Government puts $15m towards weapons and equipment for Ukraine

Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins (L) and Foreign Minister Winston Peters. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The government is putting $15 million towards a United States and NATO initiative to supply weapons and equipment to Ukraine, the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins revealed the decision in … Read more

Defective switch caused Air NZ Airbus A320 emergency landing in Auckland – report

Source: Radio New Zealand A defective switch caused an engine on an Air New Zealand Airbus A320 plane to shut down during a flight last year. AIR NEW ZEALAND The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) says it is unsure how many planes are likely to be affected by a defective switch which caused an engine … Read more

Ultra Worldwide Music Festival heads to Wellington, 20,000 expected to attend

Source: Radio New Zealand Ultra Worldwide Music Festival is coming to the country for the first time next year. Supplied / Ultra Australia The capital is to host what’s being touted as the most recognised brand of dance music. Ultra Worldwide Music Festival is coming to the country for the first time next year, and … Read more

Health NZ spent $283k to look into Starship Hospital bullying claims, reviews to stay secret

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ first reported on years-long ructions at the unit that treats abused children, Te Puaruruhau, in October. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Health New Zealand spent almost a quarter of a million dollars on a lawyer to look into claims of bullying at Auckland’s Starship Hospital and how to fix it. That … Read more

Ice, snow tourism boosts cultural exchanges between China, Russia

Source: Media Outreach ARXAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The 20th Arxan Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on Nov. 15. Arxan, located at the southwestern foot of the Dahinggan Mountains and at the intersection of four major grasslands, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years thanks … Read more

Xiamen Resumes Direct Yacht Services

Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The yacht Bao Hai Hui set sail from Xiamen in Southeast China’s Fujian Province towards the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on November 23rd, marking Xiamen Port’s official resumption of direct yacht services after a six-year hiatus. This not only strengthens … Read more

All Blacks’ 2027 Rugby World Cup draw revealed

Source: Radio New Zealand The Rugby World Cup trophy. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after the tournament draw has now been completed in Sydney. Both sides have been drawn in Pool A, along with qualifiers Chile and Hong Kong China – two … Read more

Singapore and Jiangsu Forge Strategic Partnerships to Grow Global Accounting Talent and Support Expansion of Regional Businesses

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is taking a major step forward in its internationalisation journey with two new strategic partnerships aimed at expanding the pipeline of CA (Singapore)-qualified talent and supporting Singapore companies growing their presence overseas. As global businesses … Read more

Mr. Yu-Wei Liew of WEIL Hotel wins Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leader at ACES Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach IPOH, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – In the heart of Perak, where colonial charm meets modern ambition, WEIL Hotel stands as a quiet revolution in Malaysia’s hospitality landscape. Since earning its five-star accolade in 2009, the hotel has done more than welcome guests — it has redefined … Read more

1wish Season with Santa Jones – Christmas Advents by 1win and Jon Jones

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Four weeks before Christmas, 1win has launched an Advent Calendar in partnership with its global brand ambassador Jon Jones, the legendary MMA champion. The “1wish Season with Santa Jones” is a 21-day charity challenge hosted by Jon Jones on Instagram … Read more

IMDA Launches Talent Accelerator Programme to Develop Singapore’s Media Industry Talent, Grow Original IPs and Expand Global Partnerships

Source: Media Outreach Programme focuses on film and television content and creates a structured pathway for local talent to progress across the entire media value chain from ideation to global distribution. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a new development programme, the Talent … Read more

Evaluating Study Modes: SIM Compares the Benefits of Full-Time and Part-Time Options

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – As Singapore’s economy continues to evolve, the pursuit of education is no longer a linear journey. For many learners, choosing between full-time and part-time study has become a pivotal decision, one that shapes long-term career prospects, financial planning, and personal development. At … Read more

‘Negotiate with your landlord’ – Housing Minister’s message to renters

Source: Radio New Zealand Housing Minister Chris Bishop (left) and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka (right) taking questions at a Select Committee. Anneke Smith Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper deal as rent prices drop. Rental prices fell their lowest level in two years in September, prompting some landlords to … Read more

Young people keeping the art of letter writing alive

Source: Radio New Zealand Ashvin Illangeshwaran says exchanging letters helped him learn a new culture. Ashvin Illangeshwaran Today, the average New Zealand Post letter drop off point gets less than two letters per week. But in a world where technology means we are only one tap away from seeing friends and families, some young people … Read more

