Pacific – Fiji – FWCC Graduation Ceremony for 42 Pacific Participants

Source: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026 Time: 6:00pm – 7:35pm Venue: Yatu Lau Hotels (formerly Studio 6), Waimanu Road, Suva About the Event The graduation ceremony marks the successful completion of FWCC’s four-week Regional Training Programme, which brought together 42 participants from 12 Pacific Island countries and 22 organisations. Participants represented … Read more

First Responders – Walter Peak Fire Update #9

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Walter Peak fire has been fully contained, and firefighters have demobilized this evening. Fire and Emergency District Commander Blair Kiely says that after an assessment of the conditions on the ground this afternoon and the expected weather, the fireground is being handed back to the landowners to manage. … Read more

OPPO Find X10 Series to Launch Globally on October 21 with Next-Generation True-to-Life Imaging

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – OPPO today announced that its latest flagship smartphones, OPPO Find X10 Series, will make their global debut on October 21 in Mallorca, Spain. Built to be a “Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera”, the new series combines industry-leading camera hardware with the next-generation LUMO … Read more

As Travel Surges and Disruptions Persist, Allianz Insurance Singapore Highlights Growing Need for Travel Protection

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – Allianz Insurance Singapore today highlighted the growing importance of travel protection as flight disruptions continue to affect travellers across Asia, even as international travel demand remains strong. For many travellers, disruptions are no longer an exception—but part of the journey. An unexpected … Read more

Fatal crash, Temuka-Orari Highway, Temuka

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Temuka this afternoon.  Police were called to the Temuka-Orari Highway near the intersection with Opuha Street East about 3.30pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene.  The road was blocked while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene…

Media OutReach Newswire Founder & CEO Jennifer Kok Named Top Nominee in the Woman Entrepreneur Category for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach Recognition in the Woman Entrepreneur category honours a 17-year journey building Asia Pacific’s first global newswire – and the first founded by a woman – giving Asian brands a voice on the world stage KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of … Read more

Win A Trip To Las Vegas As Audi Revolut F1 Team Reveals Singapore Special Livery And Exclusive Adidas Capsule Collection

Source: Media Outreach Special Audi R26 livery combines a Singapore-specific interpretation of Titanium Silver Grey, inspired by the city’s changing light, with a Traditional Peranakan Pattern Exclusive adidas collection brings the Singapore visual identity to fans around the world and is available at store.audif1.com Fans can reveal the livery online, collect a digital team card … Read more

Four more school redevelopments get the green light

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing a further $37 million to redevelop four schools, taking investment in school redevelopment projects approved this year to more than $200 million, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “When we came into Government, school property was a mess. Around 350 projects could not be delivered within the funding…

Malaysia Secures 20 Recognitions, Including Eight Category Wins, At ASEAN Energy Awards 2026

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) extend its warmest congratulations to the Malaysian organisations that excelled at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2026. Malaysia secured twenty (20) regional recognitions, comprising eight (8) Winners, seven (7) First Runners-Up and … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Alexandra

Source: New Zealand Police Police are able to confirm the name of the person who died following a crash on Killarney Street on 19 September.  She was 90-year-old Sietske Reinds, from Alexandra. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.  Police’s enquiries into the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Tune Protect Expands Embedded Travel Protection Offering with Airpaz Across Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach Building on its Malaysia launch last year, the expanded partnership makes travel insurance more accessible by embedding protection into the flight booking journey across four markets. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – Tune Protect Group Berhad (“Tune Protect” or “the Group”), through its reinsurance arm Tune … Read more

Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn. Berhad: 30 Years of Building the Infrastructure That Connects Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn. Berhad (DMIA), a Malaysian infrastructure engineering and mobility company, marks more than three decades of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the country. Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn. Berhad Group Executive Director, Datuk Seri (Dr.) Subramaniam … Read more

Next steps in fight against organised crime

Source: New Zealand Government The new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Chief Executive Board has met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced. “We need better organised government to fight organised crime, and the Board will help deliver that,” Ms Costello says.  “The Government has made a series of…

