Appeal for information following fuel theft, Alexandra

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Scott Vollweiler, Alexandra CIB:  Cromwell Police investigating a burglary at a commercial address in Tarras last weekend are seeking information from the public.  The burglary on the corner of Jollys Road and Deep Creek Road occurred sometime between 5pm Friday 19 June and 7am Monday 22 June.  A…

Search warrants executed in relation to suspected breached of Russian Sanctions Act

Source: New Zealand Police A series of search warrants has been executed in Auckland, Christchurch, and Melbourne, Australia in relation to a joint law enforcement investigation into suspected breaches of the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 and Australian autonomous sanctions.  Following a referral from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), a joint Police and…

Construction Management Awards 2026 – Now open for nomination Introduction of the Inaugural “Excellent Construction Safety Culture Award” Guides the Construction Industry Toward a New Milestone in Safety

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM / the Institute), the biennial flagship event of the construction industry—the 6th Construction Management Awards (the Awards)—is now open for nominations. Since its debut in 2016, the Awards have received … Read more

Socked with charges after running from Police

Source: New Zealand Police A driver put his foot in it last night after he allegedly ran from Police and was allegedly located with methamphetamine in his sock.  At around 11.05pm, officers stopped a Nissan Note travelling on Māngere Road, Ōtāhuhu.  Counties Manukau West Response Manager, Acting Senior Sergeant Jo Hunkin, says the driver ignored…

SIM Highlights the Importance of University Networks in Higher Education Decisions

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – As students and families evaluate higher education options, academic quality and programme offerings remain central considerations. However, there is growing recognition that the university experience extends beyond formal learning, with student wellbeing, peer engagement and career development increasingly influencing decision-making. In a … Read more

illum.e Opens Sixth Campus in Tampines as MOE Reforms Drive Demand for Thinking-Based Learning

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – illum.e, a three-time SME 500 award winner and MOE-registered tuition provider, has announced the launch of its sixth campus at Tampines Point. The expansion into Singapore’s East comes in direct response to surging parental demand for thinking-based education following the Ministry of … Read more

De Beers Shares Latest Research On Us Consumer Trends

Source: Media Outreach The Diamond Report includes insights on who is buying diamonds and why, based on a study of 18,500 women across the industry’s largest consumer market LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – Natural diamonds are the most desired luxury jewellery product, average purchase prices have increased 25%, Gen … Read more

Police monitoring gang-related funeral, Counties Manukau

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Counties Manukau East Communities Manager, Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish: Police are aware of plans for a gang-related funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau today. We have staff in the area to ensure the safety of the community, to monitor traffic movement and to minimise any disruption to the…

Build begins for Southland space headquarters

Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a new headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff has begun, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see why this is a great opportunity for Southland and New Zealand,” Mr Jones…

Te reo Māori names gifted to five Auckland regional parks 

Source: Auckland Council Five Auckland regional parks have received Māori names and narratives, helping to strengthen the cultural identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and reconnect some of Auckland’s most well-known landscapes with their ancestral stories. Mana whenua have shared ancestral names for Long Bay, Shakespear and Wenderholm regional parks, a new Māori name has been provided…

Environment – Rotorua company fined for illegally releasing synthetic greenhouse gases

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the recent fines for a Rotorua-based company and one of its employees for illegally releasing a synthetic greenhouse gas. On 25 June 2026, the Rotorua District Court fined G.B Teat Limited and an employee, Cole Wicks, following their guilty plea to a single charge each under … Read more

Gumboot Friday records busiest month of 2026 so far, supporting 2,213 young Kiwis in May

Source: Gumboot Friday In May 2026, 2,213 young people aged 5-25 accessed free counselling through Gumboot Friday – the highest monthly total recorded so far this year – with 3,578 sessions delivered nationwide. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and young people choose the counsellor they want to talk to from Gumboot Friday’s registered … Read more

Media Sector – Gambling in New Zealand needs responsible advertising – Global TV Experts

Source: Global TV Experts Auckland, 29 June, 2026 – Global TV Experts, a specialist iGaming television advertising agency, has launched GTE Pacific after securing access to nationwide television advertising inventory for licensed online gambling operators entering New Zealand’s newly regulated market. The launch comes as New Zealand prepares to award up to 15 online casino … Read more

