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Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise in April 2026 – news story 15 May 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both increased from March 2026 to April 2026. Petrol prices were up 12.6 percent while diesel prices increased 36.6 percent, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The increases follow rises … Read more
Source: Media Outreach When AI Meets Artistic Intelligence — Cross-City, Cross-Disciplinary Creative Education in Action HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps across the globe, how should humanity redefine the core competencies needed to shape the future? Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – From May 15 to 24, 2026, Beijing Chaoyang Park will host a unique cultural event — the first China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival. The first China New Cultural and Creative Market This is not a traditional … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE) hosted the HKACE Customer Service Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony cum 26th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon last week at The Regent Hotel Hong Kong. Over 100 awards were presented to recognize outstanding customer … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Telix to partner with companies developing advanced minimally invasive and image-guided ablative technologies for prostate cancer. Initial focus on patient selection, treatment planning and post-treatment monitoring; evidence generation to inform best practice. Aim to accelerate adoption of novel therapeutic workflows to enhance clinical decision making and patient outcomes. MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence, with the expansion of the AI Advisory Pilot announced today at the Great New Zealand AI Roadshow in Auckland. “Expanding practical, on-the-ground support is key to helping businesses turn AI into real productivity gains,” says Minister for Small … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Jointly Building an AI Ecosystem Embedded with “Computing Power + Talent + Scenario” in Central Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – GreenGSM has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and deposit agreements with transport companies and cooperatives in the Philippines, supporting the planned deployment of up to 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles for passenger transport operations across the Philippines. The agreements … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Sea Limited (“Sea”) and OpenAI today announced the launch of the Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon in Singapore on 6 June 2026. The initiative marks a deepening collaboration between Sea and OpenAI to support AI innovation and developer communities across Asia Pacific, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Two editions of an open-source LLM Knowledge Base purpose-built for team chat — Open Source (Apache 2.0) for individuals · Enterprise for teams. A searchable, citation-bearing memory layer answering OpenAI founding member Andrej Karpathy’s viral call for “an incredible new product.” OpenClaw and Hermes Agent integration shipping in Q2 2026. TORONTO, CANADA/HONG … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Shiseido Travel Retail returns to the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference this year with a refreshed booth concept inspired by Japanese spatial design principles—bringing to life a refined expression of Shiseido Group’s heritage, craftsmanship, and experience-led philosophy. Rooted in Japanese arts … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased for the approximately 35,000 nurses, healthcare assistants, and midwives employed by Health New Zealand who will benefit from this agreement. These dedicated frontline health workers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO nurses, midwives and health care assistants working for Te Whatu Ora have voted to accept the latest Collective Agreement offer following a close secret ballot which closed this afternoon. More than 38,000 Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO members were eligible to vote in the ballot. NZNO Auckland delegate and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A sparky’s senses sniffed out a large-scale commercial grow house, resulting in hundreds of cannabis plants being located. On Wednesday afternoon, Police received information about a possible illegal operation hidden in the heart of Ōtāhuhu. “An electrician working in the area noticed unusual wiring coming from a warehouse on Queen Street,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police continue to work at the scene of last night’s fire in Mairehau. We can now confirm that the child who died in the house fire was a three-year-old girl. Four other children aged between 10 weeks and five-years-old, were admitted to hospital. The … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern regarding reports that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will participate in the upcoming Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises alongside Israel and the United States. At a time when the world is witnessing the ongoing devastation in Gaza … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a house on Whitehall Street at around 8.25pm on 14 May. Sadly, a child died at the scene. One person received critical injuries, three were in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, enquiries are underway after one person died following a house fire in Mairehau. Emergency services were called to a house on Whitehall Street at around 8.25pm on 14 May. Sadly, a child died at the scene. One person received critical injuries, three were in … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Some of those interred in Porirua Cemetery represent a connection to our city’s past, which can be explored as part of War Graves Week. Corporal John (Jack) Richard Hoare, Private Thomas Gladstone Hook, Private Thomas Bruce Wallace, Private William Pentney and Trooper David Lister are all buried in Porirua Cemetery. With the … Read more
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Policymakers, academics, and business leaders from across New Zealand and Asia will gather in Wellington on 20 May to discuss the geostrategic shifts shaping our region. The Asia Symposium: Asia in Transition – The Middle Power Moment, hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with The Asia Foundation, will … Read more
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Nine tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia will visit New Zealand from 17 to 23 May for a week of collaboration and exchange with their New Zealand counterparts. The visit is part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI), delivered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with the New … Read more
Source: Save the Children About half of children under 5 in Somalia are facing acute malnutrition as poor rains and rising costs drive up hunger levels, with risk of famine announced for the first time in four years, Save the Children said. New data from the global hunger monitor, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), showed that … Read more
Source: Tapuwae Roa Tapuwae Roa has again welcomed 10 Māori-founded startups into its Tupu Accelerator, marking the third consecutive year of the eight-week programme supporting high-growth enterprises with global ambitions. The 2026 cohort was formally welcomed last week at a mihi whakatau hosted at the University of Auckland’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, attended by representatives … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says changes to plant variety rights (PVR) should ensure more of the value created by New Zealand science and ingenuity stays here, to drive innovation, lift export returns and support long-term economic growth. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says at a time when our country must find new ways to grow export revenue, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – As part of the VinFast Global Business Conference held from May 4 to May 10, 2026, VinFast announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 29 aftersales partners at the 2026 Global Business Conference. Organized by VinFast, the event marked … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer say. “High‑value horticulture relies on years, often decades, of breeding, testing and commercialisation. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police All roads led to the impound lot for a driver who performed a burnout in front of Whangārei Police. At around 10pm on 2 May, Police were monitoring a group of car enthusiasts who had gathered at the Okara Shopping Centre. Sergeant Shawn Parker, of the Whangārei Youth Crime Unit, says … Read more