Esperanza Securities Marks a Major Milestone for Its Inaugural Entertainment STO – Charting New Model for Fans Economy and STO Investments

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Esperanza Fintech (Securities) Limited (“Esperanza Securities“, or “Company“) today announced a major business milestone for its first SFC permitted tokenized investment (STO) project with entertainment industry asset. With the underlying concert successfully concluded last weekend, this marks the commencement of … Read more

China Telecom Concludes MWC 2026 with Outstanding Success

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Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – From March 2 to 5, the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was grandly held in Barcelona, Spain. China Telecom attended the Congress with two high-profile keynote speeches, an immersive interactive exhibition booth, and a Low-Altitude Economy Launch Event, presenting a panoramic … Read more

‘Sovereignty at stake’, Iranian diaspora says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Women members of Iran’s Red Crescent society stand near smoke plumes from an ongoing fire following an overnight airstrike on the Shahran oil refinery in northwestern Tehran on March 8, 2026. AFP On 28 February, Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by joint US and Israel attacks on his … Read more

Leman murder trial: Closing arguments heard in High Court

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Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is on trial for murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Crown prosecutors have been accused of being “underhanded and dishonest” by ignoring crucial evidence around the brutal killing of a Canterbury man, a High Court jury has heard. Michael Scott Rodger, 46, is accused of murdering Richard … Read more

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams Wear Desert Diamonds on The Red Carpet at The 32nd Actors Awards

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Source: Media Outreach Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – At this year’s The Actor Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn by some of the acting world’s most respected talents, with Desert diamonds taking center stage. … Read more

Government working ‘around the clock’ to help New Zealanders stranded in Middle East

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Source: Radio New Zealand Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules prepares to leave for the Middle East on 7 March. Kaye Albyt New Zealanders in the Middle East should attempt to leave by road or commercial flights as soon as it is safe to do so, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) … Read more

‘Rockets and feathers’ effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Do petrol prices rise faster when oil increases, than they fall when it drops? A number of motorists have got in touch with RNZ over the weekend, complaining that it appears that when the price of oil rises, petrol companies respond quickly with higher fuel prices. But … Read more

Schools bringing in counsellors to deal with harm caused by social media

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Source: Radio New Zealand There are calls for a ban on social media for under 16’s in New Zealand. (File photo) NurPhoto via AFP Principals of two Auckland schools say they’ve had to hire counsellors specifically for dealing with the harm caused to children by social media. The principal of East Auckland’s Riverina Primary School, … Read more

Rugby: Injury-hit Black Ferns Sevens outlast Australia in Vancouver thriller

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s women’s team celebrate with the trophy after defeating Australia to win the HSBC SVNS Vancouver rugby sevens tournament. AFP / DON MACKINNON An injury-depleted Black Ferns Sevens side pulled off a hard fought victory over Australia in the Vancouver Sevens final on Monday. Reduced to just three players on … Read more

Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar, airline boss says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Duane Emeny, chief operating officer of Air Chathams. Sharon Brettkelly Airlines may have to cut the number of flights as they grapple with the soaring price of aviation fuel, according to the boss of a New Zealand airline. The chief executive of Air Chathams says the rising cost of oil is … Read more

Kaikōura farmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle

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Source: Radio New Zealand Trevor Bolton, failed to track or register the movements of cattle on and off his farms. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Kaikōura dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 for failing to register hundreds of cattle or track their movements on and off his farms. Trevor Ronald Bolton, 59, was … Read more

An Artful Evolution: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Unveils Sustainability-led Refresh

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Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – The multi-award-winning architecture ofFour Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan – an awe-inspiring, suspended rice bowl structure – remains as pioneering today as when it was unveiled 28 years ago. Now, the Forbes Five-Star resort draws on those cutting-edge foundations to reveal … Read more

Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence

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Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates Team New Zealand’s new AC75 sailing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf James Somerset Team New Zealand’s boat Taihoro is officially out of the shed and ready to hit the water ahead of next year’s America’s Cup. The team relaunched their AC75 at their Wynyard Point base in Auckland on Monday, a … Read more

