Peak Energy adds 10MW of operating solar capacity amid growing Singapore demand for greener and more stable energy

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Source: Media Outreach Following Singapore’s upgraded 2030 solar target, the multi-million acquisition boosts capacity for corporates seeking fixed-price locally-sourced renewable energy, strengthenening Peak Energy as one of the leading C&I rooftop solar platforms in the region. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Peak Energy has acquired a nearly 10MW portfolio in … Read more

Prostitution, underage sex and drugs: Michael Scott Rodgers’s criminal history revealed

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Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is accused of murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A man found guilty of murdering a man whose body was dismembered has an extensive criminal history including introducing a 14-year-old girl to prostitution, taking her money and then administering her morphine and having sex with her, it … Read more

University of Auckland building on fire

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Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi A fire has broken out at a University of Auckland building. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed there had been a fire at the building on Short Street and several fire trucks were currently responding. “Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were notified of a fire in an office … Read more

Death on road in Auckland’s Mt Albert not suspicious, police say

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police in the Mt Albert street where a body was found. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A person has died after a suspected medical event on a Mt Albert street. Police are at the scene and a hearse has arrived to take the body away. A police spokesperson said the death is not suspicious. … Read more

Binastra Land Marks Two Decades of Excellence and Recognition in Malaysia’s Property Industry

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Binastra Land, a multi-award-winning property developer with more than 20 years of experience in property development since 2005, continues to strengthen its position as a trusted name in Malaysia’s real estate landscape. CyberSquare @ Cyberjaya developed by Binastra Land With … Read more

Body found on road in Auckland’s Mt Albert

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police in the Mt Albert street where a body was found. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A body has been found on a residential road in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert. Police are at the scene and an RNZ reporter said she can see a body on the roadway. Police officers have used … Read more

Government Cuts – Latest proposed health cuts will leave public health system worse off – PSA

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Source: PSA The PSA is deeply concerned about the long-term consequences of the proposed restructure of the Ministry of Health’s Corporate Services function, which will see 46 roles disestablished and workers forced to reapply for fewer jobs. The proposed cuts would, if finalised, see a net loss of 25 roles. “This is the direct result of … Read more

MCKL rolls out Open Day, inviting students and parents to discover Future-Ready Education Pathways

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions a student will make. For those exploring quality pre-university and diploma pathways, Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) invites students and parents to its upcoming MCKL Open Day happening on … Read more

DoC’s Kākāpo livestream attracts international attention

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Source: Radio New Zealand Rakiura a female kākāpō is being livestreamed from her nest. SCREENSHOT A Department of Conservation (DoC) livestream of a nesting Kākāpo on a remote island off the coast of the South Island, has attracted international attention. Through a hidden camera, viewers can watch Rakiura as she raises her chick, who looks … Read more

Zuellig Pharma Acquires Cialis® (Tadalafil) from Lilly in three additional markets in Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Hong Kong, Macau and South … Read more

Ex Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle apologises as audit exposes ‘excessive’ spending

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Source: Radio New Zealand Former Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle. RNZ / Richard Tindiller An auditor-general’s report into Chatham Islands Council spending has found former chief executive Paul Eagle should not have been in control of a project to upgrade his own accommodation, after costs ballooned by more than $250,000. It also revealed … Read more

Four accused in Gulf Harbour body in bag case argue to have their manslaughter charges dismissed

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Source: Radio New Zealand The victim, Shulai Wang, 70, of China Supplied / Police Four people charged with manslaughter, over the death of a woman whose body was found in the water in Aukcland’s Gulf Harbour, have made arguments to have their charges dismissed. The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang wrapped in black plastic bags … Read more

Tech tool used to target pest plants at precious wetland

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 March 2026 Whangamarino is 7000 ha wetland an hour north of Hamilton, comprising open water, swamp, fen and peat bogs. It is listed as significant under the international Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and is home to numerous threatened plant and insect species. A recent report on the wetland to … Read more

‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation

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Source: Radio New Zealand Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is rumoured to be in the mix to join Dave Rennie’s coaching team at the All Blacks. PHOTOSPORT The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Fa’alogo Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone. On Wednesday afternoon, rumours spread rapidly that Umaga was set to … Read more

Wellington mayor Andrew Little gets three-year plan over the line

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington ayor Andrew Little has got his three-year plan over the line. The triennium plan – the first by the council in nearly a decade – was adopted by majority vote on Thursday, 15 votes to three. Councillors Ray Chung, Tony Randle, and … Read more

Consumer NZ – Tens of thousands of people face cancelled flights – they have rights

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Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ says passengers disrupted by Air New Zealand’s flight cuts are entitled to ask for a refund if they don’t want to accept a replacement flight. “Air New Zealand has announced it will be cutting over a thousand flights in the coming weeks because of rising fuel costs. While most travellers … Read more

Ingdan Powers Embodied AI with Humanoid-Style Brain-Cerebellum Chipset to Boost Robotics Ecosystem

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Ingdan, Inc. (“Ingdan” or the “Company”, stock code: 400.HK; with its subsidiaries (the ”Group”)), a core supplier in the AI computing power supply chain and a leading application technology solutions provider, announces continued progress in strengthening its humanoid robotics ecosystem … Read more

Blues target bigger crowds in fan battle with Warriors

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Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke of the Blues is tackled during the round three Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies and Auckland Blues at GIO Stadium. Mark Nolan/Getty Images The Blues want a bigger slice of Auckland’s sporting crowd – and the club’s new chief executive believes they can close the gap with the … Read more

The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive

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Source: Radio New Zealand Four of the government’s nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. People receiving Jobseeker benefits have increased significantly to 223,500 and education targets remain elusive. A target to reduce the number of households in emergency accommodation has been met well ahead of schedule, as has a goal … Read more

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent

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Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice, and there are still questions over whether the party can be trusted by her rohe. On Tuesday, Kapa-Kingi was officially reinstated to Te Pāti Māori after … Read more

Ban on harvesting marine life from rockpools goes into force

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Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Ban on harvesting marine life from rockpools comes into force People harvesting sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools A ban on taking marine life from rockpools and coastal waters in part of north Auckland comes into force today. The decision came after local iwi, the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement … Read more

Renewable energy generation hits new high, gas at 46-year low

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Source: Radio New Zealand Abundant rainfall at hydro lakes has led to record levels of renewable energy generation. RNZ/Carol Stiles Abundant rainfall at the country’s hydro lakes has led to record levels of renewable energy generation. The quarterly energy report from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), showed a record-high 96.4 percent of … Read more

Statement on behalf of the Leman family

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Source: New Zealand Police Today’s verdict brings justice for Richard. Nothing will ever undo what was done to him, and nothing will ever bring him back to the people who loved him. Richard was not just a name in a courtroom or a case in a trial. He was a son, a father, a brother, … Read more

Michael Scott Rodger found guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury father Richard Leman

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Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A 46-year-old man accused of murdering and dismembering a Canterbury father of three has been found guilty. Michael Scott Rodger has been on trial for four weeks in the High Court at Christchurch for the murder of Richard Leman in April 2023. Leman was … Read more

Whangārei man charged after woman shot in foot

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Whangārei man has appeared in court on Thursday for allegedly shooting a woman in the foot. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of the Whangārei CIB, said the woman needed surgery for a serious injury after the incident at a Morningside property on 3 March. He said the alleged shooting … Read more

The Blues halfback who thought his career was over at 20

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Source: Radio New Zealand Funaki performing a Randy Orton style celebration after scoring a try. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Taufa Funaki’s rugby career was almost over before it started. Six years ago, when he was a highly-touted young halfback on the cusp of his first Super Rugby season, Funaki suffered a concussion so severe he believed it … Read more

Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills to step down after 25 years

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Source: Radio New Zealand Heath Mills speaking to media at a press conference. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New Zealand Cricket Players Association chief executive Heath Mills is stepping down after more than two decades in the role. The NZCPA said Mills had played a huge role in shaping the modern landscape for professional cricketers in … Read more