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

ISCA Will Lead Singapore’s Accountancy Profession March In NDP 2026 For The First Time

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – For the first time, Singapore’s accountancy profession will be represented in the National Day Parade (NDP), as the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) leads a civilian marching contingent made up of accountants, aspiring Chartered Accountants, students, educators and partners from across … Read more

Pulsar International (“Pulsar”) announces agreement as an authorized reseller of Amazon Leo to bring high-speed satellite internet to commercial maritime customers

Source: Media Outreach As the first authorized reseller of Amazon Leo that has an APAC headquarters in Hong Kong, Pulsar will offer low Earth orbit satellite connectivity powered by Amazon Leo to commercial maritime customers to support vessel communications, crew welfare, digital solutions, and onboard operations. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 … Read more

Clarity for Herds of Special Interest confirmed

Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager is welcoming the passing of legislation to clarify how a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) operates in a national park. The Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today, ensuring there is no requirement to exterminate valued…

Trashure Hunt Opens at Raffles City, Turning Singapore’s Waste Challenge Into Public Art

Source: Media Outreach Held in support of Go Green SG 2026, the 27 June to 4 July exhibition spotlights creative reuse and cleaner event power at Raffles City Shopping Centre SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Trashure Hunt 2026 will open its award ceremony and public exhibition this Saturday, 27 June, … Read more

Government acts on conservation bill concerns

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 June 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation “New Zealanders care deeply about conservation – and so does the Government. We know how dear our pristine landscapes are to the hearts of New Zealanders and we will never dispose of those iconic landscapes,” Mr Potaka says. “But we were…

Growing futures, together: South Canterbury students learn about water quality

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 25 Jun 2026 We know a healthy environment doesn’t happen by accident – it takes knowledge, relationships and action. That’s where our Youth Engagement, Education and Enviroschools mahi comes in. Across South Canterbury, Environment Canterbury is helping students learn about water quality, rivers, wetlands and sustainable farming through hands-on…

Conservation Amendment Bill needs to start again

Source: Green Party The Green Party says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka’s decision to drop the disposal and exchange clauses from his Conservation Amendment Bill shows public pressure is working, but the whole Bill needs to be pulled and the reform started again.  “This is a backdown forced by tens of thousands of New Zealanders who…

GOKO Showcases M6 Robotic Lawn Mower at spoga+gafa 2026, Built for Slopes, Rough Ground, and Large Yards

Source: Media Outreach KENT, ENGLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – At spoga+gafa 2026, GOKO is debuting the M6 AI-powered robotic lawn mower, built for large and challenging yards. With 4WD mobility, AI quad-vision cameras, RTK + VSLAM navigation, and powerful cutting performance, the M6 handles slopes, rough terrain, muddy patches, roots, … Read more

Free holidays not worth dying for

Source: New Zealand Government Young New Zealanders who courier drugs are risking their lives, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. “Our young people are being targeted to do things which have devastating consequences. Criminal groups only want to boost their profits – they do not care what happens to drug mules,” Ms Costello says. “As…

Aberdeen Technical School “ATS Robot” Wins 1st Runner-Up at Robofest World Championship

Source: Media Outreach Peak Showdown Against National Team Spotlights Innovation and Technology Friendship HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – The robotics team from Aberdeen Technical School (ATS), ATS Robot, has shone brightly on the academic innovation and technology stage in recent years. The team has actively participated in top-tier … Read more

Striding AI Announces Plans to Develop Next-Generation Robotic Foundation Systems for Physical AI Deployment

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Striding AI today announced that it is developing a new generation of robotic foundation systems designed to accelerate the deployment of Physical AI in real-world environments. Striding AI Announces Plans to Develop Next-Generation Robotic Foundation Systems for Physical AI Deployment The … Read more

Phase 4 of the International Volunteer Project: Dive Against Debris®, Beach Cleanup & Environment Education At Pulau Redang, Terengganu Darul Iman (27-29 June 2026)

Source: Media Outreach PULAU REDANG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – The Black Eye Scuba Team (“BEST“), in collaboration with the Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Terengganu, Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia, Jabatan BOMBA & Penyelamat Negeri Terengganu, Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) Negeri Terengganu, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu and … Read more

Tourism Policy Statement sets sector direction

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “As our second largest export earner, tourism is vital to growing our economy. Tourism supports jobs and businesses right across the country which helps…

Impossible Marketing Unveils ImpossiblePlus™ AI SEO Solution for Singapore Businesses

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Impossible Marketing, Singapore’s leading SEO agency and pioneer of AI SEO, has announced the launch of ImpossiblePlus — a proprietary AI visibility platform built to help businesses track how their brand is being recommended, cited, and positioned across AI-powered search engines. As … Read more

Persona5: The Phantom X Version 4.4 Launches with Global Hatsune Miku Collaboration and 1st Anniversary Celebration

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Persona5: The Phantom X (P5X) is set to launch its Version 4.4 update today (June 25, 2026), bringing a global collaboration with Hatsune Miku alongside the game’s 1st Anniversary Celebration in Southeast Asia. The update features a collaboration-exclusive 5-star Phantom Thief, … Read more

New High-Grade Uranium Discovery Identified at PLS Project

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) announces it has successfully completed its 2026 winter drilling program at the Patterson Lake South (PLS) high-grade uranium project, located in the Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan, Canada, with the discovery of a new … Read more

From Airports to Schools: FAAC Automation Solutions Expand Across New Zealand

Source: Press Release Service Headline: From Airports to Schools: FAAC Automation Solutions Expand Across New Zealand FAAC Technologies has announced the expansion of its smart access and automation solutions across New Zealand through official distributor Aero NZ. The partnership brings FAAC’s globally trusted technology and local support to organisations seeking secure, reliable, and efficient access…

MET Group’s Climate Impact Report Confirms The Company’s Contribution to Profitable Decarbonisation

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – MET Group has published its Climate Impact Report 2025, highlighting how the company continues to balance decarbonisation, security of supply, and affordability through an integrated portfolio of gas, LNG, renewables, and energy storage solutions. Executive Summary of MET Group Climate Impact Report … Read more

Dirt bike seized following dangerous riding complaints

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Sergeant Prevention Mike Pouwels: Hamilton Police have impounded another dirt bike as part of an ongoing enforcement operation to target illegal and dangerous dirt bike behaviour in the city’s neighbourhoods. Yesterday, Hamilton City Prevention Teams executed a warrant at a property following multiple complaints of driving behaviour in…

NZ Economy: No Strait answers says BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, but inflation, interest rates and business confidence remain closely linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising business costs. Chief Economist John Pask says while the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran … Read more