Ping An Digital Bank Announces FY2025 Annual Results, Net Interest Income Rose by over 60% YoY, Total Assets Achieved 135% Growth

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Source: Media Outreach With the new brand vision“Always with You, Always Ahead,“ we provide professional support to help customers navigate with confidence – from banking services to life protection planning. As a fully licensed bank, Ping An Digital Bank is rapidly expanding its retail banking business, having successively launched online and offline insurance, and wealth … Read more

Hong Kong Design Centre Unveils ‘From Memory to Horizon: The Visual Language of Hong Kong Tourism’

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Source: Media Outreach A Landmark Exhibition Exploring Seven Decades of How Hong Kong Told Its Story to the World HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as lead sponsor, proudly presents ‘From Memory to Horizon: The … Read more

Sincere Healthcare Group and Landmark Medical Centre Mutually Agree to Terminate Agreement

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Source: Media Outreach Sincere Healthcare Group exits Landmark Medical Centre deal; affirms continuity of Johor operations JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Sincere Healthcare Group (S) Pte Ltd (“Sincere Healthcare Group” or “the Group”) today announced that it has mutually agreed with Landmark Medical Centre Sdn Bhd … Read more

Appeal for information following crash, Avonside

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with our enquiries. At 5:40pm on 1 April, Police were called to a crash involving a car and an electric motorbike on Woodham Road, Avonside between … Read more

Blue Launches New Campaign for “WeSave Short Term Insurance Plan ST1 (3-Year)” “Effortless Wealth Growth, Lock-in Guaranteed Returns”

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Source: Media Outreach Secure a 3-Year Guaranteed Return of 3.81% p.a. with a Single Premium HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Blue, Hong Kong’s first digital life insurer, remains steadfast in its customer-centric philosophy, dedicated to helping every customer manage their financial goals with peace of mind and predictability. … Read more

Confidence slumps, costs surge as businesses face ‘perfect storm’, ANZ survey shows

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Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Business confidence has slumped into negative territory, as firms face weaker activity and rising cost pressures, ANZ says. The bank’s latest Business Outlook survey shows headline confidence dropped from a net 32.5 percent in March to minus 10.6 percent in April. Chief economist Sharon Zollner … Read more

Appointments – Asia NZ Foundation welcomes four new trustees to its board

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Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono welcomes the appointment of four new trustees to its Board. Established by the New Zealand Government in 1994, the Asia New Zealand Foundation is the country’s leading authority on Asia. The Foundation provides experiences and insights that help New Zealanders to build their … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 1 May, between midday and 1pm. The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls … Read more

Moa Point failure a ‘nightmare’ for Wellington businesses, group says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Moa Point failure in Wellington, has been a “nightmare” for the south coast community, a business group says, and a financial package is vital for some businesses’ survival. It comes as Wellington City Councillors approved … Read more

Wild weather keeps Palmerston North’s Wildbase Hospital busy with displaced seabirds

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Source: Radio New Zealand An albatross injured in last week’s lower North Island storm was released off the coast of Napier on Thursday and two others hurt in the same wild weather are on the road to recovery. They’ve rehabilitated at Palmerston North’s Wildbase Hospital, where they’re treated to a diet of salmon and get … Read more

Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders

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Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Police are warning people planning to take part in informal bike rides across Auckland that they’ll be watching and taking action against anyone not following road rules or engaging in “anti-social behaviour”. Police are aware of events this weekend and four separate events in … Read more

HKSTP Deepens Southeast Asia I&T Ties at MTX 2026, Signs Inaugural MoU with Singapore’s TechX

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Source: Media Outreach Having led 100+ Hong Kong tech firms to SE Asia over the past year, accelerating global expansion through strategic collaboration HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation continues to deepen its innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration with Southeast Asia, actively … Read more

Virginity testing ban bill drawn from ballot

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Source: Radio New Zealand Labour list MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan RNZ / Blessen Tom A member’s bill seeking to ban virginity testing in New Zealand has been drawn from Parliament’s ballot, clearing the way for it to be introduced to the House. Labour list MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan’s bill would make both virginity testing and hymenoplasty criminal … Read more

