Disasters – After strongest earthquake in a century, children in Myanmar and on the Thai-Myanmar border need urgent humanitarian support – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children Children and families in Myanmar need urgent humanitarian support after the strongest earthquake in a century [1] struck the country, causing widespread damage and casualties with many people still unaccounted for, Save the Children said. The epicenter of the earthquake lay just outside Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, and with a magnitude of … Read more

Advocacy – Palestinians Mark Land Day: A Call for Justice and Resistance

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Statement: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Maher Nazzal Palestinians around the world commemorate Land Day today, marking 49 years since the killing of six unarmed Palestinian protesters by Israeli forces on March 30, 1976. This annual event stands as a powerful reminder of the Palestinian struggle against land confiscation, dispossession, and apartheid policies. Land Day originated from … Read more

Delivering better grocery prices

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Source: New Zealand Government Today I am announcing next steps in the Government’s mission to deliver better grocery prices for Kiwis.Our Government knows that the cost of living is a major concern for New Zealanders. We are focused on delivering changes that will bring down the cost of living, now and in the years ahead.One … Read more

Infrastructure Minister to visit Singapore

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Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Singapore this week to build on the momentum from the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit and show New Zealand is ‘open for business’.“The NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit was a real success, with huge interest from around the world in investing in New Zealand,” … Read more

Going for Growth: all supermarket options on table

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Source: New Zealand Government All options are on the table to deliver a better deal for supermarket shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says.“Today I am issuing a Request for Information (RFI) asking potential supermarket challengers – both in New Zealand and overseas –what regulatory changes are needed to help them compete at a national … Read more

Entering final stages of Ngāti Hāua settlement

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Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Hāua are now entering the final stages of their settlement after agreeing on the terms at Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “It is an honour to be able to sign a Deed of Settlement and deliver a Crown apology after eight years … Read more

Name release – fatal crash, Pahiatua-Mangahao Road

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Pahiatua-Mangahao Road on 25 February. He was 17-year-old Corey James Wiki, from Woodville. Police extend our condolences during this difficult time. Enquiries into the crash remain ongoing. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

Fatal plane crash near Lake Hawea

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died and another person is critically injured following a light plane crash near Lake Hawea yesterday. Emergency services were called to an area east of the lake about 1:30pm. One of the plane’s two occupants was helicoptered to Dunedin Hospital in a critical … Read more

Road Closed, SH1, Glen Oroua

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One, Glen Oroua, is closed following an earlier crash overnight. At around 9pm, Police were alerted to a single vehicle crash on SH1 near Taikorea Road. There are no reported injuries in relation to the crash. The road is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are … Read more

Employment – 1000 days since landmark pay equity deal expired – workers losing $145 a week

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Source: PSA Today marks 1000 days that 65,000 mainly female care and support workers have waited for the Government to fund their pay equity claim, meaning they have missed out on about $18,600. In 2017 legislation increased the pay of care and support workers to 21% above the minimum wage. This increase was in recognition that … Read more

Update: Fourth arrest in Anaru Moana homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana. Detective Inspector Joel Syme says the woman appeared in the Timaru District Court yesterday, after being arrested on Thursday. She has been remanded in custody to reappear in the High Court at … Read more

MP drafts bill to end race-based university policies

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Source: ACT Party ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar has drafted a bill that would ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race. “This week I wrote to the Minister for Universities to raise concerns about allocation of resources toward students based on ethnicity. This includes special allowances, separate study … Read more

Have you seen Raumiria?

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are asking for the public’s help finding Raumiria, who has been reported missing from her Grandview Heights, Hamilton home.  Raumiria was last seen yesterday wearing a dark grey Star Wars T-shirt with “Mandalorian” written on it, light grey trackpants, and white New Balance sneakers.  Police and her family … Read more

Have you seen Phoenix?

