Acquisitions – Completion of TYCO New Zealand and Red Wolf Acquisitions

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Source: Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (“Intelligent Monitoring”, “IMG” or “the Company”) (ASX: IMB) COMPLETION OF BLUESKY HOLDCO ACQUISITION On 11 December 2025, Intelligent Monitoring Group announced it had entered into a binding agreement to acquire all shares in BlueSky Holdco Limited from Johnson Control Luxembourg European Finance S.a.r.l, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls International plc (Acquisition).  … Read more

Increased support for mothers and babies

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Source: New Zealand Government Mothers and their babies will receive more support in the crucial days after birth, with increased maternity beds and more staff to support longer postnatal stays, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say. “The first few days of a baby’s life help shape lifelong health, development, and…

Budget 2026: Did the Government listen? – Hapai Te Hauora

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Source: Hapai Te Hauora Ahead of Budget 2026, Hāpai Te Hauora called for a budget that listens. A budget that responds to what communities have already been saying over the last year: that prevention matters, warm homes matter, safe sleep matters, and Māori-led solutions matter. Following yesterday’s Budget announcement, Hāpai Te Hauora acknowledges some much needed … Read more

Second pakake pup hit by vehicle

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 May 2026 A five-month-old female pup was discovered on Hoopers Inlet Road, Dunedin, on 15 May, just a week after a male pup was found dead in the Catlins. DOC Coastal Otago Biodiversity Ranger Moss Thompson says the pup was found in a ditch beside the road, and displayed…

Vietnam’s Bridge to the Global Experience Economy

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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – As traditional Asian markets such as Singapore and Thailand approach saturation, Vietnam is accelerating its rise as a new destination for the Experience Economy, with the integrated ecosystem of the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) emerging as a strategic bridge connecting Vietnam … Read more

Government clears the way to automate decisions about people’s survival

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s move to hand decisions on benefits over to automated systems, warning it will leave more people in hardship without the support they are legally entitled to. “Handing decisions about people’s ability to survive to a machine is a deliberate choice to make it harder for…

Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council grants are backing community-led projects across climate resilience, sport, events and environmental restoration Funding will help communities get emergency-ready, build stronger local connections, support active lifestyles and protect Auckland’s natural environment From kapa haka and waka ama to conservation projects and new sports facilities, the grants are empowering communities to…

Foreign Minister to visit Samoa

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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will visit Samoa this weekend for Samoa’s 64th Independence celebrations. “We look forward to joining Samoa in commemorating this important event. We highly value New Zealand’s warm and close friendship with Samoa,” Mr Peters says. While in Samoa, Mr Peters will attend official Independence Day events and…

Children to be prevented from buying lottery products

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Source: New Zealand Government The Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading, meaning a change will come into effect that ensures children are not able to purchase lottery products, says Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden.  This Bill seeks to improve the efficiency of the Department of Internal Affairs by tidying up legislation that it administers. One issue…

Thief’s expensive roadie stalled

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Shaun Jones, Whanganui Police A career shoplifter who amassed over $35,000 in clothing and other stock from businesses all over the lower North Island was stopped on her way home from another crime spree yesterday. Late yesterday morning Police were contacted by a member of the…

Budget 2026 – Plunket funding coalition promise forgotten in Budget 26 – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A coalition promise to “ensure Plunket is funded to do their job properly” was forgotten in Budget 26, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO national delegate and Plunket nurse Hannah Cook says Budget 26 papers show the promise was an outstanding commitment between the National and NZ First parties … Read more

Arts – Congratulations to the talented student writers awarded NZSA Youth Mentorships for 2026!

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Source: NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Four secondary school students selected for mentorships will each be matched with a professional writer/mentor in their genre, as part of the NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 2026 Youth Mentorship Programme. The young writers will … Read more

Government support for Hawke’s Bay growers

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting Hawke’s Bay growers to investigate what would be required for a successful farmer-led purchase of the McCain Foods’ vegetable processing site in Hastings, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “I’ve met with growers, local MPs Katie Nimon, Catherine Wedd and Minister Mike Butterick as well as mayors from…

Progress on SH2 Waikare Gorge realignment

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to make progress on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waikare Gorge realignment between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa, with a contract now awarded for the detailed design phase to get underway, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “We know how critical this section of SH2 is for local road…

Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across Australia and New Zealand

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across Australia and New Zealand Leading home wellness brand completes its three-pillar offering with the addition of precision-engineered cold plunge technology. The post Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across…

Brent Impey appointed chair of RNZ

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Source: New Zealand Government Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of Radio New Zealand, alongside Paula Browning and Richard Dellabarca as new governors, Minister for Media and Communications says. “Mr Impey’s elevation to chair provides critical continuity for RNZ’s governance and leadership. His decisive and transparent leadership style, deep media sector experience and…

Budget 2026 overlooks struggling general practice sector – GenPro

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Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says Budget 2026 is a major missed opportunity to strengthen the front line of New Zealand’s healthcare system, with general practice ignored despite growing pressure on clinics, doctors and patients. GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers said the Budget contained significant new health spending, … Read more

Budget 2026 – Budget spend on school lunches short-sighted: Health Coalition Aotearoa

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Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Many children will continue to struggle without permanent funding for Ka Ora, Ka Ako, the Healthy School Lunch Programme, says Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA). Budget 2026 provides $212.4 million to extend the current school and ECE lunches programmes for another calendar year, which HCA says does not go far enough. “The Child … Read more

Update 5 – Fatal house fire, Mairehau

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) investigating the fatal house fire on Whitehall Street, on 14 May 2026 have determined the fire is not suspicious. Investigations indicate the fire originated in one of the bedrooms. An electrical fault was considered but has…

Road blocked, SH1, Manakau

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 near Waikawa Bridge is blocked following a crash in Manakau this morning. Emergency services were called to the three vehicle crash about 6.25am. Two people are reported to have moderate injuries and one person is in a critical condition. The road is blocked and there are no diversions…

Hong Kong rises to world No.1 cross-boundary wealth hub

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27). Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management … Read more

Global Filmmakers Are Leveraging Kling AI to Push the Boundaries of Storytelling, Cannes Panel Presents

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Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – A shift is underway in the global film industry as creators across the globe embrace Kling AI to produce cinematic-level visuals and push the boundaries of storytelling. Native 4K Generation for Cinematic-Level Output “For House of David, we did it for … Read more

Johnson Electric reports results for the year ended 31 March 2026

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Source: Media Outreach Group sales US$3,650 million – up 0.1% compared to the prior year; a decrease of 2% on a constant currency basis Gross profit US$840 million or 23.0% of sales (compared to US$843 million or 23.1% of sales in the prior year) Adjusted EBITA US$287 million or 7.9% of sales (compared to US$344 … Read more