Police continuing to investigate the shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn, Wellington, on Sunday afternoon are appealing to anyone with further information to come forward.
Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch says Police are still to determine exactly what occurred in the lead up to the shotgun being discharged.
“We do know that a person wearing a balaclava and carrying a shotgun approached a flat on level 4 of Block A,” he says.
“An altercation occurred that resulted in a shot being discharged along the hallway as the victim ran away from the offender.
“Fortunately, the victim was not injured by the shot, however he did sustain injuries as he jumped from the southern end second-floor balcony to escape the offender.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Leitch says this incident is extremely concerning to Police, as this was a targeted attack that exposed the victim to extreme risk of serious harm.
“This reckless action was very upsetting for other innocent building residents, who could have easily been inadvertently injured.”
A scene examination and area canvass has been completed, and CCTV from the area is being collected.
Anyone that has footage of the area around the scene, or was passing by at the time and has dashcam footage, is asked to contact Police via 105.
“There are several pedestrian accessways into the flats from surrounding streets, and a vehicle access from Brooklyn Hill Road the offender may have used,” Detective Senior Sergeant Leitch says.
“Someone will have seen the offender before or after the incident and we urge them to contact us.
“Others will know who was responsible, and we ask they make contact also,” he says.
HANOI/ ABU DHABI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – The Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) and dmg events have announced a strategic partnership and launch their first collaborative initiative – aglobal energy congress and exhibition. Operated under an exclusive brand model, thisglobal eventis expected to become a new international platform connecting the renewable energy, power, hydrocarbons, energy storage, hydrogen, low-carbon technology, utilities sectors, within one integrated ecosystem, advancing cooperation, investment, and innovation in the global energy transition.
Mr. Geoff Dickinson, CEO of dmg events (left), and Ms. Trần Mai Hoa, CEO of VEC (right), at the signing ceremony.
The global energy congress & exhibition, jointly initiated by VEC and dmg events, will be hosted in Hanoi, Vietnam – the new destination for the energy industry in Asia. Beyond showcasing advanced technologies and global cooperation models, this event also contributes to shaping the strategy of “globalizing green energy,” connecting Vietnam and Asia Pacific with the global flow of sustainable energy development.
The inaugural event will take place in December 2026 and is expected to run for four days, bringing together more than 800 domestic and international companies across the renewable energy, electricity, hydrocarbons, energy storage, hydrogen, low-carbon technology, and utilities sectors, along with 1,500 delegates and 180 international speakers from over 50 countries, fostering practical values in sustainable energy transition. Its program will include in-depth conferences, business matchmaking forums, exhibitions, technology showcases, and green-transition model experience designed to promote regional cooperation, investment, and innovation.
With its international scale, the global energy congress & exhibition aims to become a key meeting hub for policymakers, investors, and the global innovation community, where stakeholders can convene, collaborate, and develop solutions to pressing challenges in energy security, the green transition, and sustainable development. The event will also emphasize the core values of “just energy transition” and “sustainable collaboration,” aligning with the strategic directions of the Government of Vietnam under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP). This demonstrates Vietnam’s strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and facilitating capital flows into green, renewable, and clean technologies.
The launch of the global energy congress & exhibition marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between VEC and dmg events to develop and organize international exhibitions and congresses in Vietnam, positioning the country as a new regional hub for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and investment – a leading destination for global exhibitions in the future.
“Asia Pacific’s energy story is entering a new phase — one defined by balance, collaboration, and scale,” said Christopher Hudson, President at dmg events. “This global congresswill be where industry leaders come together to turn ambition into execution — connecting capital, policy, and innovation across every energy system.”
Ms. Tran Mai Hoa, CEO of Vietnam Exposition Center, added: “The partnership between VEC and dmg events marks a strategic step toward positioning Vietnam as a new energy hub for the region. With thisglobal event, we aim to create a platform with the scale and influence needed to drive policy dialogue, attract high-quality capital flows, and unlock breakthrough initiatives for the energy transition. This is not just an event, it is a foundation for Vietnam to contribute more proactively and substantially to the energy architecture of Southeast Asia and the world.”
