Majority of youths seek support for career planning and building career-related skills: Survey by KPMG, NYC, and IPRS

Source: Media Outreach Youths recognise the need for crucial soft skills to succeed in the future workforce At the Gen2050 Youth Action Forum, the 3P (public, private, people) sectors bring together their expertise to provide mentorship and uplift youths in realising their aspirations SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 Nov 2025 – At the … Read more

Golden Bull Award Celebrates the Region’s Strongest and Resilient Companies

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – The Golden Bull Award continues its strong presence with a clear message: Recognising SMEs that continue to demonstrate disciplined strategy, resilience and commercial clarity, despite a volatile market defined by rising operational costs, talent scarcity and tightening margins. This year’s winners represent … Read more

Motorcyclist dies in Ashburton crash

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a car in Ashburton. Police were called to the crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road about 6pm. The motorcyclist was found dead at the scene. The road was expected to be closed for some … Read more

HOUSING · I&T Summit – Hong Kong as the “Super Connector” and “Super Value-Adder”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – The Hong Kong Housing Bureau and the Housing Authority hosted the HOUSING · I&T Summit 2025, a four‑day event themed “Pioneering Innovative Housing for a Sustainable Future” in November 2025. Over 400 experts, scholars, industry leaders, and professionals joined from … Read more

Fire at Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub G.A.Y treated as suspicious

Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps A fire at an Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub at the weekend is being treated as suspicious. A blaze broke out in G.A.Y on Karangahape Road early on Sunday morning. It activated a fire alarm, and the road was blocked for an hour while fire crews worked to put it out. … Read more

Trend Micro to Introduce Most Comprehensive Offering for Enterprise AI Risk Management

Source: Media Outreach AI Application Security will accompany a package of new solution capabilities at AWS re:Invent HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, is set to launch Trend Vision One™ AI Security Package—the first solution package delivering proactive, … Read more

Consumers warned to assume imported products not being tested after asbestos scare

Source: Radio New Zealand The latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. Supplied Consumers are being warned to assume imported products including kids play things are not being tested and its best to avoid anything that could be contaminated or faulty. An asbestos scare has prompted a recall of several brands of … Read more

Amazon Web Services Announces PayMe by HSBC’s Migration to AWS, Accelerating Digital Payment Innovation in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that PayMe by HSBC, Hong Kong’s homegrown mobile wallet, has successfully migrated its entire platform to AWS. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in HSBC’s digital transformation journey … Read more

Fatal crash, Ashburton

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road, Ashburton, this evening. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, around 6pm. Sadly, the motorcyclist was found deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance … Read more

Lifestyle – The Biggest Weekend of the Year for New Zealand’s Exercise Industry!

Source: Exercise NZ The exercise industry in Aotearoa is gearing up for its biggest and most inspiring weekend of the year, as the Exercise New Zealand Conference and the Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards come together for a powerful celebration of movement, wellbeing, and industry-wide achievement. Held across the same weekend, the 2025 Exercise New … Read more

Legislation – Local government reform discussion welcomed – Northland Mayoral Forum

Source: Northland Regional Council – ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHLAND MAYORAL FORUM Northland’s Mayoral Forum acknowledges central government plans for a major review of the way the nation’s local government is structured – but says any eventual outcome must have what is best for Taitokerau at its heart. The Government announced today a proposal that … Read more

Legislation – Shake-up of local government long overdue – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is cautiously welcoming signals from the Government that a major shake-up of local government is on its way. “This discussion is long overdue and will be welcome news for farming families and rural ratepayers,” says Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner. Localism must sit at the heart of local council … Read more

Digital health transformation requires investment, not cuts to workforce and budgets – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s 10-year digital health plan risks failure unless it changes course on its cuts to the workforce and funding needed to deliver it, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced today plans to modernise healthcare and eliminate paper-based notes, but his Government has cut … Read more

Tall Blacks’ familiar foes first challenge in World Cup cycle

Source: Radio New Zealand Tohi Smith-Milner from the Tall Blacks and Boomer Angus Glover will clash again in the world cup qualifiers. Jeremy Ward/Photosport Boomers v Tall Blacks Friday, 28 November Tip-off 9.30pm MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, Tasmania Live blog updates on RNZ Sport There will be no secrets between the Tall Blacks and Boomers … Read more

