How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future

Source: Radio New Zealand Rotokawa Geothermal Power Station. Mercury With geothermal energy exploration underway and torrefied wood pellets already in use, New Zealand could look to turn away from fossil fuels It’s already used to rear fish, grow flowers and to lure tourists, but a site near Taupō is the world-leading next step in geothermal … Read more

MWC 2026 | China Telecom President Liu Guiqing Delivers Keynote Speech

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – On March 2 local time, the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) opened in Barcelona, Spain. China Telecom President Liu Guiqing attended the Congress and delivered a keynote speech entitled “The Transformation of a Large Telco to a Key Promoter in … Read more

Live: Trump says ‘big wave’ in Iran is yet to come as conflict widens

Source: Radio New Zealand [liveblog ]https://rnz.liveblog.pro/lb-rnz/blogs/69a55551b6f113bca370435e/index.html Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning what he is describing as ‘a big wave’ is still to come in the war with Iran. Speaking to CNN, Trump said the US hasn’t even begun to hit the Iranian regime hard yet. Missile … Read more

Personal loan arrears hit 10-year high as people struggle to meet repayment obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumers’ appetite to spend is growing but many are still struggling to meet their loan repayment obligations. Data from credit reporting firm Centrix shows consumer credit demand is up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, driven in large part by mortgage holders shopping around for a better deal and … Read more

Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company

Source: Radio New Zealand Echo chief executive Patrick Moynahan, right. Supplied. The country’s biggest e-waste recycling company is expanding its footprint. Echo Technology is acquiring BMS, a specialist in secure data storage disposal and the refurbishment and resale of end‑of‑life IT equipment. The acquisition price was not disclosed. BMS, founded by Stephen Westcott‑Jones, focuses on … Read more

Wellington council releases first triennium plan in almost a decade

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor says making building cheaper through a one-stop shop for consents and fixing the failed Moa Point plant will be part of a three-year council plan. On Tuesday morning, the council released a triennium plan for the first time in nearly a decade. It outlined a range of policy ideas … Read more

Previously unknown faultlines discovered in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Dozens of previously unknown faultlines have been discovered under Auckland – and new work is set to find out if they are likely to cause quakes. Scientists will soon start to dig trenches across some of the lines to see if they are active. So far the discovery has not … Read more

Only lunar eclipse of 2026 taking place tonight

Source: Radio New Zealand A montage of pictures shows the phases of the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse as it is seen in Depok City, West Java province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Aditya Irawan / NurPhoto via AFP A total lunar eclipse is taking place tonight – and New Zealand has the “best seat … Read more

US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, with Israel saying it is continuing large-scale strikes against targets across Tehran. The US military says it has sunk nine Iranian warships and is “going after the rest” in attacks … Read more

Compax MVNE continues to support Airalo’s eSIM platform

Source: Media Outreach VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Newsaktuall – 2 March 2026 – Compax, a leading solution provider in the MVNO and telco space, will continue to support Airalo, the world’s first and largest eSIM platform. Airalo and Compax have extended their partnership for another five years, ensuring Airalo continues to run on the powerful Compax … Read more

Many happy returns as Kai Tak Sports Park celebrates first anniversary

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) celebrated its milestone first anniversary on Sunday (1 March), successfully hosting nearly 50 major events and delivering over 120 international and local sports and entertainment days since its grand opening. KTSP has established … Read more

Green SM Named “Best EV Carpooling App” In the Asia-Pacific Region

Source: Media Outreach Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – GreenSM has been honored at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025 with the title of “Best EV Carpooling App.” The annual awards program, organized by global digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, recognizes mobile applications demonstrating outstanding performance across the … Read more

Employment indicators: January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: January 2026 – information release 2 March 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the January 2026 month (compared with the December 2025 month) were: all industries – up 0.2 percent (4,217 jobs) to … Read more

Club 666 to Debut as Singapore’s First Micro Club, Featuring Capsule rooms for an Intimate, Curated Nightlife Experience

Source: Media Outreach A discreet, reservation-led space in TPI Building designed for intimate experiences, elevated service, and a new kind of all-in-one entertainment destination SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – Singapore’s nightlife is about to get a new kind of pulse. One that beats smaller, sharper, and far more intentional. Opening … Read more