Southeast Asia is entering a period of profound energy transition. Regional energy demand is forecast to rise by up to 60% by 2040, while required investment is estimated at over USD 200 billion annually. Infrastructure needs may exceed USD 3 trillion by 2030. These figures firmly position Southeast Asia at the center of the global energy landscape, driving collaboration, innovation, and large-scale capital deployment to ensure sustainable growth. Vietnam – a dynamic economy targeting GDP growth of 8% in 2025 and double-digit expansion between 2026 and 2030 – has emerged as a key driver of international investment, especially in renewable energy and infrastructure.
The strategic partnership between VEC and dmg events will not only create a channel for capital flows and technology transfer into Vietnam but also help establish the country as a focal point for global-scale congresses and exhibitions. This partnership also opens opportunities for both parties to further develop additional international exhibition models in the future, with the aim of advancing economic development, cultural exchange, international engagement, and the growth of MICE tourism.
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DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Global AI energy brand Conow has officially launched the next-generation home micro-energy storage system, CBE2000 Pro, priced at €1099. Combining a powerful inverter, AI-driven energy management, and modular storage design, the new model delivers an efficient, intelligent, and plug-and-play energy solution for modern households.
Guided by its vision of “Bringing smart energy to every home,” Conow aims to make energy management simple, smart, and sustainable. The CBE2000 Pro merges the plug-and-play convenience of balcony solar with the robust performance of home battery systems, offering an all-in-one setup that enhances energy independence, cuts electricity bills, and accelerates the shift toward a greener future.
Equipped with a 2500W bi-directional inverter, the CBE2000 Pro supports both on-grid and off-grid operation. In on-grid mode, it automatically adjusts charging and discharging according to fluctuating electricity prices—optimizing cost savings through Time-of-Use (ToU), Dynamic Tariff (compatible with over 800 energy providers), and Winter Modes. In off-grid mode, it delivers up to 5000W peak output and a 10ms seamless switchover, ensuring uninterrupted power during outages. The modular battery system can expand from 2–12 kWh and scale up to 36 kWh in parallel, with 2600W PV input and four MPPTs, enabling users to save up to €1,116 per year.
Powered by Conow’s proprietary AI HEMS (Home Energy Management System) powered by Tuya, the device integrates with the Tuya ecosystem, which features over 3,000 “Works with Tuya” products across multiple categories. This enables users to connect and control HVAC systems, EV chargers, and other home appliances seamlessly via the CONOW ECO App. The AI Energy Assistant provides real-time insights, troubleshooting, and dynamic energy scheduling that learns household consumption patterns. By analyzing electricity prices and weather forecasts, it intelligently prioritizes the best energy plan.
Built for resilience, the CBE2000 Pro features IP65-rated protection, reliable indoor and outdoor performance from -20°C to 50°C, and an intelligent BMS with self-heating capability. With 6000 cycles and a 10-year warranty, it ensures long-term reliability.
Grounded in its core values of Power, Resilience, and Intelligence, the CBE2000 Pro is more than a storage device—it’s a gateway to energy freedom powered by AI.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – KPMG is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Digital Assets Forum: Policy, Market Dynamics and Institutional Adoption, held on 31 October 2025. The event convened over 200 industry leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts to explore the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape. They engaged in in-depth and comprehensive discussions on digital assets, real-world assets, and regulatory developments. The forum featured keynote speeches from Mr Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and Dr Eric Yip, Executive Director (Intermediaries) at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), who highlighted Hong Kong’s strategic vision for digital assets.
As Hong Kong pursues its ambition to become an international hub for digital assets, recent initiatives such as the Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) and the Stablecoin Bill have signalled strong regulatory momentum. The 2025 Policy Address further reinforced this direction, unveiling plans to expand digital assets products and services for professional investors.
During the forum, a series of parallel sessions were held around key topics on digital assets development, with a focus on regulatory updates and policy focus, global market and regional landscapes, implications and business opportunities, and current developments in real-world assets and tokenisation.
