Children to be prevented from buying lottery products

Source: New Zealand Government The Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading, meaning a change will come into effect that ensures children are not able to purchase lottery products, says Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden.  This Bill seeks to improve the efficiency of the Department of Internal Affairs by tidying up legislation that it administers. One issue…

Thief’s expensive roadie stalled

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Shaun Jones, Whanganui Police A career shoplifter who amassed over $35,000 in clothing and other stock from businesses all over the lower North Island was stopped on her way home from another crime spree yesterday. Late yesterday morning Police were contacted by a member of the…

Budget 2026 – Plunket funding coalition promise forgotten in Budget 26 – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A coalition promise to “ensure Plunket is funded to do their job properly” was forgotten in Budget 26, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO national delegate and Plunket nurse Hannah Cook says Budget 26 papers show the promise was an outstanding commitment between the National and NZ First parties … Read more

Arts – Congratulations to the talented student writers awarded NZSA Youth Mentorships for 2026!

Source: NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Four secondary school students selected for mentorships will each be matched with a professional writer/mentor in their genre, as part of the NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 2026 Youth Mentorship Programme. The young writers will … Read more

Government support for Hawke’s Bay growers

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting Hawke’s Bay growers to investigate what would be required for a successful farmer-led purchase of the McCain Foods’ vegetable processing site in Hastings, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “I’ve met with growers, local MPs Katie Nimon, Catherine Wedd and Minister Mike Butterick as well as mayors from…

Progress on SH2 Waikare Gorge realignment

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to make progress on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waikare Gorge realignment between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa, with a contract now awarded for the detailed design phase to get underway, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “We know how critical this section of SH2 is for local road…

Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across Australia and New Zealand

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across Australia and New Zealand Leading home wellness brand completes its three-pillar offering with the addition of precision-engineered cold plunge technology. The post Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across…

Brent Impey appointed chair of RNZ

Source: New Zealand Government Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of Radio New Zealand, alongside Paula Browning and Richard Dellabarca as new governors, Minister for Media and Communications says. “Mr Impey’s elevation to chair provides critical continuity for RNZ’s governance and leadership. His decisive and transparent leadership style, deep media sector experience and…

Budget 2026 overlooks struggling general practice sector – GenPro

Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says Budget 2026 is a major missed opportunity to strengthen the front line of New Zealand’s healthcare system, with general practice ignored despite growing pressure on clinics, doctors and patients. GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers said the Budget contained significant new health spending, … Read more

Budget 2026 – Budget spend on school lunches short-sighted: Health Coalition Aotearoa

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Many children will continue to struggle without permanent funding for Ka Ora, Ka Ako, the Healthy School Lunch Programme, says Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA). Budget 2026 provides $212.4 million to extend the current school and ECE lunches programmes for another calendar year, which HCA says does not go far enough. “The Child … Read more

Update 5 – Fatal house fire, Mairehau

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) investigating the fatal house fire on Whitehall Street, on 14 May 2026 have determined the fire is not suspicious. Investigations indicate the fire originated in one of the bedrooms. An electrical fault was considered but has…

Road blocked, SH1, Manakau

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 near Waikawa Bridge is blocked following a crash in Manakau this morning. Emergency services were called to the three vehicle crash about 6.25am. Two people are reported to have moderate injuries and one person is in a critical condition. The road is blocked and there are no diversions…

Hong Kong rises to world No.1 cross-boundary wealth hub

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27). Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management … Read more

Global Filmmakers Are Leveraging Kling AI to Push the Boundaries of Storytelling, Cannes Panel Presents

Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – A shift is underway in the global film industry as creators across the globe embrace Kling AI to produce cinematic-level visuals and push the boundaries of storytelling. Native 4K Generation for Cinematic-Level Output “For House of David, we did it for … Read more

Johnson Electric reports results for the year ended 31 March 2026

Source: Media Outreach Group sales US$3,650 million – up 0.1% compared to the prior year; a decrease of 2% on a constant currency basis Gross profit US$840 million or 23.0% of sales (compared to US$843 million or 23.1% of sales in the prior year) Adjusted EBITA US$287 million or 7.9% of sales (compared to US$344 … Read more

Employment indicators: April 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: April 2026 – information release 28 May 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the April 2026 month (compared with the March 2026 month) were: all industries – up 0.2 percent (4,333 jobs) to … Read more

Matrix Robotics Presents MATRIX-3 at BEYOND Expo Macao, a Stunning Showcase of China’s Top-Tier Humanoid Robot Technology

Source: Media Outreach MACAO – EQS Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Running from May 27 to 30, 2026, BEYOND Expo opened its doors at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo. A premier global platform for technological innovation and real-world deployment, the Expo brought together top tech companies, investors and business leaders to explore breakthroughs across … Read more

Exploring New Paradigms for AI-Empowered Finance, “Phoenix Financial Forum for the Greater Bay Area Financial Summit” Held in Shenzhen

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – The 20th Shenzhen International Financial Expo, themed “AI ERA: SYNERGISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES,” is being held from May 27 to 29, 2026, at the Futian Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen. During the expo, the Phoenix Financial Forum … Read more

Vietnam: The New Destination for Billion-Dollar Events

Source: Media Outreach The convergence of progressive policies and large-scale infrastructure developed by Vingroup is positioning Vietnam as a rising hub for the global events and experience economy. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Across the Asia-Pacific region, the experience economy is undergoing a major shift. In many established destinations, … Read more

CUHK Faculty of Social Science – University Sustainability Index Launch

Source: Media Outreach Strong Performance by Asian Institutions, 3 HK Universities Ranked Among Global Top 20; Global Universities Still Have Room to Improve in Implementing Social Responsibility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – As sustainability issues continued to attract widespread attention, society has come to expect more of universities … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Advances Quality-Led Growth Across Asia-Pacific Through a Disciplined and Strategic Portfolio Expansion Approach

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, reaffirms its strategic direction at a time of transition within the travel and tourism industry, placing greater emphasis on the quality … Read more

Budget 2026 – Prostate Cancer Foundation disappointed by continued failure to fund screening pilot

Source:  Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation says the Government’s failure to provide funding in Budget 2026 for a prostate cancer screening pilot is another missed opportunity to save Kiwi men’s lives. Foundation President Danny Bedingfield said the organisation was disappointed that a relatively modest investment had again been overlooked despite years of advocacy … Read more

Leading UK school group to establish Phuket campus as international school demand grows beyond Bangkok

Source: Media Outreach Recognised as Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026, NLCS will bring its academic model to Cherng Talay through a new day and boarding school for families across Thailand and the region PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – NLCS International has signed an agreement with VLC Group, … Read more

Linz Health Launches Advanced Neurorehabilitation Clinic in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Linz Health, an Australian-founded neurorehabilitation provider, has launched its first Hong Kong clinic, introducing a specialised outpatient model focused on recovery for stroke, brain injury, and various neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Located in the Dah Sing Financial Centre … Read more