Health Sector – General practice amazed at Government’s cash splurge on telehealth – Genaro

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Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is calling foul at the huge difference between government funding for screen-based telehealth compared to face-to-face visits to community doctors. “General practice is amazed at the extravagant payments to a few telehealth providers during these cash-strapped times. And we’re stunned that the government won’t … Read more

Energy Sector – Unison brings kids’ electrical safety education online: Free for families everywhere

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Source: Unison Networks Local lines company, Unison Networks (Unison) is raising the bar for electrical safety education by launching its Digital Safe Sparks Programme to families across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua, making it easier than ever for children to learn how to stay safe around electricity. For over 20 years, Unison’s Safe Sparks Programme … Read more

Drug & Medical Device & Aesthetics, 肌顏態 was displayed at the CSD2025, The GeneQueens and 金因敷 launch was grandly held in Changsha

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 2 July 2025 – On June 27, 2025, Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (the “Group”)grandly held a new medical aesthetics product launch event in Changsha, releasing the high-end series GeneQueens of 肌顏態® and the medical device brand 金因敷®. Many experts, KOLs and partners attended the event. … Read more

Trend Micro Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for CNAPP

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US53549925, June 2025). To read … Read more

Prudential and Prudence Foundation Provide Free Mental Health Support to Vulnerable Communities

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Source: Media Outreach In partnership with Intellect, the programme will be launched in Malaysia and Vietnam to make mental healthcare more accessible for vulnerable or at-risk groups HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – Prudential plc (“Prudential”) and Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential, are collaborating to launch … Read more

Consultation on catch limits for Chatham Rise orange roughy now open

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public input into proposed changes to catch limits and management measures for the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery, says Fisheries New Zealand director fisheries management, Emma Taylor.  The consultation, which began today, is part of the regular fisheries sustainability review, which began with consultation … Read more

Review of sustainability measures for orange roughy (ORH 3B) and blue mackerel (EMA 1) – 2025 October round

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for orange roughy in ORH 3B and blue mackerel in EMA 1 as part of the 2025 October sustainability round. The ORH 3B stock covers orange roughy across Southland, the East Coast of the … Read more

Investment in workforce, keeping children safe

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has announced that the residential workforce is being boosted by an investment in their professionalisation.   Secure residences provide care for children and young people, placed there for either care and protection or youth justice reasons. They often have complex needs and can be highly vulnerable. “Professionalisation … Read more

Freeman’s Bay homicide: Update

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Source: New Zealand Police Police is continuing the investigation launched following the discovery of human remains in Freeman’s Bay overnight. Further information is being released in the early stage of the investigation. “Sadly, I can confirm the deceased is a newborn baby, and they were discovered in a wheelie bin outside an address,” Detective Inspector … Read more

Aon Survey Highlights the Critical Role of Skills in Shaping the Future Workforce Across APAC

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Source: Media Outreach 90 percent of organisations consider skills-related initiatives to be highly important 61 percent of organisations have implemented skills-based programs to address top talent priorities Career development is emerging as the biggest use case for skills-related initiatives SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading … Read more

Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Sauce EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] Stuns Industry Professionals with Its Instant Boost to Flavour, Texture, and Seasoning

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Source: Media Outreach Multifunctional Cooking Sauce Earns Chef Endorsements at Exclusive JW Marriott Tasting Event HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – The culinary world is abuzz with excitement as the innovative EXOTICA UMAMI (fondly referred to by Chinese speakers as “EX M”) was unveiled at a high-profile tasting event … Read more

Chilli Manis: From Zero to Singapore’s 4.8-Star Caterer in 7 Years

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2025 – In just seven years, Chilli Manis has grown from humble beginnings to become one of Singapore’s best-rated food caterers. Their swift ascent—marked by industry accolades and glowing customer reviews—is powered by a unique blend of Peranakan heritage, unshakable resilience, and a simple … Read more

Appeal to public after copper stolen from Hawke’s Bay rail crossings

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Constable Pehi Potaka of Hawke’s Bay Volume Crime Team: Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around railway crossings and bridges in their community, after hundreds of metres of copper was stolen in just a week. Senior Constable Pehi Potaka says in … Read more

