Additional $14.5 million support for rough sleepers

Source: New Zealand Government More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government expanding outreach and support services to six new locations, and extending proven initiatives already underway in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “Homelessness has been a problem in…

Media advisory: Missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker

Source: New Zealand Police Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan will hold a media stand-up this afternoon regarding missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker. The stand-up will be held at Christchurch Central Police Station at 1pm today.  Due to other commitments, this will be the only opportunity for media to speak to Detective Senior Sergeant Carolan today.…

Recovery works get underway in Waioweka Gorge

Source: New Zealand Government Recovery works in the Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2 (SH2) are ramping up with contracts now in place to help restore full operation of the state highway after weather events earlier this year, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.   “Following the severe weather events in January 2026, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has worked hard to keep…

Boost for predator control to protect endangered wildlife

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 June 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation The investment from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will support the Department of Conservation to scale up its predator control work to protect native species facing increased threat from a major South Island beech mast. This year beech…

$2m funding boost turbocharges Wasp Wipeout

Source: New Zealand Government Wasp control across visitor hotspots and priority biodiversity sites will double, backed by a $2 million International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy boost, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “Wasps are more than just a nuisance for visitors enjoying New Zealand’s fantastic outdoors – they have a major impact on native species…

Arrest made after death in Auckland CBD

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Wilson, Auckland City CIB: A man has been arrested following a death in Central Auckland last night. Emergency services were called to Wellesley Street East about 6.45pm after a report of a grievous assault involving people known to each other. A man was located…

Expect delays following crash on SH 20, Māngere

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on SH20, Māngere. Police were called to the crash between a car and a motorbike at about 6.50am. While there have been no significant injuries reported, both right hand Airport bound lanes were temporarily blocked causing significant traffic build up. Motorists…

Police continue search for missing woman Rowena Walker on her 40th birthday

Source: New Zealand Police Police are renewing an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker. Monday 15 June marked 10 months since Rowena went missing from a Burwood address in Christchurch. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan said that no digital footprint and no verified sightings of Rowena have been…

Fire and Emergency funding system evaluation

Source: New Zealand Government Minister Brooke van Velden has asked the Department of Internal Affairs to look into whether there are better ways to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand [FENZ] than the current insurance levy system.   “95% of Fire and Emergency’s income is collected from levies on property insurance protecting against the risk of fire. The Fire Service levy was introduced in…

HKUST and HKUST(GZ) Present SURREALITY MR × AI Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition

Source: Media Outreach Harnessing Innovative Technologies to Drive Cultural Mobility and Foster Global Exchange HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST(Guangzhou), presents the SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) × Artificial … Read more

Vinachem Recognized In The 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 Ranking

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) has been recognized for the first time in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 (Fortune SEA 500) ranking, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s development journey and reaffirming its position as one of Vietnam’s leading … Read more

Petrol and diesel prices down in May month – Selected price indexes: May 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices down in May month – news story 16 June 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both decreased from April 2026 to May 2026. Petrol prices were down 3.8 percent while diesel prices decreased 11.4 percent, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The decreases in May 2026 follow … Read more

Beijing Tong Ren Tang brings Chinese medicine to life with the launch of “The Tong Ren Extraordinary Journey”, a school outreach programme designed for primary school students

Source: Media Outreach From campus-based learning to visits to a Chinese medicine production base, combining story-based learning with hands-on experience to bring students closer to TCM through fun and interactive engagement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Building on last year’s success, Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s “The Tong Ren … Read more

Magnus Carlsen Arrives in Hong Kong as the City Takes Centre Stage of the Chess World — for the First Time in History

Source: Media Outreach The world’s greatest player makes his Hong Kong debut alongside American star Fabiano Caruana, Mongolia’s 34th Prime Minister H.E. Mr Zandanshatar Gombojav, WR Chess founder Wadim Rosenstein, and special guest World Championship Challenger Javokhir Sindarov, opening the first East Asian edition of the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships and … Read more

PERKESO and 7-Eleven Malaysia Partner to Support Return-To-Work Employment Pathways Nationwide

Source: Media Outreach Collaboration will provide PERKESO Return to Work participants with training, workplace exposure and potential employment opportunities across 7-Eleven Malaysia’s retail network. MERU, PERAK – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) and 7-Eleven Malaysia today formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding … Read more

Step Into the Jungle at Madame Tussauds

Source: Media Outreach Welcoming a fabulous 10 million guests through our world-famous doors every year, Madame Tussauds gives you the chance to experience the ULTIMATE fame experience. We have over 20 unique locations around the globe, from New York to Shanghai, Amsterdam to Sydney – and of course, London, where the story began. Throughout our … Read more

Forest City Releases Updated 2026 ESG Milestones for Green City Malaysia as JS-SEZ Investment Master Plan Nears Completion

Source: Media Outreach JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – As the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) prepares to unveil its strategic master plan this year, Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ), a growing residential and commercial hub designated as a Special Financial Zone in Johor, has released an updated summary … Read more

From Ancient Delicacy to Global Trend: The Industrial Upgrade and Global Journey of Ningxia Goji Berries

Source: Media Outreach ZHONGWEI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Lush plantations glitter across the sun-drenched Yellow River alluvial plain at an elevation of 1,100 meters on the eastern flank of the Helan Mountains. This is Zhongning County in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, located in northwestern China. As the opening … Read more

West Pharmaceutical Services Strengthens Support for China’s Biologics Ecosystem with Integrated Prefillable Syringe System Launch at CPHI China 2026

Source: Media Outreach The West Synchrony Prefillable Syringe (PFS) System offers strategic infrastructure to support Chinese biotech innovators to expand their global footprint in biologics and vaccines. SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a long-standing partner to China’s pharmaceutical industry, today announced the availability … Read more

Respond.io Raises $62.5M Series B to Scale AI-Powered Customer Conversations Into North America and Europe

Source: Media Outreach $62.5M Series B led by Camber Partners, with existing investors participating. Respond.io is profitable with $35M ARR, 169% year-over-year growth, and a 30% profit margin. New capital will fund expansion into and mergers and acquisitions within North America and Europe. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – … Read more

Every thing leaves a trace: eDNA technology empowers environmental protection in China

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Since 2021, the China Zhi Gong Party has been carrying out a Yangtze River eco-environmental protection project in partnership with east China’s Anhui Province. Faced with the complex challenge of river basin management, the party’s central committee has leveraged its intellectual … Read more

Eternal Group Concludes Successful Debut of “The Eternal Path to China” at Esxence 2026 in Milan

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Eternal Beauty Holdings Limited (“Eternal Group” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 6883.HK) participated in the 16th edition of Esxence – The Art Perfumery Event from 3-6 June at the Allianz MICO in Milan as the official partner, and successfully debuted … Read more

SIWW2026 Opens with Global Leaders Pledging Action to Secure a Resilient and Sustainable Water Future

Source: Media Outreach 700 leaders amongst 25,000 global participants to forge partnerships, drive innovation and advance solutions to pressing water and climate-related challenges SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – The 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW2026) opens today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre and runs until … Read more

Point One Technology Announces the Launch of Typhoon VSPEC-IV RS Ceiling Fan

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Point One Technology has announced the upcoming launch of Typhoon VSPEC-IV RS, a new ceiling fan model developed with the latest motor technology. It reflects the company’s continued focus on performance-led ceiling fan engineering, particularly for Singapore’s climate, where heat, humidity, and … Read more