Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year

Source: Radio New Zealand Inland Revenue made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November. RNZ Inland Revenue made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November, as it draws to the end of a year in which it moved to liquidate almost 900 businesses with tax owing. Keaton Pronk, an … Read more

Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62 billion

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi farmers, growers, and primary producers are driving New Zealand’s economy with food and fibre exports set to reach a record $62 billion next year, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has announced. The forecast is for the year to 30 June 2026 and is in the latest Situation and Outlook … Read more

Tom Phillips filmmakers agreed police could edit documentary

Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips – who had been hiding in bush with his children – died following a shootout with police. RNZ / Supplied / Police The producer of The Marokopa Project agreed the police could preview and edit its feature-length documentary before it airs. A film crew from Dunedin-based NHNZ Productions has … Read more

Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming set to be sentenced

Source: Radio New Zealand Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming is due to be sentenced at the Wellington District Court on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty in November to three representative charges of possessing objectionable publications, namely child sexual exploitation and bestiality material knowing or having … Read more

Teaching Council interim CEO resigns from board for ‘avoidance of doubt’, chair says

Source: Radio New Zealand Teaching Council chair David Ferguson. Supplied – David Ferguson The Teaching Council’s interim chief executive has resigned from the council’s governing board following RNZ inquiries about the legality of his appointment. The council appointed Tom Gott to the role last month even though the Education and Training Act says the chief … Read more

SF launches new supply chain products as it sharpens focus on Asia and global expansion

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – SF has launched two new cross-border supply chain products — “SF Smartlink Vietnam”, connecting China with Mainland Southeast Asia, and “SF India Sky Prime”, linking China with South Asia. The company has also unveiled “Ylink”, an innovative end-to-end integrated supply chain … Read more

Red Bull Malaysia Renews Partnership With 31 Racing, Maju Motor And CKJ Racing As 2025 PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship Concludes

Source: Media Outreach Red Bull Malaysia celebrates the teams’ outstanding performance at the 2025 PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship and reaffirms its commitment to developing local motorsport talent. Red Bull Malaysia also introduces Red Bull Zero, a zero-sugar energy beverage to keep you focused and energised throughout the day. PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media … Read more

Hong Kong High Court Convicts Lai Chee-Ying of Collusion to Endanger National Security

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – The Court of First Instance of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (December 15) convicted Lai Chee-ying and three associated companies (Apple Daily Limited, Apple Daily Printing Limited, and AD Internet Limited) in a … Read more

NZ-AU: IperionX and Carver Pump to Accelerate Critical Component Production for U.S. Navy Ships

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to announce a project with Carver Pump Company (Carver Pump), a leading U.S. manufacturer of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy, to accelerate the production of critical long lead time titanium components for naval shipbuilding. … Read more

“When We March Together”: Youth, Music, and the Future of China–US Relations

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – CGTN will release its new documentary “When We March Together” in January 2026, offering a refreshing look at China–US relations through the lens of youth and music. The film highlights a lesser-explored facet of the bilateral relationship—one driven by youthful energy, … Read more

VinFast officially inaugurates electric vehicle plant in Subang, Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach SUBANG, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – VinFast officially inaugurated its electric vehicle facility in Subang, West Java, marking a defining milestone in the Company’s strategy to expand its global production network and deepen its long-term commitment to Indonesia. The plant is poised to significantly strengthen VinFast’s local … Read more

Firefighters attending Rangipo Power Station after reports of fire

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are attending a reported fire at Rangipo Power Station (File photo). RNZ / Nate McKinnon Multiple Fire and Emergency crews have been sent to Rangipo Power Station, after reports of a fire. A spokesperson said crews were called to the incident in the Kaimanawa Forest Park shortly before 9pm. They … Read more

Fast Track Events and CloudX Entertainment Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Celebrity and Influencer Amplification for Brands

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – Fast Track Events (FTE), a proud subsidiary of Fast Track Group (NASDAQ: FTRK), today announced a strategic partnership with CloudX Entertainment, a next-generation hybrid talent management and creative agency. The partnership expands the range of amplification options available to brands through both … Read more

Green GSM officially launches all-electric taxi service in Davao

Source: Media Outreach DAVAO, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – Green GSM has launched its all-electric taxi service in Davao, marking the company’s first expansion outside Metro Manila and part of its long-term plan to support a clean, modern, and well-managed transportation system across key Philippine cities. Representatives of local government, … Read more