Further arrests after Operation Purple anti-social road user event

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Source: New Zealand Police Twelve people have been arrested and charged in the wake of the King’s Birthday weekend anti-social road user gathering in Levin that saw police officers and members of the public injured, fireworks lit, and police vehicles damaged. Since the 30 May event where a crowd of 1000 people gathered and participated … Read more

DOC deals to over 1000 wilding pines on Rangitoto

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 July 2025 State of the art drone mapping and laser rangefinders were used to identify and map the wilding pines.  “Rangitoto is an ecosystem different from anywhere in the world, and wilding pines are one of the greatest threats to it,” says Dr Leigh Joyce, DOC Senior Biodiversity Ranger.  … Read more

Fatal crash, Tauranga

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Tauranga Eastern Link/State Highway 2 on Thursday 26 June. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police just before 10am. The deceased is 34-year-old Lily Arabin, from Te Puke. She died in hospital as a result of her injuries later that … Read more

Rural health roadshow coming to Ōamaru

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey will be coming to Ōamaru today as part of the rural health roadshow across the country.  “The rural health roadshow is an opportunity for me to hear direct feedback from the public and those who are … Read more

Man handed prison sentence following illegal street racing death

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Source: New Zealand Police “Is a life really worth it?” It’s a question Police is putting to anti-social road users after an Auckland man’s sentencing over a pregnant woman losing her baby when she was struck in May 2023. Police began investigating the illegal street racing event on 19 May 2023 in the East Tamaki … Read more

City and Regional Deals to unlock growth

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out its expectations for City and Regional Deals (CRDs) as long-term partnerships that will increase economic growth, create jobs, and boost productivity for New Zealanders, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. The Government has also signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) … Read more

Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – Stats NZ report

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Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – report 2 July 2025 This report outlines the effect of estimated resident population (ERP) revisions on the Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) for the September 2018–March 2025 quarters. Key pointsWe have revised the historical HLFS data from the September 2018 quarter to the March … Read more

Weekend spree sees man in court

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Source: New Zealand Police A spree of car break-ins across one North Shore suburb has parked one offender in a court dock. Police have so far charged him with 17 offences over one weekend. In recent days, Waitematā East Police began investigating a spate of theft reports from vehicles parked in Schnapper Rock. Waitematā East … Read more

New director bolsters freight expertise on KiwiRail board

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Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of Scott O’Donnell to the KiwiRail board will bolster its freight expertise Minister for Rail Winston Peters says.  “Railways have no shortage of potential for New Zealand, and we expect to see sustained growth in earnings, revenue, volumes, reliability, and safety to turn this business into something great.” Mr … Read more

New Industry Skills Boards will drive better training

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Source: New Zealand Government Eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) will give industry a strong voice in work-based learning, ensuring the system delivers the right skills, in the right places, for a growing economy, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.  “The Government promised to disestablish Te Pūkenga and return decision-making to local providers and industry. … Read more

Person dies following Kumeū serious crash

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Kumeū on the night of 27 June. An investigation has been underway since Friday night, when a car that had earlier failed to stop for Police crashed on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at about 8.20pm. Four teenagers were hospitalised at the time, with the … Read more

Business Confidence Remains Stationary Despite Early Optimism

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Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses confidence is levelling off, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey. Despite reaching a high point in December last year, business confidence has not continued its upward trajectory in 2025 as many had hoped. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Business confidence has rebounded significantly since this time … Read more

Retail – Woolworths New Zealand recalls 18% Fat Beef Mince 1kg and 500g sold in the North Island

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Source: Woolworths NZ Woolworths New Zealand is recalling Woolworths branded 18% Fat Beef Mince 500g and 1kg sold at Woolworths and Countdown stores in the North Island with the Best Before date of 05/07/2025. This recall is due to the potential presence of plastic. Any customer who has bought these products should not eat them, … Read more

Homicide investigation underway, Freeman’s Bay

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Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body on Renall Street, Freeman’s Bay last night. Auckland City CIB’s Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police discovered the deceased around 10pm. “Police are continuing to gather information from the scene and enquires into the exact circumstances surrounding what has … Read more