DFI Retail Group and Holland & Barrett to Partner to Redefine Wellness Across Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – DFI Retail Group (DFI) and leading UK health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett (H&B) today announced a strategic, multi-year partnership to expand access to trusted, preventive health and wellness solutions across Asia. Andrew Wong, CEO, Health & Beauty, DFI Retail Group, … Read more

TrendAI™ Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing

Source: Media Outreach Collaboration will support efforts to identify and remediate software vulnerabilities using advanced AI capabilities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – TrendAI , the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), today announced its participation in Project Glasswing, an initiative focused on … Read more

Road closed, SH1, Te Hana

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is closed near Te Hana Reserve after a building fire this evening in Te Hana.  Police were called to the fire at 5.50pm.  The road is closed between Coronation Street and Whakapirau Road, and motorists will be diverted through Mangawhai. Motorists are advised to delay travel or expect…

Thailand Privilege Card Reinforces Thailand as a World-Class Safe Haven for Long-Term Living

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), world’s premier residency program and privileged services providers for exclusive individuals under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, reinforces Thailand’s position as a “World-Class Safest Destination for Long-Term Living.” Integrated with advanced medical … Read more

Road closed, Aporo Road, Ruby Bay

Source: New Zealand Police Aporo Road is closed after a single vehicle crash in Ruby Bay this afternoon.  Emergency services were called to the crash around 2.45pm.  One person is in a serious condition.  The road is closed between Marriages Road and Stafford Road.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.  ENDS

Government Cuts – Stop using AI as an excuse to sack public servants, PSA warns

Source: PSA Maxim Institute report should be wake up call for Govt A new report warning that AI risks replacing public servants and undermining democracy should be a wake-up call for a government that last week rammed under urgency a law enabling automated welfare decisions. “Even a conservative think tank is now saying what we’ve been … Read more

Central Interceptor leads a step-change for Auckland’s water quality

Source: Auckland Council The Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel is set to make an outsized contribution to the quality of water in the city’s prized Waitematā Harbour. With more than 3200 kilometres of diverse coastline, an abundance of beaches and three harbours, Aucklanders are spoilt for choice.  Swimming, sailing, surfing and jumping into the sea from…

Events – Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa brings the story of Tarawera to life in powerful new production

Source: maiastudio.co Tērā te Auahi premieres at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre in Rotorua from 10–14 June. A powerful new theatrical work from Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa will bring one of the most significant historical events in Aotearoa to the stage this June. Tērā te Auahi shares the story of the 1886 Tarawera … Read more

FOTILE Celebrates 30 Years with MegaBox “BUILT-IN PRO” Opening on June 18

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – FOTILE, a global leader in high-end kitchen appliances, has announced that its brand-new image counter under the dealer channel “BUILT-IN PRO” located at MegaBox, Kowloon Bay, will hold its grand opening on June 18 to celebrate FOTILE’s 30th anniversary. This … Read more

Waikato Expressway blocked following crash, Huntly

Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Expressway is currently blocked in Huntly following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near the Gordonton Road on-ramp was reported just after 2pm. No injuries have been reported. The road is currently blocked northbound, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre 

PM to visit Australia for Annual Leaders’ Meeting

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Australia this week for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting and a range of other high-level bilateral and business-focussed engagements.  “Australia is our only formal ally, our most important economic partner, the place a number of Kiwis call home, and a holiday destination for many…

AECOM and Urban Land Institute launch inaugural Asia Pacific Infrastructure Innovation Index, highlighting region’s evolving infrastructure innovation priorities

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), today announced the launch of the Asia Pacific Infrastructure Innovation Index 2026, a new thought leadership report examining how the infrastructure industry across the region is prioritizing innovation … Read more

Ensure your compliance certificate is valid

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 June 2026 This information is for businesses that were inspected by former compliance certifier John Hickey and his company, Accreditation Limited. What happened? John Hickey and a colleague sent draft compliance certificates to businesses following inspections. The draft certificates carried no legal status but closely resembled official certificates. This led…

