Bridge Data Centres Plans Major Investment with Global Partners to Strengthen Singapore’s Position as Asia Pacific’s Leading AI Hub

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Source: Media Outreach Strategic Investment of S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance AI-ready data centre developments, supporting over 2 GW of AI-ready capacity globally, and driving technological innovation with international ecosystem partners. First-mover advantage as one of Asia Pacific’s top three hyperscale data centre developers, with proven track record delivering large-scale campus developments in Malaysia, … Read more

Should Marsden Point refinery have been saved? Shane Jones and David Seymour can’t agree

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Source: Radio New Zealand Currently the country has about 52 days worth of fuel supply either in country or en route. RNZ Shane Jones is continuing to make a case for why the Marsden Point refinery should have been saved, but his coalition partner David Seymour says the economics don’t stack up. The debate over … Read more

Four before the courts after failing to appear, Coromandel Peninsula

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Source: New Zealand Police Four people are facing the courts following the first of many Police operations in Eastern Waikato today. Police conducted a number of search warrants in the Coromandel Peninsula, today, in an operation targeting offenders with warrants to arrest or who have failed to turn up to Court recently. As a result, … Read more

Seoul Restaurant San Named One To Watch By Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

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Source: Media Outreach The new French-influenced, modern Korean fine-dining spot in Gangnam demonstrates exceptional culinary talent and potential for future glory HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Restaurant San, Seoul’s most outstanding new fine-dining restaurant, has been named the winner of the One To Watch Award 2026 by Asia’s … Read more

Heritage advocates warn shifting to higher seismic zone will damage Dunedin’s economy

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Octagon in Dunedin. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Heritage advocates are warning shifting Dunedin to a higher seismic zone will damage the city’s economy and put its iconic heritage buildings at risk. Under the proposed new earthquake prone buildings bill, Coastal Otago – including Dunedin – will shift from a low … Read more

Zaroa NZ Salami products recalled due lack of required food safety controls

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting MeatUp Limited trading as Zaroa NZ in recalling all batches of 3 salami products due to a lack of required food safety controls.  “The concern is the salami has been produced without the required controls and oversight,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy … Read more

Successful end to fruit fly response in Auckland’s Mt Roskill

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill have been lifted with no further evidence of Queensland fruit fly found in the area, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north. The decision to end the operation follows 6 weeks of intensive … Read more

HKFYG presents Hong Kong International a cappella Festival 2026: Voices Unbound

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – This March, voices from around the world enthral the city with the return of the Hong Kong International a cappella Festival 2026. A celebration of vocal virtuosity and a confluence of global artistry, the annual flagship event of The Hong … Read more

Proposed options to improve the traceability of pigs and sheep

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Update – 19 February 2026 The consultation closing time was extended by 7 hours. Submissions will now be accepted up to 11.59pm on 5 April 2026.   We’ve also confirmed dates and times for 2 public webinars we’re holding to outline the proposals in more detail. Webinar information Have your … Read more

Fruit fly surveillance area widens in Papatoetoe

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is widening its trapping zone in Papatoetoe after today finding 3 more male Oriental fruit flies, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. “The finds in our traps, following last week’s detection of a single male fly in the suburb, is not unexpected and shows … Read more

Fruit fly response ramps up in Papatoetoe

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Oriental fruit fly response continues in Papatoetoe, with no further sign of the pest so far, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis.  It follows the identification of a single male fruit fly in a surveillance trap in the suburb on Wednesday. “We’re continuing to ramp up … Read more

Pams Beef Lasagna recalled due to incorrect use-by date

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands in its recall of Pams Beef Lasagne due to the product being labelled with the incorrect use-by date.  “The concern with this lasagna is that the use-by date is incorrect by 2 months. It should have been March 1, which … Read more

Restrictions now in place on fruit and vegetable movements in Papatoetoe

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe following yesterday’s detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. The Oriental fruit fly was found in one of Biosecurity New … Read more

