Criticism of Manage My Health cyber attack response mounts as another deadline passes

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell New ransom deadline arrives Deceased patients among those to have data breached Manage My Health response labelled “shambolic, frustrating and slow” Patient told she is caught up in breach after being earlier told she wasn’t A new ransom deadline is thought to have arrived as criticism mounts … Read more

Hastings tipped to be hottest spot as temperatures rise around the country

Source: Radio New Zealand Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places around the country. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Hastings is in for a scorcher on Friday with MetService predicting it’ll be the hottest spot in the country. Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places, and heat alerts have been … Read more

Primech Holdings Receives $4.0 Million Strategic Investment from WELLE Environmental Group to Support Robotics Expansion and Facilities Growth

Source: Media Outreach Investment to expand robotics research and development, strengthen production readiness, and advance Primech Holdings’ facilities management operations SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – Primech Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: PMEC), a technology-driven facilities services and robotics company, today announced a $4.0 million strategic investment from WELLE Environmental Group Co., Ltd. … Read more

Hong Kong Tech Firms Win Big at CES 2026 with Frontier Tech Innovations to Draw Global Buyer Interest

Source: Media Outreach Record-breaking Hong Kong Tech Pavilion showcases three award-winning innovative technologies, highlighting the city’s leading role as an International I&T Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), supported by the Hong Kong … Read more

Start the Year Lucky at Galaxy Macau with Chinese New Year Delicacies and Rewards

Source: Media Outreach The award-winning luxury resort has prepared an array of irresistible gourmet delights, exclusive shopping privileges, exciting rewards and spectacular entertainment – opening the door to fortune and luck for the Chinese New Year. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – This festive season, we invite our valued guests … Read more

A New Urban Revolution, Unexpectedly from Vietnam: Vinhomes Green Paradise

Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – For years, ESG occupied an ambiguous position in the global discourse. It was widely acknowledged, frequently discussed, yet often postponed, something to be integrated gradually, when conditions allowed. Today, that ambiguity has vanished. ESG has become a hard requirement for cities, … Read more

Amari Invites Travelers to Fall in Love with Laos Through Design, Local Stories, and Contemporary Relaxation

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – When travel is no longer just about “arriving,” but about truly “being present” in every moment, ONYX Hospitality Group invites travelers to discover a new side of Laos through the concept of “Falling in Love with Laos.” This thoughtfully curated journey … Read more

Weather News – Temperatures set to soar for the weekend – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 8 – Monday 12 January – Temperatures across the country are forecast to be much warmer than your average summer’s day this weekend, as the remnants of the Australian heatwave cross the Tasman Sea. Eastern areas will see the highest daytime temperatures, particularly around Hawke’s Bay where thermometers could see … Read more

Climate – Earth Sciences NZ Jan-Mar 2026 climate outlook & December climate summary

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand What’s ahead weather-wise for the next 3 months? In short, we’re looking at above average temperatures for the north and west of the North Island, above average rainfall for the north and east of the North Island, and below average rainfall for the west of the South Island. And warmer than … Read more

Fire Safety – Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The strike date in the original media release was incorrect. Please use the version below. After a wet holiday period for many of us, summer has finally returned to Aotearoa New Zealand. While this may seem like good news, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Deputy Chief Executive Prevention, Nick Pyatt … Read more

VinFast Makes 2025 Vietnam’s Car Moment, From Hai Phong to the Middle East

Source: Media Outreach VinFast’s breakout year, capped by its 200,000th vehicle and growing presence from India to the Middle East, shows how Vietnam is rewriting its industrial reputation, with electric cars leading the charge. HAI PHONG, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – On the final day of 2025, VinFast’s Hai Phong … Read more

Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit

Source: Radio New Zealand More than 50 pilot whales have stranded across two sites on Farewell Spit. Supplied / Project Jonah More than 50 pilot whales have stranded on Farewell Spit, as volunteers work to rescue them. Project Jonah New Zealand said on its Facebook page that, “Early this afternoon we were notified of a … Read more

Burst pipes leaves more than 100 Wellington homes without water

Source: Radio New Zealand Streets affected by a burst water pipe in Wellington’s Kingston. Supplied / Wellington Water More than 100 properties in the Wellington suburb of Kingston will be without water for at least six hours today due to a burst pipe. Wellington Water said the pipe burst on Kingston Heights Road at about … Read more

