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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Jewish community is shaken and on edge following the terrorist attack in Sydney Sixteen people have died after two shooters opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach late yesterday. Local leaders said they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured. Police spotted the black BMW travelling over the speed limit on Arapuni Road shortly before the crash at 8.40pm. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel celebrates his six-wicket haul during the 3rd Test Match against India, November 2024. Saikat Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut. The Black Caps have called Patel into the 14-player squad for this week’s third … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Kenanga leads the funding round, with participation from global and regional investors. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 December 2025 – Halogen Capital Sdn Bhd (“Halogen Capital“), Malaysia’s first and only licensed digital asset fund manager, today announced the successful completion of its RM13.3 million (USD3.2 million) funding round, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Drivers in Wellington experienced roadside drug driving tests for the first time this afternoon, signalling the start of the rollout with Police now able to detect and deter drug drivers on our roads. For Police to now be in a position to screen drivers for the recent use of drugs is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The valuable pendant. Supplied / NZ police The man accused of swallowing a $33,500 Fabergé egg pendant has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges. The man, who cannot be named, was charged with theft after allegedly trying to steal the pendant from Partridge Jewellers in the central city. Court … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A render of the Courtenay Place entrance at The Court, the proposed new complex in central Wellington. Supplied A complete overhaul of Wellington’s abandoned Reading Cinemas complex is moving closer, with resource consents lodged for the project. The large earthquake-prone building on the city’s main nightlife road Courtenay Place had been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand says there’s one new case of measles, this time in Auckland. The number of known cases nationally since … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St John is treating multiple patients at a daycare centre in the suburb of Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ WorkSafe has taken enforcement action against a Christchurch childcare centre where at least five children suffered chemical burns earlier this month. Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Residents in a South Taranaki settlement are being prepared to be evacuated due to a large vegetation fire. Firefighters are battling the large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki. The fire was reported shortly after 2pm. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson says police are preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Canterbury moves into a restricted fire season at midnight. This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. Fire and Emergency district commander Dave Stackhouse said forecast warm and windy weather would increase the fire danger in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Services sector PSI slips to 46.9, worst reading since May Sales, employment, deliveries fall, new orders move sideways Proportion of negative comments falls for fourth consecutive month Retail only bright spot Services sector activity slowed further in November to its worst level in six months, putting a dampener on prospects … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Waikato District Commander Will Loughrin: Police have launched a critical incident investigation following a fatal crash in Waipā last night. Shortly before the crash at around 8.40pm, Police saw a black BMW travelling in excess of the speed limit on Arapuni Road. Police have turned around activating red … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand In the New Year, WorkSafe New Zealand is kicking off a nationwide initiative to strengthen health and safety practices in the manufacturing sector. From January to March 2026, our Inspectorate will conduct proactive assessments across the country with a focus on the wood product manufacturing subsector. These visits aim to help … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “The rollout of roadside drug testing delivers on a key commitment to crack down on dangerous driving that puts innocent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The bodies of two climbers were recovered from the north buttress of Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. Supplied / Police The bodies of two climbers that went missing in Fiordland National Park during the weekend have been recovered. Two other climbers are currently overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook. The search … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Lismore Forest fire in fire spread under tall trees by 2am on Monday 15 December 2025. Fire crews were working to stop it moving up into the trees. Fire and Emergency NZ A forestry fire burning near Whanganui still is not contained, as firefighting efforts continue into Monday afternoon. The … Read more