Fatal crash: Great Barrier Island

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on Great Barrier Island this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mulberry Grove Road and Shoal Bay Road at around 12.20pm. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. There are no other reports of…

Successful debut of International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2026 – Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service (GFS) held its inaugural three-day International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services (ISERAS) (June 16-18), bringing together more than 230 policymakers, experts and academics, and industry representatives from over 70 institutions and accredited organisations. … Read more

Swire Coca-Cola HK Refreshes the 2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival with Giant Festive Installation at the Avenue of Stars

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2026 – Bringing a refreshing wave to a beloved cultural tradition, Swire Coca-Cola HK has become the Official Beverage Sponsor for the “2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races”, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Running from 19 June … Read more

New Zealand prepared and watching as bird flu detected in Australia

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is well prepared to respond if bird flu reaches our shores, but it is important that everyone takes steps now to be ready, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “Since the H5N1 strain of bird flu started spreading around the world, New Zealand’s geographical isolation has protected us and given…

99.5 per cent benefiting from KiwiSaver change

Source: New Zealand Government 99.5 per cent of people contributing to KiwiSaver through their wages or salaries can look forward to greater security in retirement thanks to the increase in contribution rates, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  “Almost three months after the default contribution rate for the scheme was lifted, only half a per cent…

Fatal crash,Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Patutahi, west of Gisborne. The single vehicle crash on Wharekopae Road was reported at around 5:20pm yesterday. One person died at the scene, while multiple others were injured in the crash, including two seriously. Anyone who witnessed the crash or…

Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington, yesterday. The two-vehicle crash between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside off-ramp was reported about 4:40pm. A second person sustained critical injuries. The road opened shortly before 11pm after the Serious Crash…

iQOO 15R Named Official Gaming Phone for 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: Honor of Kings

Source: Media Outreach The performance-focused smartphone will support tournament-level mobile gameplay with stable performance, responsive controls and sustained power. DONGGUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – iQOO, a smartphone brand built for high-performance mobile gaming experiences, today announced that the iQOO 15R has been named the Official Gaming Phone for the … Read more

Meat leads rise in exports in May – Overseas merchandise trade: May 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Meat leads rise in exports in May – news story 19 June 2026 New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.9 billion in May 2026, up $1.4 billion (18 percent) compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Leading the rise in total exports were … Read more

ZEEKR Surpasses 800,000 Global Deliveries and Unveils Global Expansion Strategy for Dual Flagship 9-Series Models

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – The 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially opened today. Under the theme “Luxury, Elevated to a New Realm”, ZEEKR unveiled the global expansion strategy for its dual flagship 9-Series models — the ZEEKR 9X and ZEEKR … Read more

Alleged driver put public ‘at significant risk’

Source: New Zealand Police A 27-year-old man is facing serious charges after a fleeing driver incident that damaged vehicles and caused over a dozen driving complaints between Hurunui and Christchurch this afternoon. Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison says the alleged driver put members of the public at significant risk with his driving, which damaged at least…

Police encouraged by community response in Whitby assault investigation

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the assault of an 11-year-old girl in Whitby say strong community support is generating valuable information and new lines of enquiry. The incident happened about 5.45pm on Wednesday 10 June, when a male wearing a red shirt and dark-coloured shorts ran up to two children on Albatross Close, assaulting…

Serious crash, Wharekopae Road, Gisborne

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 

Defence News – RNZAF Poseidon crew spots fisherman missing for a week in Cook Islands

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

World Refugee Day: Almost 2 million children estimated to have returned to “unliveable conditions” in Syria in 18 months

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

New Emergency Mobile Alert map “another step forward” – NEMA

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

Health – Historic vote backs historic change for general practice funding

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

Serious crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway

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…

Public urged to help locate rare dolphin in Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi

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…

Body located, Pahoia Peninsula

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…

A Decade of Sharing the Flavors of China: ‘Chinese Restaurant’ Stays True to Its Mission Through Food and Culture

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

Hong Kong universities scale global heights, cementing education hub status

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

Operation Green: Police dig out cannabis operation

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,…

VinFast Builds on EV Success While Looking Beyond Electrification

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