Another council eyes farmland for sewage sludge – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says it’s outrageous that another Otago council is thinking about trucking its treated human effluent from town out onto farmland. As part of a meeting tomorrow, Central Otago District Council (CODC) will vote whether to send thousands of cubic metres of sludge from Alexandra and Cromwell to the small community … Read more

Health – A future where every New Zealander can get the surgery they need

Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Tuesday 29 September 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand needs a health system that delivers safe, effective and timely surgery to people when they need it, wherever they live. That is the vision the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is putting to political parties ahead of the 7 November general … Read more

Fuel volatility reinforces need for fuel security

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is warning that continued volatility in the global fuel market highlights the importance of New Zealand having resilient fuel reserves in the event of supply disruptions. “Diesel prices have risen over 50 cents per litre in the past month, back to over … Read more

Appeal for missing paralympic ski gear

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after specialised ski equipment was lost while being transported between Ohakune and Palmerston North. The equipment is believed to have fallen from the roof of a vehicle sometime during the journey on Friday before 9.30am 25 September. The items may have come off along State Highway…

Sharing knowledge and building connections at SpillAsia

Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ supported the organisation and delivery of SpillAsia, held in Singapore from 23–25 September. Part of a triennial series of conferences, SpillAsia connected leading international experts in marine spill research, prevention, preparedness, response and restoration. Maritime NZ was represented by Scott Read, Manager – Maritime Response Technical Operations, and Shaun…

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Names Alibaba Group an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Alibaba Group and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment today announced a strategic multi-year partnership naming Alibaba an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets. The partnership pairs Alibaba’s cloud technology with the Brooklyn Nets’ live game replay, in-game … Read more

Vitals Announces Expansion to Singapore and Hong Kong as Bruce Rockowitz Highlights Thailand’s Wellness Model

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Vitals today announced that it is extending its data-driven wellness model to Singapore and Hong Kong. The move expands a platform built around testing, interpretation, telehealth and recurring products into additional Asian markets. Vitals is a diagnostics-led health and wellness … Read more

Phuket’s residential market splits in two as luxury demand builds while lower-tier supply outpaces demand

Source: Media Outreach Banyan Group Residences records 900 per cent year-on-year rise in luxury sales value, underlining the widening gap between prime and mass-market residences PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Phuket’s residential property market is becoming increasingly polarised. Genuinely differentiated luxury residences continue to attract strong demand, while lower-priced, … Read more

YCO Cloud and Aolani partner to deliver one of the first NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cluster rollouts in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach As the country’s first renewable-powered Sovereign AI infrastructure, this strategic collaboration aims to foster local innovation and boost the national economy. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – YCO Cloud is proud to announce its collaboration with Aolani and NVIDIA to deliver one of the first NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 … Read more

Huawei releases world’s slimmest and largest foldable smartphone

Source: Media Outreach First smartphone to run HarmonyOS 7 and include chip design breakthrough LogicFolding SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Huawei released the HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN trifold smartphone on September 7. The phone is the first to run HarmonyOS 7, and is the slimmest and … Read more

Phenikaa University Announces VND 80 Billion STEM Investment, Launches International-Standard Planetarium

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Phenikaa University, a member of Phenikaa Group, a diversified Vietnamese conglomerate, has announced a VND 80 billion (approximately US$3 million) investment in STEM education in 2026. The University has also launched Phenikaa Planetarium, a new international-standard facility dedicated to astronomy education, … Read more

STING Revs Up Race Season as Official Partner of Formula 1®

Source: Media Outreach Making its Formula 1® partnership debut in Malaysia, STING is set to bring race-season excitement closer to fans across Malaysia and Singapore. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – What does Formula 1® sound like? For STING, it sounds like speed, energy and an unmistakable “STINGGGGGG”. As … Read more

Carlsberg Asia and Grab Make Beer Pairing Discovery Effortless with Brewmaster-curated Dining Experiences

Source: Media Outreach Carlsberg’s Brewmaster Zoran Gojkovic takes his pairings from the brewhouse to Singapore’s boldest tables, with exclusive deals on Grab Dine Out SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Carlsberg Asia is partnering with Grab, Southeast Asia’s everyday superapp, to launch exclusive dine-out deals with Brewmaster-curated beer pairings at 28 … Read more

