Global Data Ecosystem Conference Showcases Cutting-Edge Digital Development in Shanghai

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – The Global Data Ecosystem Conference kicked off in Shanghai on Nov. 25, highlighting the latest innovations in data flow and digital technology that are transforming data-driven ideas into real-world business solutions. At the main forum of the conference, Shanghai and Singapore … Read more

The Mall Group Launches Southeast Asia’s First Monchhichi Holiday Collaboration, Elevating Bangkok as Asia’s Next Global Festive Landmark

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – The Mall Group today unveiled a milestone partnership with Monchhichi, the beloved Japanese character celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking the first-ever large-scale Monchhichi holiday collaboration in Southeast Asia. Officially authorized by Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., and supported by the Tourism Authority of … Read more

Finance Minister urges banks to slash home loan rates after latest OCR cut

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minister Nicola Willis said banks should pass on as much as possible. (File photo) Nick Monro Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged banks to slash their home loan rates by passing on “as much as possible” of the latest cut to the official cash rate (OCR). Banks began dropping floating … Read more

Judge Ema Aitken has bid for legal clarity rejected before conduct hearing

Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken allegedly shouted NZ First leader Winston Peters was lying. RNZ Insight/Dan Cook A judge accused of disrupting a New Zealand First event has had her bid for legal clarity rejected. District Court Judge Ema Aitken was accused of disrupting a function at the exclusive Northern Club in Auckland … Read more

Unions call for Luxon to step in and resolve collective bargaining impasses

Source: Radio New Zealand A letter has been sent to the Prime Minister. RNZ / Mark Papalii Unions want the Prime Minister to step in and resolve their collective bargaining impasses, frustrated that progress is not being made. The joint letter to Christopher Luxon was signed by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, New Zealand … Read more

Businesses outraged at local board vote against having more events at Auckland’s Eden Park

Source: Radio New Zealand Metallica playing at Auckland’s Eden Park last week. (File photo) Tom Grut A local community board has voted against having more concerts at Auckland’s Eden Park, angering a local business association. The government wants to boost the number of gigs allowed at the venue to 12 large and 20 medium concerts … Read more

VinFast collaborates with five partners to strengthen electric vehicle after-sales service in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach TANGERANG, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – VinFast Indonesia has officially signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Goodyear Indonesia, Dunlop, Denso Sales Indonesia, CARfix, and Scuto Paint. This milestone marks a significant step in VinFast’s strategy to build a comprehensive after-sales service ecosystem for electric vehicles in … Read more

Health Minister Simeon Brown demands revamped decision-making from Health NZ

Source: Radio New Zealand Simeon Brown expects Health NZ to revise policy by 31 December. RNZ / Mark Papalii The health minister has told Health New Zealand he wants more of a focus on decision-making closer to the frontline and expects a plan by the end of the year. Simeon Brown’s letter of expectations to … Read more

Series of scrub fires break out in Otago and Southland

Source: Radio New Zealand A scrub fire in Palmerston. Supplied / Martin Neame Fire crews and helicopters are battling a series of scrub fires in Otago and Southland fanned by strong winds. In Southland, nine trucks and two helicopters were tackling a forestry block fire near Mataura that broke out about 2.10pm. The fire has … Read more

Seats vanish from bus stops across Auckland, AT yet to file police report

Source: Radio New Zealand Benches have been disappearing from bus shelters across Auckland. Supplied/ Jon Turner Benches are being stolen from bus shelters across Auckland but the city’s transport agency has yet to file an official report to police despite knowing about the issue for three weeks. Auckland Transport told RNZ it was aware of … Read more

How to cool your house down without turning on the heat pump

Source: Radio New Zealand Feeling the heat? Keeping the air conditioning on full blast might feel tempting, but your bank account won’t thank you for it. Luckily, ventilation experts Stephen McNeil and Dr Manfred Plagmann have a few tips on how to cool your house naturally – without the sky-high energy bill. “The fundamental issue … Read more

SH3 New Plymouth to Hāwera safety improvements project – construction complete

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The roundabout and associated works at the State Highway 3 / Mangorei Road intersection are now complete, wrapping up construction on the SH3 New Plymouth to Hāwera safety improvements project. Over the past two years, the project has introduced a range of safety upgrades designed to reduce the risk of … Read more

Education – Masterton Primary Principals’ Cluster: Ko te Mana o te wehi o te Tiriti o Waitangi

Source: NZ Principals Federation From Ngā Tumuaki o Whakaoriori, Masterton Primary Principals’ Cluster: Standing together beneath our ancestral maunga Rangitūmau, we, the undersigned Wairarapa school principals, reaffirm our united commitment to continuing to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi in every aspect of our leadership, governance and daily practice. Anchored in the kaupapa of Wairarapatanga, … Read more

