Dusit International expands its presence in India, leading luxury hospitality growth in emerging Tier 2 and 3 cities – with a new focus on metro destinations to follow

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Source: Media Outreach Building on the successful opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, Dusit is set to bring its Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to high potential markets across India – including Bhiwadi, Raipur, Lonavala, Kasol, Kolkata, Manali, and Karnataka – while also preparing to target Tier 1 destinations in its next phase of development. NEW DELHI, INDIA … Read more

Man arrested after assault on parking warden, Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Konrad Tamati: A man has been arrested and charged after an assault involving a parking warden in Palmerston North recently. Police were made aware of an incident on 26 March where a warden on duty reported that a man had thrown an unidentified … Read more

Tim Hortons brews more brand presence in Seoul with line of retail coffee products available now in grocery

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Source: Media Outreach The Tim Hortons retail coffee lineup includes Original Blend whole bean coffee and fine grind coffee available in five signature varieties: Original Blend, French Vanilla, Colombian, Maple and Decaf. The first Tim Hortons restaurant in South Korea opened in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in 2023 and the brand rapidly expanded to 16 … Read more

MyRepublic Launches Industry-First Gamified Customer Experience with Pocket Rocket Adventures

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – MyRepublic, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading digital-first telcos, announced the launch of Pocket Rocket Adventures, an industry-first initiative that introduces unique gamification mechanics into the customer experience journey for their broadband and mobile subscribers. The game, accessible via the MyRepublic mobile app available … Read more

Connection and kōrero at first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management forum

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Source: Auckland Council Kōrero flowed about all things emergency management at a community forum in Tāmaki Makaurau on 29 March. Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) hosted Auckland’s first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management Forum at Te Manawa Community Hub, Westgate. In attendance were iwi and marae, community groups and emergency service partners including NZ Police, Fire … Read more

SH3 north of Waitara Rd intersection being rebuilt/resealed

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 north of the intersection with Waitara Road will be rebuilt in May. We have previously indicated that work was due to get underway this week to rebuild a section of road south of the new roundabout. Work on the southern section got underway on … Read more

Waikato & Bay of Plenty state highway works April 2025 

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made much safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the construction of a new and long-awaited roundabout. The area is locally known as Matekerepu, between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki. Construction will … Read more

Update to Timaru’s Evans St/ SH1 planned changes

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 4:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Planned line-marking along Evans St/ SH1 in Timaru will go ahead next week, maintaining the two existing lanes (one in each direction) for the immediate future, rather than four lanes as had been signalled, says NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more

Night closures in May ahead for HB Expressway

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing next month for maintenance work. The road will be closed between Meeanee Road and Links Road/Pākōwhai Road roundabout for 6 nights from Sunday 4 May to Friday 9 May. The road will close each night between 8pm and … Read more

SH1 closure at Putāruru to be lifted this weekend – weather dependent

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The closure in Putāruru as part of the State Highway 1 Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance project is due to be lifted this weekend. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager of Maintenance and Operations for Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Roger Brady, thanks the community and road users … Read more

Malaysians Shop Smarter for Raya 2025, Prioritising Budget & Trust

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Source: Media Outreach 98% shop early, leveraging deals for maximum savings, majority keep spending under RM500 MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 04 April 2025 – Shopee Malaysia’s Raya 2025 Buyer Trends Study1 reveals that Malaysian consumers are shopping earlier than ever, with 98% of shoppers beginning their Raya purchases as early as Q4 2024. … Read more

Li Ka Shing Foundation and Temasek Trust Jointly Commit S$12 Million to Acquire Systems and Advance Clinical Trial for Innovative Histotripsy Cancer Therapy in Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) and Temasek Trust (TT) are purchasing and donating two Histotripsy Systems to the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) in Singapore to perform clinical trials to study novel ultrasound therapy for liver, kidney and pancreatic cancers. The funding from LKSF … Read more

Road closed, SH2, Woodville

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) SH2 near McLean Street, Woodville is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. At around 3.30pm, Police were notified of a vehicle having collided with another vehicle and a building. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed while … Read more

