SOZO and KADOKAWA Announce Major Strengthening of Strategic Alliance to Expand Japanese Pop Culture Experiences in Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – SOZO Pte Ltd has announced a major milestone in its strategic alliance with KADOKAWA Corporation (KADOKAWA), as a consolidated subsidiary of KADOKAWA’s global group network. This collaboration will strengthen efforts to bring high-quality Japanese pop culture experiences to fans across Asia, combining … Read more

XTransfer Launches Industry-First Whitepaper on Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement and Risk Control Network

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, announces the publication of the industry’s first Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement Network and Risk Control Platform Whitepaper (the “X-Net Whitepaper”). The whitepaper presents an end-to-end framework designed to resolve long-standing inefficiencies … Read more

Live: Football Ferns v Matildas – women’s international friendly

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns face the Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide for the second in their two-match friendly series. The Matildas beat the Ferns comfortably 5-0 in their first match at Gosford on Saturday. Tonight’s match will mark Annalie Longo’s last with the Ferns, as she retires from international football. Kick-off … Read more

Police arrest man after fleeing driver incident in Invercargill

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Source: Radio New Zealand SH6 remains closed and diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit carries out an investigation. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Police have arrested a man in Invercargill after he fled when they tried to speak to him about a driving concern. A chase was authorised at about 5pm, but abandoned after … Read more

EPA approves a new weedkiller for wheat and barley crops

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Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops. Adama New Zealand Limited applied to import or manufacture the herbicide, Tower, which contains the active ingredients chlorotoluron at 250 g/L, pendimethalin at 300 g/L, and diflufenican at 40 … Read more

Thrift shop gets over 520kg in donations this year alone

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Source: Radio New Zealand A student run thrift store in Otago sifted through over 520kg of donations this year. Te Oraka, which runs on the principles of the circular economy, employs five local uni students and sells clothes, refurbed bikes and grooming products, with all profits fed back into the business. Maggie Craw has been … Read more

ACES Awards 2025 Day Two Celebrates Asia’s Most Visionary Leaders and Transformational Institutions

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Source: Media Outreach Recognising true leadership which is measured not only by results, but by the ability to create lasting value for society. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The ACES Awards 2025 concluded its two-day celebration in Bali with Day Two shining a spotlight on Asia’s most inspiring leaders, … Read more

Arrest made after vehicle flees

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Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody after a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill tonight. About 5pm, Police went to speak to the man about a driving matter when the vehicle fled. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said a pursuit was authorised, but it was abandoned when the fleeing vehicle’s driving deteriorated. … Read more

OceanX Completes Landmark Timor-Leste Expedition, Delivering One of the Region’s Most Comprehensive Marine Surveys

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Source: Media Outreach OceanX has completed its first research mission in Timor-Leste, carrying out fourteen days of integrated science and exploration across the northern coast and Atauro Island region. Dili, Timor-Leste – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The mission brought together scientists from KAUST, the University of Florida, the University of Western … Read more

German Adventurer Selects Taipei as Her 80th Destination, Praising Safety and Cultural Depth

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – German explorer Jana Alessa Bittner, currently on a solo mission to visit all 197 countries and become the youngest German woman to achieve this milestone, recently selected Taipei as the 80th stop on her global journey. Her early November visit highlighted … Read more

North American Edge: SIM’s US & Canada Partnerships Explained

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – In today’s interconnected world, education is more than a credential, it is a passport to global opportunities. Singapore Institute of Management Global Education (SIM GE) exemplifies this vision through strategic partnerships with two leading North American institutions, the University at Buffalo (UB), … Read more

Netball: Frustrations boil over in Noeline Taurua territory – but will other zones follow?

