Breakers beaten by Bullets to fall to third straight loss

Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington. www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Breakers have slumped to a third straight defeat, beaten 99-85 by the Bullets in their NBL clash in Brisbane. The hosts entered the game having lost their past seven matches by an average of 22 points. However, they put that aside score 56 … Read more

Firefighters called to blaze at Christchurch business

Source: Radio New Zealand One crew is still there dampening down hotspots. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Firefighters are responding to a fire at a commercial property in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said four crews were called to the scene shortly after 3.30am on Tuesday to find the building well involved. … Read more

Te Pāti Māori insists no left bloc without it, prepares to mobilise support again next year

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori’ co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi. RNZ/Liliian Hanly Te Pāti Māori co-leaders say they were “blindsided” at the way things “spiralled out of control” this year. Both Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi know next year be “tough”, but insist “there is no left bloc without Te Pāti Māori”. … Read more

Ten interesting New Zealanders we met this year

Source: Radio New Zealand Northland fisherman Cliff Barnes, 80, has had more brushes with death than most of us have had hot fish dinners. He’s fallen off his fishing boat and watched it chug off into the distance. Another time he survived in a cave for a week with nothing to eat but rotting octopus. It … Read more

Why a claim for a stone lost from a wedding ring was turned down by the insurer

Source: Radio New Zealand A woman who lost the ruby from her wedding ring had her claim turned down by her insurer. Supplied / Unsplash A case in which a woman had her claim for a lost stone from her ring turned down by her insurer is a reminder to check your cover, Consumer NZ … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Kaitaia

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a motorcycle crash in Kaitaia on 12 December. He was Marcus Tepania, 31, of Kaitaia. Our thoughts are with his friends and whānau at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police … Read more

How a Fiji man took on the world’s biggest polluters

Source: Radio New Zealand By Jamie Tahana for RNZ Pacific Vishal Prasad (Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change) speaks to the press before the International Court of Justice following the conclusion of an advisory opinion on countries’ obligations to protect the climate. AFP / Lina Selg 2025 was a big year for Vishal Prasad. From … Read more

Labour won’t say if it’ll back India free trade deal, says it’s a ‘good step forward’

Source: Radio New Zealand Labour’s trade spokesperson Damien O’Connor. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Labour will not say if it will give its backing to the government’s free trade agreement (FTA) with India, but acknowledges it seems like a “good step forward” in something the party would support. Labour’s trade spokesperson Damien O’Connor said he was … Read more

UnionPay International Rolls Out Year-End Holiday Initiatives Across 26 Countries and Regions Worldwide

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – As Christmas and New Year holiday draw near, UnionPay International has launched a promotional campaign spanning 26 countries and regions, which includes over 170 marketing activities across more than 100,000 merchant stores, with selected offers providing discounts of up to … Read more

Study in Taiwan at Academia Sinica: Fully-Funded PhD Programs in 14 Advanced Disciplines

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s national academy of sciences and a leading research institution, invites outstanding students worldwide to apply for the 2026 Fall semester of its Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP). Applications are now open until 1 February 2026 (GMT+8). TIGP offers … Read more

Hong Kong’s First “Technology and Innovation Support Centre” Officially Commenced Operation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – The Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Support Centre (HKTISC), established by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), has officially commenced operation with the support of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) and the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of the … Read more

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes first Italian restaurant in Thailand to receive a Michelin Star

Source: Media Outreach The accolade marks another major milestone for the reimagined Dusit Thani Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Cannubi by Umberto Bombana at Dusit International’s reimagined flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, has been awarded One Michelin Star in The Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 – the first time … Read more

“Healing Journey Thailand” – TAT Prepares Global Campaign to Position Thailand as a World-Class Healing Destination

Source: Media Outreach TAT reinforces Thailand’s global leadership in holistic luxury tourism through wellness, culture, and meaningful travel experiences BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to introduce “Healing Journey Thailand,” an upcoming global campaign under the Experience Thailand: Celebrity & Lifestyle Stories … Read more

Young Chinese Runners Stand Out Performers at UTMB Asia, Powered by Outopia

Source: Media Outreach CHIANG MAI, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – At Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB, Asia’s only UTMB World Series Major, two young Chinese runners gave standout performances. Zhou Kao, a community manager at Outopia, and Luo Qiong, a college student, proved that talent and community support are a … Read more

Who is backing the future of the America’s Cup?

