Police acknowledge sentencing of Scott James Southwood

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Mathew Wood, Police acknowledge the 14 year sentence handed down to 35-year-old man Scott James Southwood today. In June he pleaded guilty to sexual violation by rape, sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, failing to stop, and assault with a weapon. We want to acknowledge the bravery and…

DOC plans to install a gate to manage visitors on the Hooker Valley Track

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 September 2026 Engineers have identified cable wear on the 47-year-old suspension and have recommended enforcing the 20-person limit. Aoraki Principal Ranger Dave Dittmer says the bridge is safe to cross but the people limit needs to be followed. “We’ve seen a surge in visitors recently and have regularly seen…

On the scent of suspicious activity

Source: New Zealand Police A report of burglary grew into the discovery of an alleged cannabis cultivation operation in Remuera this morning.   Just gone 3.50am, Police received information about glass breaking at an address on Bassett Road.  Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Burrow, Auckland City CIB, says officers dispatched to the suspicious activity were instead…

Fatal crash: Pakuranga

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Pakuranga last night. Emergency services were called to Pakuranga Road at 9.05pm to reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Sadly, despite best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene.   The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the…

Search for ZK-EBU on Lake Moeraki 

Source: New Zealand Police Lake Moeraki was calm and shrouded in mist for much of today, providing a reflective setting for family and search members as they considered what the coming days may bring.  Tomorrow will involve a sonar search of the lake and any metal found will be investigated further.  More information will be provided…

Hong Kong Young Drivers Battle at Guangzhou Conghua as HK Youth Karting Championship Completes Opening Round

Source: Media Outreach Drivers aged 8–17 build real race experience through qualifying, attack, defense and overtaking HONG KONG / GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 — For a young racing driver, there is far more to learn from a kart race than simply setting the fastest lap. Organised by China Hong … Read more

Building a Knowledge Hub for China-ASEAN Energy Cooperation

Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – During the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, China Southern Power Grid showcased a range of innovations designed to support energy cooperation between China and ASEAN. These included the DaWatt – Lao Language Large Language Model (LLM) … Read more

24th Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival to Showcase Asia’s Spectacular Autumn Colors

Source: Media Outreach BAZHONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – The 24th Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival will run from October 1 to November 18 at the Guangwu Mountain Tourism Area in Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China. Sweeping red leaf scenery across Guangwu Mountain Located in southwest China, Guangwu Mountain … Read more

Appeal for information after driver arrested, Waikato Expressway

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a dangerous driver was arrested on the Waikato Expressway tonight. About 6pm, Police began receiving reports of a black Subaru Legacy being driven at high speed near Huntly, allegedly weaving across lanes, braking unpredictably, and swerving towards other vehicles, forcing them to…

Hong Kong sets out strategies to enhance the appeal and add value to the city’s tourism industry

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Enhancing the city’s appeal as a destination for tourism and major sports and cultural events was a strong focus of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (2026-2030) and the … Read more

Aolani Collaborates With NVIDIA to Expand AI Factory Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Aolani, a Singapore-founded AI Cloud powering AI growth, today announced the signing of a strategic compute collaboration with NVIDIA. A first of its scale for a Southeast Asian-founded company, the collaboration marks a major milestone that will significantly boost Southeast Asia’s profile … Read more

PM is right to be surprised – real pay data, not job ads, shows public service pay up 1.3%, inflation 4.1%

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Prime Minister was right to be surprised by claims public servants are getting 10% pay rises – because they aren’t. Official figures show public service pay rose just 1.3 percent in the year to June, while prices rose 4.1 percent. Christopher Luxon was caught out … Read more

New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have formally ratified the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in our growing relationship, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. Mr McClay exchanged formal documents with India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, H.E. Ms Muanpuii Saiawi in Parliament today,…

‘There’s always a way to talk’

Source: New Zealand Government [Address to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Old Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament Buildings.] National Chair of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Dr Sarena Kelly, Executive Director of the Council for International Development Todd Cleaver, Past-President of the NZIIA Dr James Kember, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade…

Thailand Accelerates Industrial Ecosystem Upgrade to Attract Global Investment

Source: Media Outreach I-EA-T strengthens investment readiness through faster approvals, modern infrastructure and clean energy BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutRech Newswire – 21 September 2026 – The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (I-EA-T) is accelerating efforts to strengthen Thailand’s industrial ecosystem and enhance its readiness for global investment.Under its “I-EA-T RAPID Forward” strategy, the Authority … Read more

Phancy Ranks First Overall in IDC’s Assessment of China’s AI Computing Resource Management Platforms, Receiving Full Scores in Four Key Dimensions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or “the Group”, stock code: 6682.HK), a leading full-stack enterprise-AI cloud services platform, ranked first overall in the latest 2026 China AI Computing Resource Management Platform Technology Capability Assessment, published by International Data Corporation (“IDC”), … Read more

Eureka Marks World Cleanup Day 2026 in Germany with “Find the Unseen” Campaign

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Eureka marked World Cleanup Day 2026 with its “Find the Unseen” campaign, encouraging people to look more closely at spaces that are often overlooked in everyday cleaning. While World Cleanup Day often brings attention to streets, parks and other public areas, … Read more

Report of the Parliamentary Review Committee Regarding the National Cervical Screening Programme 2025

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 21 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> Part 4A of the Health Act 1956 requires the Minister of Health to establish an independent Parliamentary Review Committee at least every three years to review the National Cervical Screening Programme.  The focus of the review is the continuous quality improvement…

MIRAVA Builds Momentum in Europe Following Cannes Yachting Festival Debut

Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – MIRAVA, the smart boat technology company behind the M800 platform, has concluded its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, marking an important step in its European market expansion. Presented at Port Canto, the M800E attracted strong interest from boat owners, … Read more

Eureka Marks World Cleanup Day 2026 in France with “Find the Unseen” Cleanup Challenge

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Eureka marked World Cleanup Day 2026 in France with its “Find the Unseen” campaign, encouraging people to pay closer attention to places that can easily be overlooked in everyday cleaning. World Cleanup Day often draws attention to streets, parks and other … Read more