Winston Peters offers advice to anyone thinking of rolling a Prime Minister

Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Lillian Hanly New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is pleased to see the end of what he calls a “gruelling year”, with his only regret being that the economy couldn’t have been turned around sooner. He also suggests it would be “unwise” to stage a leadership spill … Read more

Nurse union says Health NZ settlement delays is costing them a settled workforce

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter at a rally in Christchurch on 9 May 2024. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The millions of dollars that Health NZ is saving with delays in settling collective contracts is costing it in terms of a settled workforce, according to the biggest nurses’ union. … Read more

WorkSafe defends ‘simply wrong’ change to electrical safety rules

Source: Radio New Zealand WorkSafe has advised MBIE on hundreds of updates to electrical safety rules. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone WorkSafe has issued guidance to electrical workers over a rule change that several industry groups have warned is dangerous. The change lifts a ban on inserting a switch, circuit or fuse into mains power earthing … Read more

Gennaker offshore wind farm obtains construction and operations permit

Source: Media Outreach HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Skyborn’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, has received its state planning approval Decision opens the route to FID and the start of construction activities, with scheduled commissioning in 2028 The Gennaker offshore wind farm, the is currently … Read more

TVB ESG Awards 2025 Presentation Ceremony

Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong and Macau Organisations Honoured for Outstanding Achievements ESG-led Business for a Sustainable Future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – With global acceleration towards sustainable development and rising expectations from investors and stakeholders for responsible business practices, Hong Kong and Macau enterprises in recent years … Read more

2025 Annual Claims Data Report: Bridging Information Gaps with Full Disclosure

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire -19 December 2025 – HKAccidentLawyers.com and the HKCivilClaim.com today released the 2025 Annual Claims Data Report, providing summaries for each key data point to enhance legal literacy among accident victims. 1. Work Injury Claims Data (Total: 1,032 Cases)Sick Leave Distribution: 0 – 30 Days: 279 … Read more

Vingroup Simultaneously Launches and Inaugurates 11 Key Projects in Vietnam

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – In celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vingroup simultaneously commences 11 projects, including: the Olympic Sports Urban Area in Hanoi featuring the Trong Dong (Bronze Drum) Stadium; the Ha Long Xanh and Cam Ranh mega … Read more

One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the crash about 8.25pm Friday. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Emergency services have responded to a serious motorcyle crash on State Highway 35, near Ōpōtiki. The incident, between Te Waiiti Rd and Maraenui Pa Rd, was reported to police about 8.25pm Friday. The motorbike was the only vehicle involved … Read more

Yes Unboxes the Drama with 5g advanced Broadband + FREE 1 Year iQIYI Access

Source: Media Outreach Get ready, Malaysia! Plug & Play 5g advanced home WiFi with premium streaming has now arrived in your homes — just in time for festive binge-watching KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Festive nights, late-night drama marathons and weekend binge sessions are about to get a … Read more

NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Japan have agreed two important defence and security arrangements, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  “The defence Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement sets out how logistical support, including the provision of supplies and services, will be managed when the New Zealand Defence Force … Read more

Vinfast Honored in Indonesia with Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – At the Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025, organized by leading digital media platform Kumparan, VinFast was honored with the award “Impactful Transformation in the EV Ecosystem”.The accolade recognizes VinFast’s pioneering role and leadership capacity in building a green, smart, and comprehensive … Read more

SIM Strengthens Graduate Employability Through Structured Internship Pathways

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – As hiring expectations continue to evolve in a competitive labour market, employers increasingly seek graduates who possess both academic knowledge and practical workplace experience. Internships have become a critical component of graduate readiness, providing opportunities for students to apply theoretical learning in … Read more

FastMed Launches Online Weight Management Program with Authentic GLP-1 Medication

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Amid a global surge in demand for the weight-management ingredient GLP-1, the Hong Kong market has encountered challenges including illegal sales and online purchases made without a doctor’s prescription. In response, the local telemedicine and dispensing platform FastMed has introduced … Read more

Serious crash, SH 35 near Ōpōtiki

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki, which was reported to Police at 8.25pm.  The crash, between Te Waiiti Road and Maraenui Pa Road, involved a single motorcycle. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. The road is blocked and motorists are … Read more

