Fatal crash: Westland

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Westland this morning. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 6 just north of Kumara was reported at around 5:30am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. One lane of the road has since re-opened, the Serious Crash Unit are…

Guiding our mahi for years to come

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Guiding our mahi for years to come | Environment Canterbury Date: 26 Jun 2026 Deputations The Council received a deputation from Dr Peter Trolove, on behalf of the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers and supported by Paul Hodgson, in relation to Plan Change 8 and its potential impacts on…

Fleeing driver to front Court

Source: New Zealand Police A driver who allegedly rammed a Police car in central Auckland before fleeing is now before the Court. At about 1.30am this morning, officers noticed a Mazda Axela travelling on Victoria Street West with no lights on. Impairment Prevention Team coordinator, Senior Sergeant Jesse Mowat, says the patrol vehicle followed the…

Lower North Island weather prompts Police reminder

Source: New Zealand Police As the wind and rain lashes the lower North Island, Police are reminding motorists to take extra care on the roads. Inspector Mark Oliver says Police has been made aware of power lines down, debris on the roads, and some surface flooding, particularly across the Hutt Valley and in Taranaki. “Remember…

Fatal crash, Whatawhata

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash just south of Whatawhata this morning. The crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on State Highway 39 was reported at around 6:40am. The pedestrian died at the scene. State Highway 39 remains closed between Koromatua Road and Higgison Road with…

Minister sets 2026 expectations for Pharmac; continue upward trajectory

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today announced more clear expectations for Pharmac to continue delivering the medicines and medical technology that Kiwis need, more efficiently.  “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely. That’s…

State Highway 39 closed south of Whatawhata following crash

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 39/Kakaramea Road, south of Whatawhata is closed following a crash. The crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian between Koromatua Road and Higgison Road was reported at around 6:40am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are…

Federated Farmers elects new national president

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has today voted in South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst as the organisation’s new national president. Gisborne farmer Sandra Faulkner has been voted in as vice president. Hurst, a mixed arable and dairy farmer in the Waimate area, says he’s deeply honoured to take the reins of New Zealand’s leading rural advocacy … Read more

Putting Scientific Research Agents Within Reach — SCNet.AI Accelerates AI4S Innovation Powered by AI & HPC

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Recently, SCNet.AI (www.scnet.ai) headquartered in Hong Kong has officially launched as a global AI&HPC computing service platform. With an e-commerce-style operational model, the platform redefines how AI for Science (AI4S) computing resources are accessed, enabling researchers worldwide to access AI, … Read more

Paddles up! Hong Kong marks 50 Years of international dragon boat thrills

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – With top teams from around the world gearing up for the hotly contested Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races this weekend (June 27-28), participants and spectators can expect a bumper programme of action, fun and entertainment along the Victoria Harbour … Read more

“Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting” highlights international success of Japan’s next generation of creators and artists

Source: Media Outreach The Fund is beginning to generate tangible international outcomes, including awards, nominations and co-productions across music, film, games and the arts, while expanding opportunities for overseas performances, international events and cross-border collaborations. To date, projects supported by the Fund have been implemented across 23 countries and regions, generating new forms of international … Read more

HKRITA Signs MoU with Jeanologia and Looptworks to Establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, Marking a Breakthrough in Scalable Textile Recycling

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) yesterday officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two key global partners, Jeanologia and Looptworks, to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem – a first-of-its-kind collaboration to … Read more

Ogilvy launches first-of-its-kind live Commerce Competition in Singapore to Champion the Future of Creator Commerce

Source: Media Outreach Live-Fluence League showcases how creators are becoming entrepreneurs, partnering with brands to drive sales and build long-term brand equity, reflecting Ogilvy’s Creator Commerce proposition and principle: Sales Overnight. Brand Over Time SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Ogilvy, in partnership with TikTok Shop, today launched the Live-Fluence League, … Read more

Consumer Goods Leaders Urged to Treat AI as Enterprise Mandate, Not IT Initiative

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Speaking at the Global Summit of the Consumer Goods Forum, Dr Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, shared a clear message to industry leaders: AI transformation is not an IT programme – it is a CEO mandate. Presenting on … Read more

Luis Suarez Joins 1win as Official Football Expert for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Source: Media Outreach MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – The international brand 1win has announced a partnership with football legend Luis Suarez, who joins the company as its official football expert and ambassador for the FIFA World Cup 2026 season. One of the most accomplished forwards of his generation, … Read more

EVB Successfully Concludes Power2Drive Europe 2026 With Advanced EV Charging Solutions

Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – EVB successfully concluded its June 23–25 exhibition at Power2Drive Europe 2026 at Messe München, where it connected with global industry professionals and highlighted its latest EV charging, energy storage, and power management solutions for cleaner, smarter, and more efficient energy systems. … Read more

Fleet Management Champions ‘Silent’ Seafarers Navigating Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – To mark the International Day of the Seafarer, Fleet Management Limited (Fleet Management) has called for greater global recognition of the “silent professionals” keeping global supply chains moving, alongside the launch of “Pulse”, its new seafarer app designed to provide … Read more

India FTA bill passes first reading

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to implement the historic New Zealand – India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has passed its first reading, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says.  “India is one of the world’s largest economies and is the fastest-growing economy in the G20. With a GDP equivalent to seven trillion New Zealand dollars…

Amnesty International – New human rights data shows New Zealand failing to protect basic rights

Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Research released today by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) raises serious concerns about how human rights are being upheld in Aotearoa New Zealand, with new data showing the country continues to fall short in protecting people’s basic rights. The latest data, available on the HRMI Rights Tracker, shows Aotearoa … Read more

Health Appointments – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission board appointments announced

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission The Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey has announced changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has been welcomed. The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July. The independent crown entity’s new chairperson … Read more

Venezuela Earthquake: Rescuers race to free people trapped in rubble as children forced from their homes by massive quakes – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children Rescuers are racing to find people trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings after two massive earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, forcing children and their families from their homes, Save the Children said. The double earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude have cut off communications and power in some areas … Read more

Fire Safety – New first response units now serving Kawau Island, Clutha Valley in medical emergencies

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two new Fire and Emergency New Zealand First Responder Units came into being this week to respond to medical emergencies in their communities – one in the north and the other in the south. Kawau Volunteer Fire Brigade, in the Hauraki Gulf, and Clutha Valley Fire Brigade, in South Otago, … Read more

Legislation – Potaka announcement not enough, scrap Conservation Bill says Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the Conservation Amendment Bill is rotten and must be scrapped entirely, as public outcry over the proposal forces the Conservation Minister to take his proposal to make it easier to sell off or exchange land back to Cabinet. On stage at the EDS conference today, Minister Tama Potaka announced he will … Read more

Poll: Public rejects Govt’s AI excuse for axing 9,000 public service workers

Source: PSA A new poll commissioned by the PSA shows the majority of New Zealanders do not believe the Government’s claim that AI can be used to replace public service workers. The Talbot Mills poll released today shows 53% of New Zealanders reject the Government’s plan to use AI to replace the work of some of … Read more