Targeted action on suicide prevention

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today launched the Government’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan which sets out a five-year whole-of-government approach to preventing suicide in New Zealand. “I want to acknowledge the people who have lost their lives to suicide, those struggling with their mental health or addiction, and … Read more

Two arrested after Birkenhead aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police pulled out all the stops after a man was allegedly carjacked on the North Shore early this morning. Two offenders face serious charges after being arrested in Manukau. At around 1.22am, Police were called to Waratah Street in Birkenhead. “A man was parked outside an address, when a stolen vehicle … Read more

Vapes stores go dark, disposable vapes banned

Source: New Zealand Government Vaping law changes that take effect today ban disposable vapes and will make a noticeable difference to shop fronts and the marketing of vaping products, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says. “This coalition Government committed to tackling youth vaping, and we’ve made practical changes to reduce the appeal of vaping to … Read more

Energy Sector – A Frank Discussion About Losing Your Spark

Source: NZ Compare -Spark announces another broadband price hike just as winter power bills hit Kiwi wallets. -Frank Energy is closing – adding more pressure to household budgets. -NZ Compare sees record-breaking traffic as over 50,000 Kiwis seek better deals this month. As winter power bills hit and broadband prices spike, NZ Compare is urging Kiwis … Read more

New Bill to boost labour market flexibility

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says amendments to the Employment Relations Act will improve labour market flexibility and help businesses to grow, innovate, and employ with confidence and certainty. “Today I’m announcing the introduction of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill to Parliament, marking a key milestone in this … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit launches 2025 cloud mining investment guide to help global miners quickly master mining skills

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global financial uncertainty rises, high-net-worth individuals and institutions are increasingly turning to short-term, stable yield strategies. In this new landscape, Bitcoin cloud mining platform FioBit has emerged as the preferred solution for large capital seeking fast, predictable returns—offering AI-powered mining, No hardware. No hassle. Just tap to start … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Ltd. Announces Pricing of $5.1 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with several institutional investors to purchase 965,000 common shares at an offering price of $5.25, … Read more

When Golden Sunflower Meets Bauhinia: HONGQI Showcases Oriental Luxury at 2025 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo(Hong Kong)

Source: Media Outreach CHANGCHUN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – From June 12 to 15, FAW HONGQI unveiled its luxury vehicle lineup at the 2025 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo(Hong Kong), showcasing its unique “Oriental Luxury” concept to the world. During the expo, HONGQI held the “Glory in Hong Kong, … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Chubb 1792 Club: A New Era in Tailored Wealth Management Services

Source: Media Outreach With a legacy of excellence, expertise, and a bold vision, Chubb Life HK is meeting rising demand for sophisticated, future-focused financial planning through bespoke legacy and wealth solutions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) today launched its first wealth … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Chubb 1792 Club, a Prestigious Global Wealth Centre Designed to Elevate Customer Experience

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) today unveiled its first wealth centre, Chubb 1792 Club, marking a pivotal moment in its insurance and wealth management journey. Located at The Gateway in Tsim Sha Tsui, a premier business and tourism … Read more

Central banks’ decisions loom amidst global uncertainty, Octa Broker offers its view

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – This week is set to be a pivotal one for financial markets in general and Forex market in particular as four major central banks—the Bank of Japan (BoJ), the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the … Read more

Beyond a loyalty program: Octa broker upgrades its rewards program

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Octa, a globally recognised broker since 2011, will release its new status program for all regions in the third quarter of 2025. The broker built a new flexible framework to reward its clients for loyalty and trading activity, offering a … Read more

IAS ANALYSIS Unveils Groundbreaking NIR Technology at the 2025 International Near Infrared Spectroscopy Conference in Rome

Source: Media Outreach ROME, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – As the sole Chinese company invited to participate in the 2025 International Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Conference, IAS ANALYSIS proudly showcased its latest innovations in portable NIR technology. This prestigious event not only underscored IAS ANALYSIS’s strong position in the field … Read more

Octa broker announces a free coding bootcamp in Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – This summer, Octa, a trusted global broker since 2011, will partner with a Malaysian charity, Ideas International, to conduct a free coding bootcamp in Kuala Lumpur. The event will take place on campus between June and August 2025. It will … Read more