Why people with dementia can be so moved by music

Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers at the University of Auckland have been given an $853,000 grant to investigate the power of music for people with dementia. The study is a collaboration with Yale University in the United States and aims to find out why patients still respond to music even as their memory fades. Music … Read more

Family business: Whitney Hansen’s time has arrived

Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long for the fact that Whitney Hansen was following in her father’s considerable footsteps to be brought up, as the newly announced Black Ferns coach faced the media for the first time. However, Hansen couldn’t speak highly enough of the support and guidance of father Sir Steve, who … Read more

Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill for public meetings around New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand Advisory group chair Sunny Kaushal intentional misinformation has been “weaponised” to undermine the campaign. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ministerial advisory group criticised for ‘lavish’ spending It spent $24,000 on well-catered ‘stakeholder engagement meetings’ Advisory group chairman defends the group’s work, saying it’s under budget and delivering change The ministerial advisory group … Read more

Hospitals asked to save $510 millions despite $538 million going unspent

Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ says “performance efficiencies” do not impact on the funding available for settlement. RNZ Frustrated healthworkers are questioning why hospitals and health services are being asked to find another $510 million in “efficiency savings” out of this year’s budget, while $538 million earmarked for salaries went unspent last year. The … Read more

Animal shelters gearing up for busiest time of year

Source: Radio New Zealand HUHA has a “revolving door” of animals coming in and leaving over the Christmas break. RNZ / Tess Brunton While most of us are about to put our feet up for a summer break, animal shelters around New Zealand are bracing for their busiest time of the year. The Helping You … Read more

Gisborne lab tests facing delays as samples sent across country

Source: Radio New Zealand National Secretary for Apex, Deborah Powell said they have had more courier breakdowns recently, resulting in lab test delays. 123rf Break downs in courier services has meant more unnecessary delays in vital lab testing for Gisborne patients as samples are being sent hundreds of kilometres across the country. Apex represents MedLab … Read more

Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua: what you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs Getty Images Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Main event around 4pm Saturday 20 December Kaseya Center, Miami Live blog updates on RNZ Farce or fight? We’re going to find out on Saturday afternoon when internet personality-turned boxer Jake Paul faces easily the … Read more

Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day two

Source: Radio New Zealand Jacob Duffy unsuccessfully appeals against West Indies at Bay Oval. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Bay Oval pitch is proving to be batter-friendly during the third and final Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies. The West Indies openers have made a dent in the Black Caps’ first-innings total late on … Read more

Retired Waikato couple frustrated over pushed-back deadlines for owed holiday pay

Source: Radio New Zealand Nick and Kathy Barnes are frustrated that payment deadlines for holiday pay owed to former Health NZ employees keep getting pushed out. Former Health NZ staff frustrated at pushed-back deadlines to receive holiday pay owed to them. Most current staff owed money have received it. Health NZ says process is complex … Read more

Exein raises €100m to build next generation digital immune system to defend against emerging cyber threats

Source: Media Outreach Gianni Cuozzo, Founder & CEO, Exein Exein’s rapid growth reflects both the mounting threat to global businesses and organisations from cyber attacks and a shift to secure connected devices at the source, rather than through conventional perimeter defences. The company’s embedded, hardware-agnostic security platform already protects more than 1.5 billion devices across … Read more

Exein raises €100m to build the world’s digital immune system in face of cyber security crisis

Source: Media Outreach Gianni Cuozzo, Founder & CEO, Exein Exein’s rapid growth reflects both the mounting threat to global businesses and organisations from cyber attacks and a shift to secure connected devices at the source, rather than through conventional perimeter defences. The company’s embedded, hardware-agnostic security platform already protects more than 1.5 billion devices across … Read more

From Global Awards to a Global Stage: OPPO Photography Awards 2025 Conclude with Finale Exhibition in Egypt

Source: Media Outreach CAIRO, EGYPT – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – OPPO today concluded the OPPO Photography Awards 2025 with its Finale Event in Cairo, Egypt, marking the conclusion of this year’s global exhibition series. As one of the world’s most inclusive mobile photography awards, the 2025 edition attracted nearly 2 million … Read more

OPPO Collaborates with UNESCO, Leveraging Tablets to Empower Educational Equity and Digital Inclusion in Asia and Africa

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Following the recent tablets donation in Thailand, OPPO has successfully fulfilled its pledge to donate 1,000 tablets to five countries across Asia and Africa through a collaborative initiative with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and children’s programming … Read more