Ivy Cheung, Senior Partner in Hong Kong SAR and Vice Chairman of KPMG China, says: “As a leading global financial hub, Hong Kong is poised to embrace digital assets as an integral part of its future. With strong regulatory frameworks and government support, the city is laying the foundation for a thriving digital assets ecosystem. This forum reflects the momentum we’re seeing across sectors, as institutions, innovators, and regulators come together to shape the future. At KPMG, we are proud to play a role in facilitating these conversations and supporting the industry’s growth through our insights and expertise.”
Vivian Chui, Head of Securities and Asset Management, Hong Kong SAR, KPMG China, says: “We are witnessing significant enthusiasm from companies eager to establish or grow their digital assets operations in Hong Kong. The city’s clear regulatory framework and forward-thinking policy environment are instilling confidence in businesses. By fostering an environment where regulatory certainty meets innovation-friendly policies, Hong Kong is catalysing a wave of bold investments and transformative advancements in the digital assets industry, solidifying its role as one of the global leaders in this rapidly evolving sector.”
To support the fast-developing digital asset sector, Hong Kong is progressing swiftly to refine its regulatory framework. Investors can now access licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATP), engage in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) investing in cryptocurrencies, or utilise certain SFC-Licensed Corporations as brokers. Furthermore, consultations by the FSTB and SFC on virtual asset dealing and custodians have recently concluded, with finalised regulations expected to be published soon.
The stablecoin bill, effective from August 2025, has generated considerable market interest and the HKMA is piloting various projects, including tokenised deposits and CBDCs, which will support blockchain-based transactions. On top of these developments, there remains further opportunities in areas such as real-world assets tokenisation, cryptocurrency derivatives, and staking.
Simon Shum, Partner, Financial Services, KPMG China, says: “Hong Kong’s digital assets ecosystem is entering a pivotal phase, where regulatory clarity and market innovation are converging to unlock unprecedented opportunities. The city is rapidly assembling a comprehensive framework, with regulations for ETFs, VATP, and stablecoins already in place, and consultations underway for virtual asset dealing and custodian rules. As the sector matures, navigating its complexities demands both expert guidance and a forward-looking mindset.”
The successful hosting of the Digital Assets Forum underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in shaping the future of digital assets. By fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders, the event provided a platform for aligning strategies, addressing challenges, and identifying pathways for growth. Looking ahead, KPMG remains committed to leveraging its deep expertise and global network to foster innovation, support institutional adoption, and contribute meaningfully to the development of a robust and inclusive digital assets ecosystem.
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HAI PHONG, VIETNAM – Media OuReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Indochina Kajima, the joint venture between Indochina Capital and Kajima Corporation, and ITOCHU Corporation held a ground-breaking ceremony for Core5 Vietnam’s second industrial project in Hải Phòng at Deep C 2 Hai Phong Industrial Zone.
The project will deliver approximately 80,000sq.m of world-class ready-built factory space for lease, with a handover expected in Q1/2027. Photo courtesy of the firm
The project will deliver approximately 80,000sq.m of world-class ready-built factory space for lease, with a handover expected in Q1/2027.
Core5 Hai Phong Phase 2 is an expansion of Core5’s first project in Việt Nam, leveraging its strategic location only 20-25 minutes from Đinh Vũ port and Lạch Huyện Deep Sea port, 30 minutes from Cát Bi International Airport, and two hours from Hà Nội’s central business district.
Enabling seamless logistics and convenient domestic and international travel, the project provides international standard accommodation for ready-built factories for lease with terraced and mezzanine designs, ranging from 2,994sq.m to 24,912sq.m. Each unit is equipped with necessary utilities connections, the latest firefighting and protection system, a depressed dock in an enclosed docking bay, 24/7 security, CCTV and Core5 Vietnam signature curved curtain wall office.
With sustainability embedded in the Core5 DNA, Core5 Hai Phong Phase 2 supports tenants’ ESG strategies by following LEED Silver-certified green building design, with energy efficiency from construction to operations, full solar rooftop planned for the project, EV chargers available and well landscaped, designated health and wellness areas with greenery and water features to ensure wellbeing for all tenants and employees.
