Bain Capital and Omnam Group announce the sale of the Lake Como Edition Hotel to Sansiri Capital

Source: Media Outreach The transaction follows the landmark property’s March 2026 debut and marks the completion of the joint venture transformation of the Lake Como site into a five-star EDITION hotel BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, and Omnam Group, a Europe-based … Read more

Democracy News Alliance: For the sake of democracy, Europe must get its governance act together, urges new report

Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, US – Newsaktuell – 9 September 2026 – Although Europe’s place among the world’s democracies remains at the top of the heap, the latest research from governance experts warns that the continent is slipping from its lofty perch as the runaway global leader. Three worlds of governance in Europe: The … Read more

Fatality at Baldwin Ave railway station

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died at a rail crossing near Baldwin Ave railway station. Police were notified at 3.28pm, after a train struck a pedestrian.  “Sadly, I can confirm the male has died at the scene,” Inspector Kerry Watson, Auckland Shift Commander, says. “We have been working to notify…

Advocacy – Peters out of step with the world and legal obligations on Israeli settlement trade

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 9 September 2026 PSNA says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is derelict in its duties if it can’t identify and ban products from illegal Israeli settlements on the Occupied West Bank. This follows announcements by the UK, France and Canada that they would ban imports of products which originated from … Read more

East West Barbershop: Bringing Vietnamese Barbering to Europe Through Skill and Identity.

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – In 2024, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) opened its first branch in Hungary, marking a milestone in its journey to take a Vietnamese barbering brand global. For Chairman Nguyen Hoai Thanh, Europe represents a demanding test of … Read more

Maidesite Wins 2026 Hiiibrand Merit Award, Expanding Smart Ergonomic Standing Desk Portfolio Across Europe

Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – Smart workspace brand Maidesite has officially been awarded a Merit Award at the 2026 Hiiibrand International Brand & Communication Design Awards, marking a key milestone in its European brand expansion. Founded in 2020 by a team with deep engineering and ergonomic … Read more

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Innovation Cluster in China maintains global lead

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 on September 8, revealing that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou metropolitan cluster, located in Southern China, has once again secured the top position among the world’s 100 leading innovation … Read more

ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation

Source: Media Outreach The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-located for the first timewith the GSMA M360 ASEAN Ministerial leaders from Malaysia, the Chinese Ambassador, GSMA leadership, global operator executives, and industry partners jointly explored network evolution, AI-driven innovation, and digital economy prosperity ZTE showcases full-scenario AI … Read more

Serious Crash: State Highway 1, Dunedin Northern Motorway

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Dunedin Northern Motorway, has been closed following a serious two-vehicle crash. Police were first advised of the crash at approximately 6.30pm. Emergency services are on scene. One person is reported to have critical injuries.  The motorway is fully blocked, and Police advise motorists to avoid the area and…

InterContinental Penang Resort to open this December, marking the brand’s first resort in Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach For today’s luxury traveller, a new coastal retreat where culture, cuisine and discovery unfold at the edge of the Andaman Sea PENANG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, will open InterContinental Penang Resort this … Read more

Road blocked, Main Road, Hope

Source: New Zealand Police Main Road in Hope (near Nelson) is partially blocked after a crash involving three vehicles this afternoon.  Emergency services were called to the incident, between White Road and Ranzau Road, at about 3pm. South and north bound traffic are temporarily using a single lane on a stop-go system. Motorists are advised…

Rotorua champions everyday reo for future generations

Source: Te Mātāwai 9 September 2026 – Rotorua is inviting locals and visitors to make te reo Māori part of everyday life for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, 14 to 20 September 2026, and beyond. Led by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) and Te Mātāwai, Te Reo Towns encourages … Read more

Seabed mining ban a step closer as Labour confirms support

Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining 9 SEPTEMBER 2026 Political support for a ban on seabed mining in Aotearoa is gaining momentum ahead of the election, with Labour now joining Te Pāti Māori, the Greens and Opportunity supporting a ban, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) said today. After writing to all political parties asking if they … Read more

Property Brokers Wins Consumer NZ People’s Choice and Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers Award

Source: Property Brokers Property Brokers has been named a Consumer NZ People’s Choice winner for Real Estate in 2026, adding another major customer satisfaction award to an already remarkable year for the proudly New Zealand-owned real estate company. The Consumer NZ People’s Choice award recognises businesses that stand out for customer satisfaction, based on the … Read more

Sleep science project tests wool performance

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the world’s first clinical sleep trial testing how New Zealand strong-wool bedding performs against synthetic alternatives, say Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson.                                        The three-year,…

Cabinet approves extension to Tauranga Landslides Inquiry

Source: New Zealand Government The Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga will now report back in February 2027, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has announced.  The Inquiry was established following the landslides at Mauao Mount Maunganui and Welcome Bay Road, Pāpāmoa, which claimed eight lives in January 2026. The Inquiry’s purpose is to establish how the fatal…

Election 2026 – Making AI work for NZ – Labour Party

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Artificial intelligence is already changing how we work, access services and make decisions. But we cannot leave it to a handful of big tech companies to decide how it shapes New Zealand’s future. Labour will make sure it works for all Kiwis. Today, I released Labour’s AI for New Zealand … Read more

Advisory: 1,250 school principals assemble in Auckland next week

Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation Principals from all corners of the globe will be joining Aotearoa’s Tumuaki in Auckland next week (September 16 to 18) for the International Confederation of Principals 2026 Convention. With around 1,000 local school leaders and international delegates attending from 20+ countries, this will be one of the largest assemblies of … Read more

Federated Farmers backs Labour’s forestry rethink, flags ETS risks

Source: Federated Farmers For the first time in a quarter of a century, Federated Farmers has something positive to say about the Labour Party’s climate change policy leading into a general election. The grassroots farming organisation is welcoming comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins that his party will not campaign on taxing agricultural emissions. Feds … Read more

Lessons for forestry businesses after fatal tree-felling incident

Source: Worksafe New Zealand A fatal incident near Dannevirke is a reminder that forestry businesses must verify worker competence, provide effective inductions and supervision, and have robust systems for people working alone. Trevor Beale was prosecuted by WorkSafe New Zealand after his employee Tejay Alan Debenham died while felling trees at a rural property on…

Incident at Baldwin Ave train station

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at an incident at Baldwin Ave train station in Mt Albert. The incident was reported at 3.28pm. There is no ongoing risk, but Police ask the public to avoid the station at this time. ENDS. Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

iCOMPASS Launches Evidence-Backed AML/KYC for Law Firms

Source: Media Outreach New ULTRA KYC capability helps law firms move beyond document collection to evidence-linked customer due diligence SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – Amid continued scrutiny of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) practices across Singapore’s legal sector, iCOMPASS today launched Evidence-Backed AML/KYC, a new capability … Read more

Arrest made following fatal Kaihu dog attack

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made an arrest following a lengthy investigation into a dog attack which killed a woman in Kaihu earlier this year. Following a six-month investigation, Police have today charged a Kaihu man, the owner of the dogs, with manslaughter. Emergency services responded to the rural address off State Highway 12 at…

Construction of Waiouru Defence Force homes to begin

Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Defence Force and local iwi Ngāti Rangi have today signed an agreement enabling the construction of 50 new homes at Waiouru Military Camp to begin, Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our government is committed to fixing the basics, and that means ensuring our sailors, soldiers and aviators and…

Guardians board member reappointed

Source: New Zealand Government Business leader David McClatchy has been reappointed as a Member of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The board manages and administers the investments for the NZ Superannuation Fund and the Elevate NZ Venture Capital Fund which, as of 30 June, were worth $94.4 billion.…