Sincere Healthcare Group and Landmark Medical Centre Unite to Strengthen Cross-Border Patient Care Between Singapore and Johor Bahru

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Source: Media Outreach Integration improves access and continuity of specialist care across Singapore–Malaysia border SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – As healthcare systems in Singapore and Malaysia continue to emphasise accessibility, continuity and regional collaboration, Sincere Healthcare Group (“Sincere”) has announced the integration of Landmark Medical Centre (“Landmark”), a trusted healthcare … Read more

Provisional appointment of four District Commanders

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Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has today provisionally appointed four new District Commanders in the regions of Waikato, Wellington, the Bay of Plenty and Eastern District.  Superintendent Scott Gemmell (Ngāpuhi) has been provisionally appointed as Waikato District Commander, where he has previously relieved in the role. Scott is currently the Partnerships Director … Read more

Officers pull over fake undercover police car in Northland

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Commodore had been fitted with red and blue lights in the front grille, like an undercover police car. Supplied/NZ Police Officers in Northland who pulled over a fake undercover police car – complete with flashing red and blue lights – found a lot more than they bargained for. Senior Sergeant … Read more

Missing Auckland teenager found

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police say a teenager missing from the Avondale area has been found safe. The 16-year-old was last seen at about 10pm on Sunday evening near Tiverton Road. Police said she was found safe and well and thanked the public for their assistance. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito … Read more

St John crew gear up for busiest night

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Source: Radio New Zealand St John crews are now gearing up for their busiest night. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John crews who have endured the busiest winter months they’ve ever had are now gearing up for their busiest night. New Year’s Eve, which last year had 570 incidents between 10pm and 6am, is … Read more

Duo pedal into Court following bike theft

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Source: New Zealand Police Two people who allegedly stole an E-Bike from two teenagers in Belmont last weekend have been caught by Police. At about 2.30pm on Saturday two teenagers riding their E-Bikes along Lake Road were confronted by two people who pulled up next to them in a vehicle. Waitematā East Area Investigations Manager, … Read more

Three new measles cases – two in Auckland and one in Wellington, Health New Zealand says

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Source: Radio New Zealand The announcement brings the total number of cases to 35 nationwide. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand has announced three new cases of measles, with two in Auckland and one in Wellington. It brings the total number of cases to 35 across the country. One of the locations of interest linked … Read more

Police ask for help finding teenager Larissa missing in Auckland

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Source: Radio New Zealand Larissa is described as about 175cms tall with brown eyes and blonde hair and was wearing black shorts and a black singlet. NZ Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Larissa, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area in Auckland. The 16-year-old was last seen at about … Read more

Japan’s Largest Anime Specialty Store Lands in Hong Kong – Animate Hong Kong’s Mong Kok Direct Store Officially Opens Today

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Japan’s largest anime merchandise specialty store, Animate, officially opened today (December 23) in Mong Kok, returning to Hong Kong in a direct operation format. The new store is located on the fourth floor of the popular shopping mall, T.O.P This … Read more

Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year

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Source: Radio New Zealand Surf lifeguards have performed twice the rescues when compared with the same season last year. Nick Monro Water safety experts are urging caution as a busy summer kicks off with surf lifeguards performing double the number of rescues compared to the same season last year. Between Labour Weekend and the weekend … Read more

India Fair Trade Agreement ‘for political purposes’, Winston Peters says

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the India free trade deal has been rushed through for political gain, and more wins could have been secured with longer negotiations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the deal … Read more

Crash blocks South Island highway

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Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 8, near Omarama, was closed by a crash. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Motorists travelling on a major inland highway in the South Island are facing disruption following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services have been called to the Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, State Highway 8, near Omarama. Police said there had … Read more

‘Call of Duty’ co-creator killed in car crash: US media

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Source: Radio New Zealand Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the video gaming juggernaut Call of Duty, has died in a car crash, US media reported. According to local broadcaster NBC4, the developer and executive died on Sunday (local time) while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles. His studios created … Read more

What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole. Supplied / NZ Police It has been over a week since there was a double homicide in the small farming community of Ruatiti in the Central North Island. On Saturday, 13 December, Sheep farmer husband and wife, Brendon and Trina Cole, were found dead at their Murumuru Road property. … Read more