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking for the public’s help finding Phoenix, who has been reported missing from his Ranui, Porirua home. He was last seen about 3.30pm yesterday at home, wearing a black T-shirt with moths on front and back, dark trackpants and black workboots.  Police and Phoenix’s family have concerns … Read more

“One Earth Summit” 2025 Held Successfully Hong Kong Fully Leverages Its Role as an International Financial Center and Leader in Green Finance

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Source: Media Outreach Laying a Solid Foundation for the Development of ESG Investment and Green Innovation Calling for Global Collaboration Among Governments, Businesses, and Philanthropic Organizations to Effectively Address Climate Change Over 300 Influential Leaders and Change-makers Gather in Hong Kong to Plan the Path Forward for a Sustainable Future HONG KONG SAR – Media … Read more

The Campaign “It’s Time for EU Beef” is coming to Cebu and Manila in April

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Source: Media Outreach The Philippine meat industry will be shown the quality and guarantees of European beef MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Comunicae – 28 March 2025 – PROVACUNO, the Agro-food Interprofessional Organization of the Spanish beef industry, under the framework of the European project for the promotion of European beef, “It’s Time for EU Beef”, will … Read more

European beef will continue to play aleading role in Singapore in the coming months of 2025

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Source: Media Outreach “It’s Time for European Beef” is a campaign led by Provacuno and co-funded by the EU SINGAPORE – Comunicae – 28 March 2025 – As part of the ongoing It’s Time for European Beef campaign, led by Provacuno (the Agro-food Interprofessional Organization of the Spanish beef industry) and co-funded by the EU, … Read more

Diabetes Association Unveils T-CaReMe Taipei Declaration at the Asia Diabetes International Conference

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Source: Media Outreach In an effort to achieve a target of 80% of patients controlling the three highs and protecting kidney health within eight years, Taiwan leads the international trend of precise prevention with public-private collaboration in response to the new health goals of Healthy Taiwan. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March … Read more

Road closed after serious crash, Horsham Downs

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person is in a critical condition after a serious crash at Horsham Downs. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly before 7:20pm on Bankier Road. One occupant of the vehicle is in a critical condition and has been taken to Waikato Hospital. A second occupant has minor injuries. Bankier Road … Read more

SH1 Kawakawa: Take care, we’re still here!

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road rebuild work on State Highway 1 through Kawakawa is tracking well despite the complexity of working with multiple underground services and an active railway through the town centre, all while keeping SH1 open and minimising disruption to local businesses and road users. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors … Read more

Li Ning Company Limited Announces 2024 Annual Results

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Source: Media Outreach Strengthen the “Single Brand, Multi-Categories, Diversified Channels” Strategy | Solidify Brand and Product Competitiveness, Ensure Steady Operations, and Achieve Pragmatic Growth HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2025 – Li Ning Company Limited (the “Company” or “Li Ning Company”; together with the subsidiaries, collectively, the “Group”; stock codes: … Read more

NUS expands start-up hub in Tokyo to propel deep tech innovation

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Source: Media Outreach BLOCK71 Tokyo, its second office in Japan, opens at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, the country’s latest global innovation hub. NUS collaborates with Japanese partners, who will invest about ¥1 billion to spur global venture creation. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2025 – NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National … Read more

ARLO Unveils All-New Universal Solar Panel with Enhanced Compatibility

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Source: Media Outreach About Arlo Technologies, Inc. Arlo is an award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the ways in which people can protect everything that matters to them with advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience and product design, and innovative wireless and … Read more

Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit 2025 reinforces city’s role as global family office hub, driving innovation, collaboration and lasting legacies

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2025 – The Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit (WGHK) which has brought to Hong Kong some 360 influential global family office principals, visionary leaders and industry pioneers concluded today (March 26). Themed “Hong Kong of the World, for the World”, … Read more

CDFG Global Brands Meeting Fuels Global Expansion of Chinese Cultural-Trend Brands

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2025 – Under the theme “Redefine Frontiers, Synergize Futures,” the CDFG Global Brands Meeting 2025 convened in Sanya, attracting 224 global brands across tobacco & spirits, fragrances & cosmetics, luxury goods, and food & general merchandises. The event provided deep insights into … Read more

KPMG’s “Be in Front” Global Talent Model Powers Ecosystem Advancement in Singapore and Beyond

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2025 – KPMG in Singapore is proud to highlight its “Be in Front” talent development and brand philosophy, which empowers clients and communities to lead in an era of unprecedented change. This approach underscores KPMG’s commitment to providing its professionals with the expertise, courage … Read more

Health and Politics – Workforce legislation review another attack on health workers – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s reviewing of health workforce legislation represents another attempt to attack health professions and the health workforce, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere says there is no basis to Health Minister Simeon Brown’s claims the current health workforce regulations were overly bureaucratic and … Read more