ACE ROBOTICS Open-Sources Real-Time Generative World Model Kairos 3.0-4B

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Source: Media Outreach A native world model built from the ground up for embodied intelligence, Kairos 3.0-4B delivers exceptional physics-consistent deep understanding and cross-embodiment generalization, enabling a single “brain” to drive robots of multiple form factors. Kairos 3.0-4B leverages a unified “multi-modal understanding-generation-prediction” architecture for physical-level deep understanding, long-horizon dynamic interaction, precise action control, and … Read more

International migration: January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: January 2026 – information release 13 March 2026 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the January 2026 year compared with the January 2025 year were: migrant arrivals: 137,500 (± … Read more

International travel: January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: January 2026 – information release 13 March 2026 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 385,400 in January 2026, an increase of 15,200 from … Read more

OPPO and Google Partner to Redefine Productivity for Foldable Devices with Next-Gen AI Stylus Experience

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, is deepening its collaboration with Google Cloud to reimagine AI-powered productivity on its upcoming Find N6 foldable flagship with the new OPPO AI Pen. Kai Tang, President of Software Engineering at OPPO, said: “OPPO’s … Read more

Warriors overpower Raiders to continue winning start

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ali Leiataua of the Warriors heads for the line in the round two match against the Raiders at Go Media Stadium. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Second-rower Leka Halasima and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scored a try double each, as NZ Warriors overpowered Canberra Raiders 40-6 at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The contest was locked … Read more

NRL: Warriors v Raiders

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ali Leiataua of the Warriors heads for the line in the round two match against the Raiders at Go Media Stadium. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Second-rower Leka Halasima and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scored a try double each, as NZ Warriors overpowered Canberra Raiders 38-6 at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The contest was locked … Read more

“Created for Ease”: ECOVACS Brand Campaign Honors Caregivers Across the APAC Region

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Source: Media Outreach For the past 20 years, ECOVACS has been driven by a fearless spirit of innovation to solve complex challenges and continuously advance the user experience. The pioneering intelligent technologies in the ECOVACS DEEBOT robotic vacuums and WINBOT robotic window cleaners, such as the OMNI Station, OZMO ROLLER technology, and PowerBoost technology have … Read more

Hurricanes close out third win after early scare against Western Force

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Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes half back Cam Roigard kicks ahead during the Super Rugby Pacific game against the Western Force. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz After an error-ridden first 40, a disjointed looking Hurricanes side went to the sheds trailing the Force 8-5 at McLean Park. Cue the cavalry. Bolstered by their bench, the Hurricanes … Read more

Child seriously hurt after being hit by car at McDonald’s

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Source: Radio New Zealand The child was taken to the hospital in a serious condition Supplied / St John A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Invercargill. Police said emergency services were called to the McDonald’s on Dee Street at 7 pm. The child was taken to the hospital … Read more

GrabForGood Fund Increases Commitment to US$3.2 Million for 2026 to Education and Community Resilience Programmes across Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Grab, a leading super app in Southeast Asia, today announced a US$3.2 million commitment for 2026 from the GrabForGood Fund, an endowment dedicated to supporting its partners and the community-at-large. This latest allocation will fund programmes across Southeast Asia to support the … Read more

Minister visits EIT Tairāwhiti to see workforce training and innovation

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 7 minutes ago Minister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds visited EIT’s Tairāwhiti campus today to see how the newly independent institute is helping build the region’s future workforce. During the visit, the Minister, along with East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick, toured several facilities including the Drone Research Lab, Electrical Lab, … Read more

Hong Kong Exporters’ Association Leads Greater Bay Area Technology Companies to “Go Global” at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – The Hong Kong Innovation and Invention (HKII), one of the flagship projects organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), leads 48 inventions from the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area(GBA) to showcase at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG), … Read more

Person hit by truck in Mauku, nea Pukekohe

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Source: Radio New Zealand A person has been hit by a truck on Titi Road. Google Maps A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. Police say he died at the scene. The crash happened at 3.22pm on Titi Road. The Serious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety … Read more

