Cambodia: Government allows slavery and torture to flourish inside hellish scamming compounds – Amnesty International

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Source: Amnesty International Amnesty visits more than 50 scamming compounds in 18-month long research Testimony from survivors details human trafficking, slavery and forced labour affecting thousands Findings point towards state complicity in abuses carried out by Chinese criminal gangs. The Cambodian government is deliberately ignoring a litany of human rights abuses including slavery, human trafficking, … Read more

Sixty-seven more police join the blue family

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Source: New Zealand Police Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura, members of the police executive and wing patron former police officer, Glenda Hughes congratulated the 67 graduating constables from Wing 385 today.  Also attending the graduation and presenting the prize to the top award winner was Minister of Police Hon Mark Mitchell. Families and friends celebrated the … Read more

New Taranaki Mental Health Facility opens

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Te Puna Wai Kātea, a new mental health facility set to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for people in the Taranaki region. “This new facility is designed to support people with mental health and addiction needs by helping them transition successfully … Read more

EIT master’s graduate comes full circle after starting studies offshore

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago When Vanessa Santos first studied with EIT through a screen in the Philippines, she never imagined she would one day be sitting in one of those classrooms in person as the guest speaker. The EIT graduate returned to EIT’s Auckland campus this month to speak to students … Read more

Public’s help sought to find Ella Davenport

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Source: New Zealand Police Police is renewing public appeals for sightings of missing Māngere woman Ella Davenport. The 57-year-old has been missing from her Hain Avenue home in Māngere East since Friday 20 June. An initial appeal was released over the weekend, but she has still not returned home. “Police have been carrying out extensive … Read more

Passion for Computing leads student from Africa to EIT Hawke’s Bay

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 10 minutes ago An interest in computing sparked by a South African teacher has led Terrence Charamba to pursue study at EIT in Hawke’s Bay after relocating to New Zealand with his family. Terrence began his studies in July 2024 and is now nearing the end of his first year … Read more

Further arrest in Kaikohe homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Kaikohe Police have made a further arrest in relation to the death of Cattleya Tangimetua-Pepene. A homicide investigation was launched last month after the 3-year-old’s death on 21 May 2025. Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, of Far North CIB, says Police have made a second arrest in the case. “A 31-year-old … Read more

Malaysia Launches Full-Scale Startup ASEAN Platform To Drive Regional Growth

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Source: Media Outreach PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – Malaysia today launched the Startup ASEAN platform, marking the full-scale rollout of a bold, unified digital gateway to connect and empower startups across ASEAN. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and executed by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd … Read more

More drugs off southern streets

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Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police is continuing to shut down drug dealers’ operations as part of an ongoing investigation. Just this week, an Invercargill woman was visited by the Southland Police Organised Crime Group. During the search warrant on Tuesday, Police located LSD, MDMA and cannabis, as well as a shotgun at the Mabel … Read more

Recognition for 40-year contribution to strong food safety culture and sector

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety congratulates Professor Phil Bremer for scooping this year’s Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology’s Food Industry Awards last night (25 June 2025). In addition to his roles as Professor of Food Science at University of Otago … Read more

Dead orca found on Christchurch beach

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 June 2025 DOC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain overnight to keep it secure. DOC Mahaanui Operations Manager Andy Thompson says the sea conditions are challenging and they expect to leave the adult orca where it is until tomorrow’s low … Read more

Universities – Hopeful new way to measure human progress – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) In response to the climate crisis, a new way to measure how well people and nature are living together has been announced in Nature. A hopeful new way to think about human progress has been announced today in the world’s leading scientific journal Nature. Rather than focusing on what we’re … Read more

Transport Sector – Freight companies need flexibility to end unworkable employment relationships

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand is backing a proposed law change that could make it easier for freight companies to part ways with unsafe drivers. If enacted, the Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment would enable employers to initiate protected conversations for the purpose of ending an employment agreement … Read more

Education – Te Pūkenga 2024 Annual Report shows $122 million turnaround in two years

