8 pm. Organised by the Department of Conservation (DOC), Kaitiaki Kauri, Puketī Forest Trust, Northland Regional Council, Heritage New Zealand and Tiakina Kauri, the…

Sudden death investigation launched, Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Taupō Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley:  Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman at a Tokoroa address overnight. Police were called just before midnight to an address on Hinau Street. Emergency services responded, but sadly she was pronounced deceased at the scene. Cordons have…

Search and rescue operation launched, Taharoa

Source: New Zealand Police A search and rescue operation has been launched in Taharoa, west of Ōtorohanga, after a man has been reported missing. Dilane Harding, 55, was reported missing around 7pm yesterday [Thursday 18 June] after he failed to return home from fishing off Paparoa Rock on the west coast of Taharoa earlier in…

EIT celebrates graduates and partnership milestone in China

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 7 minutes ago Graduates from the EIT Data Science and Communication College were celebrated in Shaoxing, China, last week as students, families and staff gathered to recognise their achievements during a ceremony held at Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU). The ceremony was attended by EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen during her…

Two charged after Point Chevalier fire

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews, Auckland City CIB: Police have arrested and charged two men after a fire in Point Chevalier overnight. Shortly before 1am emergency services were called to a property on Sutherland Road after reports a garage was on fire. Fire and Emergency New Zealand extinguished…

Traffic delays, Takapuna

Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to exercise caution in the Takapuna area after reports diesel has been spilt on the road. Officers are attending areas along Lake Road after reports several motorbikes, bicycle riders and cars have slid on the road due to the substance. The diesel has potentially been tracked from…

Fatal crash, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Gisborne. Emergency services were called to Harris Street just before 9:40pm last night where a vehicle had crashed into a fence. Despite medical attention, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is making enquiries. ENDS…

Summary Report: Section 95 inquiry into the treatment of a person at Waikato Hospital

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 June 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> In April 2025, the Director of Mental Health initiated an inquiry under section 95 of the Mental Health Act into the situation that occurred in March 2025, where a person was misidentified and subsequently compulsorily treated at Waikato Hospital. The summary…

Dayos Releases Athena: Agentic Replacement for Oracle and Workday AMS Contracts, Now Generally Available

Source: Media Outreach Hero performs full end-to-end report development, Application configuration, and token management, closing tickets at no marginal cost on top of the platform fee while customers keep their existing systems, controls, and access model. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – Dayos Pte. Ltd., the Singapore-based AI company, today announced … Read more

American Rare Earths Provides Exploration Update and Outlines 2026-2027 Field Programs Across U.S. Project Portfolio

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) DENVER, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on exploration and drilling activities underway and planned across its U.S. rare earths project portfolio during 2026 and 2027, including Halleck Creek in Wyoming, … Read more

GDP increases 0.8 percent in the March 2026 quarter – Gross domestic product: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP increases 0.8 percent in the March 2026 quarter – news story 17 June 2026 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8 percent in the March 2026 quarter, following a 0.5 percent increase in the December 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “GDP rose 0.8 percent in … Read more

Hong Kong rises to No.2 globally in competitiveness

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world’s second most competitive economy, according to the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published today (June 18) by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). It is Hong Kong’s highest ranking since … Read more

Galaxy Macau Celebrates a Collection of Distinguished Wins at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards APAC 2026

Source: Media Outreach With Grand Resort Deck crowned “Macau’s Best Hotel Pool”, the world-class integrated resort’s peerless portfolio of luxury accommodations and spas garner Top 10 positions on the acclaimed honors list MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – Galaxy Macau cements its position as a defining force in Macau’s luxury … Read more

2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events Held in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – On June 16, the 2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events, under the theme of “Sunny Hainan · Heart’s Desire,” were held in Hong Kong. Leaders from Hong Kong’s cultural and tourism authorities, heads of industry associations, and representatives of … Read more

Sun Life Partners with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to Take Dragon Boat Celebrations to New Heights as Title Sponsor of the “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival” and “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races”

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating Hong Kong’s century-old Dragon Boat heritage with a large-scale installation to design your own boat HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – Sun Life has proudly supported local dragon boat activities to help preserve this cultural tradition. To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic “Hong … Read more