Name release, Fatal crash, SH1, Waimate

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the names of the two people who died following a crash on the Waimate Highway on 14 September.  Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash around 2.20pm near O’Neills Road. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. A second person with critical injuries was…

Serious Crash, Temuka-Orari Highway, Temuka

Source: New Zealand Police A serious crash has blocked the Temuka-Orari Highway. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Opuha Street East about 3:30pm. Indications are there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and motorists are advised to delay travel if possible. ENDS

Pacific – Fiji – SODELPA REJECTS INFLAMMATORY RHETORIC, CALLS FOR RESPECT, RESTRAINT AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC DISCOURSE

Source: Social Democratic Liberal Party SUVA, FIJI — The Party Leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), Hon. Aseri Radrodro MP, has issued a firm statement calling for calm, mature, and responsible public discourse following recent inflammatory comments circulating on social media. The statement responds to a public post made by Paula Manumanunitoga, which … Read more

World Wellness Weekend Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with a Global Wave of Wellness Across Cities and Countries

Source: World Wellness Weekend Mexico leads the world in wellness activities, Italy tops the venue count, while Jakarta’s iconic Monas turns blue for the milestone edition September 28, 2026 — From 18–20 September 2026, communities around the world came together for the 10th World Wellness Weekend, celebrating a decade of making wellness more accessible, inclusive … Read more

First Responders – Walter Peak Fire Update #8

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters have made significant progress in suppressing the Walter Peak fire, with approximately 80 per cent of the fire perimeter now contained and the fire edge behind the homestead fully controlled. District Commander Blair Kiely says favourable weather conditions have enabled crews to concentrate on extinguishing remaining hotspots and … Read more

Asia’s No. 1 business school uses AI to sharpen judgement in leaders

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – As businesses across Indonesia and Southeast Asia accelerate their use of artificial intelligence (AI), NUS Business School is exploring a different question: as AI gets better at providing answers, how can leaders get better at asking questions? Dr. Emir Hrnjić, Senior Lecturer … Read more

Government cracks down on rockpool vandals

Source: New Zealand Government Major fishing rule changes will come into force this summer to stop people from stripping rockpools of marine life on the Auckland and Coromandel coastlines, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “Fossicking in a rockpool is a Kiwi tradition. It’s a pastime that’s been enjoyed by…

Name release, fatal crash, Pukete

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Church Road on 26 September. He was Jaeger Hemara, 25, from Whatawhata.  Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.  Police’s enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.  ENDS Issued by…

National’s drug-testing plan is populist rhetoric that won’t work and will stretch MSD staff even further

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National’s plan to randomly drug test jobseekers is fundamentally wrong and unworkable and would put dangerous additional pressure on MSD staff who have already been cut back. The policy says testing would be “integrated into MSD’s work-readiness and employment planning”, starting with 10,000 tests in the … Read more

RNZRSA commits to strengthening Poppy Fund management following Papanui RSA review

Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association 8 October 2026 The Royal New Zealand RSA (RNZRSA) has released the findings of a review into the governance and management of Poppy Trust funds by the Papanui Returned and Services Association. The review found no evidence of fraud or misappropriation, but it did identify significant governance … Read more

Papanui RSA Statement

Source: Papanui Returned and Services Association The newly elected Papanui RSA Executive Committee welcomes the audit report and recognises that a thorough investigation was necessary to identify mistakes and guide improvements.  The findings provide valuable lessons and allow us to move forward. By reviewing and updating our Trust Deed and appointing trustees from professional and … Read more

Public warned to expect service delays during upcoming strike periods says Fire and Emergency

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Public warned to expect service delays during upcoming strike periods Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its twice-weekly strikes while its members are considering a settlement offer. “There is no point for NZPFU’s leaders to put the … Read more

UPDATE – Reserve Bank Recruitment for two new Assistant Governors and Chief of Staff underway

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 8 October 2026 (updated at 1.45pm with new link to Chief of Staff role) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) has commenced recruitment for the two new roles of Assistant Governor Monetary Policy and Assistant Governor Payments and Cash. The … Read more