APAS Debuts at The Battery Show Asia Showcasing Eight Innovative Battery Technology Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach Hosting New Energy Summit to Connect Global Experts Insights on New Energy Landscape HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS), under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC),made its debut at The Battery Show Asia held from 10 to 12 … Read more

WOLF Strengthens Expansion Plans into APAC

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – WOLF, the heritage luxury brand renowned for its precision watch winding technology and expertly handcrafted watch and jewellery boxes and travel cases, announces a significant strengthening of its presence across the Asian market. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in … Read more

Driving more efficiently could help save fuel as prices spike

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Source: Radio New Zealand The war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up fuel prices. RNZ / Dan Cook An energy sustainability expert thinks driving more efficiently could help the country get ahead of any future petrol shortages. The war in the Middle East and the closure … Read more

First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. RNZ / Tim Brown New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. The local council is trialling three rubber surfaces on Glentunnel Domain Road with the possibility of rubber-based … Read more

TV Anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori Collaboration Event March 14 – December 13, 2026

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Source: Media Outreach HYOGO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Nijigen no Mori Inc. (Head Office: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Hiroshige Sadamatsu) will host a limited-time collaboration event based on the TV anime Attack on Titan at the Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park anime theme park “Nijigen no Mori.” The event … Read more

Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as New Zealand enters it’s ninth Covid wave. National Clinical Director of the Public Health Service Dr Susan Jack told Checkpoint many people aren’t testing for Covid, and the best way to track numbers is … Read more

Appeal for information following burglary, Invercargill

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sarah Harper – Invercargill CIB:  Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. It happened around 5.15am at a supermarket on North Road. Initial enquiries have determined that the offenders have used a vehicle to force the front doors of … Read more

Live: Hurricanes v Western Force – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Hurricanes return home from a demolition job of the Waratahs to take on the Western Force in Napier. Meanwhile, the Force’s New Zealand tour resumes after a high-scoring defeat to the Highlanders last week. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1. Pouri Rakete-Stones. 2. Jacob Devery. 3. Pasilio Tosi. 4. Caleb … Read more

Dean ‘delighted’ by mayor’s comments on funding restoration of Christ Church Cathedral

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Source: Radio New Zealand Christ Church Cathedral Dean Ben Truman inside the cathedral. RNZ/Rachel Graham The Christ Church Cathedral Dean is delighted by the Christchurch mayor’s suggestion that the city council should contribute millions of dollars more to the earthquake-damaged building’s restoration. Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd, which is managing the rebuild, mothballed the project … Read more

Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists who say NZ lagging behind with treatments

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Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Judith Trotman and Health Minister Simeon Brown. Supplied The Health Minister has agreed to meet with a group of blood cancer specialists who wrote an open letter expressing their alarm at Kiwi patients dying unnecessarily because Aotearoa is lagging behind with treatments. The dozens of doctors, nurses and clinician researchers … Read more

Fast-track Decision Looms on Destructive Waitaha Hydo Scheme

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Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Fast Track expert panel should turn down the previously declined ‘Waitaha Hydro’ project, which if approved will destroy an internationally significant South Island river. An application to dam the river as part of the ‘Waitaha Hydro project’ was declined in 2019 by the Minister for the Environment … Read more

Cancellation of live exports a win for Animals

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is claiming a win for animals, following the Luxon Government’s confirmation that they have cancelled plans to reinstate the live export of animals at sea. Plans to resume the trade in live animals by sea was part of the National and Act coalition agreement, however the frequently endorsed intention … Read more

Wellington Council budget cuts would ruin capital city’s green reputation

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is astounded to read a Wellington City Council working group’s newly released cost-cutting proposal which includes major slash and burn cuts to climate change and transport. “Our city has been internationally recognised for its leadership in reducing emissions and transforming our transport system. This cost-cutting proposal completely guts that reputation … Read more

DOC backtracks after accusations it was illegally closing popular track

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Source: Radio New Zealand Harwoods Hole on Takaka Hill Supplied – Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation (DOC) has u-turned on its closure of the track to the country’s deepest natural sinkhole. Harwoods Hole, which is a nearly 180-metre deep vertical shaft, is part of a cave system in the Abel Tasman National Park. … Read more