Media OutReach Newswire Launches Schema Markup to Boost PR Visibility in the Age of AI

Source: Media Outreach Schema Markup for SEO and GEO, combined with guaranteed posting on authentic news media, provides visibility boost for press releases. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s Global Newswire, has introduced functionality for AI search, empowering brands and boosting PR visibility. The … Read more

AEON Bank Launches Seamless Zakat Payments for Ramadan Through Partnership with Tulus Digital

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – AEON Bank, the first digital Islamic bank in Malaysia, has gone live with its Zakat feature on its digital banking app, making it easier than ever for Muslim customers to fulfil their mandatory obligation of Zakat Fitrah payment during the … Read more

Trinity Medical Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Source: Media Outreach New Board Appointments and Strategic Partnerships Drive Fresh Momentum Accelerating Expansion into Chinese Medicine and Physiotherapy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Trinity Medical Group (“Trinity Medical” or the “Group”), a leading provider of patient-centred healthcare premium diagnostic imaging and screening services, today marks a significant … Read more

More than 2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled for incorrectly being labelled alcohol-free

Source: Radio New Zealand Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Supplied / MPI A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels. Lion has announced a recall of over 2500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs, saying that clear bottles with alcohol-free labels are not alcohol free. … Read more

Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in ceiling allowed to keep portion of it

Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash A Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling will be allowed to $40,000 of it. The couple, whose names are suppressed, found the mystery money sealed in plastic bricks tucked in insulation at their property in 2021. They reported the $232,440 to the police who said the … Read more

Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the season. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz An injury-hit Auckland FC could see out the A-League season without a fitness coach and the club still will not divulge why they suddenly parted ways with Elias Boukarim last month. … Read more

Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs

Source: Radio New Zealand Selling or supplying a non-approved psychoactive product such as nitrous oxide carries a fine of up to $500,000. RNZ / Rose Garratt A retailer in Rotorua faces a fine of up to $500,000 or a maximum term of two year’s in jail for selling nitrous oxide, also known as nangs, for … Read more

Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Some people are resorting to withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts to clear Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt, financial mentors say, in a new report that indicates recent reforms are not helping consumers. The report by Consumer NZ and financial mentor network Fincap, with assistance from … Read more

Controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch fails to get off the ground

Source: Radio New Zealand Nurses protest at the Bridge of Remembrance in 2022. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Christchurch City Council has voted against a controversial proposal to investigate banning protests in some parts of the city. The notice of motion, brought by councillor Aaron Keown, was narrowly lost – eight votes to seven – … Read more

Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with the current dangerous dogs’ legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000 reports of roaming dogs and more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Currently, 60 owners are facing … Read more

Blenheim Police disappointed alcohol sold to minors

Source: New Zealand Police Police are disappointed two premises have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers in the Marlborough region. Blenheim Police, in conjunction with Marlborough District Council licensing team, conducted a Controlled Purchase Operation at various licensed premises in Blenheim and Picton on 27 February. “Disappointingly, of the eight licensed premises that were … Read more

76% of New SaaS Buyers Now Choosing AI-Native Plans Over Traditional Software, SleekFlow Platform Data Shows

Source: Media Outreach As the global “SaaSpocalypse” reshapes enterprise software, data from the Asia-headquartered AI commerce platform reveals a decisive shift in how businesses are buying and deploying technology. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – New data from SleekFlow, an AI-native agentic commerce platform serving over 2,000 businesses across 80 countries, … Read more

Mackenzie District workers sleeping in cars as tourism drives up long-term rental prices

Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo’s Iconic Landmark. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Some Mackenzie District workers are resorting to sleeping in cars, campervans or commuting because there are not enough affordable, long-term rentals. The local mayor has described Tekapo and Twizel as bursting at the seams with visitors, saying it was a welcome economic boost, but … Read more

Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict in Middle East

Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says. Waitomo Group chief executive Simon Parham told Checkpoint it would not be surprising to see the price of unleaded fuel hit $3 per litre in some places. … Read more

