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

Top of the table at Christmas, no place Auckland FC would rather be

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Hiroki Sakai and Steve Corica celebrate with the A-League Premiers Plate with a view to winning it again. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC experienced high and lows in A-League football in 2025, but the lows can be put into perspective with the silverware, the records and the continued success. The … Read more

Warning to Suzuki Fronx drivers after seat belt fails lab crash test

Source: Radio New Zealand The Suzuki Fronx during testing by ANCAP. ANCAP / SUPPLIED Suzuki Fronx owners are being warned not to carry passengers in the back seat after the seat belt failed a lab crash test. NZTA warned a similar failure in an on-road crash could cause serious injury or even death for rear … Read more

Investors warned to ‘fully inform themselves’ before giving money to Christchurch-based investment firm

Source: Radio New Zealand The FMA said a businessman was contacting investors seeking payments. (File photo) 123rf Investors are being warned to “fully inform themselves” before giving businessman Bernard Whimp or anyone associated with investment firm Chance Voight any more money. It was reported earlier this month the Financial Markets Authority was looking into Chance … Read more

Visa collaborates with Sun Group to empower personalized, data-driven tourism with Visit Vietnam platform

Source: Media Outreach Visa and Sun Group have joined forces to make traveling to Vietnam easier and more rewarding. The collaboration combines Visa’s AI-powered payment technology with Sun Group’s destination network, giving travelers seamless bookings, secure payments, and personalized experiences. HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Visa … Read more

Pyxis Secures S$13 Million in First Close of Growth Funding Round, Signalling Strong Market Momentum for Maritime Electrification in Asia

Source: Media Outreach Pyxis secured S$13 million in the first close of its S$18 million growth funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in its vessel technology, commercial traction, and regional growth strategy. Backed by climate-tech and venture funds, including Shift4Good and MotionVentures, family offices, MOL PLUS, the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, … Read more

NZ researchers get $2.4 million for quest to develop Covid-style test for Crohn’s disease

Source: Radio New Zealand The Otago team will work with researchers in Australia and India on the three year study. befunky.com Otago University researchers on a quest to develop a Covid-style test for Crohn’s disease have been given a “huge” funding boost from a United States charity. The team has been given NZ$2.4 million for … Read more

Health workers should accept proposed collective agreement – union

Source: Radio New Zealand The settlement covers 16,000 health workers, including mental health and public health nurses, allied health, policy, advisory, knowledge and specialist workers. File photo. 123RF The Public Service Association (PSA) is recommending health workers accept a new proposed collective agreement when they vote on it in the new year. The settlement for … Read more

‘Things can change in a heartbeat’ – Police urges water safety

Source: New Zealand Police A boatie was lucky to survive after being caught out on a fishing expedition on Lake Taupō – prompting a warning from Police and local iwi. Police were alerted around 6:45pm yesterday, within minutes of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) receiving initial reports of a boat fire on Lake Taupō, … Read more

How VF 8 and VinFast’s aftersales policies redefine EV ownership in the Middle East

Source: Media Outreach Standing behind the product: How a 10-year, unlimited-mileage commitment addresses regional hesitations and accelerates the Middle East’s EV transition. DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – As electric vehicles move steadily toward mainstream adoption across the Middle East, buyer priorities are becoming more defined. While design, performance, and … Read more

Cricket: Black Caps beat West Indies in third Test

Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel of New Zealand celebrates with his team Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps have won the third Test against the West Indies by 323 runs, with the bowlers impressing on the final day at Mt Maunganui. The West Indies were dismissed for 138, chasing … Read more

PAObank Surpasses 100% Asset Growth with HKD500 Million Capital Infusion

Source: Media Outreach The First Digital Bank in HK to Offer Comprehensive Online and Offline Insurance Services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”) announces that amid the ongoing expansion of its business, the total assets of bank have more than doubled year-on-year. In addition, PAObank … Read more

Drunk driver heading from Gore to Te Anau hits four times legal alcohol limit

Source: Radio New Zealand Immediately call 111 if you see dangerous driving, police say. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have arrested a drunk driver heading from Gore to Te Anau who was four times the legal alcohol limit. They said they pulled the woman over at 7:30am on Sunday, after reports of a vehicle repeatedly … Read more