Now Is Yours: Huawei Rolls Out Mate X7 Alongside a New Lineup of Innovative Products

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – Today, Huawei unveiled a new lineup of flagship innovative devices at a launch event themed “Unfold the Moment”. These products included the HUAWEI Mate X7 mobile phone, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 earphones, HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN smartwatch, and HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S … Read more

MyRepublic Launches Card Arena, a Community Hub for Singapore’s Trading Card Scene

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 –MyRepublic today announced the official launch of Card Arena, a dedicated Trading Card Game (TCG) community hub dedicated to local TCG players and collectors in Singapore. Card Arena is a neutral hub for local card shops, distributors, community groups, and new trading card … Read more

Bondi Beach attack: ‘We just went running for our lives’ – Kiwi in local restaurant

Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Blundell, Donna Corbel, Tahlia Blundell and Jake Blundell, pictured during an earlier trip to Melbourne, were in a restaurant 40m away from where the shooting occurred. Supplied A Kiwi caught up in the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach says her family are still very much on edge the day … Read more

KOF Economic Forecast, Winter 2025: Despite Trade Deal, Gloomy Outlook for the Swiss Economy

Source: KOF Economic Institute For 2025, the KOF Institute expects real GDP growth of 1.4% adjusted for major sporting events. For 2026, it anticipates a slowdown in growth dynamics to 1.1%, before growth increases to 1.7% in 2027.  The upward revision for the coming years is driven primarily by the easing of trade policy tensions, … Read more

Christchurch-based investment firm investigated by FMA

Source: Radio New Zealand The High Court in Christchurch has appointed PWC as interim liquidators. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is investigating a Christchurch-based investment corporation led by businessman Bernard Whimp. The investigation centred around Chance Voight Investment Corporation, as well as subsidiaries, persons and entities associated with Chance … Read more

SEED Medical Launches “Christmas Gift of Health: Year-End Body Check Festival”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – As the Christmas season and the New Year approach, citizens should not overlook their personal health amidst the festive celebrations. Located in Ocean Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, SEED Medical—dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality medical services—has recently launched the “Christmas Gift … Read more

Super Moments in Focus: OPPO Announces Global Winners of the 2025 Photography Awards

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – OPPO today announced the global winners of the 2025 OPPO Photography Awards, its annual international competition celebrating creativity, storytelling, and the power of mobile photography. The 2025 edition attracted nearly 2 million entries from 87 countries, making it the largest in … Read more

HK Pung Saeng Taekwondo Hosts “HK Pung Saeng TaekwonFest 2025” Concludes Successfully

Source: Media Outreach Gathering Athletes from Six Regions to Showcase Taekwondo Spirit and Promote International Exchange and Youth Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – The “HK Pung Saeng TaekwonFest 2025,” organized by HK Pung Saeng Taekwondo, was successfully held on December 13-14, 2025, at Liberte Place Shopping Mall … Read more

High-powered magnet ban not preventing harm – experts

Source: Radio New Zealand Small magnets are easily accessible through online marketplaces, photo shows a pack of 100 3mm by 2mm magnets and a magnetic nose ring Ke-Xin Li Eleven years after New Zealand banned the sale of small high-powered magnets intended for personal or domestic use, doctors and advocacy groups say they are still … Read more

Lack of partnership in health sector changes – Iwi Partnership Boards

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Kim Ngawhika – Pouwhakahaere Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu IMPB. Supplied/Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) are concerned their role in the health system will be reduced under the government’s Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill. The Health Select Committee released its final report … Read more

Haeata Community Campus won’t say if findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released

Source: Radio New Zealand The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school that served mouldy lunches to students has not released the findings of its own internal investigation into the matter. About 20 mince and potato meals covered in mould were served to children at … Read more

Relief Therapeutics and NeuroX Complete Business Combination and Form MindMaze Therapeutics

Source: Media Outreach GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 15 December 2025 – MindMaze Therapeutics Holding SA (SIX: MMTX) (MindMaze Therapeutics or the Company) announced today the completion of its business combination with NeuroX Group SA (NeuroX), a commercial-stage company delivering evidence-based, precision digital treatments for neurological diseases. The newly combined entity now operates under … Read more

NZ’s biggest bank lifts its home loan interest rates

Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ says the increases in fixed rates are a response to recent rises in wholesale interest rates. RNZ / Marika Khabazi ANZ has become the latest bank to lift home loan interest rates – as the Reserve Bank moves to push back on markets pricing in increases. The country’s biggest bank … Read more