Core5 Vietnam offers a one-stop solution supporting tenants in market entry, supply chain study, pre-and-post licensing services, customisation of the leased area and in accounting and business development to ensure seamless business operations for tenants and partners.
The assets are also managed by Indochina Kajima’s in-house facility management team, enabling timely response to maintenance issues, tailored solutions and added value based on long-term relationships and understanding of tenants’ businesses, driven by exceptional local know-how.
At the ground-breaking ceremony, Indochina Capital Executive Chairman Peter Ryder said: “Our expertise in luxury hospitality and our attention to architectural excellence provide a signature value offering for Core5 industrial assets. Core5 Hai Phong Phase 2 is the next step in our journey of delivering a comprehensive, customisable solution for tenants looking for high-quality, sustainable, flexible property solutions for accelerated expansion and efficient business operations.
“From 2025 to 2030, Hải Phòng has plans to complete the development of international gateway ports at Lạch Huyện and Nam Đồ Sơn, while implementing a free trade zone linking seaports to road, rail and air networks, and both phases of Core5 Hai Phong, along with our Wink Hotel Hai Phong, will support the city in this path on becoming a modern international logistics hub.”
Meanwhile, ITOCHU Vietnam General Director Kamikawa Tatsuya said: “The second phase of Core5 Hai Phong is also designed to provide flexible, high-quality rental factory spaces that meet the diverse needs of global enterprises as well as medium-sized and small companies. ITOCHU is a conglomerate engaged in a wide range of business fields, including the development and operation of Lạch Huyện Port.
“In the real estate sector, we have extensive experience in industrial properties both in Japan and overseas. Leveraging our comprehensive business expertise and global corporate network, ITOCHU will contribute to maximise the value of this project, supporting our tenants’ business growth and generating new jobs as well as further economic and industrial development for Hải Phòng City.”
Ready-built factories in Việt Nam have gained popularity recently, reflected in Core5 Vietnam’s portfolio with projects in Quảng Ninh and Hai Phong Phase 1 fully leased, while Core5 Hung Yen remains at an 80 per cent occupancy rate.
In addition to Hai Phong Phase 2, Indochina Kajima is also developing a double-phased Core5 Phu Tho, and planning for Core5 Quang Ninh Phase 2 and Core5 Hai Phong Phase 3.
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released a new Assessment Framework for Carbon Removals, alongside a range of improvements to New Zealand’s climate change legislation.
“The Carbon Removals Assessment Framework is a crucial step toward recognising and rewarding non-forestry carbon removals in New Zealand, unlocking new opportunities for landholders and businesses,” Mr Watts says.
This new framework delivers a priority action from the second Emissions Reduction Plan, showcasing the Government’s commitment to climate action that grows the economy and supporting emissions reductions. It also delivers an election promise to investigate biodiversity credits to reward the creation of new wetlands, recognising their enormous potential.
“We have been clear on the important role that nature-based solutions and credible markets play in our climate response,” Mr Watts says.
“The framework will support any landholder, project owner, or group interested in accessing a carbon market, to understand whether their project or activity has the environmental and scientific rigour needed to enter those markets.
“Forestry is already a critical part of our climate response, but we also want to enable businesses and organisations to explore other ways to reduce emissions. We are progressing work to help farmers and landholders access pathways for recognition and reward for activities that remove carbon from the atmosphere on farm, including opportunities around rewetting peatlands.”
Alongside the Framework, the Government is making targeted changes to the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA) to ensure it is working efficiently and as intended.
“New Zealand’s climate change system can be unnecessarily complex and duplicative in parts, which creates high compliance costs and slows effective action,” Mr Watts says.
“We have been clear in our commitment to look into the CCRA to see where we can make improvements.”
Key changes to the CCRA include:
Removing or fixing unnecessary, complex or duplicative requirements in the Climate Change Response Act. This includes removing the need for the Climate Change Commission to provide advice on policy direction prior to an emissions reduction plan being developed by the Government and removing duplicative consultation requirements, for both the Commission and the Government.
