Solar on schools to boost future resilience

Source: New Zealand Government Schools will save money, have greater energy security, reduce school energy bills, and reduce their carbon emissions through a $30 million Government initiative to put solar panels on up to 500 schools across New Zealand, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. “The solar on schools programme marks a…

Lane blocked: Puhinui Road, Māngere

Source: New Zealand Police The eastbound lane of Puhinui Road, Māngere is blocked following an earlier crash. Police were notified of the crash between a bus and a car at around 9am. There were no reports of injury. Motorists are advised to expect delays while we work to clear the scene. ENDS. Frankie Le Roy/NZ…

Mental health response for Tauranga 111 calls

Source: New Zealand Government Tauranga people experiencing mental distress will receive support from a new mental health co-response team, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “It’s utterly unacceptable that when a concerned mum, dad, friend, or colleague calls 111 looking for a mental health response, they receive a criminal justice response. This Government is…

Record demand for DOC Bookings shows growing popularity of naturing

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 June 2026 Across a two-week opening period, more than 33,000 bookings were processed. More than 400 facilities opened during this time, with the process completed in around half the usual timeframe thanks to improvements to DOC’s online booking system and queue management tools. DOC Director Heritage and Visitors Cat…

Appeal for information following crash, Whangamata

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Scott Tyrrell: Police are appealing for information following a crash in Whangamata over the weekend. On Sunday 31 May, around 3.50pm, Police were called to a single vehicle crash, where a car has hit a tree on Tairua Road. Two people transported to hospital, one with serious injuries.…

Government approves new plan to eliminate bovine TB

Source: New Zealand Government The Government, in partnership with the beef, dairy and deer industries, plans to knock out tuberculosis (TB)-infected possums in certain ‘hot spot’ parts of the country to protect herds, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.An independent review of the National Pest Management Plan for TB recommended that TB-infected possums must be cleared…

Nowhere to run for alleged offender

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been held in custody after allegedly being found with a large quantity of drugs after fleeing from Police. The man initially came to Police’s attention in Glen Eden in the early hours of Sunday. Acting Inspector Nick Salter, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager says around 1.10am officers spotted…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tairāwhiti Police Open Day

Source: New Zealand Police Tairāwhiti Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Gisborne Police Station on Sunday 7 June from 10am-12pm (last people let in at 11.30am). 8 Gladstone Street, Gisborne. Held at the rear of the station, the event will host a patrol car, Police Dogs, the Armed Offenders Squad, and much…

Hospital visits inspire Tairāwhiti mum to pursue nursing through EIT

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Quinn Sidney was not looking for a career in nursing. But spending time in hospital with her three-year-old son inspired the Tairāwhiti mother to enrol in EIT’s Bachelor of Nursing programme. The 26-year-old (Ngāti Porou) previously worked in trades and farming before making a complete change in…

Villa renovation inspires pathway to architecture

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Growing up watching her parents renovate a 100-year-old villa sparked a lifelong interest in design for Hawke’s Bay graduate Isabelle Ashe, who is now turning that passion into a career through EIT. The 22-year-old completed EIT’s New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology at the Hawke’s Bay campus…

EIT graduate building on award-winning start

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 days ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science graduate Anna Kelland credits her Hawke’s Bay studies with laying the groundwork for a career that has already brought national recognition. The 24-year-old graduated from EIT as Valedictorian in 2022 and was named the 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year.…

Insurance – Insurers call for Community Protection Levy to fund resilience before disaster strikes

Source: Insurance Council of NZ The insurance sector is calling on all political parties to replace the current Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) levy with a simpler Community Protection Levy, redirecting funding into reducing natural hazard risk before disasters strike while moving FENZ to sustainable Crown funding. “New Zealand needs to invest more in reducing … Read more

The Virchow Prize 2026 Awarded for Pioneering Work on Ebola, Advancing Global Epidemic Preparedness and Fostering Global Solidarity

Source: Media Outreach Jean-Jacques Muyembe and Peter Piot are being honored with the international award of €500,000 for exceptional life-long leadership spanning five decades since the first outbreak of Ebola BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 2 June 2026 – The Virchow Prize 2026 has been jointly awarded to Jean‑Jacques Muyembe and Peter Piot for their … Read more

HKUST Unicorn Day Brings Together Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leaders

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today successfully hosted its annual “Unicorn Day,” one of Hong Kong’s flagship innovation and entrepreneurship events. The event brought together over 1,800 participants, including students, faculty, and alumni, as well as … Read more

KitHui Growth Financial Academy Highlights the Role of AI for Science in Advancing Financial Modeling of Complex Systems

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – AI for Science emerged as a key topic at the Science x AI Summit 2026, where discussions focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in addressing complex, multi-variable systems. The summit, held on May 12 in Silicon Valley, brought … Read more

Transport – SH2 Waioweka Gorge closure shows importance of road resilience investment

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the ongoing closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge highlights the importance of investing in road resilience projects. The comments follow the Government’s commitment of $400 million for state highway resilience projects in Budget 2026, aimed at helping keep critical transport routes open during and after severe … Read more

Award-winning BYU Ballroom Dance Company to Perform in India, Showcasing World-Class Dance and Cultural Exchange

Source: Media Outreach NEW DELHI / BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – Having recently won championships at Blackpool, Brigham Young University’s internationally acclaimed Ballroom Dance Company will bring its elegant and high-energy performances to India this June, with scheduled appearances in New Delhi on 4 June and 6 June 2026, … Read more

Workable lending laws delivered

Source: New Zealand Government The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill passed its third reading last week, delivering simpler, clearer, and more workable lending laws for New Zealanders, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says. “New Zealanders should be able to access affordable finance when they need it, whether they’re buying a home,…

DHL Express and ASEAN Business Advisory Council partner to strengthen MSME competitiveness and advance ASEAN trade integration

Source: Media Outreach Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost trade facilitation across businesses in ASEAN The partnership will empower MSMEs through training and tools to navigate digital, finance, and logistics challenges, while improving trade standards, sustainability, and cross-border processes= MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – … Read more

Southco Launches Next-Gen Liquid Cooling Access Solutions at COMPUTEX 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., the global leader in engineered access solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in COMPUTEX 2026, taking place June 2–5 in Taipei. As one of the world’s most influential technology exhibitions, COMPUTEX … Read more

Tertiary Research Excellence Fund focused on driving economic growth

Source: New Zealand Government The introduction of the new Tertiary Research Excellence Fund (TREF) will direct research effort towards economic growth while cutting red tape, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education, and Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology. Cabinet has approved the final design of the TREF, which replaces the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF),…

UnionPay International and Singapore Tourism Board Renew Strategic Partnership to Enhance Visitor Payment Experience

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – UnionPay International (UPI) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to jointly promote Singapore tourism and enhance payment experiences for international travelers through integrated marketing campaigns, merchant collaborations, and cross-border payment initiatives. Signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding … Read more

TruGlow Medical Aesthetics to Relocate to The Heeren Orchard in June 2026

Source: Media Outreach A new centrally located clinic designed to enhance patient comfort and accessibility SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – TruGlow Medical Aesthetics announces its upcoming relocation to a new clinic space at The Heeren, one of Orchard Road’s most recognisable lifestyle destinations. The new clinic, located at 260 Orchard … Read more

Minister to represent New Zealand at key labour conference

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden will travel to Geneva this month where she will represent New Zealand at the International Labour Conference.  Minister van Velden will speak at the plenary session and participate in the Asia Pacific Labour Ministers meeting. There will also be an important standards-setting discussion on platform-based workers that New Zealand will participate in.  “This conference is…