Legendary US Rock Band Green Day Kick Off Asian Tour at Galaxy Arena, Making Their First Performance in China After a 15-Year Hiatus and Igniting an Unforgettable Night of Rock’n Roll

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Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – One of the world’s most influential rock bands, Green Day officially launched their Asian tour on February 9 at Macau’s largest indoor entertainment venue, Galaxy Arena. Amid crashing waves of sound and thunderous applause, Green Day opened the night with their … Read more

HKT partners with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch next-gen Teams Phone solution

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Source: Media Outreach First local telecom carrier in Hong Kong to provide Microsoft Operator Connect1HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – HKT has partnered with Microsoft Hong Kong to provide Operator Connect, making it the first local telecom carrier to offer the new Microsoft Teams Phone solution for enterprises in … Read more

Rising Costs and Coverage Gaps: The Diverging Medical Insurance Landscapes in Hong Kong and Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach As Hong Kong witnesses a burgeoning interest in health insurance, Singapore grapples with the challenges of rising medical costs and financial risk management. Budget Priorities: Respondents in both regions allocate significant portions of their budgets to Family, Finance, and Health. Notably, there is a strong intent to increase health budgets in 2025, … Read more

Police locate person sought following incident in Clutha area

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Today Police have located the person sought in relation to alleged firearms offending in the Clutha area. Police have engaged in dialogue with the person, who is believed to be alone, at a rural Clutha property. The situation is contained and there is currently no risk to the public. … Read more

Fatal crash: Mouse Point Road, Hurunui

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Hurunui this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on Mouse Point Road was reported just after 4:20pm. The person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene … Read more

Dusit International and Grand Land Inc. break ground on ASAI Cebu Oslob – the first ASAI resort in the Philippines

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Source: Media Outreach Expected to open in late 2026, ASAI Cebu Oslob will introduce ASAI Hotels’ signature blend of modern design, local experiences, and vibrant communal spaces to one of the Philippines’ most scenic coastal destinations. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and … Read more

Experts chosen for electricity market review

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has appointed independent experts to review the performance of the electricity markets, Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The power crisis we experienced last winter highlighted how important affordable and secure electricity at internationally competitive prices is to the economic growth and prosperity of … Read more

2025 Pacific Judicial Conference

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Source: New Zealand Governor General Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, Chief Justice of New Zealand, and Rt Hon Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister. … Read more

Mouse Point Road, Hurunui closed following crash

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Mouse Point Road, Hurunui. The crash was reported just after 4:20pm, near Hanmer Springs Road. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. The road is currently closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued … Read more

Heritage – Frozen in time – National Lamb Day celebrations at Totara Estate

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Source: Heritage New Zealand Totara Estate near Ōamaru will play a prime role in this year’s National Lamb Day celebrations on February 15. The historic farmstead, a Tohu Whenua cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, sent the first-ever shipment of frozen export meat from New Zealand to Britain in 1882, an event that … Read more

Police to monitor gang event, Taumarunui

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police will be actively monitoring a gang gathering in the Taumarunui area this week, ensuring the disruption to the public is limited. Members of the King Country Mongrel Mob are expected to gather in the Taumarunui region for a reunion event, planned for 13-17 February. Additional Police staff will … Read more

Hong Kong Study: Hypnosis Shows Promise for Stress Relief in Just 21 Minutes

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Source: Media Outreach Research Challenges Hypnosis Misconceptions, Explores its Effectiveness for Stress in Fast-Paced Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – According to the World Happiness Report 2024, Hong Kong ranks 86th in the global happiness index. In the Global Workplace Report, last year, Hong Kong’s stress index … Read more

2025 Taipei Lantern Festival Dazzles with “Lucky Snake Comes”

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – The 2025 Taipei Lantern Festival lit up the city on the evening of February 2, kicking off with a grand opening ceremony in Ximending. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an joined the crowd in lighting up the 13-meter-tall main lantern, Lucky Snake Dou … Read more

Kāinga Ora getting firmer on rent payments

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Source: New Zealand Government Kāinga Ora is introducing clearer consequences for state house tenants who skip rent payments, build up debt, then refuse to work with the social housing provider to encourage better responsibility, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. In March 2024, Ministers instructed Kāinga Ora to end its Sustaining Tenancies Framework which had … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Greta Valley

