EIT graduate rebuilds career through cybersecurity internship

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 minutes ago After returning to study following a 16-year break, EIT Auckland Master of Information Technology graduate Afshan Mushtaq has secured hands-on experience in cybersecurity through an industry internship. Originally from Pakistan and most recently living in Qatar, Afshan moved to New Zealand in July 2024 with her family…

De Beers Group Introduces Desert Diamonds Icons

Source: Media Outreach Supported by the diamond industry’s largest marketing budget in 15 years, Desert diamonds Icons will launch ahead of the end of year holiday season and build on the Desert diamonds campaign’s success in driving natural diamond desire LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 June 2026 – At the annual … Read more

EIT scholarships back future tech pathways for local students

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 days ago Students in Tairāwhiti studying AI and drone technology will soon have greater support to study, train and work locally through a new scholarship initiative at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT). Trust Tairāwhiti has approved $35k in funding for EIT Tairāwhiti to support Māori economic development through…

Appeal for information following Gore fire

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a suspicious fire in Gore are seeking information from the public. Southland Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten says at around 5am on Friday 12 June, emergency services were called to a house fire on Lawrence Street. “Fortunately, nobody was injured in the fire, however it has since…

Fallen Finalist Sparks Drama in NZ Tree of the Year

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Fallen Finalist Sparks Drama in NZ Tree of the Year One of the six finalists in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition has unexpectedly fallen over just days after voting opened. Despite its demise, the Mighty Old Mataī remains in the running, with public support for the…

Fatal crash, Westport

Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following a crash in Westport on Tuesday 9 June. The crash on Derby Street involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to hospital in a serious condition, and passed away in hospital on 12 June. He was 79-year-old Barry Kevin Shand, of Westport. Our…

New Zealand welcomes progress towards Iran peace deal

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the acceptance of the United States – Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. “This pivotal, constructive deal is a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security.  “The…

Police clock three in a row

Source: New Zealand Police Three stolen vehicles spotted speeding through the streets of Clevedon went no further after Police got involved. Just before 3.30am this morning, three vehicle travelling in tandem along Maraetai Coast Road caught the attention of the Police Eagle helicopter. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says the vehicles,…

NZ Rich Listers own as much wealth as half the country

Source: Green Party The richest 150 New Zealand individuals and family dynasties now own as much between them as half of the country, the Green Party says. According to the National Business Review’s report today, assets held by New Zealand’s super rich have increased 26.35% in a single year, from $102.1b to $129b. “One hundred…

Taking responsibility now avoids passing costs to future generations.

Source: Auckland Council Q&A  Why do rates keep rising? Fundamentally, every organisation needs to keep pace with things like inflation and increased prices.   In setting the 2026/27 budget, the council was faced with over $213 million of budget pressures from fuel, inflation and existing funding challenges. Essentially, a potential 15% rates increase has managed to stay at 7.9%.  The introduction of the City Rail Link added a further $235 million of operating…

Wonderful wētā of Aotearoa

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Imagine, you’re sitting on the dunny late at night after a long day of tramping up to a beautiful backcountry hut. It’s pitch black and you feel something brush against your leg… “It’s just a leaf in the passing breeze” you say to yourself. Slowly you feel the unmistakable sensation…

CUKTECH 6 Ultra 100W Smart Display Charger Launches in the Philippines on June 14

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 June 2026 – CUKTECH, the pioneer in high-performance charging, today announced that its flagship CUKTECH 6 Ultra Charger will officially hit the Philippine market on June 14 at 8:00 PM. Blending massive power, intelligent interaction, and ultimate safety, this charger is tailor-made for Filipino … Read more

Crossbow, swords among weapons seized following automatic crash alert

Source: New Zealand Police An automatic crash alert led to Police seizing a firearm, ammunition, and offensive weapons including swords and a crossbow in Palmerston North. Around 1.40am on Saturday, the Police Emergency Communications Centre received a call that had been generated from an automatic crash alert from a smartphone, signalling from the corner of…

Taskforce Morpheus: Police seize AR-15s, alcohol and cash in Trans-Tasman enforcement

Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian law enforcement agencies in a National Day of Action disrupting criminal offending. This week Police across the country targeted members and associates of the…

1win VIP Community Member Ilia Topuria Sets for Historic UFC Freedom 250 Main Event

Source: Media Outreach MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2026 – As UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career, international brand 1win highlights the recent acceptance of the undefeated MMA superstar to the 1win VIP Community, ahead of the historic UFC Freedom 250 … Read more

Fatal crash, Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died and three others are injured following single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, on Loburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers Road. “Sadly, one person died at the scene while another was critically hurt. Two other…

Serious crash, Longburn Whiterock Road, Longburn

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash at Longburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am, and has blocked Longburn Whiterock Road, near the intersection of Barkers Road. “Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.” The road is expected to be closed for…

New Zealand Government sides with the US against workers’ rights and loses

Source: Green Party The Luxon Government has once again shown its disdain for low paid working people, voting alongside the United States against a global treaty to protect gig-workers’ rights.  Despite New Zealand’s vote, the International Labour Organisation’s Standard Setting Committee voted to expand protections for workers in the ‘platform’ or gig economy, such as…

‘No tolerance for this’ – woman arrested on drug charges

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Glen Lindup, Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit: Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to importing and supplying class B drugs in the Nelson area. Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit, with the assistance of staff from the Police Prevention Team, the Nelson Criminal Investigations Branch,…

Fatal crash, Te Poi, Matamata-Piako

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Waikato overnight. Emergency services were called to the intersection of State Highway 29 and State Highway 24 at Te Poi about 2.10am, after a crash involving a car and a truck and trailer. The driver of the car, the sole occupant, died…

New Zealand woefully out of step with new global standard for digital platform workers

Source: NZCTU A new Convention on decent work in the platform economy has been adopted at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva — the first binding global labour standard for platform work. Crucially, it says employment status must be decided mainly on the facts of the working relationship, not whatever label a company puts…