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

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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

Further appeal for information following Queens Park arson

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate following an arson in Queens Park, Windsor on Wednesday 3 December. Police received a report at around 12:20am that four vehicles had been deliberately set alight. As part of our investigations, we would like to hear from anyone who was on or around Queens Drive between … Read more

Bethell’s Beach: Lifeguard shortage, club house yellow-stickered

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Source: Radio New Zealand As Kiwi’s flock to the beaches in the summer heat, the need for surf lifeguards couldn’t be greater. But Surf Life Saving New Zealand says with the growing population, they’ll need 1000 volunteers and supporters over the next three years, especially at Auckland’s wild west coast beaches. One of those popular … Read more

Over 60 Local Innovations Showcase at Hong Kong Innovation & Inventions Exhibition to Explore Business Opportunities

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Source: Media Outreach The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association Renews five-year agreement with the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva to foster global innovation exchange HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA) recruited over 60 local innovations for the Hong Kong Innovation & Invention (HKII) 2025. … Read more

Ruatiti homicide: Search for Mitchell Cole continues

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole. Supplied / NZ Police Police say they still have not found 29-year-old Mitchell Cole, who has been missing since his father and stepmother were killed in a double homicide. Friends of sheep farmer husband and wife Brendon and Trina Cole said they were found dead at their Murumuru Road … Read more

Vincent Ding Peng Hii set to spend two years in prison for running illegal immigration scheme

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Source: Radio New Zealand Vincent Ding Peng Hii brought 24 foreign workers to New Zealand by creating fake job offers and business records. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A 54-year-old Auckland man will spend two years in prison after running an illegal immigration scheme for six years. Vincent Ding Peng Hii created fake job offers and … Read more

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new poll

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Source: Radio New Zealand By Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather Te Pāti Māori’s leadership isn’t trusted by nearly half of Māori voters and many would prefer Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke to take over, a new poll suggests. Almost half of those surveyed in the Mata-Horizon Research poll believe the party is heading in the wrong direction, and … Read more

Could human tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson’s disease?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Parkinson’s disease affects more than 12,000 New Zealanders and is the fastest-growing chronic neurological disorder in the world. In a world-first study researchers at University of Auckland are looking whether a protein contained in tears could be a marker for early diagnosis. Parkinson’s is a slow progressing disease, Dr Victor Dieriks … Read more

Sexual abuse survivors at risk as funding cuts loom – support group

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/123RF A sexual abuse support foundation says survivors are at risk as it braces for funding cuts in the new year. HELP Auckland will have $380,000 less to work with in 2026, after the government announced it would redirect $1.7 million from the sector. Sylvia Yandall, HELP’s Pasifika Services Manager, told … Read more

Agenda for February 2026 Pharmacology and Therapeutics advisory committee (PTAC) meeting

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Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting on 12 and 13 February 2026. Applications Aprepitant 40 mg for people at high risk of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) The Committee will discuss an application for aprepitant 40 mg for people at high risk … Read more

ASB drops Motorola Solutions from investment funds after review

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Source: Radio New Zealand ASB says it has spent “significant time” completing a review of Motorola Solutions, and the change was not a result of external pressure. RNZ / Marika Khabazi ASB has dropped Motorola Solutions from its investment funds, including KiwiSaver, after pressure from pro-Palestine groups. Motorola provides telecommunications, surveillance and military technology to … Read more

Business confidence rises to 30-year high

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Business confidence reaches multi-decade highs Firms report improving past activity, optimistic about the outlook Employment has also lifted Business confidence has hit its highest level in 30 years on improving activity and on expectations of an economic rebound. ANZ’s Business Outlook survey showed headline confidence rose 7 points to a … Read more

Christmasland in New Taipei City Unveils Revamped Main Lantern

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Source: Media Outreach NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – The 2025 Christmasland in New Taipei City, Taiwan, continues to captivate visitors from near and far, with its one-of-a-kind Dream Circus Main Lantern drawing the attention of over five million attendees so far. In December, the celebration reached a … Read more

Former travel agent sentenced over fraud that ‘knew no depths’

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Source: New Zealand Police A former travel agent with no hesitations in ripping off her former employers and acquaintances will face 13 months home detention.  The 29-year-old Waihi woman has been convicted on 16 fraud offences including making a false statement, after a lengthy investigation run by the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit. Her victims … Read more