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the two women who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Greta Valley on 19 December. They were Lu-Yao Lin from China, and Siriyakorn Sovitayasakul from Thailand. Both women were aged 28 and were in New Zealand on working holidays. Our thoughts are with … Read more

Molex Releases Innovative MMCX Power over Coax Solution to Ensure Reliable, RF Connections and Uninterrupted Power Delivery in Dynamic Environments

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Source: Media Outreach Innovative mating technique resolves the problems with intermittent power delivery and signal interruptions inherent in traditional MMCX connectors Ideally suited for critical sensors and video applications in aerospace and defense, agriculture, automotive, industrial automation and telecommunications Backward compatibility with IEC 61169-52 MMCX jack receptacles facilitates faster, seamless product upgrades without requiring major … Read more

Privacy Commissioner welcomes Government rethink of social service data collection

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Source: Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has welcomed the Governments plans to rethink the practice of collecting individual client level data from social service providers. The Government announced today that social service contracts will no longer require providers to disclose individual client level data until a new data protection and use policy is in … Read more

Dreamer’s Journey 2025″ – Empowering Families with Disabilities to Venture Beyond Hong Kong. “Soaring High • Transforming Growth” Hong Kong Press Conference

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – On January 23, 2025, 50 selected children and youth with disabilities from under-privileged families in Hong Kong will experience flying and embark on a three-day, two-night trip to Taiwan from February 21 to 23 in 2025. “Dreamer’s Journey 2025” allows … Read more

Aurealis Spreads Chinese New Year Cheer with Willing Hearts Fundraising Drive

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – Aurealis Serviced Apartments continues its yearly donation initiative to Willing Hearts with an increased variety of goods donated, benefitting elderly residents in Toa Payoh and rendering support for fundraising efforts. Aurealis Group donating CNY Goodies to Willing Hearts Enhanced Donations in 2023 … Read more

Better competition on the way for Kiwis

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing its ambitious, economy-wide review to improve competition, lift productivity, and drive down the cost of living, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says. “Improved competition is a top priority for this Government. When competition is working well, New Zealand businesses – both big and small – … Read more

Address to Public Service Leaders

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Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone and thank you all for making the time to be here.I wanted to speak to you early in my tenure as your new Minister for the Public Service because I have a message for you: I’m here to support you in your efforts to deliver the best service … Read more

Local News – Waimate waste incinerator plan fails 11 February 2025

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Source: Zero Waste Network The Waimate incinerator project will not proceed as planned. The sale and purchase agreement for the land has lapsed, and the landowner has said the incinerator does not meet its plans for future growth. The incinerator “Project Kea” by South Island Resource Recovery Ltd has been opposed by the Zero Waste … Read more

Improving resilience on State Highway 1 in Marlborough – stage 2 works brought forward

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New resilience work recently got underway on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, south of Blenheim at Dashwood. The start date for the second stage of this work has now been brought forward to start on Monday, 17 February to help avoid the upcoming grape harvest, says NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more

SH2 Tauranga, Snodgrass Road rebuilt 2 weeks early

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to rebuild a section of State Highway 2 (SH2) at night near Snodgrass Road has finished 2 weeks ahead of schedule, with the team wrapping things up last week. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) would like to thank people for their patience and our contractor Fulton Hogan for … Read more

Stretches of HB Expressway closing for resurfacing next week

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 11 February 2025 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Two stretches of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight for 4 nights next week for resurfacing. The stretch between Prebensen Drive and Taradale Road will be resurfaced first, overnight on 17 and 18 February (next … Read more

State Highway 1 maintenance steps up a gear in Wellington

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The State Highway Summer Maintenance programme remains in full swing with State Highway 1 between Newlands and Tawa the next in line for attention over the next month. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Wellington / Top of the South for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says to date it has … Read more

Supporting farmers to ‘meat’ global food demand

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay today hosted a Lamb barbecue to mark National Lamb Day (15 February 2025) for farmers, industry representatives, MPs, and media at Parliament.   “As we celebrate National Lamb Day, parliament honours the legacy of early sector pioneers and acknowledges the hard work and resilience of our farmers, … Read more