Improving functions of the NZ ETS, including:
amendments to Industrial Allocation settings to provide more certainty for the market and reduce disincentives to invest in decarbonisation projects
changing the annual ETS settings process to a biennial one.
removing the requirement for ETS Settings to accord with Nationally Determined Contributions
Expanding opportunities for other types of carbon removals to be recognised in the NZ ETS in the future.
Other technical updates to make it easier for stakeholders to comply with the requirements of the CCRA.
“These proposed changes will reduce costs to government and business and provide greater certainty, enabling us to make meaningful reductions more efficiently. They do not lower our ambition,” Mr Watts says.
The Government intends to introduce an amendment bill to the Climate Change Response Act to make these changes next year.
The Government has also decided to change the neutrality goal for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme from 2025 to 2050.
“This change acknowledges that the original 2025 deadline was too soon for organisations to reduce their emissions enough to meet carbon neutrality,” Mr Watts says.
“The new deadline also aligns with New Zealand’s broader, legislated 2050 net zero target.”
Children are being killed, maimed, sexually assaulted and abducted in record numbers in conflict zones, with a newSave the Children reportrevealing a 30% jump in verified grave violations against children in conflict in 2024 [1].
The report showed an unprecedented 41,763 such abuses against children in conflict last year, a 30% increase from 2023-the previous highest year since records began-and about 70% more than in 2022 [2].
More than half of the violations occurred in four places-the occupied Palestinian territory, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Somalia.
This surge in violations is unfolding against a backdrop of unprecedented conflict exposure, with record number of 520 million children living in active conflict zones in 2024-or over one in five globally-and the largest number of state-based conflicts since the end of World War II [3]. While the number of children living in conflict zones has grown by 60% since 2010, the number of verified grave violations has surged by 373%, showing that conflicts are not only more frequent, they are also far deadlier and more brutal for children, said Save the Children
The report questions the world’s approach to security, highlighting that less than 2% of global security spending goes to peacebuilding or peacekeeping, despite record-high military budgets. These damning figures show that global focus on military and state security has failed to protect children from the gravest forms of harm, said Save the Children.
More than 11% of the earth’s land surface was within a 50 km radius of a conflict event – the highest share ever recorded-with the number of recorded conflict events globally rising to nearly 27,000 in 2024 from 24,000 in 2023. Africa now has both the highest number and share of children living in conflict zones, with 218 million affected-32.6% of the region’s child population-the share surpassing the Middle East for the first time since 2007 [3].
On average, 78 children a day in conflict zones faced grave violations-or more than seven soccer teams worth of children-as well as being exposed to attacks on schools, hospitals, and with armed forces and groups blocking humanitarian assistance [4].
The reportStop the War on Children: Security for whom? analyzed the number of verified grave violations against children in conflict since such records began, with the crimes including killing, maiming and abduction, sexual violence, recruitment into armed groups, attacks on schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access to children. Since reporting started in 2005, more than 400,000 grave violations against children in conflict in 33 countries around the world have been verified, with almost 160,000 children killed or maimed, and more than 100,000 children recruited and used by armed forces and groups.
Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, said:
“This damning report is more than facts and figures. It’s about Ali- who had to flee northern Gaza with his seven siblings and is so severely malnourished that he has developed osteomalacia or “soft bone disease”, leaving him unable to move or walk. It’s about Bahati-, 12, whose school in eastern DRC was attacked and he was forced to walk for two days with bullets flying overhead. It’s about the girls and boys around the world who are living and breathing terror, pain, grief, hunger and suffering.
“The world is at a critical juncture. Armed conflict is surging, and grave violations against children have reached record highs. At the same time, the humanitarian system and the United Nations are on their knees. While the future shape of these institutions remains uncertain, one principle must guide their transformation: children must be at the center.
“True security isn’t about weapons or walls. It’s about whether children are safe, learning, and free from fear.
“States must act decisively to prevent conflict and promote peace, protect children, ensure accountability and meaningfully listen to and involve children.”
