Unattended dingy located, Hihi Beach

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended dingy was found at Hihi Beach around 5pm last night. The light blue dingy is approximately 6 feet with a worn off-white interior. A fishing net with floats, three freshly caught fish, a loose seat cushion and a wooden bench seat were located…

Kaohsiung Tourism Surges: New International Campaign Set to Reach 28 Million Across Asia

Source: Media Outreach KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – MediaOutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has unveiled its new international tourism brand, “KEEP VIBRANT KAOHSIUNG.” By executing a promotional blitz across Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia, the city has effectively enhanced its international profile. Kaohsiung’s new international tourism advertisement lighting … Read more

Body located, Lake Tekapo

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Warwick Worth: A body has been located on the shore of Lake Tekapo. On Wednesday 17 June, around 8.40am, Police were called with a report that the body of a man was seen in the shallows on the western shore of Lake Tekapo. Police, along with other emergency…

Voicecomm Technology (02495.HK) Enters into Ecosystem Partnership with Huawei Cloud

Source: Media Outreach Launches VocSageX Agent Development Platform to Accelerate Commercial Adoption of Trustworthy AI HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company“, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, announces that it … Read more

Roland Berger Posts Record Revenue in a More Demanding Market Environment

Source: Media Outreach 2025 marks the strongest year in the firm’s history (> €1bn revenue) Above-market growth across all core regions: especially in Asia +19% Targeted acquisitions strengthen presence in key growth segments SINGAPORE – Newsaktuell – 8 June 2026 – Global strategy consultancy Roland Berger generated revenues of €1.01bn in 2025, making it the … Read more

EIT extends China partnership with new 10-year agreement

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen has signed a new 10-year extension agreement with Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) during her first official visit to China, strengthening a partnership that has seen more than 900 Chinese students enrol in an EIT degree delivered at ZYU since 2020. Established in…

A Human Rights Issue? Clinicians gagged over proposed changes to diabetes medicines

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Health NZ is silencing cardiologists by denying them the right to object to the removal of ethnicity-based criteria for diabetes medications. Pharmac is proposing to remove equity-based access for Māori and Pasifika for type 2 diabetes medicines empagliflozin, dulaglutide and liraglutide. Health NZ told a national cardiology group they can … Read more

Employment Matters – Te Puni Kōkiri backdown on restructure a huge win for PSA

Source: PSA Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri has backed down on its latest restructure, in response to the filing of legal proceedings by the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. While there will be minor changes to position descriptions and reporting lines, no workers at Te Puni Kōkiri will lose their jobs. The … Read more

Defence News – RNZAF P-8A Poseidon spots missing vessels for two successful Pacific rescues

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon has successfully located eight people on two missing boats in the Pacific. The aircraft was flying to Fiji to refuel, while en route to a Kiribati search and rescue earlier this week, when Maritime New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre asked them … Read more

Tourism pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy NZ prepares to launch new world-first experience

Source: Scope Communications Tourism pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand is set to launch the world’s highest lift-and-descent ride at Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower this month. SkyRide is a new 192-metre high vertical adventure experience that lifts customers up the outside of the Sky Tower before delivering a high-speed, controlled descent back to ground level. … Read more

Arts Grants – $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award 2026 OPENS

Source: CLNZ | NZSA The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o … Read more

NZ Compare – Is this the easiest household bill to cut before the winter bills kick in?

