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Source: Radio New Zealand Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper visits the damages areas around Ōakura. Supplied / Whangārei District Council Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper says the storm damage he witnessed on Tuesday was as severe as any he’s seen in Northland. A precautionary state of emergency is already declared for the Whangārei District as large areas … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games will be held in Sanya, Hainan Province, China from April 22 to 30. The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Jan. 12 to mark the 100-day countdown to the Games and provide an … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – One month into the island-wide special customs operations, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has maintained smooth and orderly functioning, with initial achievements in logistics efficiency, passenger convenience, and economic aggregation, highlighting the country’s commitment to high-level opening … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR/DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – Asia Business Centre (AsiaBC), a Hong Kong-based leader in corporate services and cross-border startup consultancy, has been named “Outstanding Company Formation Services of the Year“ at the HKCT Business Awards 2025. Presented by the Hong Kong Commercial Times (HKCT), … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman was mistakenly given the antidepressant sertraline instead of the Siterone branded cyproterone she was perscribed for her endometriosis. AFP/ Science Photo Library A young woman was left seriously ill after she was mistakenly given an antidepressant by a pharmacy instead of the prescribed pain relief for endometriosis. The woman, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Plymouth District Councillor and Te Maruata co-chair Dinnie Moeahu. Supplied / NPDC Te Maruata – the national committee of Māori elected members within LGNZ – is celebrating the largest ever cohort of Māori elected members in local government. But it is also looking towards the challenges ahead in the next … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dennis Ansley has been a duty lawyer in Auckland for more than 38 years. Supplied An Auckland duty lawyer isn’t ruling out further action, after not working for a week to raise awareness for poor pay and conditions. Duty lawyers are paid by the Justice Ministry to give free legal advice … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lulu Sun of New Zealand at the Australian Open. LUKAS COCH/Photosport New Zealand’s Lulu Sun was beaten by Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Australian Open in warm conditions on court 13. It was the first match of the year for Sun who … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Riley and her son on the site of the proposed Super Liquor store. Supplied/Lisa Riley Plans for Lake Hāwea’s first standalone liquor store have been approved despite record community opposition. Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision, where … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park is one of New Zealand’s biggest, busiest and beloved city parks in the middle of urban Auckland. The New Zealand Gardens Trust has just awarded the park five stars for their gardens and named it a Garden of National Significance. The park has been operational since the early 1900s when it was gifted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Harry Darkins, 36, was a teacher at Auckland’s Ormiston Junior College before his death. ONERAHI CENTRAL CRICKET CLUB / SUPPLIED A much-loved teacher and sportsman in the Auckland and Northland communities is being mourned following his death on a road in Northland’s Bay of Islands. Harry Darkins, 36, died after being … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Six months after announcing a potential sale was on the cards, Fletcher Building revealed on Tuesday that a binding agreement had been reached, and its construction division would be sold to French giant Vinci. The market reaction was generally positive — for years the construction division had been problematic for Fletcher … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Jason Li, President of Global Marketing & Solutions, Electric Power Digitalization … Read more
Source: Media Outreach China Tourism Group Duty Free (“CTG Duty-Free”) to acquire DFS’ stores in Hong Kong and Macau and intangible assets in Greater China CTG Duty-Free and LVMH to develop further collaborations LVMH and the Miller Family to subscribe to CTG Duty-Free’s H-shares HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), the largest data centre platform in Southeast Asia by live capacity, today announced a new brand identity that reflects the company’s position of being a leading hyperscale and AI-infrastructure builder with a growing network of mega-campus developments in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As the next two hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum, it’s important that New Zealand and Palau forge an even closer partnership,” Mr Peters says. Mr Peters has held high-level talks in Koror, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Crews continue working from both ends of the SH2 Waioweka Gorge, as there is currently no safe access through the central section. Damage is extensive, and the full condition of the road and underlying structures remain uncertain until debris can be safely cleared. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Controller … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Winton on Thursday 15 January. She was 75-year-old Patrizia Botti, from Balano, Italy. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg has all but guaranteed his shot at gold this year. AAP / Photosport The most pulsating, unpredictable and primal sport on the planet is set to deliver more chaos, drama, and stunning feats of violence in 2026. Vicious knockouts, ingenious submissions, blood feuds, and iconic mic moments … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell) and the Transport Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held the “CUHK x Shell Electric School Bus Charging Station Opening Ceremony” on 15 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The companies announced their proposed merger late last year. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission says it has received an application from discount fuel retailers NPD and Gull to merge their national operations. The merger would create a network of 240 fuel stations, making it the third-largest behind Z Energy … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, is proud to announce that its 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map — developed in partnership with Hong Kong’s Lands Department (LandsD) and AECOM’s digital team — have been recognized by three leading … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty in the Auckland District Court last September. RNZ / Liu Chen A man has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention after obtaining more than $2 million through mortgage fraud. Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty in the Auckland District Court last September to 12 charges relating … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Low-lying Bland Bay, on the Whangaruru Peninsula, is highly susceptible to flooding. Peter de Graaf About 80 campers trapped at Whangaruru since Sunday have finally made it home after earlier having to walk to safety over a massive slip. Jude Thompson, of the Whangaruru Residents and Ratepayers Association, said the campers … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two men face charges after being disturbed interfering with a vehicle in central Auckland this morning. Auckland Central Police responded to reports of two men rummaging through a Mazda Demio parked on Cross Street at around 1.43am. “A resident had heard a disturbance and had seen two men allegedly rummaging through … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A sign warning of yellow-legged hornets on the North Shore in Auckland. RNZ / Isra’a Emhail Earring-sized transmitters are being attached to worker hornets as Auckland’s war on the insect pest continues. Biosecurity New Zealand said the new technology imported from the Netherlands had been a success in helping hunt down … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, announces the launch of Carrier Network Extension Plus (CNX+), a comprehensive one-stop shop solution designed to empower global carriers, OTT providers, … Read more