Source: Radio New Zealand Team New Zealand in action off Barcelona, 2024. PHOTOSPORT Which teams will challenge for 38th America’s Cup has become clearer six weeks out from the entry window for the 2027 event slamming shut. On Monday it was revealed which teams make up the new America’s Cup Partnership (ACP), which in turn … Read more

FTA with India: ‘Bad deal’ or ‘strategically significant milestone’?

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minster Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announce the deal. Mark Papalii Business groups have welcomed the announcement of a new Free Trade Agreement with India, but a partner in the coalition government will not support it, saying it is a “bad deal”. The government announced this evening that … Read more

SIM Unlocks Career Agility Through Micro-Credentials

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – In today’s fast evolving job market, traditional qualifications alone are no longer sufficient to guarantee career longevity. Employers increasingly value agility, digital fluency, and continuous learning qualities that micro credentials deliver in concise, impactful ways. Why Micro-Credentials Matter Micro credentials are short, … Read more

Free Trade Agreement with India confirmed

Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India with significant wins for several industries – but limited gains for dairy. Trade Minister Todd McClay says the new agreement – expected to be formally signed off next year – will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 percent of … Read more

Watch live: Prime Minister and Trade Minister on deal with India

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minster Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay are holding a media conference regarding a free trade deal with India. RNZ understands the government has struck a free trade deal with India. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised to do so in his first term, and negotiations were formally launched in … Read more

Prime Minister celebrates historic India FTA

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the conclusion of an India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is a landmark moment for New Zealand. “I am delighted that, just nine months after Prime Minister Modi and I launched negotiations on this deal during my visit to India, Trade Minister Todd McClay and his counterpart … Read more

New Zealand secures landmark Free Trade Agreement with India

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. This historic Agreement eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports – among the highest of any Indian FTA – with almost 57 per cent being duty-free from day … Read more

Labour inspector ordered to release employment information to Gloriavale

Source: Radio New Zealand A sign which welcomes people to Gloriavale Christian Community. (File photo) RNZ / Jean Edwards The Employment Court has ruled the Labour Inspector must release advice it received from Crown Law about the employment status of people at Gloriavale. The leaders of the community were appealing a decision which found members … Read more

Loaded shotgun found under child’s bed while police search for stolen Bentley

Source: Radio New Zealand Police found four other stolen vehicles and the gun at a West Auckland house. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A loaded shotgun was found under a child’s bed during a police search for a stolen Bentley in Auckland. Officers were searching for a luxury Bentley Bentayga SUV stolen from the … Read more

Queenstown restaurant fails in bid to stop Aussie spa chain using its name

Source: Radio New Zealand The Bathhouse restaurant in Queenstown. GOOGLE MAPS / RNZ A Queenstown restaurant has failed to secure an interim injunction to stop an Australian company opening a spa in the resort town with the same name. The companies behind the restaurant The Bathhouse have been in dispute with a company planning to … Read more

Shoplifters’ supermarket shop doesn’t add up

Source: New Zealand Police The Henderson Beat Team had a list, they checked it twice, finding out two shoplifters were not nice. The tale unfolded at a Henderson supermarket on Sunday afternoon. Sergeant Rachael England says the team were patrolling when supermarket workers alerted them to offending taking place. “Two women allegedly stole a large … Read more

Safety warning for Suzuki Fronx owners

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the owners of Suzuki Fronx vehicles in New Zealand not to carry passengers in the rear seats of the vehicles following the recent failure of a rear safety belt mechanism in a laboratory crash test carried out by the Australasian New Car … Read more

Alpro Launches “2026 Health & Habit Calendar” to Make Daily Self-Care Easier for Every Family

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Although wellness conversations are rising, many Malaysians still struggle with consistent daily self-care. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, 54.4% of Malaysian adults are overweight or obese, highlighting widespread lifestyle-related health risks linked to poor diet, … Read more