Government Cuts – Public services will be decimated by reckless plan to fire nearly 9,000 workers – PSA

Source: PSA – Saving $2.4 billion means services will have to be cut – Impacts to be felt nationwide – 55% work outside Wellington – One in seven jobs could be gone by 2029 The Finance Minister’s irresponsible plan to sack around 9,000 public service workers within the next three years will decimate services New Zealanders rely on around … Read more

Arts – Ngā Kaituhi Māori NZSA emerging-writer programme recipients 2026

Source: Ngā Kaituhi Māori  and The NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa Ngā Kaituhi Māori  and The NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa have announced the recipients of the NZSA Ngā Kaituhi Māori Mentorship & Kupu Kaitiaki Programmes for 2026. We are pleased to congratulate the four emerging writers … Read more

Ofam: Somalia IPC Reaction

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to the UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) published today for Somalia which shows that over 6 million people are experiencing hunger (IPC Phase 3 or above), including nearly 1.9 million in emergency levels (IPC Phase 4), Oxfam’s Somalia Humanitarian lead, Sameer Kariya said: “Somalia is once again sliding dangerously close … Read more

HKUST 2nd AI Film Festival Concludes Successfully Showcasing Global Excellence in AI Creativity

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has successfully concluded its 2nd AI Film Festival (AIFF), held recently at the Shaw Auditorium. As one of the key events celebrating HKUST’s 35th anniversary, the two-day Festival brought together industry … Read more

FPG Fortune Prime Global Marks 15th Anniversary

Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – FPG Fortune Prime Global marks its 15th anniversary as global trading platforms increasingly compete on infrastructure, execution quality, and system stability. Founded in 2011, FPG(https://fortuneprime.com/) has expanded across global markets, now serving over 100,000 clients in 30+ countries, supported by 20+ … Read more

Investment property expert says councils should crack down on holiday rental providers

Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Council wants the government to make accommodation platforms like Airbnb share data. AFP A property investment expert says councils should crack down on short-term holiday rental providers who are not paying business rates without the government’s help. The Christchurch City Council wants the government to make accommodation platforms like Airbnb…

Arrow Electronics Addresses Rising Autonomous Mobile Robot Demand in Southeast Asia with System-Level Solutions

Source: Media Outreach Showcases system‑level AMR innovations with technology partners in Singapore and Bangkok SINGAPORE and BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, will host technical seminars focused on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system-level design to address rising demand across Southeast Asia markets … Read more

Genetron Introduces Regional “Deminars” to Bridge the Gap Between Test Theory and Real-World Application

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Genetron Corp., a provider of test and measurement equipment in Singapore, has introduced Deminars, a regional initiative to help engineers strengthen practical measurement and troubleshooting capabilities. Combining the concepts of “Demonstration” and “Seminar,” these technical training seminars integrate technical education with live … Read more

NRL: Te Maire Martin inherits NZ Warriors halfback role against St George-Illawarra Dragons

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Maire Martin scored a try and created two more against Brisbane Broncos. AAP/Photosport Veteran Te Maire Martin will have first chance to audition for the vacant NZ Warriors halfback spot, after Tanah Boyd suffered a season-ending knee injury last weekend. Boyd has been confirmed with rupture of his anterior cruciate…

Kenanga Investors Group Secures Wins at IFN Investor Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach Milestone achievement marks the first time Kenanga Investors and its subsidiary have been recognised by IFN Investor Awards for the Kenanga Islamic Balanced Fund and the Eq8 Dow Jones US Titans 50 ETF. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“KIB“) and its subsidiary … Read more

Public sector job cuts: ‘Nobody is above scrutiny’

Source: Radio New Zealand The government’s latest job cuts in the public sector have a “DOGE-type approach” say the Greens, but it is “just what the doctor ordered”, according to ACT. The government announced today that public service jobs are to be slashed by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up…

Contact Energy boss says risk of New Zealand running out of power this winter eases

Source: Radio New Zealand New solar and geothermal generation means New Zealand no longer faces the same risk of running out of power in winter in so-called “dry years”, according to Contact Energy Chief Executive Mike Fuge. Hydro-generation is the country’s largest power source but can be limited in years when rain and snow melt…

Government blindly cuts to save skin – Willis’s plan clearly hasn’t worked

Source: NZCTU New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey has today blasted Nicola Willis’s pre-Budget announcement on public sector job cuts. “After years of failing to make her economic plans work, failing to get the economy back on track, and failing to get the cost of living under control, the…

Update: Arrests following dating app assaults

Source: New Zealand Police Police have today arrested four youths in relation to a series of violent and unprovoked assaults in Invercargill recently. Two 15-year-old males and two 16-year-old males have each been charged with aggravated burglary following an intensive investigation. Southland Area Prevention Manager acting Inspector Mel Robertson says enquiries have established that there…

Britain gets experimental drug from Japan to bolster hantavirus response

Source: Radio New Zealand By Bhanvi Satija for Reuters A placard reading “Bio hazard zone” outside the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Rotterdam. AFP / NICOLAS TUCAT Favipiravir delivered from Japan to UK for experimental hantavirus treatment, UKHSA confirms Drug use is experimental, with limited evidence and no established protocol, experts…

Allianz Commercial: War becomes the number one political violence risk for more than 50% of companies globally

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Political risks and violence has climbed to #7 in the annual Allianz Risk Barometer 2026, its highest position ever, highlighting the fact that such perils have joined mainstream business risks in a world of tumult. According to the new Political violence and … Read more

Rising Healthcare Costs and Chronic Health Risks Highlight Need for Preventive Care, Alpro Introduces CarePass

Source: Media Outreach New RM99 annual healthcare pass offers Malaysians access to preventive health services worth over RM600, encouraging earlier health monitoring and intervention KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – As healthcare costs continue to rise and chronic health risks become more prevalent, many Malaysians are still delaying essential … Read more

Literacy and maths at forefront of new investment

Source: New Zealand Government Raising achievement and lifting student performance in reading, writing and maths is at the centre of today’s Budget 2026 investment in education, says Education Minister Erica Stanford. As part of Budget 2026, the Government is investing in the next phase of Teaching the Basics Brilliantly to transform our education system, ensuring…

Kelvin Davis appointed to Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced the appointment of Kelvin Davis as a member of the Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group. Mr Davis is a respected Māori leader, educator and a former senior Minister who has dedicated his career to improve outcomes for whānau, rangatahi, and communities across New Zealand. Mr Davis…

Thailand’s SUBCON Expo Hits $705 Million in Parts Trade as Global Manufacturers Seek New Suppliers

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – SUBCON Thailand — ASEAN’s largest industrial sourcing expo — closed its 20th edition with an estimated USD 705.5 million in parts trade (approximately 23 billion baht), as manufacturers worldwide pushed deeper into Southeast Asia to broaden industrial partnerships. The event ran … Read more

Slashing public sector jobs the right move, New Zealand Initiative says

Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich. Supplied The New Zealand Initiative is pleased with the government’s plan to slash nearly 9000 public sector roles over the next three years. The changes will see public service jobs slashed by about 14 percent by 2029, in a shake-up the government says…