Events – World’s highest lift-and-descent ride opens at Auckland’s Sky Tower

Source: AJ HACKETT BUNGY NEW ZEALAND, AUCKLAND  AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand (AJHBNZ) has today launched SkyRide at Auckland’s Sky Tower – the world’s highest lift-and-descent ride. Designed to be experienced either solo or with a friend, SkyRide lifts riders 192 metres up the outside of the Sky Tower from street level before returning them … Read more

Awards – Hamilton-based Optiplumb Ltd Wins New Zealand’s Top Plumbing Award

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Just five years after starting out as a one-man band based in a home garage, Optiplumb Ltd has been named the 2026 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year. Presented at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on 26 June, the award recognises outstanding achievement in workmanship, business performance, customer … Read more

Awards – Rotorua plumbing customers are in good hands with award-winning apprentice Sam Baldwin

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Rotorua plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying apprentice Sam Baldwin has been awarded a Plumbing World Scholarship at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards [26 June 2026]. Sam, 21, is among only three apprentices around New Zealand to receive one of the $1,000 scholarships, presented each year to promising apprentices completing their … Read more

Awards – Waikato Master Plumbers awarded for community spirit in development of new Hamilton woodcraft hub

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Local Master Plumbers are volunteering their labour to help turn Hamilton’s historic World War II era hall in Flynn Park into a multi-functional Community Woodcraft and Arts Hub. Their efforts were acknowledged at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards [26 June 2026), when they received the coveted ‘Kava Cup’ trophy, … Read more

Awards – Wanaka plumbing apprentice awarded for his work on complex, high-end homes

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Plumbing apprentice Rory Read, 25, has cut his teeth on some of Wanaka’s large-scale architectural homes. These technically detailed builds can take up to two years to complete. Not for the faint-hearted, they require careful coordination between architects, project managers, builders, plumbers and other specialist trades. The high quality of … Read more

Awards – 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards: Full List of Winners

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers is pleased to announce the winners and finalists awarded at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 26 June. The New Zealand Plumbing Awards wraps up our annual New Zealand Plumbing Conference, this year held in Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Plumbing World Scholarships Plumbing World Scholarships are awarded to three … Read more

Awards – Ankle surgery couldn’t slow down this award-winning Auckland apprentice

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Newly qualified Masterlink apprentice Eric Gruythuysen, 25, has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Plumbing World Scholarship, recognising his dedication to the trade despite all obstacles. Eric received the award at the 2026 New Zealand Plumbing Awards in Hamilton on 26 June, following an eventful year in which … Read more

Master Plumbers’ new AI tool helps tradespeople navigate building standards in seconds

Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers A new AI-powered tool called Toby will give plumbers, gas fitters and drainlayers access to critical building standards and regulations at their fingertips. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk and Master Plumbers announced a pilot of the tool, available for up to 200 users, at the membership organisation’s annual conference … Read more

Construction Sector – Construction cost growth takes its foot off the gas – QV

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Construction cost growth has largely stabilised for now, with the latest QV CostBuilder update showing minimal movement across key rates in June. Diesel prices have fallen by a further 6.5% this month, helping to reduce costs in more fuel-intensive areas of construction work, such as excavation (-1.5%), which recorded the largest … Read more

Universities – What helps people beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction? – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A world-leading study into the most effective way to beat multi-pronged nicotine addiction is launching at the University of Auckland. Professor Chris Bullen has received $1.44 million from the Health Research Council to compare the effectiveness of a newly approved drug in New Zealand – cytisine – with gradually tapering … Read more

Consumer NZ says loyalty data for grocery discounts could push supermarket prices even higher

Source: Consumer NZ Supermarket loyalty cards might seem like the best way to get a bargain, but Consumer NZ is warning they might ultimately lead to higher prices at the checkout. Supermarket loyalty cards might seem like the best way to get a bargain, but Consumer NZ is warning they might ultimately lead to higher … Read more

Appointed – GUARDIANS APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF PRIVATE EQUITY & ALTERNATIVES

Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $93 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed William Fletcher to the role of Head of Private Equity & Alternative Investments. Fletcher joins the Guardians from Fisher Funds, where he managed the global private equity and alternatives portfolio. His previous roles … Read more