Geely Preface TCR Secures Historic Triple Victory in Valencia, Showcasing CMA Engineering Excellence

Source: Media Outreach VALENSIA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Geely Cyan Racing delivered a landmark result at the second round of the 2026 Kumho FIA TCR World Tour in Valencia, Spain, where Santiago Urrutia claimed victory in all three races with the Geely Preface TCR. The achievement marked the first … Read more

Key decisions and updates from Environment Canterbury’s May Council meeting

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 28 May 2026 From fish screen concerns and local government reform to staff wellbeing and governance updates, Councillors discussed a range of regional issues at Environment Canterbury’s May Council meeting in Christchurch. Public Forum The meeting opened with a presentation from Paul Hodgson, on behalf of the New Zealand…

$79 million boost for wilding pine control

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 29 May 2026 Canterbury Regional Council is welcoming a significant funding boost for efforts to tackle wilding pines across the region. The Government has announced an additional $79 million over three years for the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, bringing total national funding to $109 million over that period.…

What causes air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury?

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Improving air quality starts with understanding where pollution comes from, and which actions will make the biggest difference. In Waitaha Canterbury, winter air pollution is mainly caused by home heating, along with transport, industry and dust. Air pollution at a glance Main sources: Home heating (particularly wood burners and open…

Do the right thing to stop illegal rubbish dumping in Kaikōura and North Canterbury

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Do the right thing to stop illegal rubbish dumping in Kaikōura and North Canterbury | Environment Canterbury Date: 03 Jun 2026 Environment Canterbury © 2026Retrieved: 2:20pm, Tue 16 Jun 2026ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/do-the-right-thing-to-stop-illegal-rubbish-dumping-in-kaikoura-and-north-canterbury

Wanted to arrest: Daniel Rawiri

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking Daniel Rawiri, who is actively avoiding authorities. The 29-year-old Papakura man has failed to return to prison, after being granted compassionate bail by the courts on 27 May. A warrant has been issued for Rawiri’s arrest. “We know he is aware Police is looking for him and he…

Search ends in seized stolen bike

Source: New Zealand Police Police eyes in the sky nabbed a stolen motorbike while in the process of searching for another in east Auckland last night. The Eagle helicopter was deployed over Point England searching for a motorbike that had earlier fled from Police. Officers on the ground attempted to stop a motorbike of interest…

Lifestyle – Exercise Improves the Long-Term Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs, New Multinational Study Finds

Source: ExerciseNZ “GLP-1 medications are providing new opportunities for people living with obesity, but medication alone is not the complete solution,” “Exercise plays a critical role in helping people maintain muscle mass, improve strength and mobility, support mental wellbeing, and achieve sustainable long-term health outcomes. Qualified exercise professionals should be part of the treatment pathway … Read more

Global Wellness Forum 2026 Set for June 23 in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia’s Nutraceutical Industry Embarks on Next-Gen Transformation

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Malaysia’s wellness market is moving beyond traditional competition over ingredients, dosage, and pricing toward product-format experience, sustained use, and differentiated innovation. The Global Wellness Consumer & Product Trends Forum 2026 will hold a forum on June 23, 2026, in Kuala … Read more

Tax Reform – 40 years of wealth accumulation by super rich highlights need for tax changes

Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign 40 years of the Rich List reveals just how much of our wealth in Aotearoa New Zealand is increasingly accumulating at the very top, while ordinary people see their living standards and opportunities decline – the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign says this inequality highlights … Read more

NZ’s Largest Industrial Landowner Set to Invest $110m in Rooftop Solar

Source: Impact PR New Zealand’s largest industrial landowner is set to invest over $110 million in a rooftop solar and battery storage rollout it says will lower production costs for local and export firms while reducing pressure on the national electricity grid at peak times. Over the next decade, the initiative will see up to … Read more

DRC: One month on, MSF warns dangerous gaps persist in Ebola disease response

Source:   Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 15 June 2026 — One month after the Ebola disease outbreak was declared in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that despite the recent scale-up in the response, major gaps in surveillance, diagnosis, contact tracing and community engagement continue … Read more

Business Research – The current counteroffer conundrum in Kiwi businesses

Source: Robert Half ·         95% of employers have extended a counteroffer to employees who received external job offers in the last 12 months ·         When the counteroffer was extended, 50% say the employee is still with them, while 37% say the employee left within 12 months and … Read more

Books – The Artist Who Preserved Paradise: Expansive New Biography Explores the Life and Legacy of Robert Lee Eskridge