Gudrun Østby, Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, said:
“Our estimates show that the number of children living in conflict zones reached a record high last year: 520 million – more than one in five worldwide. With unprecedented numbers of children at risk – and aid budgets under severe pressure – the need to protect children caught in conflict has never been more urgent. Behind every number is a child whose safety, education and future are at risk.”
“Africa is now the continent with both the highest number and the highest share of children living in conflict zones. We must ensure that children everywhere – no matter where they are born – are protected from the devastating impacts of war.”
Save the Children is calling on states to uphold international humanitarian law, ensure safe humanitarian access, scale up targeted funding for children in emergencies, and endorse and implement key treaties and declarations that safeguard children and education in war zones.
They must develop national strategies for peace, integrate peace education, and address root causes of conflict. And they must urgently ensure accountability for violations against children by strengthening international and national accountability mechanisms, supporting the UN CAAC agenda, and advocating for impartial listing of perpetrators. Finally, children’s voices must be heard in the global, regional and national forums on issues shaping their futures.
The case studies used in the report:
[2] Analysis of the 2025 UN annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (CAAC), based on data reported and verified in 2024. The analysis also draws on previous Save the Children mapping of the number of grave violations in the 2005-24 CAAC reports. The CAAC report tracks military use of schools and hospitals, but does not record them as grave violations. In this report, military use of schools and hospitals are also considered grave violations. The verified incidents of use is therefore added to the ‘attacks on schools and hospitals’ category of grave violations. This methodology is chosen to give a fuller picture of the harm experienced by children in each country context.
[3] Updated analysis on the number and share of children living in conflict zones conducted by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). The core dataset used to map conflict patterns in this report is the Uppsala Conflict Data Program’s Georeferenced Event Data Set (UCDP GED) until 2024. To estimate the number of children living in conflict areas, and populations more generally, PRIO cross-referenced the conflict data with population data from the Gridded Population of the World (GPW) and from the UN World Population Prospects. PRIO uses UCDP’s definition of armed conflict: ‘armed force used by an organized actor against another organized actor, or against civilians, resulting in at least 25 battle-related deaths in one calendar year’. A ‘conflict zone’ is defined as an area within 50km of where one or more conflict incidents take place in a given year, within the borders of a country.
[4] The UN Security Council has identified six grave violations against children in situations of armed conflict: killing and maiming of children; recruitment or use of children by armed forces and groups; sexual violence against children; abduction of children; attacks against schools and hospitals; and denial of humanitarian access for children. These grave violations were defined on the basis of their egregious nature and their severe impact on children’s wellbeing. In addition to the six violations, the UN Special Rapporteur on Children and Armed Conflict has verified cases of detention of children since 2012 and presented them in their annual report.
The Minister of Health’s failure to appoint a nurse to the new Primary Care Advisory Group is an insult to nurses, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says.
Simeon Brown hasannounced appointmentsto the advisory group set up to provide specialist advice on the future of primary health care.
NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says the first-person patients and whānau often deal with in primary health care is a nurse.
“Nurses are not only often the first point of contact people have in primary health care, they are the professionals who advocate for the needs of their patients.
“The appointment of six doctors, a pharmacist and a professional director – but no nurses – is a slap in the face for nurses who are the backbone of primary health care in Aotearoa.
“It is omitting patient advocates, despite Simeon Brown telling the Royal New Zealand College of GPs in July the advisory group is ‘about partnership – putting patients first by ensuring those who deliver care have a real voice in shaping the future of primary care’,” Kerri Nuku says.
The advisory group also lacks representation by Māori health care practitioners or leaders.
“By ignoring the voice of Māori, the advisory group is destined to perpetuate a broken system by failing to address health inequities which cost Māori years of their lives and the country more financially in the long term.
“The Minister needs to tell the public what criteria he used to select this advisory group,” Kerri Nuku says.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – In Hong Kong, a city celebrated for its vibrant culinary diversity, beef noodles have long been a local favorite. But a new flavor is capturing both hearts and palates: a deeply rich and aromatic Taiwanese-style braised beef noodle soup. Amid the city’s bustling food scene, Duan Chun Zhen, a brand under KINGZA International Co., Ltd., has quietly distinguished itself—not just as a restaurant, but as a place where memory, family, and flavor converge.
