Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Show us your daggiest: Seeking UniSA cups, caps and clothing from days gone by
Source: 29 May 2025 A memory contributed to the Time Capsule by staff member Annabel, who had the opportunity to teach Jimmy Barnes the Vulcan Salute when he attended a graduation ceremony to receive an honorary doctorate, alongside fellow awardee George Takei – who portrayed the captain of the starship Enterprise in the original Star […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Enhanced mental health crisis support in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of a new mental health service, Waiorua. “It is fantastic to be in the Hawke’s Bay today to open this new service that will offer an alternative safe space to go for adults while they are in their time of need […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Horticulture certificate at EIT helps two T&G leaders grow their careers
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago T&G Global employees Grace Rehu and Sam Carter are combining hands-on work with classroom learning as they grow their careers through study at EIT. Both are graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) at the Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale and credit the practical, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New science fund to boost Māori economy
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka have today announced He Ara Whakahihiko – a new, consolidated fund designed to unlock the economic potential of Māori-led research and innovation. This forward-focused initiative brings together and streamlines previous funding mechanisms to deliver more targeted, impactful […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM meets with guests from Pacific Island countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held individual meetings with foreign guests attending the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province. When meeting with Kiribati’s President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau, Wang conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sincere greetings […]
MIL-Evening Report: Why NZ must act against Israel’s ethnic cleansing and genocide
ANALYSIS: By Ian Powell When I despairingly contemplate the horrors and cruelty that Palestinians in Gaza are being subjected to, I sometimes try to put this in the context of where I live. I live on the Kāpiti Coast in the lower North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Geographically it is around the same size […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Media release: Pioneering marine turtle conservation project takes out top prize at energy industry awards – Australian Energy Producers
Source: Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Headline: Media release: Pioneering marine turtle conservation project takes out top prize at energy industry awards – Australian Energy Producers A decade-long environmental initiative led by Queensland’s LNG operators has taken out the top honour at the 2025 Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, held last night as part […]
MIL-OSI: ThoughtSpot Accelerates Expansion in Japan, Welcomes Leading Enterprises and Deepens Strategic Partnerships
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThoughtSpot, the Agentic Analytics Platform company, today announced significant momentum in the Japanese market, highlighted by the addition of new and existing customers from a variety of industries and the expansion of key strategic partnerships. Over the past year, ThoughtSpot has supported leading […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Enabling more housing: National direction on granny flats and papakāinga
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to address the country’s housing crisis through the biggest package of proposed changes to national direction in New Zealand’s history, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say.National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Making it easier to consent quarries and mines
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has opened public consultation on the biggest change to national direction in New Zealand history, with proposals to make it easier to consent quarries and mines to enable more infrastructure development.National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that inform how councils develop […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government launches consultation on freshwater national direction
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today opened public consultation on options to reform New Zealand’s freshwater national direction Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today. National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that inform how councils develop and implement local plans and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation opens on sweeping overhaul of primary sector regulations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has opened public consultation on the biggest package of changes to national direction under the RMA in New Zealand history, with proposals to streamline or remove many of the burdensome regulations holding our primary sector back from growth, say RMA Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction open for consultation
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to address the country’s infrastructure deficit and energy shortage through a series of important changes to national direction under the RMA, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simon Watts.National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Elders’ proposed acquisition of Delta raises concerns
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Elders Limited (Elders)’ (ASX:ELD) proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness (Delta) in a Statement of Issues published today. Elders and Delta supply rural merchandise such as agricultural chemicals, seed, fertiliser, animal health products and related services, such as agronomy services, through […]
MIL-OSI Global: Vladimir Putin’s bombing of Ukrainian civilians won’t end the war any faster. So, why is he doing it?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Mark Edele, Hansen Professor in History and Deputy Dean, The University of Melbourne United States President Donald Trump was “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this week. For three consecutive nights, from Friday to Sunday, Russia launched about 900 drones and scores of missiles at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Have you seen Linda?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding Linda Wolfgramm, who has been reported missing in central Auckland. The 60-year-old woman was last seen at an address on Anzac Avenue at 6am today. At the time she was last seen she was wearing black adidas track pants with a white […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: $266 Million to Expand Early Intervention and Clear Waitlists for Children with Additional Needs
Source: New Zealand Government “Every child deserves the chance to thrive and today I’m proud to announce a $266 million investment in Budget 2025 to clear waitlists, expand the Early Intervention Service, and reach thousands more children with the support they need to succeed,” Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “For too long, families have faced unacceptable […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Koreatown, Rep. Jimmy Gomez and LA’s Korean Small Business Community Discuss Impact of Trump’s Harmful Trade Policies
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) Los Angeles, CA — Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a roundtable with the Korean business community in LA to hear firsthand how Trump’s tariffs is disrupting trade, delaying shipments, and raising the cost of essential goods. He also shared his push to end […]
MIL-OSI Economics: One Year In: How the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo Is Changing the Way People Do Laundry
Source: Samsung Since debuting in February 2024, Samsung Electronics’ Bespoke AI Laundry Combo1 has sold more than 100,000 units in Korea and won 21 major awards,2 building a strong presence in the all-in-one washer-dryer market. Designed to boost convenience and make smarter use of time and space, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is reshaping […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Gel blasters and replica firearm seized
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Gel blasters and replica firearm seized Tuesday, 27 May 2025 – 1:00 pm. A replica pistol, gel blasters and an electronic stun device disguised as a torch were among items seized by Tasmania Police during searches of properties in the state’s north and south this morning.A 35-year-old Hobart […]