Property Market – Southern centres gain ground in patchy property market – QV

Source: Quality Valuations (QV) New Zealand’s housing market is still largely treading water – but not everywhere is standing still. Our latest QV House Price Index shows that the average home value increased by just 0.3% nationally in the three months to the end of May 2026, only marginally more than in our previous index. … Read more

“Massive” Canterbury mudfish delights DOC

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  09 June 2026 “Canterbury mudfish have incredible survival adaptations. They only remain in a limited number of waterways and although they’re teetering on the brink of extinction, they’re still here,” Allanah says. Canterbury mudfish are the most threatened of New Zealand’s mudfish species and the second rarest native fish after…

Choc-a-block with charges

Source: New Zealand Police A thief with a sweet tooth is facing a row of charges after allegedly helping himself to hundreds of chocolate blocks in recent months. The recidivist shoplifter, allegedly responsible for more than $9000 worth of stolen goods in one area of Auckland alone, was arrested on the weekend. Auckland City West…

Securing Affordable Energy: power companies made responsible for winter back-up

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be better protected from winter power shortages and price spikes as the Government makes the electricity sector take greater, permanent responsibility for securing the back-up power New Zealand needs, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. A clear obligation to keep the lights on: A new Winter Energy…

Securing Affordable Energy: LNG to keep the lights on and protect jobs

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand households and businesses are a step closer to relief on their power bills and greater energy security, as the Government takes the next step to deliver a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. Taking pressure off power bills: Up to $800 million a year…

Name release, Fatal crash, Grahams Road

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a single-vehicle crash on Grahams Road, Burnside, on 27 April. She was Miriata Lee Houkamau, 34, of Burnside. Police’s thoughts are with her family. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Kapsch TrafficCom Secures Three Major Tolling Projects in New Zealand

Source: Media Outreach WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2026 – Kapsch TrafficCom, a globally recongized leader in intelligent transportation systems and tolling solutions, has been awarded three new video-based tolling projects by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) of New Zealand. The projects were awarded between November and December 2025 … Read more

Disney Garden of Wonder blooms to life again at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay with all-new character topiaries

Source: Media Outreach The second edition of the popular topiary showcase introduces an interactive area starring Disney’s Frozen, and more beloved Disney and Pixar character dioramas including Toy Story 5 and Disney Princess SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Disney magic blooms anew at Singapore’s premier horticultural destination Gardens by the … Read more

Crystalline in Radiance: GalaxyArt Illuminates the Art of Translucence

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) proudly unveils “Dazzling Galaxy – Crystalline Art Exhibition” at GalaxyArt, the multipurpose arts and cultural hub at the group’s flagship luxury resort, Galaxy Macau. Centred on innovative translucent materials, the exhibition blends the richness of Eastern cultural … Read more

PolyU’s Inaugural Participation in VivaTech 2026

Source: Media Outreach Spearheads Cross-border Tech Collaboration Leveraging Hong Kong’s Role as Superconnector HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is set to make its debut at Paris-based Viva Technology 2026 (VivaTech), Europe’s flagship premier event dedicated to technological innovation and startup collaboration. PolyU’s … Read more

Science x AI Summit 2026 Post-Event Observations: KitHui Growth Financial Academy Analyzes AI Industry Implementation Trends

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – On May 12, Chow Kit Hui attended the Science x AI Summit 2026 in Silicon Valley as the founder of an AI enterprise. As summit discussions continued to spread, topics such as AI Agents, autonomous reasoning systems, research-grade AI, and … Read more

LGBT+ population younger, income varies between groups – LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: Year ended June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand LGBT+ population younger, income varies between groups – news story 8 June 2026 The latest data from the Household Income and Living Survey estimated that 4.8 percent of those aged 15 years and over identified as LGBT+ in the year ended June 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. In … Read more

LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: Year ended June 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: Year ended June 2024 – information release 8 June 2026 LGBT+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand provides key demographic and economic characteristics of the LGBT+ population as a whole, of the transgender and non-binary population, and of the sexual minorities’ population. The statistics include qualifications … Read more

Asia’s massive tech rout marks first real “macro shock” of the AI era – devere Group

Source: devere Group June 8 2026 – The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group. The warning comes as South … Read more

AS Watson Group and L’Oréal Paris Unveil a Global First-Ever Exclusive Co Creation: The Infallible Setting Mist Cherry Edition

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, and L’Oréal Paris, the No. 1 beauty brand in the world, today announced the first-ever exclusive co-created beauty product, setting a new benchmark for retailer–brand partnership innovation. Developed, produced, … Read more

Save the Children – Philippines earthquake on first day back at school affects 3 million students as rescue efforts underway

Source: Save the Children MANILA, 8 June – A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked parts of the southern Philippines, causing damage in a key coastal city and affecting about 3 million students in the province of Sarangani [1]. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. suspended school classes in affected areas while calling on residents in coastal areas to … Read more

Serious crash, SH43, Toko, Stratford

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on East Road, State Highway 43, at Toko, Stratford tonight. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 6.05pm, at the intersection of Skinner Road. One person is being flown to hospital with serious injuries. Motorists should expect delays while emergency services clear…

Hello Ello launches with AI care camera built for the region’s growing caregiving crisis

Source: Media Outreach Built for caregivers, Vision One combines intelligent detection, plain-language alerts, and daily summaries to help families know when Mum or Dad needs attention, without constant checking SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Hello Ello, a Singapore-based AI caregiving technology company has launched ELLO’s Vision … Read more

Creative Schools Continuum: K-12 Educational Continuity, Trilingualism, and Dual-Track Pathways

Source: Media Outreach Internal Priority Applications Streams Empowering Students with Flexible Dual-Track Educational Options HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Planning a stable and high-quality educational path for children is a top priority for many families. The Creative Schools Continuum—comprising Creative Secondary School (CSS), Creative Primary School (CPS), and … Read more

Singapore International Water Week 2026 to Convene Global Leaders and Innovators to Address Municipal Water, Industrial Water, Coastal Protection and Flood Management Challenges

Source: Media Outreach 2,000 global leaders and experts, and 25,000 trade visitors expected to share best practices, exchange ideas, foster partnerships and secure deals SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 will bring together thought leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, cities, utilities and industry … Read more

Budget 2026 hides a nearly $500 million KiwiSaver hole across the public service

Source: Green Party The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves a hole of nearly half a billion dollars, the cost of the higher employer KiwiSaver contribution for most of the public service, with no sign of funding anywhere in the books to meet it. “Nicola Willis has a hole of nearly $500 million in her…

Crash following fleeing driver incident, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Waikato District Commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell: One person is in a critical condition after a crash following a fleeing driver incident in Hamilton today. Just after 11:50am, Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Te Aroha St, which it failed to do so. Police did not pursue the…

Fatal crash, SH1, Spotswood

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following an earlier two-vehicle crash in Spotswood this morning. Emergency services were called to Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge at around 8.33am. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died in hospital. The Serious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team have attended and conducted scene…

Maraekakaho Road closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Maraekakaho Road is currently closed near State Highway 50 following a crash. The crash involving a car and a cyclist was reported at 3:45pm. The cyclist has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre 

EIT student wins Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 41 seconds ago An EIT horticulture student has been named the winner of the 2026 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award in recognition of her leadership and contribution to New Zealand’s horticulture sector. Te Rina Joe (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu), who is completing her Horticulture Apprenticeship Programme (Level 4) through EIT,…