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‘Take care’: Firefighters walking off job for one hour, delays expected
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will walk off the job for an hour at midday on Friday. The union...
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Caution advised as some third party travel booking services ‘price gouging’ customers
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ’s Head of Research and Advocacy Gemma Rasmussen said third party websites can sometimes engage in price gouging. Mongkol Chuewong A Dunedin woman is urging...
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What to expect from power prices in the coming year
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, but does not expect much of a change. The consumer advocacy group says investments...
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BBSB International Limited Proposes Listing on GEM of HKEx to raise a maximum of approximately HK$87 million by way of Share Offer
Source: Media Outreach Highlights An established civil engineering contractor in Malaysia specialised in providing bridge engineering services as a subcontractor for large scale transportation infrastructure, with over 16 years of...
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Huawei and PEA Jointly Release Next-Gen Intelligent Substation Solution
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 December 2025 – An event themed “AI Empowers New-Gen Intelligent Substations” was successfully held in Bangkok where Huawei and...
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Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down – AA
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. RNZ / Dan Cook The Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down...
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Science, English slide, as secondary school students seek life skills
Source: Radio New Zealand English is still the most-widely studied subject, but has slipped from 87 to 80 percent of students. Unsplash One in five secondary school students studied life...
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NZPFU members will strike today – be extra careful
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns to remain extra careful when members of the New Zealand Professional...
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Vietnam Is Shining, and Can Gio Is the Hidden Jewel Awaiting Its Moment
Source: Media Outreach CAN GIO, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 December 2025 – In 2024, when Hines released its seminal report Why Asia Now, the message was simple...
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SCG Advances Regional Optimization Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Source: Media Outreach Positioning Vietnam as Production-Export Hub to Global Markets, with SCGD Leading Decorative Surface Materials and Ceramic Tiles Market Ready to Drive Cement Business Expansion of Low-Carbon Products...
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What to remember before your Boxing Day shopping spree
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ is urging people to do their homework ahead of the Boxing Day sale frenzy. RNZ Consumer NZ is urging people to do their homework,...
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Gull, NPD merger will drive down gas prices, companies say
Source: Radio New Zealand The 240 Gull and NPD sites throughout the country would maintain their original distinctive brand if the merger goes ahead. Supplied/ NPD Fuel companies NPD and...
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New Zealand fuel companies Gull and NPD to merge
Source: Radio New Zealand The 240 Gull and NPD sites throughout the country would maintain their original distinctive brand if the merger goes ahead. Supplied/ NPD Fuel companies NPD and...
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MyRepublic Launches Card Sub, Singapore’s First Subscription Service for Trading Card Game Fans
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – MyRepublic today announced the launch of Card Sub, a new subscription-based service designed for Trading Card Game...
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Bracell Wins 2025 Amcham Eco Award for Pioneering One-for-One Environmental Conservation Initiative
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Bracell, a global leader in soluble pulp production, has been named a winner of the 2025 Amcham...
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The most popular stories you read on RNZ in 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ What were the most popular stories of the year on RNZ? They included major breaking news events, but there was also a lot of talk...
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Consumer NZ’s top Boxing Day sales tips
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ shares its three top tips to arm bargain hunters with a winning strategy when they hit the shops this Boxing Day. “When you’re on...
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Human rights lawyer lodges Ombudsman complaint over asbestos sand
Source: Radio New Zealand Her complaint centred on the decision not to recall and ban the importation sale of all coloured sand. Supplied A law advisor in human rights has...
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Why a claim for a stone lost from a wedding ring was turned down by the insurer
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman who lost the ruby from her wedding ring had her claim turned down by her insurer. Supplied / Unsplash A case in which a...
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Hong Kong’s First “Technology and Innovation Support Centre” Officially Commenced Operation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – The Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Support Centre (HKTISC), established by the Hong Kong Productivity...
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FTA with India: ‘Bad deal’ or ‘strategically significant milestone’?
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minster Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announce the deal. Mark Papalii Business groups have welcomed the announcement of a new Free Trade Agreement...
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UMSOCIAL by Ultima Markets Strengthens Social Trading Ecosystem for Traders
Source: Media Outreach MAURITIUS – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – UMSOCIAL, the social trading ecosystem powered by Ultima Markets, continues to empower traders with a transparent and...
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Couple lose home loan complaint in face of $50,000 break fee
Source: Radio New Zealand The main banks are now advertising rates of 4.49 percent for 12 months. RNZ A couple who regretted their decision to fix their home loan for...
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says it would be better for council to run police
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor says it would be better if council were running the police in the city, but is...
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Summer holiday finance lessons from dispute resolution schemes
Source: Radio New Zealand the Banking Ombudsman and Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) say they see complaints about disputed or incorrect transactions, commonly at hotels, bars, online retailers and overseas...
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In-Demand Employment Sectors: SIM Equips Singapore’s Workforce for the Future Economy
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – Singapore’s job market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digitalisation, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. The challenge...
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New research project uses sound to protect native birds from cats
Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat caught in a live trap in Fiordland National Park. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A research project has discovered a way to use sound as...