Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature … Read more

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair Return in August with New Coffee Zone and Expanded Halal Sector

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature … Read more

Government data centre officially opened

Source: New Zealand Government The government’s secure digital storage capability has been significantly boosted with the opening of the new all-of-government data centre, the Minister Responsible for the GCSB and Minister of Defence Judith Collins says.  “This facility will provide a safe, secure storage capability for New Zealand agencies to process and store some of … Read more

New management agency responsible for American Foulbrood

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has appointed a new management agency responsible for implementing and enforcing the National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan (AFB NPMP). The New Zealand Bee Health and Biosecurity Trust (NZBB) will take over management of the NPMP from 1 July 2025. “The NZBB will bring a lot of … Read more

VinFast signs dealer financing cooperation agreement with BCA

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – VinFast has officially entered into a pivotal financial partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia’s leading private banks. This collaboration is set to provide comprehensive and strategic credit facilities for VinFast’s dealer partners across Indonesia, significantly bolstering … Read more

Cyberport 5 as Hong Kong’s New I&T Landmark

Source: Media Outreach Driving Emerging Strategic Industries DevelopmentHeralding a New Chapter in Integration of I&T and the Community HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – The Cyberport 5 building is set to become a prominent and significant landmark in Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Equipped with next-generation digital … Read more

Culture – Taikura Kapa Haka returns to Te Papa for Matariki

Source: Te Papa This weekend, Te Papa will once again come alive with the wairua of over 600 kaumātua as Taikura Kapa Haka 2025 takes centre stage. This annual festival celebrating and showcasing kapa haka and kaumātua takes over Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or … Read more

Health and Politics – Government must do more to build public health system capability – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A new report by the Auditor-General shows the Government must do more to build capacity in the public health system instead of outsourcing to the private sector, NZNO says. The report titled Providing equitable access to planned care treatment found that despite reforms in recent years designed to end the postcode lottery in … Read more

First Responders – Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough Flooding Update #1 – Fire and Emergency

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency is supporting Civil Defence in both Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough in the response to widespread flooding across the top of the South Island. Response Coordinator Steve Trigg says crews are rescuing people trapped in vehicles, assisting with evacuations and pumping water from flooded homes. As at 11.15am they … Read more

Law and Enforcement – Third offender sentenced for offences relating to the 2022 Awarua Wetlands wildfire during a total fire ban

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand acknowledges the sentence handed down in the Invercargill District Court yesterday for an offence under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. Acting Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery Operations Ken Cooper says the offender had pleaded guilty to allowing a fire lit by another … Read more

Highbrow Unveils Its New Beauty Salon at The Adelphi

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – HighBrow, one of Singapore’s most trusted names in brow, lash, and nail care, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new beauty salon at The Adelphi. Conveniently located at 1 Coleman Street, #02-28, Singapore 179803, this newest branch officially welcomed clients … Read more

BuildersUpdate.com Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation with Free Premier Status Offer for Builders Across the United States

Source: Media Outreach AUSTIN, TX – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – BuildersUpdate.com, the trusted online platform for new home inventory and a pioneer in agent-focused builder marketing, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a limited-time free month of Premier Status Offer exclusively for builders within the United States. For the entire month … Read more

Spectators and motorists asked to avoid Motueka River near Ngatimoti

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking spectators to avoid the Motueka River area near Ngatimoti where emergency services have the road blocked off. Police continue to urge motorists in the wider area to avoid non-essential travel, however if you cannot delay travel, please take care when travelling through water-damaged roads. There are still significant … Read more

Update: Critical incident investigation continues in Manurewa

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash in Manurewa overnight. We are now in a position to release further information as our enquiries continue. The driver of the Mitsubishi vehicle remains … Read more

Youth arrested in restaurant burglary, Waikato

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Mike Palmer: A youth has been arrested and charged in relation to a burglary in Pukete on Wednesday. The burglary happened at around 2:20am on Wednesday morning at a restaurant on Church Road. Two youths in a stolen vehicle smashed a glass door and took around 35 bottles … Read more

Paul Henry appointed to TVNZ Board

Source: New Zealand Government Broadcaster Paul Henry has been appointed to the TVNZ Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Henry has spent nearly his entire career involved in the broadcasting industry, producing news, current affairs, and entertainment programming both here in New Zealand and overseas. “He was integral in the establishment of … Read more

SOPA Announces the Winners of its 2025 Awards for Editorial Excellence

Source: Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain delivered the keynote address about image, voice and trust in the age of AI HONG KONG, June 26, 2025 – The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a Hong Kong-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the highest standards in journalism, announced the winners of its … Read more

Ministry for Culture and Heritage – Media Reform summary of submissions released

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage today released a summary of the submissions received on the Government’s recent proposed changes to media regulation and content production. The Ministry received 197 submissions in total, with 103 of these submissions representing organisations. “Thank you to everyone that provided feedback to the … Read more

Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence agency to drop informal name, expand advisory board diversity

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is today announcing it will no longer use the informal name of Te Puna Aonui and will adopt its legal name: the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence.   “This decision reflects the reality … Read more

Northland News – Te Aupōuri wins big at 2025 Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards

Source: Northland Regional Council After years of protecting and reinvigorating the vast and variable whenua of their beloved Te Aupōuri, Oranga Whenua Oranga Tangata Taiao’s hard mahi has paid off, winning two top awards at this year’s Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards. Te Rūnanga Nui O Te Aupōuri’s kaitiaki arm, Oranga Whenua … Read more

Politics – People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity encourage submissions

Source: People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, formed by 10 former women MPs, has today provided an update on progress and released its Terms of Reference, following the Committee’s first meeting. “We are thrilled that hundreds of New Zealanders have already sent in submissions and taken the time to … Read more

Kākāpō Breeding Season 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation 3…2…1, Boom! Counting down to the kākāpō breeding season Image credit: DOC. After a four-year wait, the Kākāpō Recovery team is thrilled that breeding will return in 2026. Together with our Treaty Partner Ngāi Tahu and National Partner Meridian Energy, we’re preparing for what could be the biggest boom in … Read more

Stats NZ media information release: Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional)

Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional) – information release 27 June 2025 The annual enterprise survey (AES) is New Zealand’s most comprehensive source of financial statistics covering more than 500,000 businesses. It provides annual information on the financial performance and financial position for industry groups operating in New Zealand. Key factsProvisional results for all AES … Read more

Driver licencing wait times shortest yet

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s work to deliver better public services for New Zealanders is paying dividends for people working to gain their driver licence, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.   “National average wait times are now just four days for a full licence test and seven days for a restricted licence test, down from a peak … Read more

Kākāpō breeding season raises stakes for Predator Free Rakiura

Source: NZ Department of Conservation With a bumper breeding season forecast for kākāpō in 2026, we explain why eradicating introduced predators from Rakiura/Stewart Island is critical, so this iconic parrot has space to grow along with other threatened species. Kākāpō used to thrive here on Rakiura. We want to make it safe for them to … Read more

Reporting and monitoring – Refugee English

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025 Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching Refugee English Fund (Refugee English) Fund delivery, and our monitoring of their performance. This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English … Read more

Reporting and monitoring – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025 Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance. This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) … Read more