Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Official medal for 15th National Games debuts
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The medal for the 15th National Games of China is officially unveiled on June 10, featuring a design that integrates the shared aspirations of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, splendid Chinese cultural heritage, and the journey of the National Games. MIL OSI China News –
MIL-OSI USA: East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Kim Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties
Source: US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Media Contact 202-321-9747 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled, “Building Bridges, Countering Rivals: Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties to Combat Chinese Influence.” Watch Here -Remarks- This hearing presents an opportunity for us to examine […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sweet Police work aids Auckland driver
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and a priority transport of chocolate has aided the recovery of an Auckland motorist. Police in central Auckland received information about a man who appeared intoxicated, getting into a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says frontline staff attended just after 3pm on Union […]
MIL-OSI USA: Court Appointments Announced
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced 17 appointments to the New York State Court of Claims, 5 appointments to the Supreme Court and 2 appointments to Family Court. “Our judicial system works best when we have talented, qualified jurists on the bench,” Governor Hochul said. “These 24 individuals have the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Radiology backlog cleared at Taranaki Base Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first. “In March, more than 6,000 x-ray reports were sitting unprocessed at Taranaki Base Hospital. That was causing unacceptable delays for patients needing diagnosis and treatment,” […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Innovative pasture project to drive farmgate returns
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand conditions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today at Fieldays. Minister McClay confirmed the Government will invest $8.269 million in the Resilient Pastures project through Budget 2025’s […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Michael Hill, MyHouse, and Hairhouse Online pay penalties over alleged misleading Black Friday ‘sitewide’ sales
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development Three major retailers have paid penalties for allegedly making false and misleading representations about their Black Friday sales. Each retailer paid a penalty of $19,800 after the ACCC issued them with one infringement notice each. This follows an ACCC sweep of dozens of sales advertisements for last year’s Black […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – No pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom of the packaging where it is less likely to be seen. Every baby deserves the best possible start in life. But new report by Alcohol Healthwatch of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Holding a mirror up to the mental health and addiction system
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission “Our new system performance monitoring report highlights the need for faster improvements to address declining mental health and wellbeing,” said Karen Orsborn, CEO of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The System Performance Monitoring Report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara outlines progress toward improving […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: International travel: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release
International travel: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 267,300 in April 2025, an increase of 42,200 from April 2024. The […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: International migration: April 2025 ? Stats NZ information release
International migration: April 2025 – information release 11 June 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the April 2025 year compared with the April 2024 year were: migrant arrivals: 145,000 (± 1,100), down 27 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Saying yes to more housing
Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say.The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been reported back […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Happy to hand over the keys to a robot? Augmented reality might help
Source: 11 June 2025 Would you trust a driverless car? A 2024 global survey involving nearly 8000 participants suggests most people are wary of handing over the steering wheel to sensors, cameras and computer algorithms. However, a new study by Australian and French researchers shows that augmented reality (AR) could increase overall confidence in autonomous […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Kim, Castro Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-ASEAN Relations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, ahead of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia & Pacific Subcommittee hearing titled, “Building Bridges, Countering Rivals: Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties to Combat Chinese Influence,” Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) joined Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) to reintroduce the Providing Appropriate Recognition […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth at Unite for Veterans Rally: “Veterans Keep This Nation Strong, and We Deserve Better than Trump”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth June 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At today’s “Unite for Veterans” rally on the National Mall, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered impassioned remarks slamming Donald Trump for using our nation’s heroes as political pawns, firing them by the thousands and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Welch Slams Trump Administration’s Request to Rescind Over $9 Billion in Federally Appropriated Funds
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight took to the Senate floor to slam the Trump Administration’s reckless request to rescind $9.4 billion in Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 and 2025 Congressionally-appropriated funds, which provide vital support to Americans through public broadcasting and radio […]
MIL-OSI USA: Navy Secretary Declares Support for Legislation to Guarantee the Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren June 10, 2025 Secretary Phelan: “I am a huge supporter of right to repair.” Chairman Wicker: “I look forward to working with my two colleagues on a workable solution.” Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – At a hearing of the Senate Armed […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Introduces Trump’s Nominees Andy Puzder, Jacob Helberg
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Andy Puzder, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and Jacob Helberg, President Trump’s nominee to be […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appeal for information on missing person
Source: New Zealand Police New Plymouth Police are working to locate missing person Jan. Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Road, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth at around 11am yesterday. She was last seen wearing long pants and a green jacket. Police have serious concerns […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Applications open for $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund
Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections and help boost economic growth, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced. The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be […]