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Source: Impact PR New Zealand’s largest industrial landowner is set to invest over $110 million in a rooftop solar and battery storage rollout it says will lower production costs for local and export firms while reducing pressure on the national electricity grid at peak times. Over the next decade, the initiative will see up to … Read more
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 15 June 2026 — One month after the Ebola disease outbreak was declared in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that despite the recent scale-up in the response, major gaps in surveillance, diagnosis, contact tracing and community engagement continue … Read more
Source: Robert Half · 95% of employers have extended a counteroffer to employees who received external job offers in the last 12 months · When the counteroffer was extended, 50% say the employee is still with them, while 37% say the employee left within 12 months and … Read more
Source: Cision.com HAWAII, June 15, 2026 — Long before global tourism reshaped the world’s most remote destinations, artist Robert Lee Eskridge was there — preserving island life as it existed nearly a century ago: the fishermen at daybreak, the surfers poised against rolling seas, the vahine framed by mountain and lagoon. “His art does more … Read more
Source: World Vision An orange glow will light up across Aotearoa this weekend as more than 60 iconic Kiwis landmarks light up orange in support of the country’s largest youth fundraising event, the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. This is the sixth year that a multitude of New Zealand’s most recognisable monuments will shine orange to … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ As the winter power bills start to bite, research by Consumer NZ has found half the nation’s households have stayed loyal to their power provider for at least five years. Loyalty could be costing those customers hundreds of extra dollars each year. “Essentially, over a million households are probably inadvertently paying a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 150 outdated and obsolete laws are likely to be repealed as part of the Government’s statutory spring clean, Attorney-General Chris Bishop says. The legislative cleanup is being run in stages led by the Parliamentary Counsel Office, alongside the Department of Internal Affairs for local Acts. To date, 152 outdated…
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Health Minister Simeon Brown’s decision to remove and replace Medical Council leadership sets a dangerous precedent around political interference with independent regulators, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS). The Minister has reportedly declined the Medical Council’s recommendation to reappoint Dr Rachelle Love as chair and Simon Watt as … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage New Zealanders will gather once again on Thursday 25 June to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Korean War, 1950-1953. The annual commemoration honours the more than 6,000 New Zealanders who served with Kayforce and in naval operations during the conflict. Manatū Taonga Ministry for … Read more
Source: Save the Children At least 52 children, including 16 toddlers and infants., have contracted Ebola in the month since the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared its latest outbreak, with 19 of these children confirmed to have died. The outbreak declared on 15 May has rapidly become the third largest ever recorded in the DRC, with … Read more
Source: University of Auckland Ahead of Show Your Stripes Day on 21 June raising awareness of climate change, Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng delves into the environmental impacts of our warming winters. A warm start to winter might seem like good news, but unseasonal weather has serious environmental consequences, says University of Auckland Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng. Record … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission – says improvements in Aotearoa New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system must come faster to meet the rising need for young people and Māori. Today Te Hiringa Mahara has released its latest ‘ report card’ on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management – Select committee fails to heed widespread concerns about Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill – Bill due to be reported back today by Education and Workforce Committee – Campaign to stop Bill launched today Stand with Pike campaigners Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne have joined with the … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Councillor Mike Duncan is being remembered for his community focus, eye for detail, generous spirit and warm smile. Mike, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, was elected to Council in 2016. That year, the former Dominion newspaper printer and designer actually stood for the mayoralty as well as for Council in what … Read more
Source: ASB Bay of Plenty reclaims first place, ending Canterbury’s run at the top Canterbury and Otago round out the podium in second and third North Island shows broader improvement, with most regions in top half Wellington lifts off the bottom rung, but ongoing pressures remain The Bay of Plenty has taken out the top … Read more
Source: Auckland Council As Tāmaki Makaurau comes together to celebrate Matariki, Matariki ki te Manawa returns to the city centre with illuminated art, storytelling, augmented reality and live performance inspired by the people, places and cultural narratives of the region. Auckland Live’s Matariki ki te Manawa programme runs from 15 June to 21 July 2026 as part of Auckland … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand More than 11,800 Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers across 590 volunteer fire brigades are being celebrated this week for Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week. National Commander Kerry Gregory says volunteers are a critical part of Fire and Emergency’s workforce. “Our gratitude and respect for our volunteers … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is calling on tāne Māori across Aotearoa to once again choose wai over waipiro this July, as its Wai July campaign returns for a second year. The month-long challenge encourages participants to go alcohol-free for July, creating space to reflect on their relationship with alcohol while backing their bros … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Brain scientists from the University of Auckland are helping communities in the Philippines to better understand a brain disease that only affects Filipino men. Neuroscientists from the University of Auckland and Massachusetts General Hospital worked together to help set up a brain bank on the small island of Panay in … Read more
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 16 June 2026 – An increase in scam complaint numbers has prompted the Banking Ombudsman to urge customers to read and act on security alerts from banks. Scam complaints to the scheme rose 18 per cent in the first quarter of the year, the first rise since late 2024. Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden … Read more
Source: Media Outreach In the 2026 edition of its flagship policy report the Doing Good Index, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) finds that Asia’s capacity to deploy private capital for social good is not keeping pace with its potential. Asia’s social sector is under strain: 78% of the 2,166 social delivery organizations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has approved two-year extensions for five existing international New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) deployments, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Chris Penk announced today. “For years, New Zealand has worked with our partners to contribute to international peace and security efforts. As the global security situation continues to…
Source: New Zealand Police Two Hondas swapped the road for a tow truck, after an unmarked patrol detected them allegedly travelling at nearly twice the speed limit. Police responded to reports of illegal street racing in Rosedale, on the North Shore, on Saturday night. “An unmarked road policing unit responded to the calls on William…
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) will be considering at its one-day meeting in August 2026. Applications Canakinumab (branded as Ilaris) for people with Still’s disease The Committee will discuss the use of canakinumab, a treatment for people living with Still’s disease as a first line biologic treatment. Still’s…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging south Auckland residents to remain vigilant following reports of scammers targeting trusting people. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, says Police are aware that some members of the community, particularly older people, are becoming the victim of a “leave your bank cards in your letterbox”…
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been charged after Police busted a suspected cannabis growing operation in Te Atatū overnight. Just before 1.30am, Police received information about suspicious activity occurring at a property on Nui Mana Place. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says a group of people were seen removing property from…
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 minutes ago Students from three EIT hospitality programmes joined forces on Thursday night to deliver a 10-course degustation at Scholars Training Restaurant. NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced Pâtisserie strand) (Level 5) students designing and leading the degustation, supported by NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) students in the kitchen…