International travel: April 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: April 2026 – information release 12 June 2026 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 288,500 in April 2026, an increase of 21,300 from … Read more

New Quality, Shared Future – Beijing CBD Extends a Global Invitation for Cooperation

Source: Media Outreach If there are only three days to understand China’s economic development, Beijing CBD is a good place to start. BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – In mid-June this year, 2026 Beijing CBD Forum Annual Conference will be held as scheduled. Nearly ten thousand participants from five continents … Read more

Singapore Music School Launches Structured Beginner String Learning Method

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – LVL Music Academy has introduced a structured beginner string learning method designed to support students who are starting violin or cello lessons for the first time. The framework brings together lesson planning, posture development, instrument handling, basic technique, and instrument setup guidance. … Read more

New PETRONAS Syntium Delivers Enhanced Engine Protection and Fuel Efficiency

Source: Media Outreach MELAKA, MALAYSIA – MediaOutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) has introduced the next generation of its all-new PETRONAS Syntium as part of a phased global rollout, featuring upgraded formulations that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 standards. PETRONAS Syntium Supreme, formulated with CoolTech+ technology to … Read more

Kaopiz and QuantumTX Sign MOU to Co-Develop AI-Powered IoT Healthcare Solutions for Asia’s Aging Population

Source: Media Outreach On the afternoon of May 29th, in Singapore, partnership signed at the Vietnam–Singapore Tech Connect Forum, witnessed by the highest-level government delegations from both nations, combining QuantumTX’s breakthrough MitoCharge technology with Kaopiz’s end-to-end software, AI, and IoT engineering capabilities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Kaopiz Holdings and … Read more

XTransfer Marks European Milestone at Money20/20 Europe 2026 with Strategic Banking Partnerships

Source: Media Outreach AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – MediaOutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, marked a milestone in its growing European presence at Money20/20 Europe 2026 in Amsterdam. Building on strong engagement throughout the event, the company announced two strategic collaborations with international financial institutions BBVA and … Read more

101 Gift Releases 2026 Summer Corporate Procurement Guidelines, Upgrades Business Model Beyond Traditional Frameworks

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – As climate change and evolving marketing patterns present new challenges for quarterly corporate strategies, 101 Gift, a scaled corporate service provider, released its 2026 summer corporate promotion and procurement recommendations today. The guidelines analyze the impact of extreme weather and … Read more

GiftOne Announces Deepening of O2O Marketing Strategies

Source: Media Outreach [Market Observation] From the Olympics to the World Cup: Hong Kong Embraces Ultimate “Sports Fever” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Apex One Global Limited (brand name – GiftOne), a premier Hong Kong corporate and promotional gift customization company, today released its “Hong Kong B2B Mega-Event … Read more

Arrest made following online grooming incident, West Coast

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to West Coast Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford:  Tasman Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a Police operation targeting online offending against young people. The 54-year-old Hokitika man was arrested in Greymouth today following an investigation in which the man had allegedly been…

Unattended dingy located, Hihi Beach

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended dingy was found at Hihi Beach around 5pm last night. The light blue dingy is approximately 6 feet with a worn off-white interior. A fishing net with floats, three freshly caught fish, a loose seat cushion and a wooden bench seat were located…

Kaohsiung Tourism Surges: New International Campaign Set to Reach 28 Million Across Asia

Source: Media Outreach KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – MediaOutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has unveiled its new international tourism brand, “KEEP VIBRANT KAOHSIUNG.” By executing a promotional blitz across Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia, the city has effectively enhanced its international profile. Kaohsiung’s new international tourism advertisement lighting … Read more

Body located, Lake Tekapo

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Warwick Worth: A body has been located on the shore of Lake Tekapo. On Wednesday 17 June, around 8.40am, Police were called with a report that the body of a man was seen in the shallows on the western shore of Lake Tekapo. Police, along with other emergency…

Voicecomm Technology (02495.HK) Enters into Ecosystem Partnership with Huawei Cloud