Former Auckland Zoo elephant that moved across Tasman to have children has stillbirth

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee. Auckland Zoo An elephant that moved from New Zealand to Australia to have children has had a stillbirth. Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee moved to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, NSW in 2022, in the hopes she could breed with other elephants. In a social media post … Read more

Luxury theft leads to larger discovery

Source: New Zealand Police An investigation into a stolen Bentley has led North Shore Police to recover almost half a dozen stolen vehicles and a shotgun. Waitematā East’s Tactical Crime Unit began investigating a burglary on the North Shore in the early hours of 1 December. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams says a luxury Bentley … Read more

Liam Lawson to drive laps in Central Otago for charity

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson will be in Formula 1 in 2026 after being confirmed in one of the Racing Bulls seats earlier this month. DPPI / PHOTOSPORT Formula 1 star Liam Lawson is taking a pit-stop from the racing circuit to drive laps in Cromwell in support of breast cancer research. Lawson will … Read more

Safety concerns after cheese dumped at Waikato landfill, taken and re-sold

Source: Radio New Zealand NZFS is not currently aware of any related illness. 123RF Cheese, previously dumped in a landfill, has been taken and re-sold in the Waikato, New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) says. NZFS said the Over The Moon branded cheese was taken from Putaruru Landfill and was reportedly being re-sold on Sunday, despite … Read more

Serious food safety warning – dumped cheese being sold

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety has become aware of the unauthorised sale of cheese that had previously been disposed of in a Waikato landfill. “We have serious concerns about the safety of this product given the company determined it was not suitable for sale and rightly disposed of it. “Also, … Read more

‘It was only 20 minutes outside their house’ – Christmas presents stolen from car

Source: Radio New Zealand Some Christmas presents will not even get near a tree if left in the car, say police. File photo. 123rf An Auckland man whose Christmas presents were stolen from his car on a quiet street is warning others not to repeat his mistake. Police and the AA say opportunistic thieves are … Read more

Pouri Hut fire a summer safety reminder

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 December 2025 On 11 December a fire broke out in the 12-bunk hut which provides a critical link on the Matemateāonga Track. The fire razed the hut completely. No-one was in the hut at the time, and the fire did not extend to the surrounding forest. Fire and Emergency … Read more

UMSOCIAL by Ultima Markets Strengthens Social Trading Ecosystem for Traders

Source: Media Outreach MAURITIUS – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – UMSOCIAL, the social trading ecosystem powered by Ultima Markets, continues to empower traders with a transparent and secure way to share strategies, watch real market activity and copy trades in real time. Ultima Markets is an award-winning CFD broker and the first … Read more

Public thanked for dobbing in drunk driver almost four times limit

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested one person while investigating a complaint from the member of the public that sighted a vehicle repeatedly crossing the centre line heading from Gore to Te Anau. Around 7.30am on Sunday 21 December, Police signalled the vehicle in question to pull over on Main Street in Gore. A … Read more

Weekly reports to the Minister of Health

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 December 2025 The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora provides a weekly report to the Minister of Health containing regular updates on the Ministry’s work programme and other key information.  The published weekly reports do not necessarily reflect the current status of the content.  In addition … Read more

Search underway after person missing in water in Coromandel Peninsula

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called about 9.45am on Monday to the scene off the Thames Coast Road. RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is missing after getting into difficulty in the water in the Coromandel Peninsula. Emergency services were responding to a report of a person missing in the water near Waikawau boat … Read more

Police investigation underway after Taupō boat fire prompts rescue mission

Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Taupō. 123rf A boatie has been rescued from Lake Taupō after their vessel caught fire. A callout came just after 6pm on Sunday to Whangamatā Bay at the northern end of the lake by Kinloch. Police said a search and rescue operation got underway, and the person was rescued just … Read more

InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay Strengthens Guest Experiences Through The Quay Insider Programme

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, which recently won the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Hotels in Asia, redefines experiential travel with The Quay Insider. It is a thoughtfully curated programme offering guests, dining and wellness privileges. In partnership with over 25 … Read more