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Source: Radio New Zealand AAP / www.photosport.nz An experienced sport’s leader says a special general meeting called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over concerns with Netball New Zealand’s governance reflects growing frustration in the netball community. But there’s been no indication from the other four netball zones in New Zealand that they will … Read more

Public Service Commission ‘likely’ to run social media ads on public sector negotiations again

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Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Commissioner says it is “likely” the commission will run social media advertisements on public sector negotiations again, as it engages an independent party to review their use. In early November, Labour’s MP Camilla Belich wrote to the Auditor-General, … Read more

Car crashes into Whakatāne River

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has serious injuries after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne. Police were called to White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua, at 6.05pm. The highway, which goes over the one-lane Pekatahi Bridge, is blocked between Foster and Taneatua Roads and is … Read more

Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz It’s advantage West Indies after day one of the first test in Christchurch. The Black Caps stumbled to stumps at 231 for nine after a solid platform was laid at the top. Despite losing Devon Conway in the opening over for a duck, Tom Latham … Read more

Veterans ruling: Govt plans ‘could include a legislative response’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Veterans Chris Penk says there is a lot of uncertainty about how many people might make a claim. NICK MONRO / RNZ The government has not ruled out legal action, after a court ruling made defence veterans eligible for billions of dollars in further support. The landmark High Court … Read more

Historic candlestick returns to St Paul’s church in Paihia, Northland

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Source: Radio New Zealand St Paul’s Anglican Church priest Chris Williams with the returned candlestick, dedicated to his grandfather Percy Williams. RNZ / Peter de Graaf It once was lost, but now it’s found. The parishioners of St Paul’s Church in Paihia are celebrating the mysterious return of a historic stolen candlestick, but they would … Read more

Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy. Three people robbed the store on Opawa Road about 6.40am, during which the owner was stabbed and seriously injured. The three fled in a car, taking the till and other items, according to … Read more

Serious crash, SH2, White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening. About 6.05pm, Police were called to White Pine Bush Road, where a car had crashed into a river. One person reportedly has serious injuries, and the highway is blocked between Foster … Read more

Awarua RSA president ‘gutted’ after thieves rip plaques from soldiers’ graves

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Source: Radio New Zealand The spot where a plaque was stolen. Supplied / Invercargill City Council The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches, after thieves stole burial plaques off soldiers’ graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery sometime between 28 October and 22 … Read more

Crash, Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud

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Source: New Zealand Police One person is seriously injured following a crash that has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District today. About 5.55pm, a caravan rolled between Tophouse and Bullock roads. A second person suffered minor injuries.  The road is likely to remain closed for some time and motorists should expect delays. ENDS … Read more

Teenager arrested after store worker stabbed

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Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the aggravated robbery of an Opawa Road convenience store earlier today. The convenience store was robbed by three offenders about 6.40am on Tuesday 2 December. During the incident, the store owner was stabbed, causing serious injuries to him. The offenders fled in a vehicle, … Read more

Scrutiny Week: Top cops field questions in Parliament

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and other top cops appear before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. RNZ / Anneke Smith The top figures in the police are appearing before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with the deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, … Read more

Vocational Education Minister reveals first polytech council appointments post-Te Pūkenga

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Source: Radio New Zealand Penny Simmonds said there were three or four ministerial appointments for each council and they took effect immediately. RNZ / Mark Papalii Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced her appointees to the governing councils of the first 10 polytechnics to leave super-institute Te Pūkenga and return to stand-alone status. The … Read more

Rotten lunches remained at school without refrigeration for three days – NZ Food Safety

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Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch principal is disputing that the mouldy meals served to students yesterday had been left at the school from the previous week. The Food Safety Authority says it’s more than likely that some lunches provided by Compass Group to Haeata Community Campus last Thursday remained at the school and weren’t … Read more

Tom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at Hamilton High Court

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Source: Radio New Zealand Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of 8 September. Supplied/NZ Police A hearing challenging extensive court orders that prevent media from publishing certain details related to the Tom Phillips investigation has concluded. Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of 8 September. … Read more

HKU TEC Leads 30 Startups to Partake in HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Showcasing Tech Innovation Businesses that Address Healthcare, Industrial Production and Environmental Pain Points HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The University of Hong Kong Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (HKU TEC) will organise 30 developing startups to participate in the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, an entrepreneurial event to be held … Read more