Reserve Bank to deliver further cut to official cash rate

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank to deliver a 25 basis point cut to 2.25 percent Attention on how wide the RBNZ leaves the door open for more if needed Economy performing largely as forecast in August Last appearance of short term governor Christian Hawkesby New governor Anna Bremen starts on 1 December The … Read more

New building for equipment maintenance and repairs at Burnham Military Camp opened

Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins at the groundbreaking ceremony for the $82.7 million regional supply building. Construction is expected to take about two years. Anna Sargent A new $58 million building for equipment maintenance and repairs at Canterbury’s Burnham Military Camp will help to modernise the Defence Force, the Defence Minister says. … Read more

Man charged after 21yo died while hunting on Stewart Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Jock Grant Davies. Facebook A man has been charged five months after 21-year-old Jock Grant Davies died while hunting on Stewart Island. The 31-year-old from Ashburton has been charged with careless use of a firearm causing death. Davies died near Lords River on 5 July, with police notified about midday. Police … Read more

Police seeking Graeme Shuter in central Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Auckland Central Police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged indecent assault at the weekend. Police have obtained a warrant to arrest 34-year-old Graeme Dylan Shuter over offending that occurred on the morning of 22 November. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager, says two women … Read more

Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance Targets Vietnamese Travelers with Exclusive Taiwan Travel Packages

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – Due to the rapid growth of Vietnam’s travel market, the Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance, led by KKday, has invited a range of small- and medium-sized specialty travel operators from across northern, central, and southern Taiwan—including transportation services, tourist attractions, travel experiences, … Read more

Ministry privacy breach sees the names of five people seeking compensation for sexual abuse published

Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff is a human rights lawyer and senior associate at Cooper Legal. Jimmy Ellingham Warning: This story contains references to suicide Ministry of Social Development publishes online names of five people making compensation claims for sexual abuse in state care Their lawyer says the privacy breach is the worst of … Read more

One person arrested in relation to Stewart Island hunting incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested one person. A 39-year-old Ashburton man is to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 16 December 2025 on a charge of careless use of a firearm causing death. Police … Read more

Serious crash: Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Glen Innes this afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were advised of the crash on Apirana Avenue involving a car and motorbike. The motorbike rider has sustained serious injuries in the crash and will be transported to hospital. Apirana Avenue has been closed between … Read more

AECOM to deliver HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park, setting new benchmark in logistics infrastructure and driving economic growth in the Greater Bay Area

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced its appointment by the Hong Kong-Dongguan Sea-Air Intermodal Transshipment Logistics Park Management (Dongguan) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), to deliver the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park (The … Read more

HGC Embarks on Strategic Transformation to Harness AI and Digital Opportunities

Source: Media Outreach Transformation strengthens its structure to accelerate innovation and market agility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), today announced a strategic transformation designed to capture new opportunities in an AI-driven, digital-first economy. As markets atmosphere gradually turn positive and technology … Read more

Chris Bishop says he’s not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop says Luxon is doing a “wonderful job” as Prime Minister. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior National MP and minister Chris Bishop has categorically denied plotting a leadership challenge, insisting that Christopher Luxon remains the best person to be prime minister. Speculation surrounding the prospect of a coup has intensified … Read more

No more regional councils – major shake-up of local government announced

Source: Radio New Zealand Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts during a press conference about proposed local government reforms. RNZ/Mark Papalii Mayors of city and district councils would take over the duties of regional councils, in a coalition proposal pitched as the biggest shake-up of local government in three decades. The mayors would form 11 … Read more

Resource consent woes: Owners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council

Source: Radio New Zealand Single Mum Christine O’Connor (left) said she doesn’t have the money for the works needed, or to take legal actions against anyone. Harjinder Singh Brar (middle) and Manjot Singh (right) are in a similar position. RNZ / Lucy XIa Another group of West Auckland homeowners – including young families and a … Read more