Source: NZ Compare Site visitor traffic on Broadband Compare (https://www.broadbandcompare.co.nz/) surged nearly three times (174.3% growth week on week) following recent price rise announcements from major NZ telcos. – Kiwi consumers could save between $100 to $400 a year by reviewing their broadband plan. – Switching broadband providers is one of the quickest ways to reduce … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA takes police failure to prosecute tyre-slasher to the IPCA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa yesterday complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, (IPCA). PSNA has requested the agency investigate a second police decision not to prosecute a pro-Israeli supporter for slashing two tyres on a Palestine supporter’s car in Raglan in mid-April. The Police Commissioner Richard Chambers last week … Read more

Northland News – Small patch of exotic Caulerpa detected and treated in Whangārei Harbour

Source: Northland Regional Council A small patch of invasive exotic Caulerpa seaweed has been detected and treated at Smugglers Bay near the entrance to Whangārei Harbour. The roughly one-metre-wide patch was discovered by Northland Regional Council (NRC) divers undertaking marine surveillance alongside the Department of Conservation. The seaweed has now been confirmed as exotic Caulerpa, an … Read more

Caught on camera

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested and a firearm seized in Palmerston North. CCTV cameras enabled Police to respond rapidly to a potentially dangerous situation early this morning. Camera operators observed a disorder outside an establishment on The Square and alerted Police, providing real-time updates as events unfolded. During their monitoring, a…

Appointments – Tracey Martin appointed to Global Ageing Network Board

Source: Aged Care Association The Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA), Tracey Martin, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Ageing Network, joining international leaders working to shape the future of ageing and care services globally. The appointment was confirmed this week following a unanimous vote of the Global Ageing … Read more

Business – Fonterra announces leadership structure changes

Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today announced permanent changes to its leadership structure, following the interim appointments announced in April 2026. CEO Richard Allen says the Co-op is evolving from a channel-led to a market-led leadership structure to accelerate progress on strategic delivery and value growth. “Our channel-led approach has served us well … Read more

Cultural vandalism: arts workers pay the price for Govt neglect of Creative NZ

Source: PSA Creative New Zealand is proposing to cut a third of its workforce – 23 jobs – as part of a sweeping restructure that will fundamentally change how arts funding is delivered across the country, with workers and artists set to pay the price for chronic government underfunding. Creative NZ is proposing to devolve significant … Read more

Callaghan debacle: 176 science workers left hanging as Govt botches its own policy

Source: PSA Eighteen months after announcing it would disestablish Callaghan Innovation, the Government has failed to pass the legislation needed to do it – leaving 176 workers with no idea what their future holds. Then Science Minister Shane Reti stated in writing that Callaghan Innovation would be wound up by 30 June 2026. That deadline is … Read more

Awards – Central Otago’s shift to organics shines at national wine awards

Source: Scope Communications Central Otago’s shift towards organic wine continues to gain momentum, with several renowned wineries receiving accolades at the recent Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards. Of the 181 medals awarded, 73 went to 11 Central Otago wineries – 40% of the national total – highlighting the strength and scale of the region’s … Read more

Aged Care – Assessment Bottlenecks Are Delaying Care and There Is a Solution

Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association (ACA) is calling for urgent action to address growing delays in access to dementia and aged care assessments, warning that older New Zealanders and their families are being left without safe options while waiting for access to care, and urging the immediate use of appropriately trained aged care … Read more

iHerb Spotlights Summer Wellness Essentials for 618 Sale

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Featuring curated wellness essentials to support active lifestyles, sports nutrition needs and everyday well-being, with limited-time 618 offers providing savings of up to 30%. *Terms & Conditions Apply Recent international sporting events have seen audiences staying up late to follow live competitions, … Read more

Road open, State Highway 4, Whanganui

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is now open following a fatal crash earlier today.  Police thank the public for their patience as emergency services worked at the scene.  Circumstances into the crash will be ongoing.  ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

New forum brings mana whenua, Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation together for Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa – Waitākere Ranges

Source: Auckland Council The first meeting of the new Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum, held at Arataki Visitor Centre on Monday 8 June, brought together representatives of Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the wider community to discuss the future care and protection of Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa –…

Survey: AI Investment Boom in Asia Pacific Fuelled More by Fear of Missing Out Than Actual Results

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Enterprise AI spending is climbing rapidly, with boards racing to deploy the technology faster than they can measure whether it works. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo*, around 70% of organizations are investing in AI, motivated by its potential … Read more