Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by Cushman & Wakefield

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 –Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China,Cushman & Wakefield: Enhancing Implementation Efficiency in the Northern Metropolis through Anchor Institutions and Clear Role Definition In the Budget, the Government mentioned that it will further encourage … Read more

China’s Dairy Serves Overseas Winter Olympics for the First Time Mengniu’s “World-Class Quality” Nourishes Global Athletes’ Drive to Excel

Source: Media Outreach MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – From February 7 to 23, 2026, during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, Mengniu Group, as a Worldwide Olympic Partner (TOP), has introduced three specially crafted dairy products—pure milk, yogurt, and butter—into the Milan Olympic Village. These products provide high-quality nutritional support … Read more

Alcohol available for consumption: Year ended December 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Alcohol available for consumption: Year ended December 2025 – information release 25 February 2026 Alcohol available for consumption statistics provide information on the volume of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, and spirit-based drinks) available for consumption in New Zealand. Key facts  All comparisons are between the year ended December 2025 and the … Read more

Land transport rule tinkering won’t deliver meaningful productivity growth

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s latest heavy vehicle reforms will see small productivity improvements, but says the Minister of Transport and transport officials must be more ambitious if they want to see meaningful savings for businesses and consumers. The proposals announced today include allowing drivers on a … Read more

First Responders – Springvale fire update #2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springvale area near Clyde. Fire and Emergency New Zealand Incident Controller Nic McQuillan says residents of most of the properties evacuated this afternoon have been allowed to return home. A small number of properties … Read more

Cricket: White Ferns cruise to victory over Zimbabwe in first T20

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr on her way to a century during the White Ferns vs Zimbabwe Women T20 match. PhotoSport / DJ Mills The White Ferns have defeated Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 International series-opener in Hamilton. The White Ferns posed an imposing score of 202/1, with captain Amelia Kerr top scoring … Read more

Police in Dunedin fired shot at man as he drove towards them while trying to avoid arrest

Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin police say they shot at a man as he drove his vehicle towards officers and their patrol car while trying to avoid arrest. Police were looking for the man in relation to a series of offences in the Otago coastal area over recent days. Officers involved in an operation to … Read more

Olymptrade’s Ramadan Commitment: Supporting the Elderly Community

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – Olymptrade marked Ramadan with a continued commitment to supporting elderly communities through its long-term partnership with the YUM Community Center. As part of its ongoing social responsibility efforts, Olymptrade organized another distribution initiative aimed at providing essential assistance to those in … Read more

Single male Oriental fruit fly discovered in Papatoetoe in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ A biosecurity operation is under way in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe following the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner North Mike Inglis said the fruit fly was … Read more

High-risk offender arrested, Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Superintendent Jason Guthrie, Southern District Commander: Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Brockville, Dunedin this evening. The man had been sought in relation to a series of offences committed in the Otago Coastal Area over recent days. Officers involved in the operation to locate the … Read more

Homes evacuated in Central Otago after fire threatens properties

Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency says a large grass fire in Central Otago has now been contained. FENZ was called to a large grass fire that was threatening structures in the Springvale area near Clyde before 3.30pm. About 18 fire crews responded along with four helicopters and at least eight properties were evacuated. … Read more

New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland

Source: Radio New Zealand The Southland Regional Council report said in some places the nitrate concentrations in groundwater exceeded the New Zealand drinking water standard of 11.3 mg/L. 123RF A report has exposed increasing nitrate contamination in Southland’s groundwater, sparking a call from Greenpeace for a nitrate emergency to be declared in the region. The … Read more

Christchurch Hospital reaching capacity, Nurses’ Organisation says

Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital resourced bed occupancy reached 99 percent at one point on Wednesday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Nurses’ Organisation says Christchurch Hospital is reaching capacity, with some elective surgeries cancelled on Wednesday. Allister Dietschin, a healthcare assistant and Nurses’ Organisation delegate, said the hospital was “heaving” and it had been … Read more

Crown signs Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana have signed a Deed of Settlement at Tuai today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.   “After six years of negotiations we have reached a long-awaited agreement that acknowledges the past and looks to a stronger future.  “It is a privilege to sign the Deed and deliver the Crown apology to Ngāti Ruapani in their rohe.  “A key feature of the settlement is the return of Crown-owned land into … Read more

Live: White Ferns v Zimbabwe – first Twenty20 International at Hamilton

Source: Radio New Zealand Brooke Halliday. AFP Follow every ball below: The White Ferns host Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 International series-opener in Hamilton on Wednesday. New Zealand will play the tourists in three T20 matches – all in Waikato – before the three-match ODI series gets underway in Dunedin on 5 March. Uncapped duo Nensi … Read more

More hospitality and tourism workers report harassment, bullying at work

Source: Radio New Zealand A third of those surveyed said they planned to quit in the next year. Unsplash / Amie Johnson More than a third of hospitality and tourism workers say they have been pressured into working while sick, not taking holidays or going without other minimum protections. More than a third reported harassment … Read more

First Responders – Springvale fire

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is threatening properties. Thirteen crews from around the area are responding supported by four helicopters. Another five crews are on their way. Fire and Emergency is … Read more

New Zealand Golf Open: All you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand Australian Ryan Peake is back to defend his New Zealand Open golf title, he won at Millbrook Resort in 2025. © Mogie Adamchik 2025 The format, the contenders, the history, the ambassadors, plenty of highlights ahead of golf’s New Zealand Open. The tournament New Zealand Golf Open, 26 February – 1 … Read more

Police and Detector Dog Championships: Expert dog teams thrive in competition

Source: New Zealand Police Hard-working dog teams from across Police, New Zealand Customs Service and Department of Corrections have been battling for the title of top dog and handler as they competed at the 51st Patrol and Detector Dog Championships this week. This years’ event wrapped up with a prizegiving held at the Dog Training … Read more

‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ – Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs

Source: Radio New Zealand A Te Puna resident says his grandchildren no longer walk around the small seaside town for fear of aggressive, roaming dogs. Tommy Wilson, an author and grandfather, carries a golf club following dog attacks on the east side of Te Puna, on the outskirts of Tauranga. One woman, who did not … Read more

MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels

Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work … Read more

Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final

Source: Radio New Zealand The Brumbies and Waratahs both sit above the kiwi sides after two rounds of Super Rugby. Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz After two rounds, the Aussies lead the pack. The Brumbies and Waratahs are setting the pace with New Zealand-based sides occupying spots three to eight. The lowest placed of those six … Read more

Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties. Fire and Emergency says it was called to a large grassfire that was threatening structures in the Springvale area near Clyde before 3.30pm. The fire was 400 metres by 400 … Read more

MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels

Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work … Read more

Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher

Source: Radio New Zealand A university researcher who tracks the amount of ultra-processed products and ingredients coming into New Zealand is calling for stronger regulations around marketing, especially to children. Ultra-processed foods are not just junk food, but anything full of chemical based preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats, and artificial … Read more

Health and Tech – Burnett Foundation Aotearoa calls on AI Innovators to build the future of HIV prevention

Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Burnett Foundation Aotearoa is launching a national Innovation Challenge to explore how artificial intelligence can responsibly accelerate progress toward zero locally acquired HIV transmissions, and support people living with HIV. The Innovation Challenge will fund two seed-stage concepts at approximately $30,000 each, inviting technologists, designers and digital health innovators to use AI … Read more

Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme

Source: New Zealand Government A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and Technology and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti says. “The Applied Doctorates Scheme attracted strong backing from industry last year, and the new call for projects … Read more