Man charged in relation to Waikaia fire

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney, Gore CIB: A man has been charged in relation to a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year. Just after midnight on 21 February 2024, emergency services were called to the fire on Elswick Street. Today, Police have charged a 35-year-old Dunedin man with … Read more

NZ Cricket boss Scott Weenink ‘fighting for his survival’ as T20 league debate gets ‘very ugly’

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink Photosport New Zealand Cricket boss Scott Weenink is said to be “fighting for his survival” in his role, amid a political power struggle over the future shape of the domestic game – a dispute so fraught that senior figures have warned the board is no … Read more

Analysis: NZ’s housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy, drags on economy

Source: Radio New Zealand By Lucy Craymer, Reuters ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner. ABC / Luke Bowden Analysis – A dramatic boom-bust cycle in New Zealand’s housing market has left many Kiwis and investors scarred and an economy struggling to fire, turning what was once a trusted strategy for creating wealth into a period of … Read more

Climber and American lawyer Kellam Conover died alongside guide on Mt Cook

Source: Radio New Zealand Aoraki Mt Cook. FLORIAN BRILL The climber who died on Aoraki Mt Cook alongside guide Thomas Vialletet was American lawyer Kellam Conover. The pair were roped together, climbing from Empress Hut to the summit when they fell from the mountain’s west ridge on Monday night. Mountain guide Thomas Vialletet died on … Read more

Appointments to the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a series of appointments to the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee. Tā Mark Solomon has been appointed permanent Chair, with Mr Tereki Stewart, Mr Te Ururoa Flavell, and Dr Jamie-Lee Rahiri appointed as members for three-year terms. “These members are respected leaders with extensive experience … Read more

New Zealand and Estonia strengthen education ties

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomed Estonian Education and Research Minister Dr Kristina Kallas to New Zealand this week, providing an opportunity to learn from each other’s successes, lessons, and practices in delivering a world-leading education reform. “Estonia consistently ranks among the top performers in the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) … Read more

First Responders – Firefighters responding to vegetation fires across Otago and Southland

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a number of vegetation fires across the lower South Island this afternoon as high winds take hold. Fire and Emergency is responding to a fire in a forestry block near Mataura. Crews were called around 2.10pm. Nine trucks are in attendance. … Read more

Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record

Source: Radio New Zealand MetService warns intermittent rain will add to the city’s humidity. RNZ/ Mohammad Alafeshat MetService has confirmed Thursday is officially Auckland’s hottest November day since records began. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris said, for the first time in the month of November in Auckland, temperatures had surpassed 26 degrees celsius at its recording … Read more

VinFast honored at prestigious detikcom Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – VinFast has been honored at the detikcom Awards 2025 with the prestigious “Accelerator of Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Ecosystem” award. This marks the second consecutive year the Company has been recognized at this esteemed annual event, underscoring a significant milestone in VinFast’s … Read more

Making global trade easier for NZ businesses

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clearing the path for Kiwi exporters by reducing trade barriers affecting approximately $600 million worth of exports so businesses can compete, grow, and create jobs, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today in Auckland. “Non-Tariff Barriers, such as complex labelling rules, … Read more

3dsense Media School in Singapore Clinches Top 5 Spot in The Rookies Global School Rankings® 2025

Source: Media Outreach Marking a milestone for Singapore’s digital arts education landscape, 3dsense Media School has been ranked top 5 worldwide in the Top Creative Schools category of the prestigious Rookies Global School Rankings® 2025. Evaluated by leading industry experts, the institution’s achievement reflects its commitment to nurturing world-class talent, further demonstrated by top-tier rankings … Read more

Review: Star power can’t save flawed Clooney flick

Source: Radio New Zealand Looking back on the big films of 2025, one thing is abundantly clear, the old Hollywood star system isn’t what it used to be. Of all the year’s hits, hardly any were particularly dependent on who was in them. The few A-Listers in this year’s Top 20 list were subservient to … Read more

Frontline decision-making key to Health New Zealand’s future

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today presented Health New Zealand’s Annual Report to Parliament and issued a new Letter of Expectations to the Chair of the Health New Zealand Board, setting out the Government’s priorities for the rest of this financial year and into 2025/26. The Letter of Expectations makes it … Read more

Ki Tua o Matariki Responds to Open Letter Demanding Housing Justice

Source: E Tipu e Rea Whānau Services The letter’s calls to end “move-on” policies, expand emergency housing, invest in public and affordable housing, and properly resource social supports reflect the realities our team is witnessing every day, CEO Zoe Witika-Hawke says.”As mana whenua and a health and social service focused on young parents, we see the … Read more