Biosecurity New Zealand investigating and boosting trapping after Oriental fruit fly find

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A biosecurity operation is under way in Papatoetoe in South Auckland following the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. “The fruit fly was identified this evening as part of Biosecurity New Zealand’s national surveillance programme, … Read more

Hauraki Gulf collections closure comes into force

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Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast north of Auckland, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. The closure, which starts today, has been put in place to … Read more

The British Council announces new support for Southeast Asian artisan communities with a 48,000 GBP in funding across the region

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – The British Council has announced a new phase of support for craft artisans and creative entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia, launching a train-the-trainer programme to support the strengthening local creative economies in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. … Read more

The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026: Global art sales rose 4% to USD 59.6 billion in 2025

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Source: Media Outreach The global art market returned to growth in 2025, led by renewed confidence at the high end, with dealer sales up 2% year‑on‑year and public auction sales rising 9% by value. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report … Read more

Kane Williamson ‘modernises’ protective gear after painful blow

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson is behind a new business making protective gear for high-impact sports. Jay Drew Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has a very personal reason to be invested in protective gear in high-impact sports. In 2012, a Dale Steyn delivery during Test against South Africa in Wellington … Read more

Wellington Water apologises for smell after turning fan on at Moa Point

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water has apologised to south coast residents after some complained of smells coming from its waste treatment plant late last night. Crews at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant restarted its ventilation system to remove gases and smells from the facility yesterday, causing complaints from locals. The … Read more

Fuel costs could drive New Zealand trucking businesses to the ground

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Source: Radio New Zealand More than 90 percent of freight in Aotearoa is moved by road. Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association. War in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, meaning oil prices are volatile. On Thursday, the price … Read more

Gang members arrested after Bay of Plenty memorial run

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Source: New Zealand Police Persistent Police visibility and strong enforcement sent a clear message to gang members as they came into town for a memorial run last weekend – Police are watching, and we’ll take action when we need to. The group travelled to the Bay of Plenty District ahead of an event in the … Read more

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV

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Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference, 6pm, 12 March, New Zealand International Conference Centre, Auckland] Good evening – Our hosts, the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited, particularly Board Chair Brent Impey and Chief Executive Natasha Melesia;  Pacific broadcasting partners from across the region;  Members of the diplomatic corps;  Members … Read more

Police Association and Retail NZ warn dangers of potential changes to Crimes Act

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police Association president Steve Watt VNP / Phil Smith Police Association and Retail NZ warn that people could die if new powers for citizens’ arrests and detaining criminals pass into law Ministerial advisory group chairman says retailers need more powers to protect themselves Supermarket giant worries about weapons. Politicians considering wideranging … Read more

Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading

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Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.   The Employment Leave Bill seeks to replace the Holidays Act 2003 and offers a simple, workable framework that gives businesses certainty, reduces potential error, and fixes what matters for employers and workers.  … Read more

Pre-harvest karakia brings together team at Pukerau kiwifruit Orchard

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust chairman Pita Tipene (left) inspects vines at Pukerau Orchard, near Kerikeri, after the iwi started expanding into kiwifruit in 2018. Peter de Graaf A pre-harvest karakia at a Kerikeri kiwifruit orchard reflects growing recognition of tikanga Māori in the country’s horticulture industry, a Northland iwi leader says. … Read more

Improved access to secondary legislation

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Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation Amendment Bill will make it easier for New Zealanders to find, use, and understand the law that they are required to follow,” Ms Collins says. … Read more

Christchurch residents told to evacuate after ‘high-risk explosive’ found

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Source: Radio New Zealand The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch. RNZ/Anna Sargent Residents have been evacuated from a suburb near Christchurch Airport after a “high-risk explosive” was found. Cordons are in place around Sheffield Crescent in Burnside after police were alerted to the substance shortly before 2.30pm on Thursday. Police sent an emergency … Read more