Courier companies fined over $1 million for cartel conduct

Source: Radio New Zealand The penalties follow separate hearings at the Auckland High Court. 123RF Two courier companies found to be involved in cartel behaviour have been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million combined. Courier service Aramex has been penalised $700,000, while a second company, GoSweetSpot, has been penalised $525,000 in two separate cases … Read more

Best Nights VC invests in Mad Monkey alongside lead investor EXS Capital

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Best Nights VC (BNVC) is proud to announce its investment in Mad Monkey, one of the world’s leading socially responsible hostel groups, joining lead investor EXS Capital. With locations across Southeast Asia and Australia, Mad Monkey welcomes hundreds of thousands … Read more

Retailer charged for selling nitrous oxide

Source: New Zealand Police Last week Police said we’d be taking action on the illegal sale of nitrous oxide in our communities and this week we are seeing results. “Many districts, including Eastern, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Central, and Bay of Plenty had already begun working with retailers to ensure they knew the laws around the … Read more

TVNZ chair calls Paul Goldsmith after police minister dissatisfied with gang numbers story

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The media and broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. Goldsmith said the chair of the public broadcaster, Andrew Barclay, had raised the story during the call, but … Read more

Forest and Bird granted leave to appeal part of Dome Valley landfill approval

Source: Radio New Zealand Dome Valley. The Wireless / Luke McPake Legal action over a controversial mega-dump in Auckland’s Dome Valley is continuing, with Forest and Bird granted leave to appeal part of the decision to approve the landfill. Forest and Bird will appeal the Environment Court’s 2023 decision to allow the landfill to go … Read more

Man facing murder charge after death of woman in Kāpiti Coast

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 24-year-old man who previously faced lesser charges after a woman was found dead in a Kāpiti Coast house has now been charged with murder. The woman was found dead at an address on Mataua Road in Raumati Beach in February. Following her death, the man was … Read more

Drugs and firearms charges follow Riverhead warrant

Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation has shut down a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing operation and seized several firearms in north-west Auckland. Two arrests were made in the operation, led by the Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, after Police descended on a Riverhead property early on Tuesday. The operation included Police staff from the GDU, local … Read more

All Blacks jersey to be ‘earned’ under new coach Dave Rennie’s regime

Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks will have to earn their jersey under new coach Dave Rennie. On Wednesday, Rennie was announced as All Blacks head coach following weeks of guessing games in the wake of Scott Robertson’s sacking. Speaking to media for the first time in Auckland this afternoon, Rennie said he will … Read more

Property owners fined for illegal work on Northland beach

Source: Radio New Zealand A still from a video taken by a local resident shows a digger at work on the beach at Church Bay, northeast of Whangārei. Supplied Two waterfront property owners have been fined more than $6000 for carrying out illegal earthworks on a Northland beach. Reports of a digger moving sand and … Read more

‘It’s in the blood for many of us’ – Wairarapa welcomes the world to the World Shearing Champs

Source: Radio New Zealand One hundred and fifty shearers and woolhandlers representing 27 countries were welcomed to Masterton with a pōwhiri, which kicked off the 2026 Golden Shears. The pressure at this year’s competition, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, will be a bit higher as it coincides with the World Premier Shearing and Wool … Read more

First look inside the new Wellington Library

Source: Radio New Zealand Walking through the Victoria Street entrance of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, at first glance the library is the same yet different.  There are hundreds of thousands of books, metal bridges and escalators from before. But beyond that, the revamped library offers a whole new host of creative spaces and … Read more

Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Despite seeming predictable in hindsight, Black Swans are unexpected or unforeseen events that are highly disruptive and economically damaging. Examples include the 9/11 attacks of 2001 in the US, the 2008 global financial crisis, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Allianz Research estimates cumulative … Read more

Māori-led tech company prepares to go global

Source: New Zealand Government A Tauranga-based Māori health technology company is expanding into major international markets following support from the Government’s Māori Development Fund, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Carepatron, a Māori-led company, has developed an AI-powered clinical support tool integrated into practice management platforms to improve efficiency, accessibility, and scalability for health providers. … Read more