Festive Travel Surges on Airbnb as Searches by Malaysian Travelers Jumped Over 200% For Ramadan

Source: Media Outreach Searches on Airbnb by Malaysian travelers in 2025 increased year-on-year by over 200% for check-ins during Ramadan and by nearly 50% for check-ins during Hari Raya. Group travel continues to lead festive travel patterns. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – With Chinese New Year, Ramadan and … Read more

HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series Unveils Wheelchair Mode in Activity Rings for Inclusive Fitness

Source: Media Outreach MADRID, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – MadriHuawei is proud to announce an inclusive upgrade to the Activity rings feature of Huawei watches, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to using technology for the benefit of all. On November 29, 2025, Activity rings introduced Wheelchair mode, a … Read more

Little River residents say opening lake would have eased flooding, council disagrees

Source: Radio New Zealand Little River, about 30km south of Christchurch, was flooded in February and also in May 2025. RNZ/Nathan McKinnon The Christchurch City Council disagrees with Little River residents who say flooding in the Banks Peninsula town could have been mitigated by opening a nearby lake. Little River, about 30 kilometres south of … Read more

Live: Moana Pasifika v Western Force at Navigation Homes Stadium – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport Moana Pasifika will play their first home game of the Super Rugby Pacific season as they host the Western Force at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe on Friday. After being on the wrong end of a thumping by the Hurricanes in the capital last week, Moana are looking to get … Read more

Proposed road rule change would endanger pedestrians, Living Streets Aotearoa says

Source: Radio New Zealand The government proposal would allow children up to 12 years old being allowed to ride bikes or e-bikes on the footpath with no speed restriction 123RF A pedestrian advocacy group is pushing back against the government’s proposed changes to cycling on the footpath – saying only children aged five or younger … Read more

Struck-off teacher no longer works for Northland Regional Council

Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Northland Regional Council says a woman whose teaching registration was cancelled for serious misconduct is no longer employed by them. The Teaching Council’s Disciplinary Tribunal has found April Nordstrom had a sexual relationship with a student at Whangārei Girls’ High School and behaved inappropriately towards … Read more

New gift card rules clarified

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Whangārei woman Brooke Gibson was left feeling burned when she tried to use a $200 gift card for a local restaurant. “We were given a gift voucher by a contractor that we used and I assumed it was 12 months and put it away for safe keeping … fast forward … Read more

Youth justice: police take actions against fewer children, young people

Source: Radio New Zealand There has been fewer cases of police taking action against children and young people, latest data from the Ministry of Justice shows. Police have taken action against fewer children and young people, including fewer cases involving young people and serious offending, but more involving children and serious offending, new figures show. … Read more

Anomali Announces Strategic Partnership with ABP Securite to Advance Intelligence-Led Cybersecurity Across Asia Pacific 

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – Anomali, the first intelligence-native Agentic SOC Platform, today announced a strategic partnership with ABP SecuritePte Ltd, a global Value-Added Distributor (VAD) specialising in cybersecurity and network performance solutions. The partnership will strengthen access to intelligence-led detection, investigation, and response capabilities for organisations … Read more

Alibaba Cloud Drives a More Sustainable, Efficient and Intelligent Olympic Experience at Milano Cortina 2026

Source: Media Outreach Transportation Management System mobilizes over 80,000 Olympic stakeholders Media Rights Rights Holders had access to 4,198 video highlights produced by Alibaba Cloud’s Real-Time 360º Replay systems Qwen models power first use of LLM Technologies supporting fan engagement and Olympics ecosystem MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – In … Read more

Football Ferns dominate Samoa in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown. Photosport A first half hat-trick for Kelli Brown set the Football Ferns on the way to a 8-0 victory in their opening World Cup qualifier against Samoa. Brown scored 30 seconds into the game in Honiara, she doubled her tally 13 minutes later and added her third … Read more

Pirongia residents remain cut off following extreme weather

Source: Radio New Zealand Work continues to reopen the roads in the Waipā District. RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod Waipā District is now in the recovery stage after extreme weather forced it into a state of emergency earlier this month. But with some residents still cut off and the town of Pirongia still rationing water, things … Read more

Steel piles fall on worker’s leg at Auckland construction site

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson One person has been injured after steel piles fell on a worker’s leg at a road construction site in Auckland. Emergency services were sent to the incident at the the intersection of Sunnyvale Road and Red Hills Road in the suburb of Massey shortly after 4pm. … Read more