Asia School of Business Leads the AI Evolution in Southeast Asia with Inaugural AI-Powered Leadership Conference

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The Asia School of Business (ASB) today reaffirmed its position as a leading institution for AI-driven leadership in Asia by hosting the AI-Powered Leadership Conference, which convened global AI pioneers, CEOs, regional innovators, and policymakers to explore the future of … Read more

A Season of Sparks: Indulge in Luxe Experiences and Festive Flavours at Hokkaido Table, Velvet Restaurant & Bar, JIN Gastrobar, and Kissa Cafe & Diner

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – ‘Tis the Season to Be Festive! Step into the Season of Sparks and indulge at Hokkaido Table, Velvet Restaurant and Bar, Kissa Cafe and Diner, and JIN Gastrobar – where every moment shimmers with festive luxury and cinematic wonder. Treat … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Sheffield

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Sheffield on 19 November. She was 68-year-old Glenda Sally Douglas, of Cobden. Our condolences are with her family and friends during this difficult time. A 32-year-old Swiss national charged in relation to this crash is set … Read more

New Zealand Women’s Rafting team head to Malaysia to compete

Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Women’s R4 Rafting team from Rangitikei has made it to Malaysia to compete in the International Rafting Federation World Championships. Supplied Five rafting wahine have paddled their way to the top after shovelling poo to get there. The New Zealand Women’s R4 Rafting team from Rangitikei has made … Read more

Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two

Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Bracewell Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps have taken firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch. A five wicket haul for Jacob Duffy saw the Windies dismissed for just 167, handing New Zealand a first innings lead of 64. … Read more

OceanX and BRIN Launch Expedition to Study Indonesia’s Hidden Seamount Worlds

Source: Media Outreach BITUNG, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – OceanX and Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) have begun a deep-ocean expedition to investigate the Sulawesi seamount chain, one of the most remote and least understood areas of the Indo-Pacific. The mission will run from December through January and … Read more

Metallica, Santa and IKEA – How Auckland Transport Operation Centre controls the city’s traffic

Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – Whether it’s a Metallica concert, the Santa Parade or, yes, even the much-hyped opening of IKEA, Auckland Transport Operation Centre is tasked with trying to keep people moving. It looks a little bit like NASA’s Mission Control, with dozens of monitors and computer screens all humming away with eyes … Read more

He Eye Specialist Hospital Group(HESH)Honored as 2025 ACES Industry Champion, Shaping the Future of Eye Health with Technology and Global Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The winners of the 2025 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) were announced in Bali, Indonesia. He Eye Specialist Hospital Group (HESH), Stock Code: 301103, a technology-driven publicly listed company in China’s eye health sector, was named a winner. The … Read more

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP taking president to court

Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. VNP / Phil Smith Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is taking the party’s president John Tamihere to court. Kapa-Kingi was expelled from the party, alongside Tākuta Ferris, in early November after a period of internal conflict. Iwi leaders had been hopeful the party’s two factions could patch … Read more

Health select committee erupts into heated debate over roll out of oral tobacco and nicotine products

Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has been back in the firing line on Wednesday over big tobacco’s influence, with a health select committee erupting into heated debate on government plans to roll out oral tobacco and nicotine products. Last year, Cabinet agreed … Read more

What you need to know ahead of NZ’s first IKEA opening

Source: Radio New Zealand Seven Sharp’s hosts promoting the ‘Swede As’ campaign for the launch of Ikea. TVNZ Seven Sharp Many shoppers are bracing themselves for chaos as IKEA prepares to open the doors of its Auckland store, the first in the country. Up to 20,000 shoppers are predicted to visit on the first day, … Read more

Kindergarten staff’ ‘angry, aggrieved’ at play sand asbestos clean up

Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. (File photo) Supplied It could cost one kindergarten operator hundreds of thousands of dollars to decontaminate its sites that tested positive for asbestos from coloured play sand, it says. Whanau Manaaki got tests on 13 kindergartens where the … Read more

Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp

Source: Radio New Zealand Tony’s house bus was struck by lightning. Supplied A man says he is the “luckiest unlucky person on the planet” after his house-bus was hit by lightning during a storm. Emergency services have rushed to a motor camp in Dudding Lake, in rural Rangitīkei after reports a tornado went through and … Read more