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Source: New Zealand Government The Big Sing, involving more than 9000 students and 280 choirs, has had its funding secured, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. The New Zealand Choral Federation and Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand will each receive a one-off grant of $150,000 to support the production of their annual events. “Music builds strong…
Source: Exercise NZ “Exercise professionals are often among the few health and wellbeing professionals that people see frequently…. “At 67%, mental wellbeing is the second most popular reason Kiwis exercise, behind only overall health at 78%…” “Exercise is shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and build resilience, but it can also create something equally … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 10 June 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the High Court’s decision to impose a civil pecuniary penalty of $6.731 million on ASB Bank Limited for seven breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act … Read more
Source: PSA The body responsible for New Zealand’s whole-of-government response to family and sexual violence faces losing a third of its workforce, as evidence mounts that the Government is no longer taking the issue as seriously as it once did. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention, hosted by the Ministry of Justice, has today … Read more
Source: PSA 96 roles across the four districts are proposed to be disestablished. Under the proposal, there would be a net loss of 17 roles A further 30 vacant roles proposed to be disestablished. Nearly 100 health workers across Taranaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti are facing an uncertain future under a significant restructure … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s investment in strengthening resilience and preparedness in rural communities. “This is a well-deserved acknowledgement of the hundreds of people who give thousands of volunteer hours supporting rural communities during adverse events,” Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says. “It’s also recognition of the strong collaboration between … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming ACT’s announcement that it will campaign on New Zealand adopting a split-gas approach to both its international Paris Agreement targets and its domestic emissions budgets, says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. “Federated Farmers has been calling for a split-gas approach for our Paris target and our carbon budgets for … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to abandon their proposal to cut a third of the workforce at the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention. “You cannot say family and sexual violence is a priority while you gut the agency set up to end it,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. “The…
Source: New Zealand Government Boomwackers, ukeleles, and recorders are all part of a plan to bring the joy of playing musical instruments into classrooms, as part of a Budget 2026 investment in music, Ministry of Education Erica Stanford announced today. For the first time musical instruments in schools will be funded from a central pool…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Chris Allemann, Taranaki CIB: Taranaki Police investigating a serious crash in Toko yesterday are appealing to the public for information to assist our enquiries. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 43 near the intersection of Skinner Road at around 6pm. One person remains…
Source: Media Outreach Red Bull Malaysia announces Red Bull Next Generation, a new athlete development platform focused on emerging talent across Southeast Asia Applications open for Malaysian athletes aged 18–25 across all sports and disciplines Selected athletes will receive support including mentorship, workshops, media visibility and tailored development opportunities The programme focuses on identifying athletes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are currently executing search warrants across Northland and Auckland as part of an ongoing methamphetamine manufacture and supply investigation. The operation, known as Operation Phoenix, is being led by the National Organised Crime Group with assistance from Northland Police. The activity is ongoing at this time. Further details will be…
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 –VinFast has officially launched the Early Booking Program for three (3) e-motorcycle models in the Philippines, including the VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, less than one month after opening bookings for the same lineup in Indonesia. The launch expands … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than $5.3 million in Māori Development Fund investments are helping grow Māori-owned businesses, create jobs, strengthen regional economies and expand export opportunities across New Zealand, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. The investments support horticulture and aquaculture developments in Hawke’s Bay, Raupunga and Akaroa, aligning with the Government’s Going for…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – OOm Institute, a Singapore-based AI and digital skills training provider, is calling for greater AI fluency as businesses adopt Generative AI and concerns grow over declining critical thinking and verification skills. The rapid adoption of AI tools without sufficient verification, contextual understanding, … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand A Gisborne sawmill failed to manage known risks on its site, seriously injuring two workers within weeks of each other – and has now been penalised in court. The first occurred in June 2024, when timber kicked back from an inadequately guarded stack saw at Double J Smallwoods. The worker operating the saw suffered a…
Source: National Emergency Management Agency The National Emergency Management Agency has expressed dismay that its annual Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) test – which will take place on 14 June from 6-7pm – has inadvertently reawakened a meme which many hoped was waning in popularity. “NEMA shared information about the day and time of this year’s test … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A thriving food and fibre sector depends on lifting productivity through greater flexibility, and the Government is backing that future, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay say. “The food and fibre sector is the engine room of New Zealand’s economy, delivering more than 80 per cent of our…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is empowering New Zealand’s horticulture sector with greater land use flexibility, enabling innovation and sustainable productivity, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the future,” Mr McClay…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is empowering New Zealand’s agricultural sector with greater land use flexibility, enabling innovation and sustainable productivity with a better environmental footprint, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and…
Source: New Zealand Government Greater land use flexibility ensures whenua Māori landowners can achieve their productivity and environmental aspirations, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. “Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the New Zealand’s forestry sector’s innovation and sustainable productivity, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and new production methods and technologies are key to driving that step-change. “Enabling this exemplifies the Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building…
Source: Media Outreach Advancing Deployment of Training and Inference Integrated AI Platforms in Healthcare Applications, Powered by Domestic High-Density Computing Infrastructure HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited (“Yeebo”; Stock Code: 00259.HK, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 June 2026 A kororā scored an unfortunate own goal when it found itself entangled in a football net in a New Plymouth garden last week. Jackie Tomlinson’s grandson Ezra (10) spotted a kororā / little blue penguin caught in his football net in the back garden. “My husband jumped…
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis and businesses are getting a stronger line of defence against scammers, with the Anti-Scam Alliance releasing a raft of new initiatives to help protect people and their money, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says. “Scammers are relentless. They hit people through fake websites, dodgy texts, phone calls and…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are laying charges following a serious assault at a west Auckland masjid last night. Police were called to Masjid As-Salam on Akatea Road, Glendene at around 7.20pm. One man was located with head injuries and transported to Waitākere Hospital in a moderate condition. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, from Waitematā…
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation New Zealanders place growing importance on Asia ties amid global uncertainty. The latest Perceptions of Asia 2026 survey shows New Zealanders feel more connected to Asia than ever. Amid a more challenging geopolitical environment, New Zealanders are looking increasingly to countries in Asia to build deeper political, economic, and social ties. … Read more