Charity disappointed not to be involved in National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss

Source: Radio New Zealand A charity that has been helping hundreds of families in Auckland grieve the loss of a baby is disappointed not to have been involved in the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss. Health New Zealand released the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss, known as Tuituia te Kahu, on … Read more

LUX CHIN UP: The Free and Easy Fix for Text Neck Syndrome

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Modern beauty has a new enemy, and it’s right in our hands: the mobile phone. Endless scrolling keeps us hooked, but it also keeps our heads down. With content so addictive, one ends up spending hours slouching. So, all that main character … Read more

LUX Turns Ads into “Algorithm Cleansers” Designed to Influence Social Feeds

Source: Media Outreach Soap giant LUX is bringing its cleansing power to social media feeds. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – LUX has launched LUX My Algorithm, a new global initiative that reimagines the role of social media advertising by transforming ads into tools designed to influence the algorithms that shape … Read more

Storm News – State of Emergency declared in Northland as precautionary step

Source: Northland Regional Council A State of Emergency has been declared for Northland as at 5pm Friday 10 April, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the regional response to Cyclone Vaianu. The emergency declaration was made after consultation with local councils and emergency services, and was requested by Northland Civil Defence Emergency … Read more

Price index methods – updates for the March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ methods paper

Source: Statistics New Zealand Price index methods – updates for the March 2026 quarter – methods paper 10 April 2026 This page summarises methodological updates for Stats NZ’s price indexes for the March 2026 quarter. Visit our website to read the full methods paper: Price index methods – updates for the March 2026 quarter For … Read more

Infrastructure-Driven Value, Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is Anchoring Global Capital Flows

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is introducing a new concept to Vietnam’s real estate landscape: critical mass. Located immediately adjacent to a mega-city (Ho Chi Minh City), with nearly 3,000 hectares, an integrated all-in-one model, and a … Read more

Country Life: The Methven Ute Muster

Source: Radio New Zealand Please publish to Country page and Country Life page (CLI) by ****** Saturday 8AM ********* Loganne Brown coordinated this year’s Methven Ute Muster. RNZ/Anisha Satya The trusty ute holds a strangely unique position in New Zealand’s economy. Loved and loathed in equal measure, the ubiquitous utility vehicle – with its tray … Read more

Timaru’s bus fleet to be fully electric

Source: Radio New Zealand Timaru’s bus service will soon be completely electric with new additions to the fleet, including a half dozen of the so-called very-small-buses. The service operates an on-demand system with pick-up and drop-off points and times varying. Canterbury Regional Council said the service would now be fully electric with the upcoming introduction … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders stumble late against Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium

Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Reimer scored the winning try for the Brumbies against the Highlanders. Mark Nolan/Getty Images ACT Brumbies have overcome a Jona Nareki special to grind out a gutsy 14-10 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Nareki pulled off a scorcher to put the Highlanders in the lead late, but replacement Luke … Read more

AilsynBio and Dong-E-E-Jiao Sign Project Cooperation Agreement Empowering Traditional Medicine with AI to Open a New Chapter in the Health Industry

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – AilsynBio, an AI-driven drug discovery company, held an Innovative Project Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony today at the Hong Kong Science Park, announcing a project cooperation agreement with Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd. (000423.SZ). This partnership marks a profound cross-sector integration of Artificial … Read more

DOC staff face abuse over predator-free work on Stewart Island

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii DOC staff on Rakiura have logged 75 security incidents in the past year, including threats, harassment and verbal abuse linked to predator-free work Local groups opposed claim community concerns about 1080 and other toxins have not been properly heard DOC says no further drops are planned this … Read more

Former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis remembered at funeral service

Source: Radio New Zealand Family members and friends carried the casket of former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry, with Kapa Haka from Otahuhu college students – Sir Barry’s old school. Lucy Xia/RNZ Described as a visionary leader and a builder of belonging – former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis was celebrated at his funeral … Read more

