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Source: Cotality New analysis by Cotality finds that trading up from a three-bedroom to a four-bedroom house typically still commands a six-figure premium. What is the trade-up premium? One way to measure the potential costs facing a property owner who’s looking to ‘trade up’ is to assess the difference in median values between three bedroom … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Current account deficit $4.6 billion for the March 2026 quarter – news story 17 June 2026 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account balance widened by $100 million to a deficit of $4.6 billion in the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The current account balance records the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Vingroup ranked 26th in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 ranking, rising 11 places from 37th in 2025 and 19 places from 45th in 2024. The Group continues to be the highest-ranked private enterprise in Vietnam.Advancing in the ranking for two consecutive years … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of NZ The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has welcomed the Government’s decision to review how Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is funded. ICNZ Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said the review is a timely and positive step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of a critical … Read more
Source: Council of Medical Colleges The Council of Medical Colleges (CMC) thanks Dr Rachelle Love for her hard work as Chair of the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and wishes her well for the future. CMC has valued our positive engagements with Dr Love and her contribution to the joint programme of work between MCNZ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Health Minister’s funding “boost” for aged residential care continues underfunding to the sector and will continue unsafe practices and short staffing, which is putting vulnerable residents at risk, NZNO says. Simeon Brown today announced a 4% increase of $79 million for aged care providers in the coming financial year. As part of … Read more
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is concerned by the Minister’s comments about cultural safety being political ideology in relation to the change of board members at the Medical Council. The independence of the Medical Council as a regulator is fundamental to public trust, patient … Read more
Source: Civil Aviation Authority From 29 June 2026, passengers travelling through Invercargill Airport will notice a change to our security screening process. Body scanners (Automated Imaging Technology or AIT) will become the main way we screen passengers. This change supports New Zealand’s strong aviation security standards, as body scanners have proven highly effective at detecting … Read more
Source: World Vision More than 200 schools across Aotearoa will be going offline to participate in the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge, which kicks off on Friday, 19 June. Thousands of young people will take on the country’s largest youth fundraising event, raising funds to support hungry children in Solomon Islands. This year’s World Vision 40 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach This new office located in the Yangtze Delta region strengthens family governance and intergenerational succession capabilities for next-generation family leaders HONG KONG SAR / WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – WRISE Group (“WRISE”), one of Asia’s fastest-growing independent wealth management firms, announced the official launch of WRISE … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – With approval from the State Bank of Vietnam, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HOSE: SSB) has officially completed its charter capital increase to VND 34,288 billion. The additional capital is expected to strengthen the Bank’s market competitiveness, improve its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Seven properties honoured across Asia-Pacific, including highly prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ recognition for Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Lanson Place is proud to announce that seven of its hotels and serviced residences across Asia-Pacific have been recognised in the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Winner of the Redress Design Award 2025 “DHL GoGreen Plus Alumni Prize”, Eric Wong has created “DHL x Absurd Laboratory BFFS Upcycled Collection”, a limited-edition fashion accessory line that gives retired courier uniforms a second life All profits will be donated to the local environmental NGO Redress to foster the next generation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A suite of Agentic AI services set to launch for European customers later this year PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its cloud region in France. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died following an earlier crash in Red Beach. The single vehicle crash was reported on Red Beach Road at 12.26pm. The crash occurred at a shopping complex, where the vehicle has impacted a food outlet. Despite medical assistance being provided at the scene, sadly the…
Source: Media Outreach A two-day family event at HarbourFront Centre will see 35 children aged 5 to 14 run their own booths, pitch ideas and make real decisions, as parents increasingly look for learning experiences that go beyond academics. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – As Singapore continues to place growing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Most awarded developer in Thailand and Asia for third consecutive year; 80 total International Property Awards to date plus a landmark new win at the Real Estate Asia Awards PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – Banyan Group, the pioneering developer of iconic integrated resort destination Laguna Phuket, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Three Police officers had merely minutes to prevent a tragedy. All three members from the Auckland Police Maritime Unit sprang into action as a vehicle was quickly pulled under water in Okahu Bay on Monday afternoon. “The first officer entered the water almost immediately and swam to the vehicle,” District Operations…
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 17 Jun 2026 A strong stopbank stands between communities and floodwater. They protect people, homes, infrastructure and productive land – but only if they remain in good condition. We’re asking Canterbury landowners to keep stock well clear of stopbanks in wet winter conditions, when soils are soft and damage can…
Source: New Zealand Government More than 1300 schools and 220,000 students have used the Student Mentoring Assessment Tool (SMART) since it was introduced in February, Education Minister Erica Stanford said today. The Government introduced twice yearly assessment in reading writing and maths. “We campaigned on this in 2023, we funded it and we delivered it.…
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Kauri Road, between Waikato and Peach Roads. Police were called about 3.40pm. One person has suffered serious injuries. Motorists are asked to expect delays and avoid the area where possible. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: Media Outreach Refreshed five-year Encompass roadmap highlights accelerated fleet decarbonisation and proactive talent integration as key competitive advantages HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – The Caravel Group, a diversified global conglomerate with core businesses in maritime services, commodity trading and investment management, today released its fifth annual Responsibility … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 17 Jun 2026 Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has begun construction on three new stopbanks designed to contain flows to the south branch of the Rangitata River during floods. The south branch is a natural flood pathway for the Rangitata River and is expected to take the overflow during…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2026 – In conjunction with National Low-Carbon Day, Asia Symbol has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking the ninth consecutive year that the company has released a comprehensive account of its sustainability performance and progress. The report has been prepared in accordance with the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New changes are halving the amount of time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums (PIMs), allowing building work to get underway more quickly, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “Fixing the basics and building for the future for New Zealand means taking…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ongoing focus and investment on getting Police back to basics and focused on frontline policing is yielding impressive results, with the new Taradale Police Station opening today, says Minister of Police Mark Mitchell. “In Budget 2024, the Government put $34.6 million of capital investment aside for frontline policing. That…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $2.4 million across six community programmes using sport and physical activity to support children and young people who may be at risk of offending or reoffending, says Minister for Sport and Recreation, Mark Mitchell. “This investment is in addition to the initial $2.2 million provided to five…