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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied An apartment block in central Wellington has been evacuated after a fire on Monday evening. Two people were in the apartment at the time of the fire. Police say one person was seriously hurt and taken to hospital. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) was alerted to a small third-floor … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – MyRepublic and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration to drive applied AI innovation through the co-development of AI training programs leveraging MyRepublic’s AI automation sandbox environment. MoU signing ceremony between MyRepublic and Singapore … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Austin. RNZ / Evie Richardson Farmers say the skyrocketing price of fuel couldn’t have come at a worst possible time. The end of summer marks the beginning of harvest season for arable farmers, a time when they can burn more than double the amount of fuel than any other time … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The initiative brings together children and caretakers of Rumah Penyayang Darul Ilmi Gombak in a meaningful iftar gathering. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – In the spirit of Ramadan, Ayam Brand hosted #AyamBersamaMu: Berbuka Puasa Bersama Ayam Brand 2026, a simple yet meaningful berbuka puasa session … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In March 2024, Customs carried out search warrants in Gisborne, locating a significant amount of cash in a bedroom and in a vehicle parked outside the restaurant, as well as over a kilogram of loose tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes inside the restaurant. Supplied / New Zealand Customs New Zealand Customs has … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Scenic Group today announced the expansion of the dedicated Asia Pacific (APAC) team based in Singapore, operating as Scenic Tours APAC Pte. Ltd. This significant commitment reinforces the company’s continued global expansion strategy and long-term commitment to growth across the APAC region. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – MyRepublic has entered into a collaboration with Singapore Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) to support digital adoption, strengthen cyber resilience, and enable AI readiness among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the wider business community in Singapore, following the signing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Four dolphins have been killed off Kaikōura’s coast in the past two years, including three by set net entanglement Supplied / Genevieve Robinson Conservation groups are calling for action to reduce dolphin deaths off Canterbury’s coastline. A female Hector’s dolphin was killed in a set net off Kaikōura’s coast and discarded … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The company received 27 shipments of the live green-lipped mussels. NIWA/Rebekah Parsons-King A Christchurch-based fish processor has been fined $20,000 for illegally handling live mussels from a restricted biosecurity zone. Ikana New Zealand was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court this month after admitting nine biosecurity offences. Ministry for Primary Industries … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Melanna House has been closed since September. Supplied Waiheke Island’s only respite care house for kids with disabilities has closed, leaving parents who booked their children in for school holiday programmes and overnight stays in the lurch. Spectrum Care said the service at Melanna House was running at a loss and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Kiwibank A recent insurance promotion in which customers were offered Prezzy cards for new business is a reminder to watch out for loyalty tax, Consumer NZ says. Glenn Marshall, who is an insurance broker but is acting in a personal capacity as a consumer, has complained to IAG about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale members received payments into their own accounts but those payments could be taken out again by the community’s financial controller. RNZ / Jean Edwards Gloriavale’s leaders made sham payments to community members to make it appear as though they are rewarded for their efforts, the Employment Court has heard. A … Read more
Source: Green Party Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced no new support for families hit by the fuel crisis. “Nicola Willis pulled together a press conference to announce that there is no new support on the way for families, despite it costing $23 more than normal to fill an average petrol car and $36 more … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch District Court. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warning: This story contains details of an alleged sexual assault. A man accused of taking a teenager 17 years his junior to a bach and then sexually violating him while the young man was intoxicated has pleaded not guilty. The accused, who has name … Read more
Source: Media Outreach 63 percent of industrial leaders in Malaysia have already invested in energy efficiency and a further 33 percent plan to within 12 months – yet results remain fragmented and uneven Energy consumes 25 percent of operating costs in Malaysia, and 61 percent say rising costs threaten profitability – but barriers have shifted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Oranga Tamariki is investigating after two youths absconded from a Lower Hutt care facility. Residential services care and protection manager Karen Gillies said police were called when the pair fled the Epuni Care and Protection Facility on Sunday night. They were found and returned in the early hours of Monday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mama Hooch trial, Danny Jaz, left, Roberto Jaz appear in the Christchurch District Court charged with sexual violation 07 February 2023. Supplied / POOL Warning: This story deals with sexual violence. Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch’s most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the end of night closures on State Highway 35, restoring 24-hour access to the important East Coast route following severe weather events at the start of the year. “Crews have been working since the end of January to restore access after the road was hit … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title behind him, saying it was a miscommunication and both he and the Samoan prime minister have moved on. Samoa’s government had to clarify on Monday morning that neither Luxon nor his representatives had requested he … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins has rejected the allegations. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands. The allegations – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade Paul’s private … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mama Hooch trial, Danny Jaz, left, Roberto Jaz appear in the Christchurch District Court charged with sexual violation 07 February 2023. Supplied / POOL Warning: This story deals with sexual violence. Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch’s most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – True Chiropractic has announced the expansion of its care model to include a series of specialised chiropractic programmes, designed to address the evolving musculoskeletal health needs of patients in Singapore. Chiropractor guiding a patient through assessment, movement therapy and chiropractic care at … Read more
Source: Save the Children Children are clutching beloved pets and toys as they flee their homes in Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with the violence also cutting access to vital medical care, including for children and pregnant women, Save the Children said. Over 831,000 people, including over 290,000 children, have been forcibly displaced in Lebanon … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is urging Finance Minister Nicola Willis to walk the talk and deliver support for a key group of hard working New Zealanders struggling with rising fuel costs from the Iran war – 23,000 home support workers. The Finance Minister today said the Government was considering targeted, timely and temporary options for low … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A Bill is being introduced today to reform alcohol laws as part of the Government’s work to unleash New Zealanders and businesses from the stranglehold of red tape and support economic growth, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee and Regulation Minister David Seymour say. “Alcohol is a legal product that the vast … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The arrested men will appear in court later this month, say police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Two men have been charged with the murder of a Gisborne father of four who was shot and killed last year. Bill Maangi died in hospital after being shot at an address on Ormond Road … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Months before the current geopolitical crisis hit global markets, Asia Pacific (APAC) executives had begun shielding their businesses by shortening supply chains and focusing on regional trade. Forvis Mazars’ C-suite barometer 2026: Adapting in uncertainty shows this proactive approach, alongside with efficiency-driving … Read more