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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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: New Zealand Government Almost 22,000 FamilyBoost claims have been paid in the first 15 days of the year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The ability to claim for FamilyBoost’s second quarter opened on January 1, and since then 21,936 claims have been paid. “I’m delighted people have made claiming FamilyBoost a priority on their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night. At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between two groups of people outside a restaurant on Lunn Avenue before the parties separated and got into two vehicles. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work will begin next Monday night (20 January) to reduce the risk of slips on State Highway 59 north of Pukerua Bay. It is the next stage in ongoing rockfall protection on the route between Pukerua Bay and Paekākāriki and is near the site of a major overslip repair completed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A reward for information to identify the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton 39 years ago will expire in 7 days. Police announced a $100,000 reward in October, for information that leads to finding the person responsible for killing Arthur in his Papakura home nearly four decades ago. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission A new report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, highlights the opportunities that Auckland’s population density offers for reducing infrastructure costs for New Zealand. “Statistics New Zealand’s population projections show that Auckland is expected to grow nearly 30% over the next 25 years, so it’s crucial we figure out … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) DENVER, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the Company) is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a prestigious ranking of top-performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market in 2024. Notably, American Rare Earths … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – The Transport Department of the HKSAR Government recently announced an increase in the daily processing capacity for “Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles”, raising the limit from 400 to 500 applications per working day, reflecting a growing demand in the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Throughout history, cities have flourished by embracing the power of water. Over the past few decades, waterfront cities worldwide have leveraged their unique development conditions and strategic opportunities to explore and implement innovative approaches to revitalizing riverside areas. The development of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Prince Foundation announced applications are open for the Chen Zhi Scholarship Program’s fourth batch, aiming to support 100 Cambodian university students in 2025. The program, initiated by Prince Holding Group Chairman Chen Zhi, provides full academic funding for high-achieving students … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded successfully on January 14 after a two-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, which drew more than 3,600 participants, including over 130 high-level speakers, and facilitated 700-plus one-on-one AFF Deal-making … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – OPPO today announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The limited-edition pre-order will begin today, marking the addition of new DHL fashion items to the sought-after DHL collection among fashionistas In collaboration with the local NGO Redress, a charity sale of the fashion pieces will be held, with all profits to be donated in support of next generation of designers to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 / Tauranga Road near Waihi is blocked following a serious crash. The single vehicle crash happened about 10km south of the town just after 8pm. Indications are there are serious injuries. The road is blocked and motorists are asked to take alternate routes. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – To attract high-yield visitors to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) constantly promotes the development of Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism through elevating business travellers’ experience in Hong Kong, reinforcing the city’s position as the “World’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – As 2025 unfolds, the global economic landscape is being reshaped, with innovative technologies redefining industrial development. This marks a crucial period for Hong Kong, poised to spearhead future economic growth through innovation-driven productivity. Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) hosted its … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Monash University Malaysia is playing a pivotal role in reforming Malaysia’s contract law through its newly established Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies – Malaysia Hub (CLARA-MH), School of Business. The initiative, spearheaded by Monash University Malaysia in collaboration … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE / BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, will present its latest gaming solutions at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, Spain on 20th – 22nd January. At the event, the company will demonstrate how its advanced solution enables … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are issuing a correction to media for a file number issued as part of a media release on Tuesday evening. The original release, appealing for further information after a man was arrested in Ponsonby, contained an incorrect file number. Police ask media to update the file number in … Read more
Source: OutLine Aotearoa Just over a month ago, we shared the heartbreaking news that OutLine Aotearoa, after 50 years of tautoko for Rainbow communities, might have to close its doors. We asked for awhi and launched a crowdfunding campaign to help us survive. Today, we want to share where things are at and thank everyone who … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a vegetation fire at Taheke, which began at around 12.45pm this afternoon. There are six trucks, one tanker, and three helicopters attending, with another helicopter on standby. Northland District Commander Wipari Henwood says the fire is 10ha in size, and fire crews … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is concerned that some mental health nurses are so worried about their safety, they are asking Te Whatu Ora to look into the use of stab-proof vests and personal alarms. It follows the stabbing of a nurse during an after-hours callout … Read more