Serious crash closes SH2, Central Hawke’s Bay

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 

On-duty taxi driver found over the limit

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…

New track to Asbestos Cottage, hut decontaminated

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…

Glow Festival by Prudential Expands in Sentosa Partnership, Bringing Global Headliners and Its Biggest Edition Yet to Singapore

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

SIM Global Education Students Connect with Industry Mentors Through Campus Life

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

GPs overwhelmingly back funding deal

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…

Funding boost for aged residential care sector

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…

Funding boost for community pharmacies

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…

Two apprehended after stealing cars

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…

Thailand’s “trust capital” a potential strategic advantage amid global realignment: NUS Business School Dean

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

Northland News – Total Mobility Scheme changes – Supporting our communities through change

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

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…