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Source: New Zealand Government The introduction of the new Tertiary Research Excellence Fund (TREF) will direct research effort towards economic growth while cutting red tape, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education, and Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology. Cabinet has approved the final design of the TREF, which replaces the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF),…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – UnionPay International (UPI) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to jointly promote Singapore tourism and enhance payment experiences for international travelers through integrated marketing campaigns, merchant collaborations, and cross-border payment initiatives. Signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A new centrally located clinic designed to enhance patient comfort and accessibility SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – TruGlow Medical Aesthetics announces its upcoming relocation to a new clinic space at The Heeren, one of Orchard Road’s most recognisable lifestyle destinations. The new clinic, located at 260 Orchard … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden will travel to Geneva this month where she will represent New Zealand at the International Labour Conference. Minister van Velden will speak at the plenary session and participate in the Asia Pacific Labour Ministers meeting. There will also be an important standards-setting discussion on platform-based workers that New Zealand will participate in. “This conference is…
Source: New Zealand Government More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and industry experience while still at school, with the Government doubling the number of trades academy places available, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. “This Government backs the trades. We know that for many young…
Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people and their carers will see further improvements to disability support services with a new community consultation, and work about to get underway to provide better support for family carers, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says. “Disabled people, their carers and families deserve services that work well in everyday life,”…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – To position Taiwan’s premium agricultural products as high-end choices in global markets, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the renowned Taiwanese pure-vegan fine-dining brand, YM Spring, to co-organize the inaugural “Taiwan International Plant-Based Festival” in Singapore. Running for four months from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Only elected councillors will be able to vote on council committees, in a move that strengthens democratic accountability, Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced today. “Councillors are directly accountable to voters for their decisions. We are amending the Local Government Act 2002 so only elected members hold voting rights at council…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Clutha Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Robin Hutton: Police investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha last month are appealing to the public for information. On Sunday 17 May, around 2am, Police responded to Clyde Street, near Lanark Street, after reports that a large group…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 June 2026 The image submitted by experienced trout angler Karl Sawyer shows him proudly holding a huge rainbow trout caught at Lake Otamangakau, within the Taupō Fishing District. Karl has been fishing the Taupō area for 30 years and enjoys the challenges and opportunities the fishery provides. “Every year…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick on 26 May. He was Tyler Halliday, 21, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.…
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police have commenced a homicide investigation, following an Opononi woman’s death over the weekend. The investigation is in its early stages, with a 26-year-old man appearing in the Whangārei District Court today for murder and arson. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says Police enquiries began after a Toyota SUV was located…
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail identification of three potential construction partners for delivering the ‘design sprint’ needed for the Government to proceed with funding a cost-effective Marsden Point Rail Link. “This 19-kilometre railway is needed. It is blindingly obvious that Northport requires a rail connection like every other…
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Safe Sleep Day 2026 is bringing focus to one of Aotearoa’s most devastating and persistent public health issues – the ongoing loss of pēpi to SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy). Around 40-60 babies die from SUDI each year in Aotearoa. Māori and Pacific pēpi continue to be disproportionately affected, with the … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Major Aotearoa New Zealand businesses, media organisations, professional bodies and community organisations have joined together to call on the Government to strengthen tech accountability for online harm. This includes stronger digital accountability measures, including new transparency and accountability requirements, and an independent regulator with powers to oversee and enforce them. … Read more
Source: Epson On stand 313 from 3-4 June at the ICC Sydney – Epson will attend EDUtech 2026 at ICC Sydney, unveiling an integrated line-up designed to help schools and universities advance digitisation, creativity and inclusion across teaching and campus operations on stand 313. Attendees can experience live demos of Epson’s WorkForce Enterprise AM-C4000 and WorkForce … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for June to August 2026 is attached. Highlights: – The heavy rain events New Zealand has experienced over the past year are expected to become less frequent over the coming months. Areas impacted by these events are expected to shift to drier-than-usual conditions. These drier-than-usual … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to an event to officially open the new Taradale Police Station. The event will include an opportunity to see inside the new station, which has been built using a modular construction method that ensured the build was quick and cost-effective. This new build has also seen the largest…
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Maher Nazzal – Walking into Palestine is not just a journey across geography it is a confrontation with memory, identity, and everything you were told, and everything you discover for yourself. The first thing that stays with you is the wall. It does not feel like a distant … Read more
Source: Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa VETERINARIANS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AOTEAROA (VAWA) RELEASES WORLD-FIRST CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR VIRTUAL FENCING As global adoption of virtual fencing technology rapidly expands, VAWA publishes a landmark standard and calls for the industry to self-regulate. Dunedin, New Zealand – Today, VAWA has released its Code of Ethical Conduct for … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 June 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Government has completed the final steps to establish five new marine reserves as part of the South-East Marine Protection network, protecting 308 square kilometres of unique marine habitat and sea life. “This is a significant step forward for conservation in…
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is to picket the Fijian High Commission in Wellington and Consulate in Auckland tomorrow at 12.30pm (June 2) to protest at Israel opening its first Pacific Islands’ Embassy in Suva. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says it is acting in solidarity with a call from the Fijians … Read more
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announced that Chief Innovation and Brand Officer, Komal Mistry-Mehta, has decided to leave the Co-op in October 2026, concluding a 15-year career with the business. Fonterra CEO Richard Allen acknowledges Komal’s significant contribution to Fonterra. “Komal has been central to driving Fonterra’s innovation, digital and brand agenda during her time as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Housing Minister Chris Bishop welcomes the opening of seven new social homes in Tauranga designed specifically for autistic people. The homes are the first to be delivered by Autism NZ’s community housing provider Equity House, and are among the 1,500 new social homes funded by the Government through Budget 2024. “It’s…
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire– 2 June 2026 – Vinpearl Joint Stock Company has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with CAITO and Klook, partners with extensive networks and influence in the travel and digital tourism sectors in the Philippines and across the region. The agreements aim to enhance Vinpearl’s brand presence … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 June 2026 Source: Joint media release DOC and Kāi Tahu The five new marine reserves, due to come into effect next month, will protect special and unique marine habitats and marine life along the Otago coast. Together they will cover 308 square kilometres or four per cent of the Otago…
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 2 June 2026 – Alternate formats of the Keeping Cash Local consultation document and survey – in NZSL, Braille, Easy Read, Audio and Large Print – are now available for disabled people and their communities to have their say. We have also published additional information in response to questions asked … Read more