Duan Chun Zhen’s signature Braised Beef Noodle Soup, featuring a rich broth simmered with over 23 herbs and spices.
The brand was founded in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and named in memory of the founder’s grandmother. Her name reflects a philosophy of simplicity and sincerity, and her influence is infused in every detail of the brand’s culinary approach. From the beginning, the founder set out to share not only the flavors of Taiwan, but the emotion of a family meal—turning a bowl of noodles into an expression of care, memory, and cultural pride.
Duan Chun Zhen’s signature beef noodle soup is rooted in time-honored techniques. The broth is simmered for hours with more than 23 natural herbs and spices, creating a rich and layered flavor. The beef shank is slow-braised to tender perfection, and the hand-pulled noodles deliver a satisfying, chewy texture. Guests can also enjoy Taiwanese-inspired side dishes like crispy popcorn chicken and marinated tofu that all designed to evoke the comfort of a home-cooked meal.
Since its debut in Hong Kong in 2020, Duan Chun Zhen has expanded to popular neighborhoods like Causeway Bay and Mong Kok. Its Mong kok branch in MoKo mall has become a beloved spot for office workers, students, and Taiwanese expats alike. As one diner noted, “This broth has soul. It doesn’t just fill your stomach, it also reminds you of home.”
According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the presence of Taiwanese food and beverage brands in the city has increased by more than 22% over the past five years. Among the most welcomed are noodle shops and beverage chains, which have become part of the daily lives of many locals. Duan Chun Zhen has successfully joined this cultural wave, blending emotional storytelling with culinary precision to build a distinct identity in the market.
The founder explains, “Our goal isn’t just to serve food, it’s to serve memories. We want people to feel the warmth of family, the honesty of tradition, and the hospitality embedded in East Asian culture.” In an era of instant convenience, Duan Chun Zhen’s dedication to patience and authenticity sets it apart, inviting diners to slow down, savor, and connect.
For Hong Kong diners curious to experience this authentic slice of Taiwan, there’s no need to travel far. A bowl of Duan Chun Zhen is a journey in itself—from kitchen to table, memory to moment. Whether you’re nostalgic for home or discovering these flavors for the first time, this is one taste worth seeking out.
Visit Duan Chun Zhen at one of their Hong Kong locations: ・Shop 2132, 2/F, Fire Zone, ELEMENTS, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon ・Shop 360, 3/F, MOKO, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok ・Shop No 107 Level 1, Nina Mall 1, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, NT ・Shop 205, 2/F, THE SOUTHSIDE, 11 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang.
For more brand information: https://www.duanchunzhen.com/
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As they grapple with major curriculum changes and changes to the Teaching Council, school principals woke this morning to learn that the Minister plans to remove all Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities from School Boards.
“Schools and their Boards have enthusiastically embraced their obligations to enact Te Tiriti o Waitangi, because it is a positive and normal action, in line with all other indigenous cultures of the world,” said Leanne Otene, President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF).
“What the Minister has done today is to take an extreme, far right position which is not compatible with where Aotearoa New Zealand society is headed,” said Otene.
“Countries like Australia, Canada, Ireland, Wales and Greenland look up to Aotearoa New Zealand schools as leaders in reviving indigenous language and culture, so this move puts us completely out of step as global leaders,” said Otene.
“Our approach to enacting te Tiriti o Waitangi has helped create school cultures in which our tamariki see themselves reflected every day, and in which their language and culture is valued and respected,” said Otene.
“Our school Boards are proud of the progress we have made as a nation, towards normalising biculturalism, as was the intention of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. They have upheld their Tangata Tiriti obligations with respect and dignity for the betterment of our whole society,” said Otene.
“All schools are self-managing schools, and Boards can continue to prioritise their commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. For the sake of our future tamariki, we encourage them to do so,” said Otene.
