The Mira Hong Kong Stages the First-Ever Ramadan Iftar Dinner

Source: Media Outreach Co-hosted with Miramar Travel and Consulate General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, Showcasing Muslim-Friendly Hotel Services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – The Mira Hong Kong, a design-led urban lifestyle retreat located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, has proudly hosted the first-ever Ramadan Iftar … Read more

No More Limits to Dreaming Big – uFinance Unveils New Student Loan Option for Hong Kong Tertiary Students

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Hong Kong tertiary students are eager to seize their youth and chase bold dreams—whether it’s studying abroad on an exchange program, mastering new skills, or launching a startup to earn their first fortune. Yet, financial constraints often force many to … Read more

MooneyBird and HKUST Startup to Launch Cantonese “AI Voice Concierge,” Delivering a Barrier-Free Property Search Experience

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – MooneyBird, a real estate technology company focusing on property marketing and AI applications, has officially introduced Hong Kong’s first Cantonese-focused AI Voice Concierge tailored for the real estate industry. Developed in partnership with AIVOICE, a startup nurtured by the HKUST … Read more

Wells Home Café launches the First 2-in-1 Solution for Coffee and Tea

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Wells Singapore is proud to introduce the Wells Home Café, the world’s first Tea X Coffee capsule machine designed to elevate the home beverage experience in Singapore. This innovative appliance seamlessly integrates with the Wells The One water dispenser, providing users with … Read more

Seafood stakeholders call for a level playing field for Sustainability

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – A consortium of civil society organisations today called on the Hong Kong government to urgently address critical gaps in the city’s seafood import regulations. The coalition warns that Hong Kong’s current regulatory framework dates back to the 1940s and fails … Read more

No frills Teaching Council needed

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) The Teaching Council has opened consultation this week on a proposal to increase practising certificate renewal fees from $464 to $501 for the next three years.    Chris Abercrombie said the proposal represented an 8% increase which the Council advise is the result of cost inflation as well as … Read more

Cyanobacteria health warning placed on Lake Rotokaeo

Source: Waikato District Health Board A health warning has been issued today by National Public Health Service (NPHS), advising people to avoid recreational water activity at Lake Rotokaeo, due to a significant rise in the cyanobacteria (blue green algae) concentration. Lakes Rotokauri, Waikare, Whangape and Hakanoa continue to have cyanobacterial health warnings in place, with … Read more

Pūtiki pedestrians get safer SH4 crossing

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Safer road crossing for residents at Pūtiki in Whanganui is now a reality. Work has now been completed on State Highway 4 at Pūtiki, with a new pedestrian refuge island installed and a new flush median, kerb extension and pram crossing points (where the footpath dips down to meet the … Read more

Arrest made following investigation into injured baby, Dargaville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB: Police investigating an incident involving an injured five-month-old baby in Dargaville have today made an arrest. A 22-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in Whangārei District Court … Read more

Warrant to arrest – Rawiri Cave

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are seeking Rawiri Cave, 25, who has a warrant for his arrest. He is wanted in relation to a number of incidents in Counties Manukau, including aggravated robbery and escapes custody. Cave has long hair, usually worn in a top knot style, and has two Tā moko style … Read more

Release: Labour calls for end to police referrals to Destiny programmes

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Police have referred 20 offenders to Destiny Church-affiliated programmes Man Up and Legacy as ‘wellness providers’ in the last year, raising concerns that those seeking help are being recruited into a harmful organisation. “Referrals to Man Up and Legacy need to stop. Members of these groups violently disrupted a Pride … Read more

Special Minds Launches 1-to-1 Special Needs Platform to Empower Families with Five Key Pillars

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Special Minds is redefining special needs education in Singapore with the launch of its groundbreaking 1:1 matching platform. As a new and innovative solution, the platform is designed to connect families with highly skilled professionals, offering tailored services to meet each child’s … Read more

TouchPoint, Inc. Appoints Staci Kroon as President and CEO

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – TouchPoint, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Staci Kroon as their new President and CEO, reporting directly to TouchPoint’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. Brian McNeill, who has served as TouchPoint’s President and CEO for 25 … Read more

