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Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s disestablishment of the Ministry for the Environment, following the law change required to scrap the Ministry passing through Parliament on Wednesday. “This Government is cementing their place as the most anti-environment Government in New Zealand’s history. This is a shameful end of an era,” said…
Source: Media Outreach With a prime seafront setting, 600 rooms & suites, enticing dining options, and fantastic facilities for all ages, just footsteps from Patong Beach and the famous nightlife of Bangla Road, this is the perfect option for couples, families and friends alike PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged three youths following reports of suspicious activity around vehicles in Whanganui. Yesterday, Police were able to act quickly on information received to identify, locate and apprehend youths who were observed acting suspiciously near parked vehicles. Thanks to the swift actions of members of the public, who alerted Police…
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, on his first official visit to New Zealand. Mr Herath is the first Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to visit New Zealand since 2014. His visit comes exactly one year after Minister Peters’ visit to Colombo. “New Zealand has a warm and rapidly growing relationship with Sri…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager: Police can confirm that two further arrests have been made in relation to a series of violent assaults that occurred over a weekend earlier this month. A 15-year-old male has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm,…
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Singapore this week to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, an international security conference focused on issues confronting the Indo-Pacific region. “In an increasingly volatile world, there is no better way to share perspectives, find common ground, and solve pressing regional security challenges than through robust,…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who was found deceased at a Sommerville Street, Andersons Bay, property on Friday 22 May. He was Douglas Alexander Senior, 58, from Andersons Bay. Police extend our deepest condolences to Douglas’s family and friends during this difficult time. The 37-year-old man charged…
Source: Auckland Council This year’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 has been agreed at the Budget & Performance Committee meeting today at Auckland Town Hall and has been formally approved by the Governing Body. The financial settings agreed ensure that the target of returning to average residential rates increases of no more than 3.5 per cent per…
Source: Auckland Council Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director. Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson today announced the appointment of the newest member of the council’s executive leadership team and leader of the newly created directorate that will deliver Auckland Council’s transport…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Tekapo-Twizel Road, Tekapo, on Sunday 24 May. He was Jeffrey Alan Ross, 74, a retired pharmacist from Christchurch. Police extend our deepest condolences to Jeffrey’s family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the…
Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of Ōhaupō Road/State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō is blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the crash, where a vehicle has hit the median wire, around 3.15pm. There are no injuries and no other vehicles involved. The northbound passing lane is currently blocked and diversions are inplace.…
Source: Save the Children Young people from across Aotearoa are calling on the Government to use Budget 2026 to invest in the wellbeing, opportunities, and futures of rangatahi, with calls for stronger support for youth spaces, mental health, public transport, and affordable childcare. Save the Children has worked alongside this year’s Generation Hope youth ambassadors to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – As traditional large-model scaling laws near their computational limits, the global tech community is racing to explore next-generation AI pathways. On May 12, at the Science x AI Summit 2026 in Silicon Valley, Turing winners, Fields Medal-level scientists, and leaders … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – On May 12, 2026, the Science x AI Summit 2026 opened in Silicon Valley, focusing on AI, fundamental science, and industrial applications. Discussions covered large-model development paths, algorithm efficiency, AI agents, computing infrastructure, and commercial deployment. Chow Kit Hui, an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced the elevation of Dallas Welch to Chair of the Remuneration Authority [the Authority], the reappointment of current member Vern Walsh for a further three-year term, and the new member appointment of Wynand du Plessis. The Authority consists of three members,…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have spoken to two people for unlawful hunting in Bendigo, Central Otago. On 17 May, two prize stags were shot and killed on private land. Following lines of enquiry, Police from Cromwell and Queenstown executed search warrants earlier this morning at addresses in Cromwell and Lake Hayes. Two youths were…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Browsing pressure can remove preferred plants from the forest understory, changing how forests regenerate over time and removing precious habitat and food for many of our native species. Left: outside an enclosure fence in Kaweka Forest Park, where browsing is high. Right: inside the fenced area, showing vegetation recovery. Photo: Kellie Mayo. If you…
Source: Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) More than 240 Muslim women from across Aotearoa New Zealand gathered in Christchurch for the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand’s (IWCNZ) 35th National Conference, Breaking Barriers – Women Leading with Faith and Purpose. Held over three days, the conference reached full capacity and focused on addressing … Read more
Source: Exercise NZ “You could say he’s technically correct, but that’s not the full story… It really depends on what you’re measuring,” “That’s where social media headlines can become misleading… A short squat break may outperform walking for one specific blood sugar measure, but health is much bigger than a single metric.” “The best approach … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Annual consumers price inflation was 3.1 percent in the March quarter. The Middle East conflict is increasing near-term inflation and weakening economic activity. Inflation is expected to peak at 4.3 percent in the September quarter and to return to the 2 percent target mid-point in mid-2027. Currently, core inflation, … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 27 May 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today voted to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent. Annual consumers price inflation was 3.1 percent in the March quarter. The Middle East conflict is increasing near-term inflation and weakening economic activity. Inflation is expected to peak at 4.3 percent in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB: Police investigating a stabbing in Tikipunga on Sunday are continuing to appeal to the public for any CCTV footage of the incident. Police were called to an address on Townsend Place at about 1.15am after reports a man had suffered a…
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid the first charge under new stalking and harassment laws that came into effect yesterday, marking early use of strengthened powers to protect victims. A 39-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court today charged with stalking and harassment. Acting Director of Prevention Inspector Natasha Allan says…
Source: Green Party The Green Party has revealed Luxon’s failed climate policies have created a $1.4 billion fiscal hole, after the Government’s retreat on climate caused the carbon auctions to collapse and the cash it was banking on never arrived. “Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon lecture New Zealanders about fiscal responsibility and the dangers of…
Source: Media Outreach Asia’s first Design & Innovation Festival announces its venue and key speakers — where Japanese design expertise meets the cultural diversity of Asia BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – On Friday, June 26, 2026, SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026 will be held at Siam Paragon, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has listened to feedback from the homeschool sector and has agreed to pause work on regulation changes, says Education Minster Erica Stanford. “The Ministry of Education and the Education Review Office advised, in late 2025 and early 2026, that regulation was required to ensure children educated at home received…
Source: New Zealand Government Opportunities to hunt in New Zealand are growing, with a new commercial game preserve to open in Hawke’s Bay, increasing outdoor access for Kiwis and boosting the local economy. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed a 286 ha Te Konini site will operate commercially from the 2027 game hunting…