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,…

VinDynamics and Skild AI form strategic partnership to advance humanoid ROBOTICS

Source: Media Outreach SAN MATEO/HANOI – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – VinDynamics, a robotics technology company within Vingroup, and Skild AI, a company developing foundation models for robotics, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on humanoid robotics and embodied AI. The move marks another step … Read more

Cyberport Chairman Joined CE’s Business Delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Source: Media Outreach Partnership with the Countries’ Largest Tech Parks to Propel “Hub-to-Hub” Collaborations Supporting HK and Chinese Mainland Enterprises to Tap Central Asian Markets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, joined the business delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee, on a visit … Read more

Man arrested following assault in Havelock North

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector James Keene: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault at Guthrie Park in Havelock North on Friday 5 June. The man was located and taken into custody without incident in Picton earlier today. He is due to appear in the Blenheim District Court tomorrow facing…

Technology Empowers Buddhist Wisdom: NetDragon Websoft (Hong Kong) Debuts a Suite of Digital Buddhist Products at the 21st UN Vesak Day

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – On May 29, the commemorative event for the 21st United Nations Vesak Day was grandly convened at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok. NetDragon Websoft (Hong Kong) consistently applies state-of-the-art digital technologies to advance the digital transformation and global … Read more

Federated Farmers welcome QEII funding pledge

Source: Federated Farmers Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says. “More funding would mean more farmers can voluntarily protect important biodiversity and natural habitats on their land for future generations,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says. “Doubling the trust’s … Read more

Luxury Hair Clinic Sheer Reprime Marks 8th Anniversary with a Flagship Expansion into Hong Kong’s Prestigious Wellington Street

Source: Media Outreach Luxury hair and scalp rejuvenation pioneer Sheer Reprime invests nearly HK$10 million to deploy next-generation, FDA and CE-certified hair restoration and scalp rejuvenation technologies. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Celebrating eight years of clinical excellence, premier hair and scalp rejuvenation brand Sheer Reprime today announced … Read more

Search ongoing for woman missing in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Searches are ongoing today for a woman missing in Christchurch, as concerns grow for her welfare. Valerie Hargrave, 81, was last seen at her home address in Woolston, in the St John Street area, on Thursday evening. She is around 167cm tall, and of small build. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie…

New Zealand Police welcome Australian officers to our shores

Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police has launched the Accelerated Policing Couse for a group of experienced Australian police officers. Assistant Commissioner Deployment Jeanette Park says four Australian police officers began training at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) on 25 May. “The course is offering fit-for-purpose training by recognising transferrable skills and…

Trransfer Technologies And LINE GO Partner To Expand Enterprise Ground Transportation Across Taiwan And Global Markets

Source: Media Outreach Partnership combines LINE GO’s MaaS ecosystem platform with Trransfer Technologies’ global B2B ground transportation platform to serve Taiwan’s growing outbound business travel demand SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Trransfer Technologies, a global B2B ground transportation platform serving corporate travel managers, private aviation firms, banks, luxury concierge services … Read more

Police make arrest following serious assault, Whangārei

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a serious assault in Whangārei in April have arrested one person. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says a 22-year-old man has this morning been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He says Police previously asked the public for assistance following a person being…

Grey Street, Hamilton closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Grey Street, Hamilton is closed following a crash. The three-vehicle crash near Wellington Street was reported just after 12:05pm. Four people have sustained injuries, one person is in a serious condition, the other three are in a moderate condition. Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area…

Budget 2026 hides a nearly $500 billion 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…

Fishers fined $1000 each for breach of no-take rules

Source: Northland Regional Council Two fishers have been fined $1000 each for breaching no take rules in Northland’s Mimiwhangata and Rakaumangamanga (Cape Brett) Rāhui Tapu marine protection areas. Group Manager – Biosecurity Don Mckenzie, says both incidents saw Northland Regional Council (NRC) environmental monitoring officers obtain evidence of breach of the no-take rules (fish on a … Read more

Budget 26: $62.5 million for more classrooms in South Island Schools

Source: New Zealand Government Students and communities across the South Island will benefit from a $62.5 million investment package to build more classrooms and upgrade others, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced during a visit to Darfield High School today. “This significant investment will deliver 59 additional classrooms across the South Island and provide funding…

Appointments – Tim Larkin appointed to lead Link Financial Group

Source: NZHL Link Financial Group (LFG) has appointed Tim Larkin as its new General Manager, effective 22 June 2026, as the business sharpens its focus on supporting adviser performance and sustainable growth. NZHL Group CEO, which LFG is part of, Kip Hanna said Larkin brings a combination of commercial leadership and sector insight that will be … Read more

Health – WHO vape flavour ban call backed by NZ heart and lung health organisations

Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand health organisations are backing a World Health Organization push to remove flavours from nicotine products, saying sweet, fruity, confectionery-style flavours are undermining efforts to protect young people from addiction and disease. Kia Manawanui Trust – The Heart of Aotearoa and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ have welcomed the … Read more

Federated Farmers launches election priorities

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a five-point plan for the next government, setting out what it says should be a major focus for political parties heading into the November election. President Wayne Langford says the organisation’s election platform, Backing Kiwi Farmers, is a practical blueprint for whichever parties form the next government. “This isn’t … Read more

Government welcomes new diesel storage

Source: New Zealand Government News that work to recommission an additional 93 million litres of diesel storage capacity at Marsden Point in Northland is finished has been welcomed by the Government. Channel Infrastructure NZ has worked at pace to recommission the tanks in time to receive the diesel reserve purchased by the Government. “A significant amount…

Serious crash, SH1, Spotswood

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge, Spotswood, Hurunui District. Police were called about 8.33am.  Initial indications are there have been serious injuries.  The road will be closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area.  ENDS  Issued…

Serious crash, SH3, Rukuhia

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Raynes Road and Ohaupo Road (SH3).  Police were called about 6.45am.  Initial indications are that one person may be seriously injured. Traffic management is in place. Motorists should avoid the area, or expect delays. ENDS  Issued…

Two in custody following fleeing vehicle incident in Hastings

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Matthew Wilkin, Eastern District Command Centre: Eastern District Police have two people in custody following a serious fleeing driver incident through Hastings and Flaxmere this evening. Police spotted the vehicle on Clive Street just before 6:15pm, it had been involved in a separate fleeing driver incident…

Road blocked, SH30, Te Teko

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 30 is blocked following a vehicle fire in Te Teko this afternoon. Emergency services were called to SH30 near Galatea Road, reported around 3pm. The road is blocked while emergency services are in attendance and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays. ENDS