Seasonal closure to support orange roughy

Source: New Zealand Government A seasonal closure covering thousands of square kilometres of deepwater fishery east of the South Island will protect spawning orange roughy and help the stock recover, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.  “Last year, I made a significant cut to the commercial catch limit for East and South Chatham Rise (ESCR)…

New era for Police in Taradale

Source: New Zealand Police A swift build and a stunning result ushers in a new era of policing in Taradale. Today New Zealand Police has officially opened the new Taradale Police Station on Gloucester Street, Napier, which provides a modern workspace for up to 50 Police staff. Police chose modular construction for the two-storey station…

Awards – Hunters’ champion recognised with national outdoor access award

Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A Nelson hunter who has spent years advocating for hunters will receive an Outdoor Access Champion Award from the Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa. Richard Wells, previously a board member of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and current Chair of its National Access Committee, … Read more

Local News – No increase for Porirua City Council non-water rates

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council is currently projecting on average a zero per cent increase to non-water rates for existing ratepayers in its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan, down from the almost 4 per cent increase that was previously proposed. Rates for the 2026/27 year will also have the charges for water removed, which will … Read more

Universities – Prisoners’ rights the focus of groundbreaking project – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Available for republication –  Prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners in Aotearoa New Zealand have attracted scrutiny from international watchdogs, including a United Nations’ torture prevention body. Researchers say one challenge is the absence of a comprehensive prison law resource – a gap they hope to help address. University … Read more

Have you seen Benjamin?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Benjamin Barrett who has been reported missing from Russell. The 58-year-old was last seen in Matauwhi Bay on 26 May at around 11.30pm. Benjamin lives aboard his boat ‘Reremoana’ in Matauwhi Bay and is believed to have left the boat in his dinghy. The dinghy…

Significant artwork 'Waharoa' revitalised in Aotea Square

Source: Auckland Council Waharoa, a deeply valued and admired artwork by celebrated artist the late Selwyn Muru (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kurī, Ngāti Muri Kahara, Ngāti Rehia, Te Whakatōhea) has been carefully restored by Auckland Council’s Public Art team. Originally created in 1990 and positioned at the entrance to Te Pokapū (Aotea Centre), Waharoa is now…

From Masar Makkah to New destinations: Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Launches New Five-Year Strategy and announces Its Second Destination in Makkah

Source: Media Outreach MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, has announced the receipt of two letters of award for the development of the Hindawiya West and Hindawiya South sites – adjacent to Masar … Read more

Minister welcomes new ERO Chief Executive

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Education Erica Stanford today welcomed David Ferguson’s appointment as Chief Executive and Chief Review Officer of the Education Review Office. ERO plays a vital role in evaluating education policy and assessing whether it is effective, as well as how well schools are performing. “We need to make evidence-based education…

Training boost for 20,000 children’s workers to keep kids safe

Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 will fund mandatory training for 20,000 core children’s workers and improve system capacity to protect children at risk of harm, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. “In September 2025 our Government accepted all the recommendations from the report by the late Dame Karen Poutasi and committed to an…

New AML code delivers practical changes for New Zealanders

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon face fewer unnecessary barriers to proving who they are under a refreshed anti-money laundering Identity Verification Code of Practice announced today by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. The majority of the Code will come into force on 1 July 2026,…

Clean up of former landfills in national park complete

Source: New Zealand Government A remediation project to clean up two former landfill sites in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has been completed this week, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced today. The $3.32 million remediation project removed about 2500 cubic metres of waste from the sites that had been used as…

Luxon’s Government nearly halves food bank funding as demand hits record high

Source: Green Party The Green Party says this Government has nearly halved funding for food banks in Budget 2026, extending the $15 million in annual support for just one more year before cutting it to $8 million a year from 2027, at the very moment demand has never been higher. “Food banks are the last lifeline for…