Luxon: Bad poll result ‘not a major focus’ for National

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister continues to insist he has the backing of his party and colleagues, and that he has only discussed last week’s disastrous poll “in passing”. The Taypayers Union-Curia poll last week put National on 28.4 percent – its lowest result since he became leader. Speaking at his post-Cabinet media … Read more

Te Papa, botanical gardens added to measles locations of interest

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Source: Radio New Zealand Te Papa was one of the locations visited by the tourist in February. CC4.0 A tourist who was in New Zealand while infected with measles visited Te Papa museum and the Wellington botanical gardens. On Sunday, Health New Zealand confirmed 13 other measles locations of interest linked to the traveller between … Read more

Advocacy – Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on orders” – PSNA

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Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa   PSNA has written to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith today requesting proposed ‘move-on’ laws will specifically continue to allow free speech and the right to protest under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.   The approach to government comes in the wake of last week’s attempt by Christchurch City Councillor, … Read more

Legislation – Employment Leave Bill a long-overdue step towards clarity – EMA

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Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Employment Leave Bill, which was introduced to Parliament today, marks a significant and long-overdue step towards fixing a Holidays Act that has frustrated employers and employees for more than a decade. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA, says it is encouraging to … Read more

Tech – NEW INDUSTRY CODE COMBATS ONLINE SCAMMERS – Tech New Zealand

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Source: Tech New Zealand MARCH 9, 2026 – In a significant milestone for consumer protection, Tech New Zealand has partnered with three of the world’s largest digital platforms to launch the New Zealand Online Scams Code (NZOSC): https://technewzealand.org.nz/the-code/online-scams-code/ Signed by founding signatories Google, Meta and TikTok, the Code entails 38 concrete commitments to combatting online scams, … Read more

‘What’s going on?’: Kiwi cricketer Brett Randell on the five-ball blitz that created history

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Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags paceman Brett Randell captured global headlines after becoming the first player to claim a triple hat-trick in the 254-year history of first class cricket. www.photosport.nz After taking his fifth wicket in five balls, a perplexed Brett Randell looked to his teammates for an explanation. “What was going on? I … Read more

Woman charged after dog kills 4-year-old

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A woman has a been charged with owning a dog that caused death to a person, after the death of a child last year. Four-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack in Katikati in March 2025. At the time of his death, spokesperson for Tuapiro … Read more

Former Auckland executive who paid teen $1000 for sex, sentenced to 10 months home detention

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Source: Radio New Zealand The executive has since left his job. (File photo) RNZ/Yiting Lin A former Auckland executive has been denied permanent name suppression, but still cannot be named after being convicted of paying a teenager $1000 for sex. The man was charged with receiving “commercial sexual services” from a person aged under 18. … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon responds to poll result

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Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister … Read more

Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays

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Source: Radio New Zealand Freight was being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. (File photo) Bryan Crump A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains. Rocket Freight said local road transport … Read more

OPPO Announces Global Launch of Find N6 on March 17th, Redefining Foldables with Zero-Feel Crease Engineered for Lasting Flatness

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global launch of its latest foldable flagship, OPPO Find N6. Set to debut on March 17, 2026, in its new Binhai Bay Campus, China, Find N6 is designed to completely transform … Read more

Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The High Court has penalised two companies $420,000 over an acquisition that substantially lessened competition in the wood shavings market. The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS Carriers in 2022. Pre-acquisition, ABS and Supa Shavings were … Read more

Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret

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Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual-link at the Christchurch District Court on Monday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected to have a judge-alone trial. The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to the possession and … Read more

Asia Coach Group Partners with Award-Winning Trainer Ling Sia to Launch “Micro-Capital Growth PLUS” Programme, Advancing Practical Financial Education

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Asia Coach Group Limited announced the launch of “Micro-Capital Growth PLUS,” a new financial literacy programme developed in collaboration with Ling Sia, one of the company’s lead trainers recently named among Hong Kong’s Top 10 Business Trainers. The programme is … Read more