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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Radio New Zealand The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The food safety authority is doubling down on its assessment that rotten lunches were given to students at a Christchurch school because of “human error” by the school’s staff. The principal of Haeata Community Campus, Peggy … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Targets 11–15% underlying profit CAGR from 2025-28[1], 7–10% online sales mix, and a new dividend policy based on 70% payout, leveraging scale and digital investments to drive shareholder value HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – At its 2025 investor day, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (‘DFI’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State highway 1, Waitmate Highway, is closed following a two-vehicle crash. The road is closed between McNamaras Road and Molloys Road and diversions are in place. The crash was reported to emergency services at around 5pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries, and two people are reported to have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Top Energy workers at a Kaikohe substation on the evening of a major power cut. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Far North lines company Top Energy says repairs to a substation that failed spectacularly almost a month ago have now been completed. At about 5.20pm on 6 November, Kaikohe residents reported … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Due to flooding the northbound on-ramp to the Northern Motorway has been closed at Esmonde Road, Northcote. Crews are currently in attendance and are attempting to unblock the drains. There is no estimated time for reopening. Motorists are advised to expect delays and should either delay travel or use an alternative … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand has condemned global cement giant Holcim after the company issued formal notice of termination for the entire New Zealand crew of the cement carrier MV Buffalo, effective on 28 December 2025. The Union is renewing its call for Associate Transport Minister James Meager … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PERSOL’s latest Industry Insight Report reveals how digitalisation, sustainability and shifting worker expectations are transforming recruitment and retention across Asia Pacific. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – PERSOL has released its Industry Insight Report 2025, revealing an urgent need for employers across Asia Pacific to adapt to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Hong Kong’s leading legal information platforms caraccident.hk and workinjury.hk today jointly announce the launch of a new service website, “CriminalLawyers.hk – The Criminal Case Support Centre.”The platform provides individuals facing criminal allegations with 24/7 free preliminary assessments, lawyer matching, criminal … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Santan, the F&B business of Capital A, has been named a winner of the Industry Champions of the Year Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2025 (ACES), recognising outstanding leadership and innovation across Asia. In addition, Catherine Goh, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation in the past week has led to an arrest following an assault on a woman in her Raumanga home. Whangārei CIB have been investigating the incident at the woman’s home in the early hours of 25 November. Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says detectives have been working … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for the Auckland region with MetService saying they could lead to very heavy downpours. MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island on Wednesday, with possible thunderstorms in some places, and a number of watches and warnings in place. A heavy rain warning is in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New data has found a large number of cars in New Zealand don’t have the registration and WoF up to date. Among everyday vehicles, nearly half are overdue for either their Warrant of Fitness … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A striking image of Mt Taranaki in the North Island by an Austrian photographer has won an international award. Chosen from 3600 global entries by a panel of five judges, Lukas Trixl’s snapshot took first place at the 12th International Landscape Photograph of the Year Awards in Sydney. Trixl, who says … Read more