Privacy Commissioner notified following ‘technical issue’ with police incident management tool

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Source: Radio New Zealand everythingpossible/123RF A “technical issue” with police’s incident management tool may have led to sensitive information that was supposed to be redacted during disclosure being made visible. An investigation is under way into the extent of the issue and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been notified. RNZ understands police have … Read more

Some urgent care clinics extend hours

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Source: Radio New Zealand Eastcare and Local Doctors Ōtara in Auckland will both extend their hours next year. 123RF A number of urgent care clinics will extend their opening hours in the new year. Minister of Health Simeon Brown said Local Doctors Ōtara in south Auckland had already extended its hours until midnight this week, … Read more

Australian company Santana Minerals push for quicker decision on its fast-track application

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Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. RNZ / Katie Todd The Australian company planning an open-cast gold mine near Cromwell is pushing for a quicker decision on its fast-track application after government officials suggested it might need to wait until next September. Santana Minerals is seeking consent to tap into what … Read more

Goldsmith unlawfully appointed Human Rights Commissioner and Race Relations Commissioner

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Source: Radio New Zealand The minister appointmented Derby and Rainbow in August 2014. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The High Court has ruled Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow and Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby were appointed unlawfully by the Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith. Goldsmith says he’s taking advice on the judgment and considering “next steps”, … Read more

HYTE’S Soft & Curvy X50 and X50 Air Modern Performance Cases Now Readily Available

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Source: Media Outreach Available in Six Expressive Colorways, HYTE’s Latest PC Case Delivers a Perfect Balance of Form and Function Through its Disciplined Multi-Dimensional Design Complete with Accessible Pricing CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, is excited to announce … Read more

HYTE’S X50 and X50 Air Modern Performance Cases Now Available

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Source: Media Outreach Available in Six Expressive Colorways, HYTE’s Latest PC Case Delivers Perfect Balance of Form and Function with Accessible Pricing CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, announces its highly anticipated X50 and X50 Air Modern Performance Cases … Read more

Energy Safety Business Update – December 2025

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 19 December 2025 Read our December 2025 energy safety business update. In this issue: Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for endorsing gas products   Important update: Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations for electrical installations  Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for gas installations  Modifications to AS/NZS 3000:2018 WorkSafe-Energy Safety availability over the … Read more

Five arrested in Waikato drug bust

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Source: New Zealand Police Waikato East Police arrested and charged five people when executing search warrants in relation to suspected local drug suppliers. Approximately 16 staff from Waikato East Criminal Investigation Branch, Prevention and Public Safety Team undertook warrants for drug offending in Matamata, Te Aroha and Whangamatā over three days last week. In Matamata, … Read more

Police examine toilet block in homicide investigation in Hamilton

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are examining a toilet block at a yacht club as they investigate a homicide in Hamilton. Police were called to a home in Lake Crescent at around 6.15pm on Thursday, where they found two people seriously injured. One of the victims died at the scene and … Read more

Two men arrested after shooting in Gore

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police said one of the victims was still recovering in hospital, while the other had been discharged. 123RF Police have charged two men after a shooting in Gore that left two people injured. The men, aged 36 and 54, were due to appear in court in Invercargill on Friday after being … Read more

Drugged driver taken off the road after roadside test

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Source: New Zealand Police The new oral fluid screening testing has netted its first result after a man tested positive for methamphetamine at a checkpoint in Wellington. People who have consumed impairing drugs should simply not be on our roads, says Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing. “We make no apology for screening drivers … Read more

Meet Loki: The Harley Davidson-riding service dog

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Source: Radio New Zealand When Stevin Creegan gets on his Harley Davison to go on a ride, his best mate Loki is always along for the journey. Loki is a six-year-old black labrador – and a service dog for former Air Force Sergeant Creegan – who was the sole survivor of the 2010 ANZAC Day … Read more

Media advisory: Happy holidays from the Police Media Centre + operating hours

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Source: New Zealand Police On behalf of New Zealand Police, we wish all our media friends a safe and happy holiday season. Like many of you, we’ll continue to be available throughout the holiday period. The Media Centre will operate from 6am to 9pm weekdays, excluding Christmas Day, when the team will be available from … Read more