Bridge inspections planned this month for the Top of the South

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Ensuring state highway bridges are safe and fit for purpose will see bridge inspections completed on state highways across the top of the South this month. The Auckland based Bridge Inspection Unit will be in the region from mid to late March to assess bridges on State Highways 1, 6, … Read more

Breathing New Life into Takarunga/ Mt Victoria: Revitalising the Summit

Source: Auckland Council The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is pleased to share a major transformation at the tihi (summit)of Takarunga / Mt Victoria in Devonport. This is a significant milestone for the Authority in fulfilling its role of protecting the Maunga and providing for their ongoing manaaki and hauora. A key focus of the project has … Read more

Singapore Residents’ Year End and Lunar New Year Travel Spending Hit New Highs: Visa

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Leading payments technology company, Visa, shared that Singapore residents continue to prioritise travel, with outbound spending surging in December last year, as well as the recent Lunar New Year holiday week. In fact, travel spend by Singapore consumers for December and January … Read more

Octa broker receives the ‘Best CFD Broker Asia 2025’ award

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Octa, a global broker since 2011, was recently recognised as the ‘Best CFD Broker Asia 2025’ by the Global Brands Magazine. The Global Brands’ ‘Best CFD Broker Asia 2025’ award became another milestone in Octa’s long and successful track record … Read more

Recycling Sector – Widespread support to start a Container Return Scheme in NZ

Source: Zero Waste Network A coalition of 84 companies, councils and not for profit organisations have written to the NZ Government asking them to modernise how we handle waste and litter in New Zealand by starting a Container Return Scheme. Organisations as diverse and significant as Woolworths, Foodstuffs NZ, Coca Cola, BP, The Warehouse, The … Read more

Construction to begin on final stage of Wellington SH58 Road of Regional Significance project

Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has given the go-ahead for construction to begin on the final stage of the State Highway 58 (SH58) safety improvements project in Wellington, between Moonshine Road and the SH1 Pāuatahanui Interchange of Transmission Gully, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.    “As a Road of Regional Significance, … Read more

TRACR and Sarine Technologies Sign Agreement for Pioneering Diamond Traceability Solution

Source: Media Outreach The collaboration enables a scalable and cost-effective diamond traceability solution in support of transparency and trust across the supply chain HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Tracr™ Limited (“Tracr”), the world’s first fully distributed diamond blockchain platform enabling the registration of rough diamonds at source, and … Read more

Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds and Emergency Management and Recovery Minister, Mark Mitchell.“The Government recognises the significant challenge councils face in managing emergency waste from severe weather events and … Read more

Moth plants beware

Source: Auckland Council South Auckland schools and community groups are being encouraged to join the fight against moth plants. The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open for registrations. Pods can be collected from 3 March 2025 to 9 May 2025. So – if you live, work, play, or learn in Ōtara-Papatoetoe … Read more

Weather News – Cold mornings, showers, and sunshine – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 6th – Monday 10th March – Autumn is in full swing, and it is starting to feel like it. MetService is forecasting a chilly night for the North Island tonight (Thursday), followed by a weekend that brings a mix of sunshine and cloudier periods, with a lingering crispness in the … Read more

Urgent repairs near Te Hana River Bridge tonight

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 6 March 2025 12:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises contractors will undertake urgent repairs near Te Hana River Bridge on State Highway 1 overnight tonight (Thursday 6 March). Due to the narrow road environment, a lane closure with stop/go traffic management … Read more

Expect delays on SH49 Tangiwai for urgent rail maintenance

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users on State Highway 49 (SH49), northwest of Waiouru, should prepare for delays over 2 weekends this month, while KiwiRail undertakes urgent maintenance on the Tangiwai Rail Crossing. To enable KiwiRail to undertake this work safely, SH49 will be down to 1 lane under stop/go traffic management at the … Read more

First Financial Statements including 2025 released

Source: New Zealand Government The latest interim Financial Statements of the Government show results were more positive than expected at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for most indicators, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.Treasury published the Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Seven Months ended 31 January 2025 today.“The results … Read more

Expanded specialist youth services coming for regions in need

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced details for a $3.5 million annual funding boost to increase access and expand specialist infants, children and adolescents mental health services (ICAMHS) in Tairāwhiti, Counties Manukau, and Waitematā.   “Through data we know these three regions have lower investment in Infant, Child and … Read more