Banyan Tree Residences Brings Phuket’s Luxury Beachfront Property Collection to London

Source: Media Outreach First London sales event showcases Banyan Tree Beach Residences Nerea, Oceanus and Varuna on 7 and 8 October, as buyers turn to Phuket as a safe haven LONDON, ENGLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Banyan Group Residences, the property development arm of Asian luxury hospitality group Banyan Group … Read more

PTC System (S) Pte Ltd Recognized by Palo Alto Networks as a NextWave Theatre Diamond Innovator

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – PTC System (S) Pte Ltd (PTC System) today announced it has become a Palo Alto Networks NextWave Theatre Diamond Innovator. PTC System joins a select group of channel partners who have met the Theatre Diamond Innovator performance, capabilities, and business requirements of … Read more

Dusit celebrates Michelin recognition across its global portfolio, led by Two-Key status for flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok

Source: Media Outreach Latest Michelin Guide distinctions span hotels and restaurants in Thailand, Japan, the Philippines, and the UAE, reflecting the breadth of Dusit’s hospitality offering BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 -Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, … Read more

Grünenthal partners with DKSH to bring four important pain medicines to eight new markets in Asia-Pacific

Source: Media Outreach The partnership will bring Qutenza®, Vimovo®, Palexia® and Zomig® to people living with pain in Asia-Pacific, spanning Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Pain is a significant healthcare challenge in the region, due to the ageing population and the high burden of chronic diseases.1,2,3 The partnership is a … Read more

UnionPay Unveils Smart Payment Service Support Plan, Facilitating Cross-Border Payments for APEC “China Year”

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – On September 24, UnionPay officially released the “Qianhai Smart Payment Service Support Plan for the 2026 APEC ‘China Year’,” aimed at facilitating payments for global visitors to Shenzhen. UnionPay has developed a comprehensive product matrix encompassing bank cards, QR code payments, … Read more

Popular Voter Guide “Value Your Vote” Released

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 28 September 2026 Popular Voter Guide “Value Your Vote” Released Family First NZ has just released Value Your Vote 2026 for the upcoming General Election. This is the seventh election for which we have provided this very popular, family-focused voting resource. “Over the past two decades, there have been a…

Serious Crash, State Highway 25, Pipiroa

Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed State Highway 25, Pipiroa, Hauraki, following a serious single vehicle crash. Police were first informed of the crash at approximately 6.40pm. Injuries are reported. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes between Kopu and Waitakaruru and to expect delays.

Chubb Life Hong Kong Unveils New Multi-Currency Insurance Plan

Source: Media Outreach Latest addition to flagship MyLegacy Series offers greater flexibility for legacy planning needs New multi-currency insurance plan adds flexibility with a first-in-market settlement option HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of the Chubb MyLegacy Multi-Currency Insurance Plan (“Chubb … Read more

DKSH and Grünenthal Announce New Partnership Agreement to Accelerate Access to Innovative Pain Management Solutions Across Eight Markets in Asia-Pacific

Source: Media Outreach DKSH and Grünenthal have entered into a new regional partnership agreement covering eight Asia-Pacific markets. The collaboration combines Grünenthal’s leadership in pain management with DKSH Healthcare’s integrated end-to-end commercialization platform to accelerate access to innovative therapies and support future portfolio growth across the region. SINGAPORE – EQS Newswire – 28 September 2026 … Read more

Citi Leads Industry Dialogue on the Agentic Future of Finance in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach Third annual forum co-hosted with Mastercard and FTAHK to explore how AI is reshaping financial services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 September 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations across Hong Kong are increasingly exploring how AI can transform customer experience, productivity … Read more

Erratic driver arrested on the Southern Motorway

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man on the Southern Motorway after he attempted to flee on foot, near Drury. Earlier, at around 4pm, Police responded to a 111 call about a black Audi driving erratically on State Highway 2, near Mangatāwhiri.  Inspector Peter Raynes says Highway Patrol units located the Audi travelling…