King’s Birthday Honours recipients congratulated

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours 2026 recipients.  “The achievements and service of every New Zealander honoured on this list have helped make our country a stronger, better place, and I would like to thank them for their contributions,” Mr Luxon says. …

Village Voyage: Where China’s rural soul meets the world

Source: Media Outreach FOSHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 May 2026 – As global travelers seek more diverse destinations, China has emerged as a top choice. In the first quarter of 2026, the country recorded 21.33 million border entries and exit checks involving international visitors. Among the growing array of destinations in the … Read more

Premium Clean launches Winter Deep Clean Campaign

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Premium Clean launches Winter Deep Clean Campaign Premium Clean has launched its Winter Deep Clean campaign across New Zealand, offering households 25% off professional whole-home deep cleaning and move-out cleaning services throughout June, July, and August 2026. The campaign responds to the increased indoor living, heating use, and gradual winter…

Serious crash, Poihipi Road, Wairakei

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei. Police were notified at 7.25pm that a car had collided with a tree, between Tukairangi Road and Oruanui Road.  Initial information indicates there are serious injuries. The road is expected to be closed for some time and motorists are…

McClay to chair formal UK, and OECD trade meetings

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is heading to the United Kingdom to jointly Chair the NZ-UK FTA Trade Committee meeting and to Paris to Vice-Chair the annual OECD Ministerial Council Meeting. The visit coincides with the third anniversary of entry into force of the New Zealand-United Kingdom FTA, with two-way…

Serious crash, Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki

Source: New Zealand Police One person has been hospitalised after a motorcycle allegedly fleeing from Police has crashed. Police observed a motorcycle allegedly travelling at speed and undertaking dangerous manoeuvres on Highbrook Drive about 12.20pm. Police attempted to signal the motorcycle to stop, and moments later it was involved in a crash with a member…

Take Your Shot & Make Your Moment: OPPO Ignites Football Culture with Technology at the UEFA Champions League Final

Source: Media Outreach BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 May 2026 – The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Final has drawn to a spectacular close in Budapest, with Paris Saint-Germain emerging victorious to lift the legendary trophy. As an official partner of the UEFA Champions League for four consecutive years, global technology brand OPPO … Read more

Guilty plea in Hastings homicide case

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Dan Scott: A man charged with the murder of Flaxmere man Keith Pati has pleaded guilty. Kereama Rewita, aged 30, entered the guilty plea at the High Court in Napier on Friday 29 May. Mr Pati, aged 33, died after being taken to hospital following…

12B SPORTS Named Main Sponsor of VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP Season

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LONDON, May 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 12B SPORTS, a next-generation sports media platform, today announced its appointment as Main Sponsor of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship season. The 12B SPORTS brand will appear prominently on both the team’s bikes and race suits, marking the platform’s … Read more

Leak Detection + Legal Claims, End-to-End: Hong Kong Civil Claim Centre × HK Find Surveyor Launch Comprehensive Water-Seepage Dispute Service

Source: Media Outreach Professional seepage-inspection reports feed directly into civil claims, helping property owners recover repair costs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2026 – To address the persistent problem of building water seepage affecting Hong Kong property owners, HK Find Surveyor (香港搵公正行網) and Hong Kong Civil Claim Centre (香港民事索償中心) today … Read more

If Aged Care Fails, the Health System Fails – Aged Care Assn

Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says Budget 2026 has missed a critical opportunity to stabilise aged residential care, warning that continued closures and mothballing of beds will place even greater pressure on hospitals, families and communities. Chief Executive Hon. Tracey Martin says governments of all colours continue to make the same mistake. “They … Read more

Appeal for information – fatal crash, Allanton

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Nathan White of Southern District Police: Police investigating a fatal crash in Allanton yesterday evening are asking for the public to assist with information. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH1 and Law Road was reported to Police just before 5.40pm. One person sadly died at…

Dashr launches free Personal Inflation Calculator for New Zealand households

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Dashr launches free Personal Inflation Calculator for New Zealand households Dashr has launched a free online calculator that helps New Zealanders understand how inflation affects their own household spending, using official Stats NZ data and individual spending patterns to estimate a personal inflation rate. The post Dashr launches free Personal…

Budget 2026 delivering for Auckland

Source: New Zealand Government Investment through Budget 2026 strengthens Auckland’s role as New Zealand’s economic engine room, ensuring growth that lifts the whole country, Minister for Auckland Simon Watts says.  “This budget delivers for Auckland families, businesses, and communities, and sends a strong signal of our commitment to supporting a thriving, resilient, globally competitive city,” Mr…

New taonga marks 50 years of EIT

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 18 hours ago A new waka maumahara has been unveiled at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale as part of celebrations marking the institute’s 50th anniversary and return to independence. The taonga, blessed this morning at its place near the entrance to EIT’s Taradale campus. The unveiling followed an evening…

Fatal crash, Taupō

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Taupō yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Te Heuheu Road just before 6:30pm. One person died at the scene, two others have been critically hurt. The road remains closed while a scene examination is conducted. Motorists are advised…

Vinpearl Partners With Leading Southeast Asian Travel Platforms To Expand Its International Reach

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK/SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire– 29 May 2026 – Vinpearl Joint Stock Company announced a series of strategic partnerships and agreements with Agoda, AirAsia MOVE, BeMyGuest, and GlobalTix, leading regional players in online travel, aviation, and experience distribution. These collaborations are aimed at expanding access to international travelers, strengthening the global presence … Read more

Alibaba Group Partners with UEFA Men’s Club Competitions from 2027/28 to 2032/33 and UEFA EURO 2028™

Source: Media Outreach Alibaba becomes the official and exclusive partner for AI, Cloud Computing Services, and E-commerce Partnership to deploy Alibaba Cloud and Qwen Artificial Intelligence to deliver smart operations and personalized digital experiences for fans BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2026 – Alibaba Group today announced a multi-year partnership with … Read more

Comparing direct and indirect seasonal adjustment of gross domestic product (GDP) – Stats NZ methods paper

Source: Statistics New Zealand Comparing direct and indirect seasonal adjustment of gross domestic product (GDP) – methods paper 29 May 2026 Seasonal adjustment removes recurring seasonal patterns from a time series to reveal underlying economic activity. Aggregated time series, such as gross domestic product (GDP), can be seasonally adjusted directly or indirectly with benefits and … Read more

Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): Year ended 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): Year ended 2024 – information release 29 May 2026 Greenhouse gas emissions statistics include the emissions by gas type for both industries and households, the emissions intensity (emissions in relation to GDP/economic output) for industries, and tourism-related emissions. Industry and household emissions estimates use the latest … Read more

Improving welfare system efficiency

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to improve and update the efficiency of the welfare system by modernising its processes, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today. It enables a broader use of automated decision-making to improve efficiencies.…