InvestHK and London ETO strengthen HKSAR-UK innovation ties at London Tech Week 2025

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) are wrapping up a strong presence at London Tech Week 2025 (June 9 to 13, London time), underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a strategic gateway … Read more

PolyU startups showcase innovation and entrepreneurial achievements at London Tech Week 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) took part in the world-renowned London Tech Week 2025 held from 9 to 11 June in London, UK, as the only participating university from Hong Kong. Four PolyU startups showcased their ground-breaking innovations in … Read more

Road Closed – Wakapuaka Road, Nelson

Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a crash on Wakapuaka Road, Nelson. The crash involved two vehicles and was reported at around 6.30pm. The road is currently blocked both ways. Motorists are advised to expect delays, avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible. ENDS MIL OSI

Trend Micro Enhances AI Safety and Security in NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factories

Source: Media Outreach Trend Secure AI Factory supports NVIDIA NeMo continuous model safety evaluation and improvement lifecycle HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its adoption of the NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint, enhancing foundational security to … Read more

DRT-Sand: The First Step of Civilization in the Desert, Powered by Nanotechnology

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As the construction industry faces material shortages and climate-driven infrastructure needs, an unexpected resource is gaining importance: desert and sea sand. Once considered unsuitable, this abundant material is now reimagined through advanced technology as a high-performance input with transformative potential. In … Read more

Greenpeace – Shane Jones indicates NZ’s entire EEZ now open for oil and gas free-for-all

Source: Greenpeace In a speech to the energy industry in Singapore this week, Shane Jones signalled a major change to New Zealand’s oil and gas exploration rules. It appears the Government plans to remove restrictions that previously limited oil and gas exploration to defined block offer areas and instead allow oil and gas companies to apply … Read more

Soil conservation strengthens future for hill country farms

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council After the Kaikōura earthquakes in November 2016, we applied for Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) funding to help set up the SCAR project. In 2019, $4.1 million was granted for the initial four years, following the immediate clean-up work from the Post Quake-Farming project, which was led by Beef and … Read more

Defence News – Regional interoperability front of mind as Anzac Army chiefs strengthen special ties with Fijian Forces

Source: New Zealand Defence Force Australia’s Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart and his New Zealand Army counterpart Major General Rose King have met with senior Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) leaders in Suva this week to kick-start a week-long tour of the Pacific. On Tuesday and Wednesday the joint Australia-New Zealand delegation … Read more

Update: Search for missing person in Taranaki

Source: New Zealand Police The search is continuing for missing New Plymouth woman Jan, with Police, LandSAR and other volunteers out searching around the Thomason Road and Lake Mangamahoe areas today. We’re asking anyone out along the mountain bike and walking tracks to keep an eye out for Jan. In addition to this, if any … Read more

Fire Safety – Older people are more likely to die in a house fire this winter – check they are fire safe today

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand More than half of the fatalities in house fires in the last five years were people over 60, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says. Acting Deputy Chief Executive Nick Pyatt says the harm happening to older people from housefires is far too high, and all New Zealanders could do much … Read more

Agriculture – Feds back launch of new fertiliser spreading standard

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the launch of a new fertiliser spreading standard is a key step in efforts to improve nutrient management across New Zealand farms. “Fertiliser is a significantly large spend for farmers,” Federated farmers board member Colin Hurst says. “Having confidence that it’s being applied accurately and responsibly is essential – for … Read more

Weather News – Thunderstorms, Rain Watches, and a weekend weather shift – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th June – Thunderstorm activity is set to continue across parts of the North Island today (Thursday), bringing hail and heavy downpours in some areas. Meanwhile, a Heavy Rain Watch remains in place for North Otago until 5pm.  This region has seen persistent rain overnight and … Read more

Agriculture – New legal requirement to record raw milk movement

Source: OSPRI New Zealand An ongoing risk in the fight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has led to some new requirements for raw milk destined to be used as cattle feed. Disease eradication agency OSPRI is alerting farmers to new legal requirements which apply from 1 July 2025 to keep records of the movement … Read more

Reserve Bank – Statement from RBNZ Chair Neil Quigley about OIAs on Adrian Orr’s resignation as Governor