Police looking for victim of alleged aggravated robbery

Source: Radio New Zealand The incident happened at Ellerslie Train Station (file image). RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have made the arrests, but now they are trying to find the victim after an aggravated robbery in Auckland. They say a group of six people allegedly threatened a woman at Ellerslie Train Station on Monday afternoon … Read more

Smart Design Global Awards 2026 Call for Final Applications Introducing Dual Incentive Scheme to Empower Local Talents to Go Global

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – The “Hong Kong Smart Design Awards” has officially been renamed “Smart Design Global” (SDG), marking a new start to Hong Kong’s annual flagship design event as it enters its fifteenth year running. The name change signifies the convergence of local … Read more

Bridge Data Centres and Concord New Energy to Develop Singapore’s First Barge-Based Hydrogen Power Generation Solution for AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Concord New Energy (CNE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-based hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI digital infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon energy pathways for the … Read more

Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary: MemeStrategy (HKEX:2440) Launches World’s First Tokenized Collectible Card Fund

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 — MemeStrategy, Inc. (“MemeStrategy” or “the Company”; HKEX: 2440), an Asia-based publicly listed digital asset company, today announced the launch of the world’s first tokenized Pokémon trading card fund (the “Fund”). The Fund is designed to offer professional investors institutional-level access … Read more

Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Source: Radio New Zealand Manaia Elliott Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns crushed the Solomon Islands 8-0 at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match win. They have officially qualified for Round 3 of the OFC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. New Zealand’s other Group A opponents in the Oceania Qualifiers … Read more

Watch: New Zealand not asking questions about US, Israel attacks

Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister says only the US and Israel have the intelligence to back up their attacks on Iran – and New Zealand won’t be asking to see it. Christopher Luxon was asked if he believed the attacks were a breach of international law in his weekly post-Cabinet media conference Monday … Read more

Oriental fruit fly: Trapping zone widens in South Auckland as more flies found

Source: Radio New Zealand Three more male Oriental fruit flies have been trapped in Papatoetoe. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity New Zealand is widening its trapping zone in South Auckland after finding three more male Oriental fruit flies. A single male fly was found in Papatoetoe last week – and on Monday, three more males … Read more

AIA Alta Club Launches Brain Health Programme

Source: Media Outreach Pioneering World-First AI Retinal Scan for Early Detection and Proactive Prevention of Cognitive Decline HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – AIA Alta Club, an exclusive membership programme for high-net-worth customers by AIA Hong Kong, announced the launch of the Brain Health Programme.* Featuring a world-first AI-driven … Read more

Former soldier and sex offender Adrien Bell’s volunteer work sparks concern

Source: Radio New Zealand Just Zilch. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham There are concerns that a former soldier sentenced to home detention for filming young people using a bathroom for six years is now volunteering at a Palmerston North food rescue charity. Adrien Bell, who also goes by the surname Bennett, has volunteered at Just Zilch … Read more

Changes to bridge design need to at least have ‘minor positive’ impact – engineers

Source: Radio New Zealand siwakorn / 123RF Bridge engineers say the NZ Transport Agency’s work to update how bridges are designed and assessed should at most have a “minor positive” impact. Two trucking groups have expressed worries that NZTA is missing an opportunity to make more highway bridges able to carry heavier trucks in future, … Read more

Victim of alleged stabbing discharged from hospital

Source: Radio New Zealand Outside the central Auckland Library on Lorne Street. RNZ / Lucy Xia One of the victims of a stabbing in central Auckland has been discharged from hospital, police say. A 65-year-old man was facing two charges of causing grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly stabbed outside the central library … Read more

Live: Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Football Ferns take on hosts Solomon Islands at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match. Kick off is at 7pm. The Ferns come off the back of an 8-0 victory in their opening World Cup qualifier against Samoa on Friday. New … Read more

Health Policy – ‘Hospitals and health workers should never be targets’ – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The right of health care workers to provide care during international conflicts must be protected, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says hospitals and health care workers are increasingly being targeted in war torn nations. “Hospitals and health workers should never be targets. Health care workers … Read more