FBS Celebrates 10th Award in 2025 for Client-Centric Excellence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, has once again proven its commitment to traders by earning its tenth award this year — the “Best Client-Centric Broker, Asia, 2025” title from Global Brands Magazine. FBS Celebrates 10th Award in 2025 for Client-Centric Excellence Why … Read more

Animal Welfare – Three Greyhounds Dead in Three Days Underscores Need for Racing Ban

Source: Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand Quick facts: Three greyhounds died in three days of racing in New Zealand this week (12–14 June). Fifteen greyhounds have died on racetracks so far in the 2024/25 season, with six weeks still remaining. An alarming spike in lure-collapse deaths: six dogs this season, including three from the … Read more

Shinemage Group Appoints Maye Musk and Song Seung Heon as Brand Ambassadors for Oganacell

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – On May 20, 2025, Premium derma-cosmetic brand Oganacell named Maye Musk as Cleansing/Mask Ambassador and Song Seung Heon as Brand Ambassador at its global launch in Hangzhou. The event showcased Oganacell’s fusion of technology and skin aesthetics. Ambassador – Maye … Read more

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and Andamanda Phuket Launch Critical Water Safety Initiative to Combat Childhood Drowning in Thailand

Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, a top family-friendly resort in Phuket, is proud to announce the launch of its impactful “Water Hero: Water Safety for Kids”, a comprehensive and complimentary water safety and swimming education program for local schoolchildren. … Read more

Crown manager appointed to drive delivery of New Dunedin Hospital

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the appointment of a Crown manager to oversee the delivery of the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to ensuring the project is delivered successfully. “In late January, I confirmed the Government’s commitment to building the New Dunedin Hospital on the … Read more

Learner eligibility – Youth Guarantee

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 8 March 2024 Last updated 8 March 2024 Print Share This page sets out learner eligibility criteria for programmes funded through the Youth Guarantee (YG) Fund. This page sets out learner eligibility criteria for programmes funded through the Youth Guarantee (YG) Fund. For the full learner eligibility requirements, see … Read more

Public transport just got a salary sacrifice, tax-free upgrade

Source: Extraordinary New benefit means cheaper commutes, cleaner cities, and more money in workers’ pockets, says Extraordinary   Kiwi fintech maverick, Extraordinary, has seized a rare opportunity to align the stars — combining a recent Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) change with a first-of-its-kind salary sacrifice solution. As a result, Kiwi commuters now have a powerful … Read more

Priority One: Twelve months in, 2100 children housed

Source: New Zealand Government In the first twelve months of the Government’s flagship Priority One policy, nearly 1000 families with more than 2,124 children have been moved from dank emergency housing motel rooms to secure, stable homes. “The largescale use of emergency housing was one of the biggest public policy failures in New Zealand history. … Read more

Black ice, fog risk prompts warning to motorists

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A combination of freezing temperatures, fog, hoar frosts and black ice means challenging conditions for travel on State Highways 8 and 80 over the next few days, with the biggest concern being drivers not adapting to the conditions. “On SH8 in particular, there are many sheltered areas where build-up of … Read more

Arts and Education – US directors bring touch of Broadway to NASDA show

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury When Kiss Me Kate hits the stage at Papa Hou Theatre in the heart of Christchurch next week, audiences will experience a show polished by an internationally acclaimed director-choreographer duo. Ara Institute of Canterbury’s National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts (NASDA) has brought in US-based stage superstars Diane Laurenson and … Read more

Health Policy – Cancellation of Health Charter a giant step backwards for health and community support workers – PSA

Source: PSA Hard on the heels of the cancellation of pay equity claims for thousands of hospital, health and community support workers, the Government’s announcement today that they’re dropping the Te Mauri o Rongo Health Charter is another callous twist of the knife, the PSA says. Minister Simeon Brown’s suite of changes to the Pae Ora … Read more

Defence News – Anzac delegation rounds off Pacific tour with constructive Timor-Leste visit

Source: New Zealand Defence Force New Zealand’s Chief of Army, Major General Rose King, and Australia’s Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, combined for a joint visit to Timor-Leste last week. The two chiefs met with senior Ministry of Defence and Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) members to discuss shared security priorities and … Read more

Attendance rates rose in Term 1 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher attendance than the same term of the previous year. In Term 1 of 2025 65.9 per cent of students attended school regularly, an increase of … Read more