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Source: Mango A pair of rare fin whales have been spotted off the coast of Kaikōura, New Zealand yesterday (Friday 14 February). The once in a lifetime sighting was captured on Samsung phones by a group of New Zealand content creators. Fin whale sightings are rarely recorded in New Zealand (or around the world), and the elusive species … Read more
SOURCE: AstraZeneca HHA aims to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing the burden of this disease across communities. KAMPALA, Uganda, February 14, 2025/ — AstraZeneca’s (www.AstraZeneca.com) flagship health equity programme – Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating successfully taking over 67 million blood pressure screenings and a decade of action … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Area Investigations Manager Auckland City East: Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly performing an indecent act in Epsom this week. After receiving information from members of the public who recognised the wanted vehicle from our media release, Police made the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – This year’s Coca‑Cola® Chinese New Year Campaign Grand Finale – “Meet on 2.14: Together, Share Your Heartfelt Wishes with Coca-Cola” – completed on a high note tonight at Ocean Terminal Deck, Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, transforming the night … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Available from February 2025 at Singapore Discovery Centre, New Interactive Game Aims to Champion National Education SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – In commemoration of Total Defence Day on 15 February, HIDDEN and Defence Collective Singapore are excited to announce the launch of their new, interactive game, “Escape … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Generali Hong Kong has partnered with YAS to deliver innovative, customer-centric insurance solutions that adapt to modern lifestyles. This collaboration focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the customer experience and provide tailored protection. From left: William Lee, Co-Founder of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Offering an Elevated Professional Vision Care Experience at the PUYI VISION CARE LAB in Central HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – PUYI OPTICAL is delighted to announce its partnership with ZEISS as a “Global Strategic Partner.” The collaboration will enhance the offerings at the PUYI VISION … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New appointment to drive enhanced investment strategies and client-centric solutions HONG KONG SAR/SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – WRISE Group announced today that Chen Jingwei has been appointed Regional Chief Investment Officer, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Jingwei will oversee all investment-related activities across the firm’s mass … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, unveils its agenda for the upcoming Asia show held in Bangkok on April 22-24 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The show will explore five key … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ALE expands intelligence beyond its own devices with OmniVista Network Advisor which now integrates with third-party devices. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions that enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, has made … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand’s first Pacific Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Carmel Sepuloni returned to the place that became the catalyst for her political career, Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland. Accompanied by fellow alumnus Labour MP Hon. Shanan Halbert, she spoke with a cohort of Māori and Pacific school leavers on … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – HolidayGoGoGo, a leading travel agency in Malaysia, is excited to introduce a brand-new range of overseas tour packages designed for adventure-seekers and leisure travellers. Travellers of every budget can now explore stunning beaches, endangered marine life, or iconic cultural sites … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New state-of-the-art soldiers’ flats have officially opened for junior ranks at Papakura Military Camp, Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced. “The aging camp barracks had been in use for more than 40 years and were leaky, mouldy and outdated. Our soldiers, sailors and aviators deserve homes where they can thrive,” Mr … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Sam Buckley, Central Asset Recovery Unit Wellington. A Wellington-based drug supplier has had nearly $340,000 in assets seized, including a 42-foot yacht and high-end art, and could stand to lose more than $2.5 million more. This is the result of a long-running investigation by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Inspector Jason Edwards, Waitematā West Area Commander: Police are aware of social media posts across multiple west Auckland community pages concerning some suspicious activity reported this week. Some of these posts relate to an assault near the Sturges Road train station on Monday morning, in which … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive in Rānui. This follows the green light given to critical projects in Māngere earlier in 2024. “I’m pleased that we’ll be able to get on … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – ViewQwest, a leading telecommunications, network, and security services provider in Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Simon Ang as Head of Enterprise Sales in Malaysia. This strategic appointment underscores ViewQwest’s commitment to strengthening its commercial presence and accelerating business … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cuts to disability support funding and freezing of new residential placements has resulted in significant mental health decline for intellectually disabled people. “It’s unacceptable that government decisions have resulted in trauma for disabled people, their families, and carers. Clinicians are clearly seeing a decline in the mental health of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man is before the courts following the burglary of two churches in Canterbury over the last week. Between Saturday 8 February and Tuesday 11 February, Police received reports of two burglaries at churches in Eyreton, and Christchurch, along with one at a repeater site in Waimate. A number … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Waikato District Police Shift Commander Senior Sergeant Leo Belay: Police are praising members of the public for helping officers track a fleeing driver in the Waikato today. About 11am, Police received reports of a Subaru vehicle driving dangerously and overtaking vehicles through road works in Te Kuiti. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now able to confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Parikino, Whanganui on 8 February. He was 29-year-old Jake Andrew Sutherland, of Castlecliff. Police extend our condolences to those close to Jake. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government This week marks a significant step in the delivery of healthcare services for the northern region with the opening of the final ward of Tōtara Haumaru, the country’s newest hospital facility on Auckland’s North Shore Hospital campus, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This facility has a critical role in reducing waitlists for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked her for her service. “Diana was appointed in November 2022, having acted in the role from July 2022. She played a key role as the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The driver of a stolen vehicle has landed in court after a search of the vehicle he was driving found a number of zip-lock bags containing methamphetamine. At about 10.25pm, Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling on Dawson Road, Ōtara. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more
Source: Samsung Samsung ships over 38 tons of e-waste to New Zealand for responsible recycling AUCKLAND, NZ – February 14, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that it has fulfilled its commitment to addressing the growing e-waste crisis in the Pacific Islands. In partnership with Blue Orca and Echo, Samsung New … Read more
Source: IHC New Zealand Funded annual health checks for people with intellectual disability will prevent more than 100 deaths a year and significantly reduce hospital admissions, saving $16.5 million annually – more than enough to cover the $13 million cost of the checks themselves, says IHC New Zealand. In a New Zealand Medical Journal article … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. Fireworks will also be prohibited in Strath Taieri, which … Read more