30 Million Strong: China Changan Automobile Group Hits Historic Production Milestone, Ushering in New Era of User-Centric, Tech-Driven Global Growth

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Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING， CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – China Changan Automobile Group today celebrated a historic achievement as its 30 millionth vehicle—an AVATR 12 Quad-Laser Edition—rolled off the line at the AVATR Digital Intelligence Factory. The milestone signals Changan’s evolution into a global intelligent mobility technology company. “Changan remains … Read more

Heat, holidays, hikes, and a ‘stinking strong’ sun

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Source: Radio New Zealand Whangamatā is one of the Coromandel Peninsula’s summer hotspots. 123RF With tourism numbers back to pre-Covid levels, New Zealanders are getting ready for a swarm of tourists. Experts say tourists – local or not – should be ready for some changeable weather. Tourists chasing the classic Kiwi summer of bright blue … Read more

Bids set to close for historic Wellington chapel

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Source: Radio New Zealand Potential new owners for Wellington’s historic Erskine Chapel have until Thursday afternoon to put in their bids to buy the chapel. The building which is part of the former Erskine College is being sold by developers The Wellington Company. The French Gothic-style chapel which was built in 1929-30 is listed as … Read more

In pictures: 150 years of quirky Kiwi collectibles

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Source: Radio New Zealand Over the years, Christine Fernyhough has built an extraordinary private collection of New Zealand objects, spanning everything from the 1860s through to the 1970s. Now, in her new book The Albino Kiwi & Other Rarities, she’s selected 75 remarkable pieces to showcase. Among the highlights are a rare albino kiwi specimen, … Read more

Economist asks: Why not cap taxes if we’re capping rates?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen says it’s “ironic” that the government has no proposal to cap taxes. 123RF A leading economist says it’s “galling” to see government planning a rates cap for councils when it is imposing no restraints on the taxes it levies. The government announced earlier this month that … Read more

Immunologist urges measles vaccination check before holiday travel

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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 A New Zealand-based Tongan immunologist says vigilance around measles spread is particularly important as families prepare to travel over the Christmas … Read more

Taxpayers’ Union releases fudge taking swipe at Finance Minister Nicola Willis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis (left) has challenged her predecessor Ruth Richardson. RNZ/Reece Baker/Supplied The Taxpayers’ Union (TPU) has launched a campaign targeting Finance Minister Nicola Willis and calling out what it says is the government’s “growing habit of sugar-coating fiscal truths”. The organisation released packaged fudge from the ‘Nicola Fudge Co.’, … Read more

Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Rainbow Park Nurseries owner and general manager Andrew Taylor. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly In the balmy greenhouses of Rainbow Park Nurseries, orchids bloom in perfect rows – a picture of calm that hides how close the operation came to crisis. The South Auckland business – which grows houseplants and trees for … Read more

Is it ever okay to leave a party or social event without saying goodbye?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Whether it’s to avoid long and drawn-out goodbyes, not wanting to interrupt the hosts, or because our social batteries are empty, leaving a gathering abruptly — sometimes referred to as an “Irish goodbye” or “French exit” — can often seem like the easiest way to make a quick getaway. But regardless … Read more

Young dad’s death after sand dune collapse a ‘tragic accident’ – coroner

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Watson’s death has been described the coroner as a ‘tragic accident’. Supplied The family of man killed by a sand dune that collapsed and swallowed him on a West Auckland beach say losing him has left a hole that nothing can fill. In findings released on Thursday, the coroner sounded … Read more

Public health agency says children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term

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Source: Radio New Zealand The recalled sand products. Supplied The Public Health Communication Centre says children exposed to asbestos contained in coloured play sands should be regularly monitored to ensure the best chance of successfully treating cancers – which could take decades to emerge later in life. Hundreds of schools have been tested – with … Read more

Cancer diagnosis numbers set to skyrocket by 50 percent over next two decades

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer each year set to reach 45,000 over the next two decades. UnSplash/ Stephen Andrews People are surviving longer after cancer diagnosis – but New Zealand is not improving as fast as other high-income countries. Māori around 1.6 times more likely, and Pacific peoples 1.4 times more … Read more

