Public sector job cuts: ‘Nobody is above scrutiny’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Police close Wairau Bar Road in Marlborough

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wairau Bar Rd, just outside Blenheim. Google Maps Police have closed a rural road just outside Blenheim overnight after a sudden death, but say there is no risk to the public. The road is closed between Ferry Road and Dicks Road. Marlborough Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham said police were investigating…

Update: Blenheim incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Simon Feltham, Marlborough Area Commander: Police are investigating a sudden death in Blenheim. Just before 1:30pm, Police were called to Wairau Bar Road. The road remains closed, with a scene guard to remain in place overnight. A scene examination is due to be carried out tomorrow morning.…

The World’s #1 Bestselling Robotic Window Cleaner: ECOVACS WINBOT Restores Crystal-Clear Views with Ease

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – The ECOVACS WINBOT is the world’s #1 bestselling robotic window cleaner, according to data from global market intelligence firm IDC. ECOVACS Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, pioneered this category in 2011 with the WINBOT 5 Series – the world’s first … Read more

Brokerage and financial services firm Jarden set for significant restructure

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Jarden building at the bottom of Queen Street, Auckland Google Maps Brokerage and financial services firm Jarden is in for a significant restructuring, with the wealth and asset management operations to be split off and the investment banking business to be retained in an employee-owned structure, sources have told RNZ.…

New Chair for Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board

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Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has announced today that a new Chair has been appointed to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board [the Board].  “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Mr Raveen Jaduram as Chair of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board,” says Minister van Velden.  Mr Jaduram succeeds Rebecca Keoghan MNZM,…

New support for at-risk young people this Youth Week

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Source: New Zealand Government Youth Minister James Meager has confirmed at least 300 at-risk young Kiwis will be supported to re-engage in education or transition into the workforce, through new joint Government and community funding initiatives. It follows Mr Meager’s launch of Youth Week 2026 at Parliament this evening, marking the start of a nationwide celebration…

Bridging Global Markets: Cathay Cargo Redefines Cold Chain Excellence via Hong Kong’s Strategic Nexus

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – In the rapidly evolving logistics landscape of 2026, precision and speed define the ultimate prerequisites for high-value essentials. Leveraging Hong Kong’s unparalleled “geographical superpower”, the ability to reach half the world’s population within a five-hour flight, Cathay Cargo is reinforcing … Read more

Wairau Bar Road, Blenheim closed

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Source: New Zealand Police Wairau Bar Road, Blenheim is currently closed between Ferry Road and Dicks Road while Police respond to an incident. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. There is not believed to be any risk to public safety. Further information will be released when we are in a position…

Hong Kong Artist Joins Bupa Global Campaign Highlighting Powerful Link Between Creativity and Health

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Source: Media Outreach New research commissioned by Bupa highlights how creative activities like art can help people process and share health experiences, with 85% agreeing creativity can support mental and physical health The research coincides with Bupa’s Express Your Health campaign featuring health stories from creators and storytellers worldwide, including Hong Kong artist Sophia Hotung … Read more

‘Like closing a timber mill’: Why Wellington’s economy needs to rely less on public sector

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s spending dropped 2.8 percent over the year, compared to a fall of 1 percent for the country. File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Wellington’s struggling economy is expected to be hit with another blow, with the government planning to cut 8700 jobs from the public sector by mid-2029. There are…