NeuralFin adds strategic investors, DLH accelerates AI Agent push

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 04 April 2025 – DL Holdings Group, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Main Board (stock code: 1709.HK) announced the strategic restructuring of DL Digital Family Office (DLDFO). In this transaction, DLDFO introduced three new strategic investors at a valuation of … Read more

State Highway 2 roundabout resurfacing planned for Masterton next week

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 3:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi The State Highway 2/Dixon Street roundabout in Masterton is scheduled to be closed for roadworks next week on Wednesday and Thursday nights (9 and 10 April) between 9pm and 4:30am. The Wellington Transport Alliance will be resurfacing the roundabout … Read more

Plan ahead for overnight southbound closures on SH1, Fanshawe St to Greenlane Interchange

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that essential maintenance work will take place overnight on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between Fanshawe Street and Greenlane interchange on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April between 10pm and 5am. There will be a full closure of southbound lanes from … Read more

Legislation – Nurses’ union backs call to scrap anti-Treaty bill

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation “The people have spoken, and it is a big fat no to that bill,” says New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku. Parliament’s Justice Committee has released its report into the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and has recommended it does not proceed. … Read more

Recall of Pams Afghan Oat Baked Bars due to foreign matter (metal)

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Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited in its recall of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). “The concern with these oat bars is that some metal from manufacturing equipment may have got into the product during the production … Read more

Minister to speak at global Space Symposium

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Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Judith Collins will travel to the United States next week to attend the 40th Space Symposium.“I’m looking forward to returning to the Space Symposium to continue championing New Zealand as the place to do space-related business,” Ms Collins says.“The Symposium draws companies and government representatives from around the world, … Read more

Otago Tourism School – Public lecture

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Source: Department of Conservation Date:  04 April 2025 Tēnā koutou katoa It’s great to see so many people here interested in tourism that’s sustainable for the environment and the communities we live in. The Government is focused on economic growth – tourism on the land that DOC manages is a key part of that. I know … Read more

OH!SOME Opens its First Store in Vietnam : A One-stop Destination for Global Selected Products

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – On April 4, 2025, OH!SOME officially enters the Vietnam market, with its very first store opening at Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City. OH!SOME OH!SOME, as a one-stop trendy retail brand, benefits from primary business focus on fashion … Read more

Fatal crash: Maurice Road, Penrose

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can advise one person has died following a collision between a train and vehicle in Penrose. The crash occurred at the level crossing on Maurice Road at around 2pm. Sadly, despite medical assistance the sole occupant of the vehicle has died at the scene. No injuries have been … Read more

Health – Te Whatu Ora restructuring creating danger to patient health

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s constant restructuring is not only putting the lives of patients at risk but is traumatising staff, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO). Chief executive Paul Goulter says NZNO members are disillusioned as critical events and serious issues continue to occur daily … Read more

Process to consider establishing a sika deer Herd of Special Interest begins

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Source: New Zealand Government Almost 12 years after the passing of Herds of Special Interest (HOSI) legislation, the formal process that will look into designating New Zealand’s first HOSI has begun, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has announced.  “Hunters are one of the biggest conservation tools we have in New Zealand, and we are … Read more

Incident: Maurice Road, Penrose

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a collision between a train and vehicle on Maurice Road in Penrose. The incident occurred near the intersection with Station Road at around 2pm. Emergency services are responding to the scene. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area. Further information will be released as … Read more

Death in Northland, Wellington being treated as homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Following a post-mortem examination, Police can confirm the death of a man in Northland, Wellington is being treated as a homicide, and we are appealing to the public for information. The deceased is 65-year-old Simon Bird, who lived at the Albemarle Road property … Read more

Education – Whitireia and WelTec celebrate over 1,000 students in April graduation ceremonies

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec On Wednesday 2 April Whitireia and WelTec proudly celebrated the achievements of graduating ākonga (students) from the School of Health and Wellbeing, Pacific Health, Social Practice, and Te Wānanga Māori at a ceremony held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. This special occasion marked the first of two graduation ceremonies in April, … Read more