Seven-year-old Hamilton boy Tyrese goes missing after leaving to visit friends

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Source: Radio New Zealand Seven-year-old Hamilton boy Tyrese went missing after 4pm on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025. Supplied / NZ Police A seven-year-old Hamilton boy is missing after going to visit his friends on Wednesday afternoon. Tyrese left his home on Anderson Road in Deanwell at 4pm. Police issued an ‘amber alert’ at 1.30am on … Read more

‘Incredibly concerning’: One in eight teens report unwanted sexual experiences – study

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Source: Radio New Zealand Cure Kids Professorial Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Terryann Clark. Supplied / University of Auckland A University of Auckland study has found that more than 10 percent of secondary school students have had unwanted sexual experiences, with rates highest among Māori and Pacific teens, gender-diverse youth, and those in … Read more

Tom Phillips’ firearms licence revoked months before second disappearance, documents show

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips’ firearms licence was suspended just weeks after his first disappearance in 2021. RNZ / Supplied / Police Police records show fugitive father Tom Phillips‘ firearms licence was suspended just weeks after his first disappearance in 2021, and later revoked when he was deemed “not a fit and proper person” … Read more

Teaching Council says appointing board member Tom Gott as acting CEO isn’t against the rules

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Teaching Council’s governing board says appointing one of its members as interim chief executive isn’t against the rules. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Teaching Council’s governing board says appointing one of its members as interim chief executive does not breach a rule prohibiting board members from serving as CEO. In … Read more

IKIGAI Corporation Opens New Vietnam Headquarters, Advancing a Vision for Global Harmony and a Better World

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – IKIGAI Corporation, a Japan-originated multi-sector enterprise, today announced the opening of its new headquarters at 87–97 Bach Dang, Tan Son Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, marking a major milestone in its expansion into Vietnam and underscoring its long-term … Read more

International migration: October 2025 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: October 2025 – information release 10 December 2025 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migrationProvisional estimates for the October 2025 year compared with the October 2024 year were: migrant arrivals: 136,100 (± 1,400), … Read more

Geographic boundaries annual release: As at 1 January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Geographic boundaries annual release: As at 1 January 2026 – information release 10 December 2025 Geographic boundaries are provided in spatial formats and as non-spatial classifications. Access geographic boundaries through the New Zealand STATLAS portalUse the New Zealand STATLAS portal to access geographic boundaries for 2026. The release will be available by … Read more

International travel: October 2025 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: October 2025 – information release 10 December 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 262,700 in October 2025, an increase of 22,500 from October … Read more

Selected price indexes: November 2025 – Flow of rental properties measures to be reinstated

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Selected price indexes: November 2025 – Flow of rental properties measures to be reinstated 10 December 2025 The Selected price indexes: November 2025 release on 16 December 2025 will include the flow of rental properties measures (national and regional). This data has not been included since November 2024 as work was … Read more

Business employment data: September 2025 quarter – gross earnings data delay

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Business employment data: September 2025 quarter – gross earnings data delay​​​​​​ 10 December 2025Gross earnings data will not be included in the Business employment data: September 2025 quarter release on 11 December as planned, due to issues identified during data preparation. We will publish the gross earnings data as soon as it … Read more

Universities – One in eight teens experience sexual violence – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland  (UoA) A University of Auckland study finds 12 percent of secondary school students have had unwanted sexual experiences, with rates highest among girls, Māori and Pacific youth, gender-diverse teens, and those in the poorest schools. 11 December: Sexual violence remains widespread among teenagers in Aotearoa, New Zealand with one in eight … Read more

How Huawei is Helping Build South Africa’s New Digital Highway

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – Across South Africa, millions still struggle to get online, limiting access to education, jobs, and opportunity. As the government accelerates its SA Connect broadband strategy, Huawei and Broadband Infraco are helping extend high-speed connectivity to underserved communities. For young people like … Read more

Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO spot in 2025, says KPMG

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Source: Media Outreach Record A+H listings drive historic year, pipeline of over 300 signals sustained momentum into 2026 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – Hong Kong has reclaimed the top spot in global IPO market rankings for the first time since 2019, driven by a record number of A+H … Read more

Hong Kong Kicks Off One-Year Countdown to the XXVIII ANOC General Assembly 2026

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – The Steering Committee for the XXVIII Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly today hosted a one-year countdown kick-off press conference at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, signalling a significant milestone in the preparations for this prestigious international … Read more

Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading

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Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill. “The Bill will help streamline the Fast-track process, making it more efficient in delivering important projects that will grow the economy, while also promoting greater competition … Read more