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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Australian travellers looking for a short-haul cultural escape to Singapore this May can experience the Five-Footway Festival, which is taking place from 2–10 May 2026 in Chinatown Singapore Smith Street. Organised by the Chinatown Business Association, the Festival celebrates the theme “Our … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Montague. Cooper Neill New Zealand’s Michelle Montague has marked her UFC return with another unanimous decision win to improve her unbeaten record to 8-0 in the sport. The ‘Wild One’ outmuscled and out-fought former bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva to win (30-27, 29-29 and 29-28) on the judges’ scorecards. Montague … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A boat building facility that erupted in flames on Tuesday morning is a “total loss”, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says. Luckily no one was inside the building when the blaze began around 10am, Assistant District Commander Shaun Pilgrim told RNZ. Calvin Samuel Fourteen crews battled to contain the fire in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre, now head coach of the Phoenix. AAP Image/Matt Turner / Photosport Caretaker coach Chris Greenacre has been appointed the Wellington Phoenix men’s coach following a long apprenticeship at the A-league football club. Greenacre, who has called Wellington home since 2009 when he joined the Phoenix as a player, will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Trade Minister exchanges gifts after signing the free trade agreement (FTA) with India in New Delhi. supplied Big tariff wins for many goods exporters, especially sheep meat, forestry, seafood and horticulture Services gain certainty and protection, not major new market openings Beef and bulk dairy see little change, marking … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – “Step onto the stage with the legends and the idol, now under one roof.” Madame Tussauds Singapore invites guests to experience this star-studded encounter as beloved figures of Lay Zhang(Zhang Yixing) and Lin Dan take centre stage in a dynamic, cross-cultural showcase … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) has successfully convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), approving key resolutions on strategic direction, governance, and capital strengthening to accelerate sustainable growth. The approved 2026 business plan targets PBT of VND … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents in many parts of the North Island are in the process of trying to put their homes back together after torrential rain and flooding in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Building Research Association of New Zealand, or BRANZ, is urging homeowners affected by the recent flooding to be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rowena Walker. Supplied / NZ Police Police are continuing to search Christchurch’s red zone for missing woman Rowena Walker. The 39-year-old was last seen on 14 August when CCTV captured her with an associate in Bassett Street in the suburb of Burwood. Her mother reported her missing two months later. Police … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says that has welcomed the Government developing options to remove regulatory barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise diesel use, saying that urgent action is required to keep the economy moving and protect jobs. Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that Transporting New Zealand has been working with officials … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Six of the biggest fossil fuel companies are projected to earn $2,967 a second in profits in 2026, new Oxfam research finds, ahead of the first global conference this week on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. This marks an increase of almost $37 million a day compared to the … Read more
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association (ACA) has named Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater Home, Enliven, as its 2026 Nurse of the Year. Now in its second year, the award recognises outstanding nursing leadership in aged residential care. Bini follows 2025 inaugural recipient Riha Devendra. Bini was recognised for her ability to … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council A group of young people from Porirua colleges are getting a taste of life in the workforce as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme run by Porirua City Council. Now in its fifth year, the programme provides real-world work experience. The students develop a CV, apply for a role at Council and … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Shocking new reports on the rise of sophisticated drug-smuggling vessels crossing the Pacific has highlighted a growing threat to vulnerable communities, with ChildFund New Zealand warning that children are increasingly exposed to the impacts of transnational crime. “We work with local communities in some of the remotest islands in the Pacific, on … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 April 2026 The find is even more remarkable as the frogs are hundreds of kilometres south of their current known range. Twelve-year-old nature lover Rumi Lourie found the frogs while looking at the wildlife in the creek running through some lush native bush behind his house. He noticed they … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf By Gianina Schwanecke New Zealand Winegrowers wants wine lovers to raise their glasses this month, as it launches the ‘The Great White Wine Toast’ – a global campaign calling for the creation of an official white wine emoji alongside the existing red wine emoji. Despite the global popularity of white … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The threat of prosecution has been effective at getting students re-enrolled at school, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. 34 cases have been formally notified to the Ministry of Education’s Prosecutions Unit. 17 cases were resolved before a prosecution had to be taken. As of 28 April 2026, one prosecution was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in west Auckland, 28 April, 2026. Dan Satherley / RNZ Fourteen Fire and Emergency (FENZ) crews are battling to contain a large fire at a boat building facility in the Auckland suburb of Glendene. Large plumes of grey smoke have been seen billowing out from the location in West … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 was not a good year for active fund managers in New Zealand, new data suggests. nito500/123RF 2025 was not a good year for active fund managers in New Zealand, new data suggests. S&P Dow Jones Indices has released its latest SPIVA scorecard, measuring the performance of actively managed funds against … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A serial thief who allegedly targeted the bedsides of hospital patients will face court after being arrested. The 30-year-old woman was wanted for a spate of dishonesty offending across hospitals in Auckland and Waikato earlier this year. Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector CJ Miles, says the offending spree allegedly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can name the man that died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday 22 March. He was 23-year-old Enoch Carlisle from the Southland District. Police continue to investigate the crash. Police have earlier issued an appeal to understand further circumstances of the crash. If you witnessed the crash, or have … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today launched our Roving Health and Safety Representatives policy at the Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration in Wellington, with further events held across the motu in Manawatū, Christchurch, and Otago. Workers’ Memorial Day is an international day of remembrance for working people killed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s ruminant protein regulations are under review to protect the country’s $4.9 billion beef export sector, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “The review of the Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations 1999 focuses on preventing BSE ‘mad cow disease’ entering New Zealand’s cattle through contaminated feed.” New Zealand has never recorded a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Major works have been completed two months ahead of schedule to improve one of the most flood affected stretches of State Highway 2 (SH2) in Tairāwhiti, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The Hakanui Straight project upgraded a section of SH2 near Te Karaka, which was typically the first part of the highway to flood and close during severe weather events. I’m really pleased to see … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – In observance of Earth Week 2026, a globally recognized week dedicated to environmental awareness, Proud Group, together with its affiliated companies — Andamanda Phuket, InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG, and Reefuel — announce the continuation of their flagship sustainability initiative, “Go … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police This week, Police Search and Rescue alongside specialist search teams will be continuing land, water, and aerial searches in and around the Christchurch red zone, covering a large area in the search for Rowena Walker. Members of the public may see an increased Police presence while we are the area, including … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand were found to contain asbestos. Supplied / MBIE Parents whose children played with asbestos contaminated sand are taking Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal and encouraging others to do the same. In November 2025, Kmart issued a … Read more