Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Natives Land Act, 1913 in South Africa implemented. In 1942, Merata Mita, New Zealand director and producer (died 2010) was born. In 1954, Richard Wilkins, New Zealand-Australian journalist and television presenter was born. In 1955, Mary O'Connor, New Zealand runner was born. In 1968, James Joseph Sweeney, American bishop (born 1898) passed away. In 1975, Sam Giancana, American mob boss (born 1908) passed away. In 1981, Moss Burmester, New Zealand swimmer was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2009, Tomoji Tanabe, Japanese engineer and surveyor (born 1895) passed away. In 2020, Animal rights advocate Regan Russell is run over and killed by a transport truck outside of a pig slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

NZ’s Meat Shipments to US Surge, Lifting Total Exports to Monthly Record

Bloomberg

June 19, 2026

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NZ’s Meat Shipments to US Surge, Lifting Total Exports to Monthly Record

New Zealand exports surged to a second straight monthly record in May, driven by meat shipments to the US and milk consignments, as farmers continue to benefit from strong demand and high commodity prices.

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