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

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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

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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?

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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’?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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