KPLASS Singapore Officially Launches Its Far-Infrared Patches in Vietnam

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Source: Media Outreach Combining far-infrared (FIR) technology with traditional medicine acupoint principles, KPLASS introduces convenient, drug-free and non-invasive wellness solutions for Vietnamese families. VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – KPLASS, a Singapore-based brand specialising in far-infrared relief patches, has officially entered the Vietnamese market through its exclusive distributor, SAV Trading Joint … Read more

Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: June 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: June 2026 quarter – information release 9 October 2026 Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: June 2026 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. … Read more

Serious crash, Stratford

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Source: New Zealand Police Two people are in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Mahoe, Stratford this evening. Emergency services were called to Palmer Road shortly before 4:30pm today. Two people have been taken to hospital where they remain in critical condition. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Palmer Road remains blocked at…

Garvee Welcomes Fall With a Curated Collection for Home Refresh and Holiday Living

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Source: Media Outreach ONTARIO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – As fall settles in and the holiday season approaches, families are spending more time at home and looking for simple ways to refresh their living spaces. Garvee is welcoming the season with a curated selection of products for home décor, relaxation, … Read more

New Handheld Robotic Technology Powers Knee Surgery at Thomson Hospital

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Source: Media Outreach KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (Thomson) has unveiled handheld, robotic-assisted technology in its operating theatres, bringing a new level of surgical precision to minimally invasive total knee replacement. This new service strengthens the hospital’s orthopaedic capabilities and reflects its ongoing focus … Read more

Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce Wins Healthy Food Guide 2026 Award

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Source: Media Outreach First Win in the Pantry Staples Category AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the global Asian sauces and condiments brand, has been named a winner in the Healthy Food Guide 2026 Awards in New Zealand for its Gluten Free … Read more

NZ Supermarket Challenger to Open 20+ Stores, Create Up to 1,000 Regional Jobs

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Source: Paddock to Pantry 9 October 2026 A $25 million expansion programme by an independent New Zealand grocery retailer is set to create up to 1,000 jobs and bring greater supermarket competition to underserved communities nationwide over the next five years, as the business sets its sights on becoming the country’s third-largest grocery retailer. The … Read more

Health – ‘Belonging Matters’ for young people in online spaces

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Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission To mark Mental Awareness Health Week 2026, Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for an independent online safety regulator to help address online harms and make digital communities safer for young people. Safer online spaces can support belonging and connection, both of which are protective factors … Read more

MSF – Three years on, Israel is asphyxiating Gaza and dismantling the means of survival

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Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders [Amman / Jerusalem, 9 October 2026] – Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns that Israel is progressively asphyxiating Gaza and continuing its genocide: the space in which people can live is vanishing, while the conditions people need to survive are being systematically destroyed through continued violence, the deliberate … Read more

Ping An Digital Bank Becomes Hong Kong’s First Digital Bank to Enter High-End Wealth Management Segment

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Source: Media Outreach Introducing Private Funds, Complementing End-to-End Digital Capabilities with Dedicated Offline Wealth Management Service, Creating a Digital Wealth Management Experience That Balances Flexibility with Professionalism HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank” / “PingAnDB”) announces its expansion into … Read more

Josie Ho Shines in Desert diamonds at Hong Kong Premiere of The Mage

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Source: Media Outreach De Beers Group and Chow Tai Fook celebrate Josie Ho as a true reflection of Desert diamonds — individual, resilient and naturally distinctive HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – On 6 October, Hong Kong actress, producer and musician Josie Ho stepped onto the red carpet for … Read more

Tianli International: Leveraging Hong Kong as a Strategic Hub to Build a New Global Education Footprint

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Since the beginning of this year, Hong Kong’s international education market has continued to gain momentum, drawing close attention from both local and international media. On 24 September, Bloomberg published a feature story examining the accelerating expansion of elite international … Read more

“The Carbon Pursuit of Happiness” Premieres October 10: A New Chapter for In-Depth Dialogue on Health and Humanity