Source: Media Outreach Launches VocSageX Agent Development Platform to Accelerate Commercial Adoption of Trustworthy AI HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 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 China, announces that it … Read more

Roland Berger Posts Record Revenue in a More Demanding Market Environment

Source: Media Outreach 2025 marks the strongest year in the firm’s history (> €1bn revenue) Above-market growth across all core regions: especially in Asia +19% Targeted acquisitions strengthen presence in key growth segments SINGAPORE – Newsaktuell – 8 June 2026 – Global strategy consultancy Roland Berger generated revenues of €1.01bn in 2025, making it the … Read more

EIT extends China partnership with new 10-year agreement

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen has signed a new 10-year extension agreement with Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) during her first official visit to China, strengthening a partnership that has seen more than 900 Chinese students enrol in an EIT degree delivered at ZYU since 2020. Established in…

A Human Rights Issue? Clinicians gagged over proposed changes to diabetes medicines

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Health NZ is silencing cardiologists by denying them the right to object to the removal of ethnicity-based criteria for diabetes medications. Pharmac is proposing to remove equity-based access for Māori and Pasifika for type 2 diabetes medicines empagliflozin, dulaglutide and liraglutide. Health NZ told a national cardiology group they can … Read more

Employment Matters – Te Puni Kōkiri backdown on restructure a huge win for PSA

Source: PSA Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri has backed down on its latest restructure, in response to the filing of legal proceedings by the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. While there will be minor changes to position descriptions and reporting lines, no workers at Te Puni Kōkiri will lose their jobs. The … Read more

Defence News – RNZAF P-8A Poseidon spots missing vessels for two successful Pacific rescues

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon has successfully located eight people on two missing boats in the Pacific. The aircraft was flying to Fiji to refuel, while en route to a Kiribati search and rescue earlier this week, when Maritime New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre asked them … Read more

Tourism pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy NZ prepares to launch new world-first experience

Source: Scope Communications Tourism pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand is set to launch the world’s highest lift-and-descent ride at Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower this month. SkyRide is a new 192-metre high vertical adventure experience that lifts customers up the outside of the Sky Tower before delivering a high-speed, controlled descent back to ground level. … Read more

Arts Grants – $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award 2026 OPENS

Source: CLNZ | NZSA The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o … Read more

NZ Compare – Is this the easiest household bill to cut before the winter bills kick in?

Source: NZ Compare Site visitor traffic on Broadband Compare (https://www.broadbandcompare.co.nz/) surged nearly three times (174.3% growth week on week) following recent price rise announcements from major NZ telcos. – Kiwi consumers could save between $100 to $400 a year by reviewing their broadband plan. – Switching broadband providers is one of the quickest ways to reduce … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA takes police failure to prosecute tyre-slasher to the IPCA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa yesterday complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, (IPCA). PSNA has requested the agency investigate a second police decision not to prosecute a pro-Israeli supporter for slashing two tyres on a Palestine supporter’s car in Raglan in mid-April. The Police Commissioner Richard Chambers last week … Read more

Northland News – Small patch of exotic Caulerpa detected and treated in Whangārei Harbour

Source: Northland Regional Council A small patch of invasive exotic Caulerpa seaweed has been detected and treated at Smugglers Bay near the entrance to Whangārei Harbour. The roughly one-metre-wide patch was discovered by Northland Regional Council (NRC) divers undertaking marine surveillance alongside the Department of Conservation. The seaweed has now been confirmed as exotic Caulerpa, an … Read more

Caught on camera

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested and a firearm seized in Palmerston North. CCTV cameras enabled Police to respond rapidly to a potentially dangerous situation early this morning. Camera operators observed a disorder outside an establishment on The Square and alerted Police, providing real-time updates as events unfolded. During their monitoring, a…

Appointments – Tracey Martin appointed to Global Ageing Network Board

Source: Aged Care Association The Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA), Tracey Martin, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Ageing Network, joining international leaders working to shape the future of ageing and care services globally. The appointment was confirmed this week following a unanimous vote of the Global Ageing … Read more