Supporting ASEAN’s creative economy through UK partnership and research

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – The success and impact of the ASEAN–UK Advancing Creative Economy programme was on show at the recent 2ndASEAN–UK Creative Economy Symposium 2026 in Manila. The Symposium showcased how research, capacity building, and regional collaboration are shaping the future of the creative economy … Read more

Bangkok Unveils “KUDTHAI” Cultural Showcase in Emerging Songwat District During Songkran

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK , THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – A new chapter in Thailand’s cultural and retail landscape is set to debut this April, as The Mall Group introduces “KUDTHAI 2026,” a curated showcase of Thai creativity, launching its first-ever pop-up in Bangkok’s rapidly emerging Songwat district during Songkran. … Read more

Lau Yee-Wa Wins First Chommanard International Literary Award

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – At Elite+ magazine’s 12th anniversary gala dinner on Friday, 3 April 2025, held at the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Lau Yee-Wa of Hong Kong was named the inaugural Chommanard International Literary Award grand prize winner for Lau Yee-Wa’s debut novel, Tongueless. … Read more

Hastings vets, mechanics combine to rescue hawk from car grille

Source: Radio New Zealand The hawk collided with the car and wedged in the front grille. Nadine Hook / VetsOne Hastings A driver turned up at a Hastings vet last week, with a hawk jammed tight in the grille of her car, after the pair accidentally collided. The bird was stuck, spreadeagle in the grille, … Read more

XTransfer Reinforces Commitment to Africa’s SME Trade

Source: Media Outreach JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, reinforced its commitment to serving SMEs across Africa through its participation in major regional events. Following the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda, XTransfer joined the Solar & Storage Live Africa … Read more

Transformation From Thailand’s Premier Tourist Hub to a Global ‘Heaven City’ and World-Class Living, With Dusit Ajara Hua Hin

Source: Media Outreach HUA HIN, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Hua Hin is undergoing a historic transformation. Long recognized as Thailand’s elite seaside retreat, this coastal gem is now ranked among the world’s top real estate growth markets, offering world-class Branded Residences that deliver yields of 7–9%, outperforming non-branded counterparts … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action, as the Highlanders take on ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium. “The Brumbies are a class outfit and will test us across the field,” Highanders coach Jamie Joseph said. “We’re happy to be back at home and to have a few of our starters returning. … Read more

Climbers rescued from Fiordand National Park after three nights in severe weather

Source: Radio New Zealand The climbers made the right decision to activate their beacon and remain in place. 123rf Two climbers have been rescued from Fiordland National Park, after spending three nights stranded on a steep mountainside, sheltering in a bivouac through severe weather. Southland Search and Rescue needed three attempts to extract them from … Read more

Maritime NZ and the Maritime Union don’t have concern for anchored crew in Nelson

Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega has remained in New Zealand waters since it was sold by KiwiRail in October as it waits for permission to enter India. Samantha Gee Maritime NZ and the Maritime Union say they don’t have concerns for the crew aboard the Vega, after it came into port for the first … Read more

Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to reach NZ by Saturday. Earth Nullschool A State of Emergency has been declared across Northland as of 5pm on Friday, ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. The State of Emergency will remain in place for an initial seven days. Northland Civil Defence controller … Read more

Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport

Source: Radio New Zealand A programme helping kids get into football saw young people training with their heroes in Wellington on Friday. which has expanded from a few dozen kids in Wellington to thousands nationwide Since 2020, Football for All has expanded from a few dozen kinds to thousands nationwide, supporting lower-income and immigrant families … Read more

Weather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu nears

Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Vaianu showing the potential track as it heads towards New Zealand. Zoom Earth Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on the country. Coromandel and parts of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the worst-affected, though no … Read more

Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public for help to identify the person pictured. NZ Police Eight people have now been arrested in relation to a fight at Hasting’s Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones said more than 30 charges had been laid amongst those arrested. “We are pleased … Read more

Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory

Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff. In a statement, Talley chief executive officer Tony Hazlett says the total volume of fish can now be processed through its Motueka and Timaru facilities due to productivity and efficiency improvements. Hazlett said no … Read more