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No, pensioners aren’t getting a Christmas bonus
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Social Development says the offers of cash for Christmas are not real. 123RF Superannuitants are being warned not to fall for a scam...
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BNZ concern over SMEs’ attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Half of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have been targeted by scams over the past year, costing victims an average of $5000 each time....
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Canterbury Businesses Signal Confidence, But Resilience Is Running Low
Source: Business Canterbury The latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey (QCBS) from Business Canterbury, released today, shows business confidence trending upward, but alongside clear signs that resilience is starting to wear...
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Cyber Security – Gen Threat Labs Calls it “The Year the Internet Outgrows Human Intuition”
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Gen Gen Reveals Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026 to Kiwis Auckland, Dec. 10, 2025 – Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital...
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ACC backs down on less flexible remote working policy
Source: Radio New Zealand Workers strike outside an ACC building in Wellington in July. Samuel Rillstone ACC has backed down on plans to require staff to work in the office...
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Dusit expands Philippines portfolio with signing of ASAI Camaya Coast in ‘game-changing’ 20 million sq m coastal development in Bataan
Source: Media Outreach New signing reinforces Dusit’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint across the Philippines’ most promising destinations BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 –...
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Legislation – Simpler Rules, Lower Costs and Faster Progress Promised in Planning Rules Overhaul – Business Canterbury
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury has welcomed today’s announcement on Resource Management Act (RMA) reform, describing it as a step toward reducing the costs, delays, complexity and frustrations that have...
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Man arrested over alleged fatal bus stabbing, assault in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man has been arrested over a fatal bus stabbing in Auckland’s Glenn Innes on Monday night. Two separate investigations were launched...
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East Auckland homicide: Police make arrest, court appearance tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Police have taken a man into custody in the ongoing homicide investigation in east Auckland. Investigators have rapidly progressed the investigation overnight and into today, resulting...
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Malaysia’s Day 1 Winners Bring Heart, Vision, and Progress to ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Malaysia opened the ACES Awards 2025 with a powerful showcase of organisations that are redefining leadership...
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China NZ Relations – China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Hosts “Vision 2026” Gala, Strengthening Economic Ties
Source: China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (CCCNZ) The China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (CCCNZ) successfully hosted its annual “Vision 2026” gala in Auckland, bringing together over...
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Union campaign secures ACC backdown on working from home cut – PSA
Source: PSA ACC has scrapped controversial proposals to force staff into the office three days a week, up from two, following legal action, a complaint to the Commerce Commission by the...
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Legislation – “Transformational reform” to resource management arrives – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what...
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Legislation – RMA reform a positive step forward for New Zealand – EMA
Source: EMA The two new Acts that make up today’s Resource Management Act (RMA) reform announcement will provide impetus to economic, business and infrastructure development while also providing environmental guardrails that...
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Fewer gulls, fewer squawks: Tūrangi spared rooftop mayhem
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 09 December 2025 In 2023 a large colony of black-billed gulls nested in Tūrangi town centre, leaving a generous layer of guano on cars, rooftops,...
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Consumer NZ – Stretch your Christmas budget further: Trust the unit price, not the promotion
Source: Consumer NZ With 2025 marking the first Christmas when supermarkets must show unit pricing in-store and on their websites, Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to pause and check out...
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GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Happy birthday, GST. You probably pay it every day – 70c or so on a bottle of milk, $150 on an airfare. But did you...
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Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?
Source: Radio New Zealand The summer break is a Kiwi institution. But has it always been that way? 123rf Explainer – It’s been a long year, but the end is...
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HKSTP Led Delegation of Innovators to Unlock Hong Kong-Italy Innovation Potential at Think Business Think Hong Kong in Milan
Source: Media Outreach Trailblazed Hong Kong-EU opportunities across AI, life and health, and smart city technologies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Hong Kong...
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Singapore’s Leading Ergonomic Chair Brand Hinomi Recognized by Forbes
Source: Media Outreach Also featured in top media and industry reviews as one of the best ergonomic chair brands, including WIRED, Tom’s Guide, and international design award panels SINGAPORE –...
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Thailand’s OR Posts Strong Q3 Results as Fuel Margins Recover and Café Amazon Anchors Retail Growth
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Thailand’s largest fuel retailer and the operator...
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MIPIM Asia 2025 Gala Dinner Revealed Award Winners across Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, which honor excellence and innovation in Asia’s real estate industry,...
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Play sand recall expands to include Bluey, Frozen and Paw Patrol products
Source: Radio New Zealand Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Kmart / supplied Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products. Testing has found...
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RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism
Source: Radio New Zealand Corin Dann. RNZ Radio New Zealand senior journalist and broadcaster Corin Dann has won the 2025 Bill Toft Media Award. Dann was announced as the winner...
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Universities – Te Herenga Waka graduates light up Wellington
Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington This week, the newest cohort of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates will stop traffic with glam fits, billowing cloaks, and...
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Employment – PSA seeks Commerce Commission investigation into ACC over misleading job ads about working from home – PSA
Source: PSA Workers promised flexible work – only to have rug pulled from under them The PSA has written to the Commerce Commission seeking an investigation into ACC for breaching the...
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When buying cheaper puts child safety in danger
Source: Radio New Zealand Parents have been alarmed after a variety of sand products for children were recalled, over asbestos fears. Supplied How to shop for your kids this Christmas,...