Employment Disputes – Migrant bus drivers to protest at Britomart over “unfair” immigration policy – WORKERS FIRST UNION

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Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Migrant bus drivers in Auckland will be protesting at Britomart Square on Friday afternoon, seeking support from the public for the Union Network of Migrants (UNEMIG) campaign: ‘ Migrants are not Disposable Workers’. WHEN: Friday 22 May, 16:00 WHERE: Britomart, Te Komititanga Square along Customs Street, Auckland WHY: “Migrant bus drivers have … Read more

Local News – New construction and demolition waste processing facility for Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council Today a long-awaited construction and demolition processing facility was officially opened in Porirua. The facility will help to divert resources from landfill and seed the development of the circular economy in the local construction sector. After Dr Te Taku Parai Ngāti Toa kaumātua blessed the facility, Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for the … Read more

Universities – Te reo influencer named first Professor of te reo Māori at Te Herenga Waka

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Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington A te reo Māori expert who lights up the ‘gram with discussions of humour and idioms in te reo will join Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington as their first Professor of te reo Māori in late July. Professor Hona Black (Tūhoe, Te Whānau a … Read more

Universities – What’s stopping competition in New Zealand? – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As New Zealanders grapple with the cost of everyday essentials, from the supermarket checkout to power bills and bank fees, pressure is growing to address weak competition in critical sectors. Rebalancing Markets: Competition, power, and a fair economy, hosted by Business School research centreJuncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism, will see … Read more

Human Rights Commission calls for rights-based approach to Disability Support, condemns raft of rollbacks

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Source: Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission The Disability Support Services Bill threatens to undermine the rights of disabled people, tangata whaikaha, their families and whānau, and worsen the lives of families who are already struggling, says Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission. The Commission is calling for a fairer, rights-based approach to disability … Read more

“AI with HKPC” Smart Solutions Showcase Series Returns

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Source: Media Outreach Driving Industrial Upgrading and Widespread AI Adoption through Smart Manufacturing, Public Services and “AI for All” Training HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – The national 15th Five-Year Plan advocates deepening the “AI+” initiative, promoting the extensive integration of AI across all sectors of the economy and … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 22 May, between midday to 1pm. The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls … Read more

Government Cuts – Birthright Hutt Valley closes as Government leaves single-caregiver families out in the cold – PSA

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Source: PSA Birthright Hutt Valley closes its doors on Friday after 60 years of supporting single-caregiver whānau in the region. The PSA says the Government has failed the Hutt Valley community, and this loss will be felt for generations to come. “This closure is a failure of government. Birthright has served this community for 60 years … Read more

Advocacy – Peters’ First Step to Sanctions on Israel – PSNA

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA has congratulated Winston Peters for calling-in the Israeli ambassador, as the first step in New Zealand imposing meaningful sanctions on Israel. The Foreign Minister has just posted;     “It’s about time he made this first step to show Israel it can’t continue to flout international law,” … Read more

Rescue operation underway for yachtie near Baring Head, Wellington

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Source: Radio New Zealand Flightradar24 shows a Philip Rescue Helicopter left Palmerston North shortly before 7pm, circling the area before landing in Wellington at 8.30pm. Screenshot / Flightradar24 A man on a yacht near Baring Head is having difficulties returning to Wellington, according to the harbourmaster. Grant Nalder told RNZ that there were two people…

Hainan Economic and Trade Delegation Visits the U.S., Focusing on Trade and Investment Cooperation

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Source: Media Outreach SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – From May 11 to 14, a Hainan economic and trade delegation, jointly organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee (CCPIT Hainan)and the Hainan Youth Federation, visited the United States to conduct business exchange … Read more

G.O.D Introduces Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Sticks

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Dark chocolate orange sticks have taken the world by storm—now reimagined in Hong Kong style ahead of G.O.D’s 30th anniversary, with an exclusive, never-before-created flavour. G.O.D. presents Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Sticks, a uniquely local reinterpretation of the beloved dark chocolate … Read more

From Africa to Asia: InvestHK wraps up strategic visit to South Africa and Rwanda riding on Global South momentum (with photos)

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking … Read more

Napier-Taupo Road down to one lane

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 5 is down to one lane following a truck going off the road at Tarawera. It happened around 8pm, around halfway between Taupo and Napier. The driver does not appear significantly injured, but there will be delays for motorists while a heavy haulage tow is called for. ENDS

Move-on orders bill passes first reading following heated debate

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Source: Radio New Zealand Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter in Aotearoa New Zealand. RNZ / Nick Monro The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament. Around 80 people were sat in the public gallery to watch…

Too many barriers to hiring overseas teachers, secondary school principal says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers to hiring teachers who were trained or born overseas. Sam Mortimer from Greymouth High said newly-qualified teachers weren’t paid enough to meet minimum pay rates for a “Green List” work visa, and the paper…

MPs told investigation needed into state of fire truck fleet

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Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters say they no longer have confidence in their ageing fleet vehicles. RNZ / Evie Richardson An inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency’s fire trucks has heard its troubles go deeper than thought and require a wider investigation. The parliamentary select committee inquiry was triggered by MPs who were…

Wellington’s Citizens Advice Bureau devastated by council funding cut

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Source: Radio New Zealand CEO Kerry Dalton said last year CAB had helped 11,000 Wellingtonians. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Citizens Advice Bureau says it’s “gut-wrenching” that Wellington City Council has decided to cut the bureau’s funding by around 60 percent. The council announced yesterday that Wellington’s CAB will go from receiving around $230,000 to…

Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure

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Source: Radio New Zealand Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to discuss the reasons for the company’s closure. LDR Hawke’s Bay mayors have written to McCain asking the international company to pause its closure of the Hastings processing plant. More than 100 growers are…

Synology Launches PAS7700 Optimized Storage System for High-Intensity Data Operation Environments

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Synology today announced the general availability of PAS7700, the company’s first active-active, all flash NVMe storage system. Built for mission-critical workloads, PAS7700 delivers enterprise-grade performance, uninterrupted resilience, and optimized operational efficiency. Synology PAS7700 delivers ultra-high performance, active-active availability and sub-millisecond latency for … Read more

Eden at Botanica CT: At the forefront of Malaysia’s Shift to Independent and Active Senior Living

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Source: Media Outreach Opening in 2027, the integrated development in Penang redefines retirement with a connected and community-driven environment PENANG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Eden at Botanica CT, the first integrated senior living resort in Penang, is set to open in 2027 in Balik Pulau. Developed by Eden at … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors audition new goalkickers after Tanah Boyd’s season-ending injury

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Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki was first cab off the rank against Brisbane Broncos and suffered the first miss of his first-grade career. Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v St George-Illawarra Dragons Kickoff 7.30pm NZT, Saturday, 23 May Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah Live blog updates on RNZ With Tanah Boyd now officially sidelined for the season…