Source: Cision.com HAWAII, June 15, 2026 — Long before global tourism reshaped the world’s most remote destinations, artist Robert Lee Eskridge was there — preserving island life as it existed nearly a century ago: the fishermen at daybreak, the surfers poised against rolling seas, the vahine framed by mountain and lagoon. “His art does more … Read more

More than 60 landmarks across Aotearoa to light up orange for World Vision 40 Hour Challenge

Source: World Vision An orange glow will light up across Aotearoa this weekend as more than 60 iconic Kiwis landmarks light up orange in support of the country’s largest youth fundraising event, the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. This is the sixth year that a multitude of New Zealand’s most recognisable monuments will shine orange to … Read more

Consumer Issues – More than a million households likely paying too much for power

Source: Consumer NZ As the winter power bills start to bite, research by Consumer NZ has found half the nation’s households have stayed loyal to their power provider for at least five years. Loyalty could be costing those customers hundreds of extra dollars each year. “Essentially, over a million households are probably inadvertently paying a … Read more

Fixing the basics with a statutory spring clean

Source: New Zealand Government More than 150 outdated and obsolete laws are likely to be repealed as part of the Government’s statutory spring clean, Attorney-General Chris Bishop says. The legislative cleanup is being run in stages led by the Parliamentary Counsel Office, alongside the Department of Internal Affairs for local Acts. To date, 152 outdated…

Political Overreach – Minister’s attack on Medical Council sets dangerous precedent

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Health Minister Simeon Brown’s decision to remove and replace Medical Council leadership sets a dangerous precedent around political interference with independent regulators, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS). The Minister has reportedly declined the Medical Council’s recommendation to reappoint Dr Rachelle Love as chair and Simon Watt as … Read more

New Zealand Korean War veterans remembered at national commemoration

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage New Zealanders will gather once again on Thursday 25 June to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Korean War, 1950-1953. The annual commemoration honours the more than 6,000 New Zealanders who served with Kayforce and in naval operations during the conflict. Manatū Taonga Ministry for … Read more

Africa – Young children paying the highest price one month since DRC declared new Ebola crisis

Source: Save the Children  At least 52 children, including 16 toddlers and infants., have contracted Ebola in the month since the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared its latest outbreak, with 19 of these children confirmed to have died. The outbreak declared on 15 May has rapidly become the third largest ever recorded in the DRC, with … Read more

Universities – Warm winters have chilling environmental effects – expert

Source: University of Auckland Ahead of Show Your Stripes Day on 21 June raising awareness of climate change, Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng delves into the environmental impacts of our warming winters. A warm start to winter might seem like good news, but unseasonal weather has serious environmental consequences, says University of Auckland Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng. Record … Read more

Mental health system still falling short for young people and Māori, new report shows

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission – says improvements in Aotearoa New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system must come faster to meet the rising need for young people and Māori. Today Te Hiringa Mahara has released its latest ‘ report card’ on the … Read more

Workplace Safety – Stand with Pike joins NZISM campaign to stop law changes that make workplaces more dangerous

Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management – Select committee fails to heed widespread concerns about Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill – Bill due to be reported back today by Education and Workforce Committee – Campaign to stop Bill launched today Stand with Pike campaigners Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne have joined with the … Read more

Local News – Porirua City Councillor Mike Duncan remembered for his generous spirit

Source: Porirua City Council Councillor Mike Duncan is being remembered for his community focus, eye for detail, generous spirit and warm smile. Mike, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, was elected to Council in 2016. That year, the former Dominion newspaper printer and designer actually stood for the mayoralty as well as for Council in what … Read more

Economy – Bay of Plenty bops to the top in ASB’s latest Regional Economic Scoreboard

Source: ASB Bay of Plenty reclaims first place, ending Canterbury’s run at the top Canterbury and Otago round out the podium in second and third North Island shows broader improvement, with most regions in top half Wellington lifts off the bottom rung, but ongoing pressures remain The Bay of Plenty has taken out the top … Read more

Events – Matariki ki te Manawa returns to Auckland’s city centre this Matariki

Source: Auckland Council As Tāmaki Makaurau comes together to celebrate Matariki, Matariki ki te Manawa returns to the city centre with illuminated art, storytelling, augmented reality and live performance inspired by the people, places and cultural narratives of the region. Auckland Live’s Matariki ki te Manawa programme runs from 15 June to 21 July 2026 as part of Auckland … Read more