Cricket: Bonus points introduced to Super Smash in attempt to lift batting standards

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Source: Radio New Zealand Otago Sparks batter Suzie Bates on her way to a match-winning innings against the Auckland Hearts in the women’s Super Smash. Photosport A new points structure will apply to the women’s Super Smash T20 competition this season in a bid to promote higher scoring cricket and improve batting standards. Teams can … Read more

Dhanarak Asset Development Unveils Thailand’s First Green Government City at Government Complex Bangkok

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Dhanarak Asset Development Co., Ltd. (DAD), the state-owned enterprise responsible for managing Thailand’s Government Complex, has announced the successful transformation of the site into a pioneering green and walkable urban prototype, positioning it as a model for sustainable government-led city development. … Read more

Reds, blues, and charges: Police make unexpected discovery

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Source: New Zealand Police Northland officers have located restricted weapons after they were unexpectedly joined by a Commodore with flashing red and blue lights. The non-police vehicle slid into a Police convoy outside Kawakawa Police Station last Thursday evening, catching the attention of officers. Mid/Far North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Clem Armstrong, says a … Read more

Have you seen Larissa?

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Larissa, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area. The 16-year-old was last seen at about 10pm on Sunday evening near Tiverton Road. Larissa is described as about 175cms tall with brown eyes and blonde hair and was wearing black shorts and … Read more

Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year

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Source: Radio New Zealand An investigation of Yachting NZ was started a year ago, but remains unfinished. AFP/CHRISTOPHE SIMON The Sport Integrity Commission’s landmark probe into Yachting NZ – the first major test of the new agency’s powers – will stretch into a second year. The government watchdog agency launched an investigation into Yachting NZ … Read more

How Kiwis at Antarctica’s Scott Base will celebrate their white Christmas

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Scott Base in Antarctica, in 2023. Antactica NZ/ Anthony Powell New Zealanders living at Scott Base in Antarctica are making the most of their white Christmas. At the moment, 71 people are living at the New Zealand-owned research station. The station’s social committee president, Faith Farquhar-Culling, had been planning … Read more

New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience

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Source: Radio New Zealand The lowered river mouth crest at the end of Kopu Road Supplied / Hawke’s Bay Regional Council A new approach to quickly opening up the flood-prone Wairoa River to the sea has been put in place. Locals blamed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for not opening a channel in the Wairoa … Read more

India free trade agreement a win-win for New Zealand, economist says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi in March 2025. Piyal Bhattacharya / The Times of India via AFP New Zealanders can expect to see a large impact on the economy over time thanks to the free-trade agreement with India, one economist says. The government … Read more

Shoes, rhinos and Jaffas: Trade Me’s top viewed auctions of 2025 revealed

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tauranga teen Sam Ruthe broke records for the four minute-mile this year, and his shoes earned thousands on Trade Me. Phil Walter / Getty Images Well-worn shoes, some vintage soft drink cans and a date with a rhinoceros – or a Shortland Street star – these are some of the top … Read more

Name release: Ruatiti double homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB: Police investigating a double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday 13 December can now release the names of the two people who died. They were 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole. Enquiries are ongoing and Police are … Read more

Electricity Authority lodges formal complaint against Genesis

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Source: Radio New Zealand The authority said Genesis did not comply with dispatch instructions in respect of its Huntly power station, or immediately advise Transpower why it could not. RNZ The Electricity Authority has lodged a formal complaint alleging Genesis did not adequately comply with a request to deliver power into the grid. It says … Read more

Lindis Pass Road, blocked

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Source: New Zealand Police Lindis Pass Road at Omarama is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were advised of the crash, at the intersection with Short Cut Road, about 10am. While there were fortunately only minor injuries, the road remains blocked for now and motorists are advised to avoid travelling this route for now … Read more

Protect our precious freshwater – do your Check, Clean, Dry this summer

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 December 2025 Freshwater pests can be accidentally introduced to a new lake or river on wet fishing equipment, lifejackets, boats, kayaks, boots, togs and in drink bottles. Nicki Atkinson, Freshwater Ecosystems and Threats Manager at DOC, says the Check, Clean, Dry method is proven to stop the spread of … Read more