Doremi3babies Helps Hong Kong Parents Choose the Right Caraz Playmat Size Amid Limited Living Space

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Doremi3babies is one of Hong Kong’s most comprehensive retailers of Caraz baby playmats and playpens, with years of accumulated experience serving local families and maintaining quality standards for every product carried. Observing that size mismatches are among the most common … Read more

Serious crash, Killarney Street, Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian on the intersection of Killarney Road and Ellis Street. The incident was reported around 3.15pm. One person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified of the incident. Killarney Road and Ellis…

Fatality following house fire, Chartwell

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Source: New Zealand Police One person critically injured in a house fire in Chartwell last weekend has now died. Emergency services were called to a house fire on Bellmont Avenue, Chartwell about 3am on Saturday 9 May. Two people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation in a critical condition. One has now sadly…

Update 1: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander: Emergency services continue to work at the scene of a house fire on Whitehall Street in Christchurch, reported about 8.25pm tonight. Sadly, we can confirm one person has died. One person has critical injuries. Three other people have moderate…

Fatal crash, SH 1 / Main South Road, Selwyn

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm two people have died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 / Main South Road in Selwyn around 1.12pm. Ambulance services were called for four injured people that were involved in the crash. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency personnel, two people were pronounced deceased at the…

Road clear, Killarney Road, Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police Killarney Road and Ellis Street are clear and open to free-flowing traffic following a crash reported at 3.15pm. The crash involved a truck and a pedestrian.  One person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit were notified of the incident and Police will undertake enquiries…

Correction: Fatal crash, SH 1 / Main South Road, Selwyn

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Source: New Zealand Police The release issued at 4.17pm on a fatal crash in Selwyn contained incorrect information on the number of vehicles, patients and their conditions. The crash involved at least three vehicles. Ambulance services were called for five injured people that were involved in the crash. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency personnel,…

Update 4: fatal house fire, Mairehau, Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: The woman previously reported to be in critical condition after last night’s fire in Mairehau has now sadly died. Police’s thoughts are with her family, and we will continue to provide them with support. Enquiries are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Helicopter crash, Mt Aspiring National Park

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Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park this morning. Reports came in of the incident about 9.50am. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre has handed responsibility for the response to Police, who are on scene now. More information will be released when available. ENDS Issued by…

Crash causing delays on SH1, Randwick Park

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Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on the Southern Motorway, Randwick Park this morning. The two vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 5.54am. Early indications suggest there are injuries. State Highway 1 citybound between the Takanini and Hill Road on-ramps is down to one lane…

SH1, Randwick Pack cleared following crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise an earlier crash citybound on State Highway 1, Randwick Park has now been cleared. One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police

Pioneer Highway/SH1 blocked, Mataura, Gore

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Source: New Zealand Police Pioneer Highway/State Highway 1, Mataura, Gore, is blocked following a tractor roll over this afternoon. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Glencoe Highway and Craig Road, around 3.20pm. Thankfully, there are no serious injuries. The highway is expected to remain blocked for some time while the tractor is being…

Media Advisory: Media stand-up following guilty verdict

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Source: New Zealand Police Police will speak to the media today following the guilty verdict this afternoon in the High Court at Christchurch. The stand-up will be held at 5:30pm at the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch. Media are asked to please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz ENDS Issued by Police Media…

Bill to strengthen disability support

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today introduced the Disability Support Services Bill to Parliament, providing clarity and stability to the system which supports thousands of disabled New Zealanders.  “Disability Support Services (DSS) plays a vital role in people’s lives, but it’s been operating without a clear legislative foundation,” Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says.  “This…

CK Life Sciences’ Sequencio Therapeutics Appoints Emily Tan as Chief Operating Officer

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Sequencio Therapeutics, a subsidiary of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“CK Life Sciences”, Stock Code: 0775) today announced the appointment of Emily Tan as Chief Operating Officer. A 30-year biopharmaceutical veteran, Ms Tan will oversee the company’s global operations … Read more

Siam Piwat Joins Forces with Bangkok Pride and National Partners to Launch “The Celebration: Right to Love 2026,” Positioning Bangkok as a Global Pride Destination Ahead of Bangkok World Pride 2030

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Source: Media Outreach Creating a Global Pride Month Phenomenon Through Collaboration, Creativity, and Celebration Across Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer—owner and operator of global destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint-venture partner of … Read more

Beyond the Hype: AI+ Power 2026 Explores How AI Drives Real Business Value

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Source: Media Outreach Tech Giants Microsoft, Adobe, BytePlus, HP, and iFLYTEK Headline the Event; Over 10,000 Professional Visits Expected to Bridge the “Deployment Gap” through High-Impact Exhibitions, Strategic Summits, and Hands-on Skills Labs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – 2026 represents a definitive turning point as Artificial Intelligence transitions … Read more

Midtown becomes the city centre’s fastest-changing neighbourhood

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Source: Auckland Council Midtown’s mojo continues to build as major transport, public realm, and development milestones are met ahead of the City Rail Link opening later this year. From new bus connections and streetscape upgrades to wastewater works, station testing and private investment, April has marked another step forward for one of Auckland’s fastest-changing neighbourhoods. … Read more

Police welcome verdict in murder trial

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Source: New Zealand Police Police welcome a Christchurch High Court jury’s ruling that the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was an act of murder.  Today, the 33-year-old offender was found guilty of murder and wounding with intent causing grievous bodily harm. Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged the verdicts. “The loss of Lyn continues to feel … Read more

Tim Brown and Sean Roach named as two dead in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash

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Source: Radio New Zealand Pilot Tim Brown (left) and guide Sean Roach named as two dead in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash. SUPPLIED Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach have been named as the pair who died in a helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park. The helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350 B3, belonged to The … Read more

Watch: Erica Stanford announces $131m Budget spend on reading, writing and maths initiatives

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Source: Radio New Zealand The government will spend $131 million on improving students’ reading, writing and maths in this year’s budget, the Education Minister Erica Stanford says. Stanford made the pre-Budget announcement alongside Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Boulcott School in Lower Hutt on Monday. Another 12 initiatives as part of primary and intermediate school … Read more

Olympian Blair Tuke calls on government to scrap Fisheries legislation

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Source: Radio New Zealand America’s Cup winner and Olympic gold medallist Blair Tuke. PHOTOSPORT America’s Cup winner and Olympic gold medallist Blair Tuke says the government should scrap its Fisheries legislation. Tuke was speaking to the Primary Production select committee on behalf of the Live Ocean Foundation alongside ultramarathon swimmer Jono Ridler in response to … Read more

NZ Breakers face competitive market to land new coach

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Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Breakers looking for new coach after parting ways with Petteri Koponen after two seasons. Blake Armstrong/Photosport The off-season coaching turnover in the Australian NBL reached new heights when two more teams joined the recruitment process for a head coach in recent weeks. The New Zealand Breakers have been working to … Read more

Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi New Zealand First might want the government to buy back BNZ and meld it with Kiwibank to create a banking competitor to take on the Australian big banks – but there’s limited evidence that it would work. NZ First leader Winston Peters said at the weekend that … Read more

Auckland police officer facing charge of abusing a person in a family relationship

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com An Auckland police officer has been charged in relation to an alleged family harm incident. Court documents seen by RNZ claim the 38-year-old police officer assaulted a person he was in a family relationship with in October 2025. Do you know more? Email sam.sherwood@rnz.co.nz Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny … Read more