NZ men book ‘Super Round’ spot at U23 Softball World Cup

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand remain in the hunt for their first U23 men’s Softball World Cup medal. MANUEL LARA / WBSC The NZ men’s Black Sox have secured their place in the ‘Super Round’ at the U23 Softball World Cup at Sincelejo, Colombia, after an 8-4 win over Czechia in their final opening … Read more

Up to six New Zealanders caught up in Israeli Defense Force’s interception of flotilla bound for Gaza

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Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED Up to six New Zealanders may have been caught up in an Israeli Defense Force’s interception of boats in a flotilla bound for Gaza, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says. An MFAT spokesperson said … Read more

Local councils plead for ‘balance’ over proposed rates increase caps

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Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith. LDR A local council representative has called for “balance”, as the government contemplates a cap on unsustainable rates increases. The legislation, which would restrict the increases to 2-4 percent each year, was proposed for early 2027, with a two-year transition period, but international credit ratings agency … Read more

Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices – Commerce Commission

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Source: Radio New Zealand The lawyer for the Commerce Commission has described it as a cynical marketing ploy. 123rf.com Gym chain City Fitness has battled claims in court it deceived customers with misleading membership prices. The fitness giant faced 16 charges under the Fair Trading Act . The Commerce Commission claimed City Fitness’ advertised membership … Read more

Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson

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Source: Radio New Zealand A forklift on fire at Nelson Port. Supplied/ Mike Wilson Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that started in a forklift at Port Nelson. Fire and Emergency says it was called to the fire at the port just before 4.30pm. When firefighters arrived they found a large forklift on fire … Read more

PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after ‘difficult’ consolidation decision

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Source: Radio New Zealand Raw wool samples on display for buyers to peruse at the PGG Wrightson wool store and auction house. RNZ/Monique Steele A new national wool auction, closing a chapter for Hawke’s Bay, was off to a subdued but promising start in Christchurch this week. The hammer went down on more than 9000 … Read more

Police warning to bike riders ahead of planned events

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding anyone considering joining informal bicycle rides across Auckland in coming weeks that we will be taking action. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, of Counties Manukau, says Police are aware there are a number of these rides across parts of Counties Manukau and Auckland city planned for weekends in May. “We … Read more

Auckland transport reforms pass third reading

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Source: New Zealand Government Landmark reforms to Auckland’s transport system passed their third reading today, restoring democratic accountability and fixing the basics of how Auckland makes transport decisions, Transport Minister Chris Bishop, Auckland Minister Simon Watts, and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown say.  “These reforms deliver on the Government’s commitment to reset transport governance and restore … Read more

Auckland FC’s A-League season on the line in home elimination final

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Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC fans, crowd and supporters aka The Port. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s season is on the line this Saturday – and their patchy home form means survival is far from certain. Win the A-League Elimination Final against Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium and Auckland will progress to … Read more

Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights

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Source: Radio New Zealand The airline says the changes are because of the ongoing impact of high fuel costs. AFP Air New Zealand has made further cuts to some regional flights, in what one mayor calls “disappointing news”. The flag carrier last announced reductions earlier this month citing ongoing high costs for jet fuel. On … Read more

National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) says the government has breached its Waitangi Treaty obligations to consult with Māori in proceeding with legislation that would weaken treaty clauses across a range of laws. In a joint letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Justice … Read more

Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine

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Source: Radio New Zealand By Sammy Carter Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) have already distributed 8000 stoves and water boilers to Ukrainian families. Supplied A New Zealand charity is preparing to send aid of thousands more stoves and water boilers into Ukraine’s most dangerous red zones. Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) … Read more

Appeal for information following aggravated burglary, Mataura Island Road

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten, Gore Police: Gore Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a rural property on Mataura Island Road, Mataura Island in the early hours of Tuesday morning 28 April. At about 6.50am intruders were disturbed at the property. An altercation followed between a … Read more