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Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Rod Drury. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Technology entrepreneur Sir Rod Drury has been named 2026 New Zealander of the Year. The founder of cloud-based accounting software platform, Xero, was one of seven New Zealanders recognised for their achievements. Drury co-founded Xero in 2006 and helped develop it into a billion-dollar … Read more
Source: Media Outreach How TVB’s ACN is shaping the creator economy by empowering brands to leverage premium talent-turned-creators for authentic, multi-platform storytelling HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 — As the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) matures, cross-media platforms must innovate at pace to meet the demand for forward-looking marketing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield has been recognized as the top real estate investment brokerage firm in the Greater China* All-sector, Hong Kong All-sector, Hong Kong Office market and Chinese Mainland Industrial market for 2025 by MSCI based on sell-side sales volume. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – In its efforts to accelerate the energy transition while addressing the growing challenge of urban waste, the government has tapped PT Danantara Investment Management (DIM) to seek capable partners in developing waste-to-energy (WtE) power plant projects, locally known as Pengolahan Sampah … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Chubb Life Hong Kong returns as Official Show Partner of Art Basel Hong Kong for the third consecutive year. Thai artist Wit Pimkanchanapong debuts immersive installation, Life Chapters, exploring how every action defines legacy. The partnership with Art Basel enables Chubb Life Hong Kong to engage High-Net-Worth individuals (HNWIs) by integrating art … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – In 2026, KCM Trade proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary — a significant milestone made possible by the continued trust and support of its valued clients. To mark this special occasion, the company has announced its sponsorship of a premium sailing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Tasman District ratepayers are facing a rates increase of almost 10 percent, as the council grapples with the costs of last years floods and three waters infrastructure, on top of its core business. Last week, the Tasman District Council elected members were split on moving forward with its draft annual … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Farrel Music / Leo Baron There is more discord in the music industry over the government helping fund two Robbie Williams concerts. It has contributed an undisclosed amount from its $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package, $40 million of which is to secure large-scale international events that will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Darren Markin One of New Zealand’s smallest birds remains in big trouble after a tough breeding season saw a third of the eggs or newly hatched chicks eaten by predators. There were 29 tara iti, or fairy tern, eggs laid across the country, but only 11 chicks survived. Despite … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – 1exchange, a leading regulated RWA exchange for listing and trading RWA tokens, has entered a strategic partnership with Capitaux, the issuer of NVDAt, an ISIN-registered tokenized security referencing NVIDIA shares. The collaboration is set to bring NVDAt, ISIN-backed tokenized NVIDIA stock, to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pioneering Māori journalist Moari Stafford. Moari Stafford Pioneering Māori broadcaster and journalist Moari Stafford, who cultivated opportunity and empowered generations of Māori journalists for more than 20 years, has died. He was 74. Hailing from Waikato, Hauraki, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura and Ngāti Te Wehi, Stafford spent much of his life … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted to seek long-term approval to pump treated wastewater into the Kawarau River. Councillors agreed on Thursday to lodge a 35-year resource consent application for discharge from the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant, while staff keep looking for alternative solutions to the region’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wastewater poured into the Mahurangi River in October. Supplied Watercare has announced its final tranche of compensation payment for oyster farmers North of Auckland, after an estimated 1200 cubic metres of sewage flowed into the Mahurangi River last October. Watercare said a power surge at its Lucy Moore Memorial Park pump … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wastewater poured into the Mahurangi River in October. Supplied Watercare has announced its final tranche of compensation payment for oyster farmers North of Auckland, after an estimated 1200 cubic metres of sewage flowed into the Mahurangi River last October. Watercare said a power surge at its Lucy Moore Memorial Park pump … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chateau Tongariro has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023. Wikimedia Commons The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the Central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu. The heritage building has been sitting empty since … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid fears over the Iran war and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Three Sister’s Brewery founder Joe Emans wants to leave the Sunshine Brewing brands intact. Robin Martin/RNZ The sale of one of New Zealand’s oldest running independent craft brewery is a deal worth toasting, according to those close to the transaction. Sunshine Brewing – including its iconic Gisborne Gold brand – has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Authors have to confirm their eligibility for payment every year, whether or not they have new books in libraries. Google Maps Authors who missed out on a payment for having books in the library are receiving the money they are owed. RNZ reported in February that 318 authors had received an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the Mt Victoria tunnel, part of the NZTA proposals for State Highway 1 in Wellington, which would see a second tunnel. Supplied / NZTA Waka Kotahi Wellingtonians are divided over the government’s planned tunnels and highway extensions, according to a report by NZTA. The plan to revamp the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown Lakes District Council monitoring showed there were often between six and 22 stalls on a 150m stretch of the lakefront despite a requirement for stalls to be 50m apart. 123RF Food stalls will be banned from the Queenstown lakefront after the district council voted on measures to deal with public … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Louis Theroux’s recent documentary Inside the Manosphere, alongside Netflix’s 2025 hit drama Adolescence, has driven a spike in public discussion about the “manosphere”. The term refers to a loose ecosystem of anti-feminist online communities and influencers that promote male dominance and hostility toward women. Much of the public conversation about the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf HPV self-tests increase screening rates, with a new study finding 10 percent more coverage at clinics which offer it. Self-testing for human papillomavirus was rolled out nationally in September 2023. The study period for this newly-published research took place before that change – between February 2022 and September 2023 – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Francis de Vries of Auckland FC takes a selfie with fans, supporters and crowd. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries has played every A-League game – and nearly every minute – in the club’s history, making him the first player to bring up a milestone for the team. Plucked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dilworth’s redress programme began in 2023, with 261 survivors having accepted and settled their applications for redress by the end of 2025. RNZ / Dan Cook Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse. A Dilworth survivor says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small. Hector, whose real name RNZ cannot use, was … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say today’s announcement of a $4 million rural wellbeing fund will be an absolute game changer for rural mental health and wellbeing. “This funding will do so much good for rural New Zealand and help a lot of people who need it,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says. “There are some … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for North Waikato from 4pm Thursday 19 March until further notice. During a restricted fire season people wanting to light outdoor fires must apply to Fire and Emergency for a permit and have it approved. The North Waikato zone … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – Southern Vietnam consistently stands out as one of the country’s most dynamic gateways for international travelers. Anchored by Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic and financial nucleus, this region benefits from year-round tropical weather and a richly diverse marine ecosystem, positioning … Read more