Transport – Ferry update answers road freight sector’s burning questions

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says ensuring reliable Cook Strait capacity through to 2029 is a strong industry priority, following a major industry update in Blenheim yesterday. The update, organised by Transporting New Zealand and supported by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, outlined how the new ferries and … Read more

Teacher shortage forcing subject cancellations, principals say

Source: Radio New Zealand The ministry said parts of Auckland were among the worst-affected by the teacher shortage. 123RF Secondary principals say the worsening shortage of teachers is forcing schools to cancel subjects and hire untrained teachers. Education Ministry figures showed schools this year faced a bigger shortfall of secondary teachers than previously expected. It … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Marks 60 Years, Showcasing Asia-Pacific Hospitality Leadership at ITB Berlin 2026

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading provider of hotel, resort, serviced apartment, and luxury residential management in the Asia-Pacific region, will participate in the world-renowned travel trade show, ITB Berlin 2026, held from 3–5 March 2026 at Messe Berlin (Hall 26, Booth … Read more

Nelson City Council putting $100,000 towards helping homeless women

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robin Martin Nelson City Council is putting $100,000 towards helping vulnerable and homeless women in the city. The grant to the Nelson Women’s Centre will support a new housing navigator role to help women into safe and stable housing so its social worker can respond to other urgent needs. … Read more

Māori wāhine over represented in criminal justice system and gets worse the further they go

Source: Radio New Zealand Awatea Mita UGP / Melody Thomas Māori women are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system, getting worse the further they progress through the system, a new factsheet from the Ministry of Justice shows. The factsheet found while wāhine Māori made up 15 percent of people in New Zealand they made … Read more

Two Napier men charged in relation to Sharlene Smith homocide

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they hope the arrest would reassure Sharlene’s family and the community. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Two Napier men have been charged in connection with the homicide of Sharlene Smith whose body was found on a worksite in Omahu. 64-year-old Smith was earlier identified by police as a ‘much-loved mother, … Read more

Singapore pioneers a groundbreaking approach to grief support with the world’s first music album and children’s book by Direct Funeral Services

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – Direct Funeral Services, Singapore’s leading funeral service provider, introduces new approaches to grief support with the launch of two pioneering resources: Music for Comfort and The Colours of Missing You. Music for Comfort is the world’s first music album developed using monaural … Read more

Four people taken to hospital, chemical detected at primary school

Source: Radio New Zealand St Joseph’s School in Ashburton. Google Maps Four people have been taken to hospital, St John ambulance says, after reports of unwell children at an Ashburton primary school where an unknown has been chemical detected. Initially St John said two people were taken to hospital from St Joseph’s School, on Friday … Read more

Road rage leads to assault and serious injury in Hamilton

Source: Radio New Zealand Police had received reports that a person was assaulted at the intersection of Massey Street and Korimako Street. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person is seriously injured after being assaulted following a road rage incident in Hamilton. Detective Alistair Hill from Hamilton City CIB said police were called at about 9am … Read more

Stench from Canterbury sewage treatment plant council’s ‘top priority’

Source: Radio New Zealand Bromley’s damaged sewage treatment plant. Christchurch City Council claims it is committed to doing everything it can to reduce the effects of Bromley’s damaged sewage treatment plant on the community after being issued with an abatement notice for the putrid smell. The plant was damaged by fire in 2021 and has … Read more

ECOVACS DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI with OZMO ROLLER 3.0 and PowerBoost Technology: Simple by Design, Powerful in Action

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI features a suite of fully upgraded technologies that deliver a truly hands-free and ultra-powerful experience, setting a new standard in the mid-range robotic vacuum market. Integrating advanced innovations such as OZMO ROLLER 3.0 and PowerBoost Technology within an … Read more

Operation Fairview – Arrests made in Omahu homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Two Napier men have been charged in connection with the homicide of Sharlene Smith – one charged with her murder. Sharlene’s body was located on a worksite in Omahu on 3 February. Detective Inspector Martin James says to have made two significant arrests within the month is exceptional, and he hopes … Read more

Pre-pandemic Influenza Vaccine Framework

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 27 February 2026 New Zealand stockpiles pre-pandemic influenza vaccine as part of the National Reserve Supply. The pre-pandemic vaccine stockpile is a public health tool that could support the initial response to an avian influenza health emergency or pandemic. New Zealand has a very limited quantity of … Read more

Tauranga local captures photos of rare leatherback turtles

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  27 February 2026 Nathan Pettigrew, an avid wildlife photographer and naturalist, shared the images with DOC to help build understanding of the distribution and behaviour of the turtles in New Zealand waters. Nathan says he’s seen leatherbacks every year for the past six, but this time was different. “I was … Read more