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Source: Te Pukenga Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showing a $122 million turnaround within the two years it has existed as a single entity, and the first surplus for the organisation. The report shows a surplus of $16.6 million at the end of 2024, … Read more

Visa sponsors HoYo FEST 2025 across Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach Visa enhances the gaming festival experience with exclusive benefits for cardholders and establishes presence in the gaming space to provide a seamless, secure payments experience for gamers HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced its inaugural sponsorship of … Read more

NZ SUPER FUND STAKEHOLDER UPDATE

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Source: New Zealand Super Fund Portfolio Update – The value of the NZ Super Fund has mirrored the performance of global risk assets over the past couple of months, dropping to $74 billion following US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements on 2 April and subsequently recovering to pass $83 billion. Periods of volatility are … Read more

Weather News – A wet and windy run up to the school holidays – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th June – Severe weather will affect much of the country in the coming days. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for parts of Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, the Buller District and Taranaki Maunga ending by Friday evening.  Orange Strong Winds Warnings are in place for the … Read more

Federated Farmers win on not-for-profit tax change

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming confirmation that controversial tax proposals impacting the not-for-profit sector won’t proceed without political oversight and legislative change. “This is a significant win for Federated Farmers, which earlier this week called on the Revenue Minister to act quickly on these proposals,” national board member Richard McIntyre says. “We’ve strongly opposed … Read more

Disabilities and Poverty – New research shows poverty hitting intellectually disabled New Zealanders the hardest – IHC

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Source: IHC A new IHC report reveals that New Zealanders with an intellectual disability are twice as likely to live in hardship or severe hardship compared to the rest of the population. IHC Advocate Shara Turner says the report, The Cost of Exclusion: Hardship and People with Intellectual Disability in New Zealand, shows this is … Read more

Local News – Updated alcohol policy and keeping animals bylaw for Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council Updated rules on keeping animals and the sale and supply of alcohol in Porirua will be coming into force. The Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2025 and Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2025 have been recently officially ratified by Mayor Anita Baker and Porirua City councillors, following on from consultation (December 2024 to this … Read more

Local News – Decisions confirmed on water model and Porirua City budget

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Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council today officially adopted the Te Puna Kōrero committee recommendations made earlier this month around the city’s budget and rates, and the preferred water services delivery model. The Annual Plan for the 2025/26 year was agreed, with an average rates increase of 6.39 per cent, significantly lower than previously budgeted. … Read more

No significant issues from gang-related funeral

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander: Police are pleased to report no significant issues following a gang-related funeral in the Hawke’s Bay yesterday. An operation to monitor the behaviour and movements of those involved were carried out across Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. One person was arrested on Tuesday … Read more

Serious crash: SH22, Karaka

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Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a critical condition and two others are trapped in vehicle following a two car crash on Karaka Road (State Highway 22) around 2.25pm. Road closures are in place on SH22 and motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.  Karaka Road is now … Read more

ROSHI Releases Report On Credit Card Debt across Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – Singapore based fintech ROSHI has released a new report analysing credit card debt levels across Southeast Asia, providing insights into how consumers in the region are managing high-interest unsecured debt amidst ongoing economic pressures. Credit Card Debt in ASEAN and Beyond 2025 … Read more

CUHK Faculty of Social Science: Fostering Global Excellence in Social Impact and Innovation

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – In a landmark achievement for Hong Kong’s higher education sector, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has surpassed its previous performance in the newly released QS World University Rankings 2026, climbing to 32nd position globally. This institutional milestone is … Read more

Asset Recovery Unit seizes vehicles and cash in Gisborne

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following a number of search warrants in Gisborne. Earlier this week, Gisborne Police with the assistance of Hasting’s Police Asset Recovery Unit, executed three search warrants in the area for property believed to be obtained through illicit funds, connected … Read more

Pharmac proposes changes to support 12-month prescriptions

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has released a proposal today to support 12-month prescriptions for community medicines through changes to the Pharmaceutical Schedule and Special Authority Approvals. These changes support the Government’s proposed amendments to the Medicines Regulations 1984, which will allow prescribers to write prescriptions for up to 12 months. Pharmac’s Director of Strategy, Policy and … Read more