Choco Up Appoints Head of Corporate Strategy, Chief Risk Officer, and Country Head Australia Ahead of APAC Expansion

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – Choco Up, Asia’s leading growth financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced three strategic leadership appointments as part of its ambitious expansion across Asia-Pacific. These hires position the company to scale sustainably as a trusted financing partner within the … Read more

Farewell Spit whale stranding

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 January 2026 We responded with a boat on the water and staff on the ground. The boat has been monitoring the movements of the pod. Staff, Project Jonah members and volunteers have been helping by standing in the water and directing the whales away from the shallows. We’ve also … Read more

CHiQ Named One of the “2025-2026 Global Smart Home Brands Top 10” at CES

Source: Media Outreach LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – On January 7 local time, CHiQ was honored with the “2025-2026 Global Smart Home Brands Top 10” award at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The award underscores CHiQ’s ongoing progress in smart home innovation and its commitment to enhancing the … Read more

The most expensive place to rent in New Zealand is Central Otago Lakes District

Source: Radio New Zealand Renting in the Central Otago Lakes District region is now more expensive than Auckland. Unsplash/ Michael Amadeus Central Otago Lakes District average rents hit $891 per week National average weekly rent drops 2.4 percent to $626 per week Wellington’s average weekly rent drops 8.40 percent to $663 per week In a … Read more

Movement of produce restricted in Auckland suburb after fruit fly found

Source: Radio New Zealand Queensland fruit fly. Supplied / Biosecurity New Zealand Legal controls restricting the movement of produce are now in place in Auckland’s Mount Roskill, affecting more than 8500 properties. A biosecurity response is underway after a single male Queensland fruit fly was found on Wednesday morning. The pest, which damages a wide … Read more

Filipino trailblazer storms into ASB Classic quarters

Source: Radio New Zealand Philippines’ Alexandra Eala during Round 16 Singles Women’s ASB Classic Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday 8 January 2026. Joshua Devenie / www.photosport.nz www.photosport.nz Alexandra Eala is not letting the hype get to her head. The Filipino star has attracted plenty of attention for her trailblazing … Read more

One dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua District

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Google Maps One person has died following a crash in Kumeroa on Thursday afternoon. One person died at the scene, and a second person sustained moderate injuries. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Gaisford and Oringi Roads in Kumeroa just before 2.30pm. The road remains closed with … Read more

Patients ask GPs for info on health records after Manage My Health security breach

Source: Radio New Zealand Manage My Health was due to begin informing patients affected by the security breach on Thursday. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Frustrated patients who fear their highly sensitive health records may have been stolen in Manage My Health’s cyber security breach are pushing their GPs to tell them. Manage My Health was … Read more

January temperature records could fall as hot spell forecast

Source: Radio New Zealand Some parts of the country could reach 37C. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Experts are warning of extreme heat and fire risk as temperatures are forecast to soar across the country on Friday. The highs could shatter last year’s record, which was set just last month. MetService issued heat alerts for Friday … Read more

‘It’s the Kiwi thing to do’: Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home

Source: Radio New Zealand Some Aucklanders are calling a potentially hefty $1500 fine for individuals washing their cars with cleaning products on driveways and letting soapy water run into stormwater drains “unfair”. They said the rule was poorly publicised and disproportionately affected individuals rather than major polluters. “It’s the Kiwi thing to do – wash … Read more

Kenanga Investors Launches Kenanga Growth Fund Series 3

Source: Media Outreach The latest addition to Kenanga Investors’ flagship series follows the same proven investment objective and philosophy to meet the evolving needs of today’s investors. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) has announced the launch of the Kenanga Growth Fund Series 3 … Read more

XTransfer Hits 800,000+ Global Clients

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, is pleased to announce that its global corporate customers have exceeded 800,000, with overseas enterprises accounting for 47% and a monthly processing volume of over USD 12 billion. This milestone demonstrates XTransfer’s … Read more

Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/LDR – ODT/Stephen Jaquiery Former Invercargill and Waitematā Mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt, has died early this morning. He was 78 years old. Sir Tim, who was awarded the Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List, served eight terms as Invercargill Mayor between 1993 … Read more

Fatal crash: Kumeroa

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Kumeroa this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash involving motorcycles, at the intersection of Gaisford and Oringi roads just before 2:30pm. One person died at the scene, a second person sustained moderate injuries. The road remains closed with diversions in place … Read more