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 12 June 2025 – “RBNZ was late in producing a response to some of the OIAs we received on Adrian Orr’s resignation. I regret that this delay occurred,” Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua Chair Neil Quigley says. “The circumstances and the volume of information associated with … Read more

From Mumbai to Delhi: 1win’s Cricket Roadshow

Source: Media Outreach NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2025 – Throughout May, 1win took the roads of India with a mission: to bring IPL 2025 thrills to the cricket fans, even in the country’s distant corners. As part of a nationwide roadshow, the brand visited multiple cities and towns on … Read more

Wildberries plans to build a $150 million warehouse in Uzbekistan

Source: Media Outreach TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, plans to spend $150 million on building a flagship warehouse in Uzbekistan to bolster the infrastructure of the country’s growing e-commerce market. The company will construct a warehouse spanning 180,000 square meters (1.9 million … Read more

Recycling to curb tyre dumping in Kaikōura

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 12 Jun 2025 A big leap has been made to end the practice of dumping and illegally stockpiling end-of-life tyres, thanks to Tyrewise, a regulated product stewardship scheme that ensures tyres are recycled across Aotearoa, free of charge. Tyres dumped or improperly stockpiled outdoors release harmful contaminants into the … Read more

Biodiversity credit won’t fix damage done by Luxon Govt

Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government’s newly announced Biodiversity Credit scheme is a tiny positive that doesn’t undo the biodiversity harm caused by the Luxon Government. “This is a bandaid on a gaping wound which does nothing to address a deepening crisis and runs the risk of being mere greenwashing,” says the … Read more

Empowering the SDGs through Journalism

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – The 2025 Sustainable and Constructive News Awards are now officially open for submissions. Under the theme “Raise Your Voice, Brighten the World; Report the Truth, Strengthen Its Power,” the Awards call on journalists to merge professional reporting skills with a commitment … Read more

Arrests: Aggravated Robbery, Pukekohe

Source: New Zealand Police Three offenders will appear in court over an aggravated robbery at a Pukekohe jewellery store last Friday. Counties Manukau Police have been investigating after a group allegedly entered the Michael Hill Jewellers King Street branch at around 5.45pm on 6 June. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a … Read more

Backing New Zealand’s native forest champions

Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay today congratulated the winners of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards for driving real progress in native forest establishment and land use innovation. “This is what good land management looks like — native forests that support both the environment and the rural economy,” Mr McClay says. … Read more

Businessman Aaron Coupe sentenced to a further 3 years

Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Businessman Aaron Coupe: was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months for managing companies while prohibited under the Companies Act and concealing property worth more than $1.7 million from the Official Assignee. during his second bankruptcy, breached restrictions and took part in the management of businesses through … Read more

De Beers launches ‘Ombré Desert Diamonds’ jewellery beacon and ‘Origin, De Beers Group’ polished diamonds

Source: Media Outreach First ‘beacon’ product in more than a decade will support category demand for natural diamonds, while Origin initiative will differentiate De Beers-sourced polished diamonds Rapid delivery of Origins strategy priorities and reinforced commitment to driving demand for natural diamonds LAS VAGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – De … Read more

Operation Gallant Phoenix deployment extended

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has extended its commitment the Operation Gallant Phoenix multinational intelligence mission in Jordan, the Government announced today. The deployment of up to 10 New Zealand Defence Force and Police personnel has been extended for two years until June 2027.  “This operation is essential to our commitment to a safe … Read more

New and improved radiology services for Auckland City Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding for the first stage of a major project to upgrade and expand interventional radiology services at Auckland City Hospital. “This project will significantly improve access to radiology services for patients across Auckland and beyond,” Mr Brown says. “A $41.2 million investment will fund … Read more

Traffic disruption, Tamahere

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists heading to Fieldays in Waikato are advised of even more potential traffic disruption. A truck hit an overbridge on Airport Road in Tamahere, near the roundabout, about 10:15am. While the truck has been removed, traffic management is in place while contractors assess the site. Motorists are asked to have patience. … Read more

Government backs voluntary nature credits

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the expansion of a voluntary credits nature market through the running of pilot projects across New Zealand. Establishing a market that is durable, measurable and transparent will help farmers, landowners, iwi, and conservation groups unlock new income streams for looking after nature on their land, Associate Minister … Read more