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – “The Carbon Pursuit of Happiness” is co-produced by Phoenix Media Group, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, and Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical, and will officially premiere on October 10. Using human health and happiness in the age of artificial intelligence as its starting point, the program … Read more

1exchange and Ondo Finance Partner to Expand Access to Tokenized Equities

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Source: Media Outreach 1exchange and Ondo Finance explore opportunities around tokenized equities and regulated secondary market access for eligible investors in Asia. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – 1exchange, a regulated real-world asset (RWA) exchange for the listing and trading of tokenized securities, today announced a collaboration with Ondo Finance to … Read more

Name release: Unexplained death, Dunedin

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the identity of the man that was found deceased on Leckhampton Court on Wednesday 30 September. He was 40-year-old David Noah, from Dunedin. Police continue to investigate the circumstances around Mr Noah’s death, and enquiries are ongoing. A recent post-mortem has not determined a cause of death and…

Singapore-headquartered Topview AI expands filmmaking tools as creators take AI into series and feature films

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Source: Media Outreach Five million registered users and returning production teams underpin the company’s move beyond video marketing SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – A filmmaker can have a script ready for years and still lack the resources to produce it. A story might call for a collapsing building, an unfamiliar … Read more

Small white hatchback driver sought following fatal crash on Dyers Pass Road

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information as enquiries continue into a fatal crash involving a cyclist on Dyers Pass Road, Christchurch, this morning Friday 9 October.  As part of the investigation, Police would like to speak with the driver of a small white hatchback that was travelling south on Dyers Pass Road…

Advocacy – Global Day of Action for Palestine: Four Demands for Justice, Accountability and an End to Impunity

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) is calling on communities across Aotearoa New Zealand to join the Global Day of Action for Palestine on Saturday 10 October, standing alongside people around the world demanding an end to the ongoing devastation of Gaza, the dispossession of Palestinians, military complicity and … Read more

World Mental Health Day Aotearoa Shows Exercise Is About More Than Physical Fitness

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Source: Exercise New Zealand 09 October 2026 67% of New Zealanders say mental wellbeing is a reason they exercise. Mental wellbeing is now the second biggest reason Kiwis exercise, behind only overall health. “Aotearoa has a chance to be a strong example internationally of an exercise industry that understands physical and mental wellbeing go hand … Read more

Update: Braydon Hepworth

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson, Christchurch Metro Crime Christchurch Police’s investigation into the death of Braydon Hepworth remains ongoing.  Police can now confirm the postmortem has been completed. We continue to conduct a scene examination at a Hereford Street address, and it will take some time to complete.  This investigation…

BINGXUE Opens First U.S. Store in Davis, California: Shandong’s First Mass-Market Tea Beverage Brand Enters North America

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Source: Media Outreach DAVIS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – BINGXUE, a mass-market tea beverage brand from Shandong, has opened its first U.S. store in Davis, California. After expanding into Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and other international markets, the brand has officially entered North America, marking another milestone in its … Read more

Sunway Medical Centre Damansara Marks New Chapter in Specialist and International Patient Care

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Sunway Medical Centre Damansara (SMCD), the fourth tertiary hospital under Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG), celebrated its Official Launch Ceremony on 1 October 2026, marking a significant milestone since commencing operations in December 2024. Strategically located in Kota Damansara, SMCD serves … Read more

Federated Farmers backs major push for water storage

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming National’s announcement of a scheme to help get water storage projects built, saying reliable access to water is vital for farming’s future and New Zealand’s economic success. Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst says the policy recognises that water storage is critical infrastructure that can help farmers build resilience, … Read more

District Court Judges Appointed

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Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier as District Court Judges. Mr Maynard began his legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland, where he was a member of the firm’s Environment, Planning and Resource Management team. In 2006 he moved…

Additional domestic student places for veterinary science at Massey University

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Source: New Zealand Government “An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to…