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

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…