Nomination period for the Broermann Medical Innovation Award started

Source: Media Outreach Prize money of one million euros higher than the prize money for the Nobel Prize for Medicine Award honors researchers worldwide who have done pioneering work in medicine, biotechnology, or related fields GIEßEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 17 January 2025 – The nomination period for the Broermann Medical Innovation Award has started. … Read more

1st APAC Intelligent Finance Forum and “Embarking on Prosperity Journey Together” Partnership Convention Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – On January 16, 2025, the 1st APAC Intelligent Finance Forum, hosted by the Global Corporate Scale Management Association and co-organized by Jin Xing Hui and HK Strategy King, was successfully held at the Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The … Read more

The Functional Foods for Wellness Summit BKK 2025 concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 16th

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – The Functional Foods for Wellness Summit BKK 2025 concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 16th. The summit received strong support from international organizations such as the International Probiotics Association (IPA), the Health Food Supplement Association (HFSA), the Malaysia Dietary Supplement … Read more

Galaxy Macau Celebrates 34 Awards, Continuing Its Ongoing Legacy of Luxury in Tourism and Leisure

Source: Media Outreach Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 … Read more

ICONSIAM Hosts Spectacular Chinese New Year 2025 Celebration to Commemorate 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Relations

Source: Media Outreach The Chinese New Year Festival has been Recognized as Part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity A 150-Million-Baht (US$ 4.35 Million) Investment to Honor the 50-Year Milestone, Featuring Breathtaking Sculpture Exhibition, Cultural Displays and Performances, and a Vibrant Chinese Street Market. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 … Read more

Serious crash, SH2, Waihi

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Tauranga Road, Waihi, Hauraki District. Emergency services received the report about 5:40pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. SH2 is blocked and diversions are in place at … Read more

Don’t be foiled: Police reminder ahead of SailGP racing

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are reminding the public about airspace restrictions in place over parts of the Waitematā Harbour, with SailGP racing over the coming days. Keen photographers and videographers are being reminded about temporary restrictions in place between 17 and 19 January. Those restrictions are in place over the racecourse on … Read more

Fire Safety – Fire risk increasing in dry Manawatū-Whanganui weather

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for people in the Manawatū-Whanganui area to take extra care not to spark fires this weekend. Manawatū-Whanganui Community Risk Manager Kerry O’Keefe says fire danger is increasing across the region due to the hot, dry conditions and brisk winds. “We’ve had several large … Read more

Name release – SH 2, Wairoa crash

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 2, Wairoa on Sunday 12 January. He was 14-year-old Kaos Brown from Wairoa. Four other people were injured in the single vehicle crash, and have since been released from hospital. Enquiries into … Read more

Road reopens, SH29, Lower Kaimai

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, has reopened following a crash this morning.  One person received critical injuries and was airlifted hospital. The injured person was travelling in a vehicle with two other occupants, both of whom were taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries. The sole occupants of … Read more

Discover ‘Stanley House Project’: A Coastal Living Dream Realised

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – Habitat Property, Hong Kong’s award-winning specialist in unique luxury properties, is thrilled to announce the details of its latest project, ‘Stanley House Project’. After more than four years of careful planning, ‘Stanley House Project’ is now ready for construction. Victoria … Read more

Eagle-eyed camera ops help nab burglars

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention Manager Police are extending our thanks to local council camera operators in Rotorua and Tauranga after their eagle eyes assisted Police in the arrest of five young people early this morning, following an attempted burglary in Rotorua. About 2am Police received … Read more

Northland News – Entries open for Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards

Source: Northland Regional Council Applications are now open for the sixth Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards which recognise individuals, groups and organisations helping to protect and improve Northland’s environment. Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the 2025 awards are the first since the transition to a biennial event. (The previous awards were in … Read more

Northland News – Water conservation urged as dry summer continues

Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders and visitors to the region are being urged to conserve water as a dry summer continues. Northland Regional Council Chair Geoff Crawford says parts of the Far North and Kaipara Districts have been under water restrictions since late last year and the region has only got drier since then. “That – … Read more

Finance – ASB kicks off the new year with market-leading mortgage rates

Source: ASB ASB has today announced changes to some of its most popular fixed home lending rates, including the 6-month and 1-year terms. ASB’s 1-year term drops 20 basis points from 5.79% to a market- leading rate of 5.59%, while its 18-month term also drops 20 basis points to 5.39%. ASB’s General Manager Product Emma-Jayne … Read more

Auckland overnight motorway closures 19 – 24 January 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 24 January 2025. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday. … Read more

Government and Maori-led health provider team up to support veterans

Source: New Zealand Government Veterans’ Affairs and a pan-iwi charitable trust have teamed up to extend the reach and range of support available to veterans in the Bay of Plenty, Veterans Minister Chris Penk says. “A major issue we face is identifying veterans who are eligible for support,” Mr Penk says.  “Incredibly, we do not … Read more

MPI completes first phase of investigation into alleged animal welfare breaches

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A dedicated team at MPI has completed the first phase of an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices, says Glen Burrell, director Compliance and Response at MPI. “Our team has analysed 235 video files and we continue to speak to PETA (People for the Ethical … Read more

Making progress on Māngere flood resilience projects

Source: Auckland Council Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere.  Neighbourhoods around the Te Ararata Stream in Māngere Central and Harania Creek in Māngere East suffered major flooding in 2023. The projects will reduce the flood risk for hundreds of homes, including some where there is a potential future risk … Read more

Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter – information release – 17 January 2025 – Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 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 … Read more

Activist News – Nationwide rallies this weekend will celebrate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and Palestinian steadfastness – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Nationwide rallies around the country will this weekend celebrate the ceasefire settlement which will bring huge relief for Palestinians in Gaza.   We will also be celebrating Palestinian resistance and steadfastness which means Israel has failed in its key objectives – it has not crushed the Palestinian resistance nor has … Read more

VANUATU: 12,610 children face disrupted start to school year one month on from devastating earthquakes

Source: Save the Children PORT VILA, 17 JANUARY 2025: At least 12,500 children in Vanuatu may be forced to start the new school year in temporary learning centres following last month’s devastating earthquakes that destroyed or damaged at least 100 classrooms across the country. At least 80,000 people have been impacted by the magnitude 7.3 earthquake … Read more

Road blocked, State Highway 12, Taheke

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 12 is blocked at Taheke, southwest of Kaikohe, following a crash involving a single vehicle, reported shortly after 11am. A truck has rolled and is blocking the road. No injuries are reported at this time. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, the … Read more

Crash, SH29, Lower Kaimai

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has closed State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, this morning. The crash involved three vehicles – a car, ute and small truck – however there are no reports of serious injuries. It was occurred about 10.30am, between Poripori Road and … Read more

SH16 maintenance and improvement works start this Sunday

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises essential maintenance and improvement work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in the Port area will begin on Sunday 19 January and continue through to April 2025. To ensure we make the most of the closure and maximise value for money, our team will use … Read more

New right turn bay planned State Highway 1 Koromiko

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Accessing the Koromiko caravan park near Picton is about to get easier and safer. NZTA/Waka Kotahi will be building a new right turn bay at the Freeths Road/State Highway 1 intersection at the end of this month. Road crews will be on-site for around eight weeks with work to begin … Read more

Well-placed rangers rescue tramper in trouble

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  17 January 2025 Two well-equipped and experienced DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help a hiker who got into trouble near Maniniaro/Mt. Angelus in the Nelson Lakes National Park. The rescue is a reminder of the importance of always carrying equipment … Read more